Felix (rapper)
Australian rapper (born 2000)
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Felix Yongbok Lee (born 15 September 2000), known mononymously as Felix (Korean: 필릭스), is an Australian rapper and singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017.
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In addition to his work with Stray Kids, Felix has worked as a host for various programs and serves as a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton and a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Korea, among others.
Early life
Felix Yongbok Lee[1] was born on 15 September 2000 in Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia.[2] He is of Korean descent and has two sisters, one older and one younger.[3] During his childhood, he practiced taekwondo for twelve years, achieving a black belt and reportedly winning 63 medals.[4]
He attended Metella Road Public School and St Patrick's Marist College in Sydney before being scouted on Facebook for an audition to become a K-pop trainee.[5][6] He subsequently signed with South Korean record label JYP Entertainment at the age of 17.[7]
Career
2017–present: Survival show, debut with Stray Kids, and solo activities
Initially, Felix found the difference between school life in Australia and trainee life in South Korea quite challenging,[8] compounded by working to reach fluency in the Korean language.[6][9] However, he was personally chosen by Stray Kids' leader, Bang Chan, to participate in the survival show after one year of training at JYP Entertainment.[6][10]
From 17 October to 19 December 2017, Felix appeared in the Mnet survival show Stray Kids, a show which ultimately allowed him to debut as a Stray Kids member.[11][12][13] He faced elimination in the eighth episode, decided by Park Jin-young, the founder and CCO of JYP Entertainment. However, following careful consideration and a fan vote, Felix was reinstated in the group in the following episode.[6]
In 2018, Felix, along with the other Stray Kids members, was credited for the song lyrics for their pre-debut EP Mixtape.[14][15] Felix officially debuted with Stray Kids on 25 March 2018, through their debut showcase of the group, Stray Kids Unveil (Op. 01: I Am Not), at Jangchung Arena.[15][16] On the next day, Felix with Stray Kids released their EP titled I Am Not and the lead single "District 9" which they showcased during the debut showcase.[17] In this album, he also participated in the lyrics making of song "Mixtape #1".
Solo appearances, guest features, and SKZ-Record/Player
Individually, Felix was the host of the music program Pops in Seoul from July 2019 to January 2020.[18] In June 2022, Felix featured on his labelmate Nayeon's "No Problem" from her debut EP Im Nayeon.[19] Felix made a cameo appearance in the music video for his labelmate NiziU's South Korean debut single "Heartris" in October 2023.[20] In November 2024, he featured on Japanese singer Lisa's song "Reawaker", an opening theme for the second season of Japanese anime series Solo Leveling, subtitled Arise from the Shadow.[21]
His first solo song "Deep End" was included on Stray Kids' compilation album SKZ-Replay in December 2022, and during the group's 5-Star Dome Tour in 2023, he first performed his unreleased song "Rev It Up".[22][23]
On 3 October 2025, Felix, together with his bandmates Han and I.N released song "Genie" as part of Netflix original series Genie, Make a Wish's original soundtrack.[24]
Artistry
Together with Lee Know and Hyunjin, Felix is part of the main dance line of Stray Kids, a subunit commonly referred to by both the group and its fandom as DanceRacha, a play on the name of Stray Kids' production subunit, 3Racha.[25]
He is noted for the precision, energy, and charisma he brings to dancing and performances overall.[9][26]
Felix is noted for having a deep voice,[6][26] which he makes conscious effort to use to maximum effect on Stray Kids' tracks.[25]
Influences and Influence
Felix first became interested in K-pop when he became aware of the group 2PM.[6] He enjoys a variety of pop music from all over the world, including the songs of Sam Smith.[27]
Fashion and endorsements
Known for his freckles and his platinum blond mullet,[28][29] Felix has been described by Teen Vogue as a "fashion star in the making",[30] and has been noted as having an ethereal,[9] elfin appearance.[6][31][32] He has expressed an interest in androgynous and gender neutral fashion,[32][33] and in 2024, British Vogue named him one of several male celebrities at the forefront of the "babygirl" aesthetic.[34]
He has cultivated an experimental image,[35][36] embracing colour and accessories including bags,[37][38] jewellery,[38][39] glasses,[40] and platform sneakers,[41] and enjoys using make up, hairstyles, and other visual styling to enhance his outfits.[32][42] In an interview he mentioned that growing up seeing creative and fashionable people express themselves via clothing inspired his own sense of style.[27]
In February 2021, Felix featured alongside bandmate Hyunjin in Arena Homme+ Korea.[43][44]
On 31 August 2022, together with Hyunjin, Felix attended the Tod's Seoul event at Loop Station Iksun.[45] On 5 September 2022, Felix and Hyunjin attended the YSL Beauty X Dua Lipa event in Paris.[45]
In June 2023, Felix attended the Bulgari Serpenti exhibition, "75 Years of Infinite Tales", in Seoul.[46]
In May 2024, Felix made his Met Gala debut with Stray Kids,[47] for which he gained viral attention.[9][38][39] His make up and hairstyling were noted for their "fairycore vibes", with some commentators drawing comparisons between Felix and famous fantasy characters such as Legolas from The Lord of the Rings.[31]
Felix first attended Paris Fashion Week on 5 March 2024, and six months later, made his New York Fashion Week debut in September 2024, attending as a guest alongside bandmate Lee Know.[48]
In November 2025, Felix and bandmate Bang Chan, an Australian native, participated in Tourism Australia's campaign "Come and Say G'day Chapter 2" in South Korea.[49] In March 2026, he and actress Jun Ji-hyun were appointed as the honorary ambassadors for the 140th anniversary of France–South Korea diplomatic relations.[50]
Louis Vuitton ambassadorship
On 29 April 2023, Felix attended Louis Vuitton's Pre-Fall 2023 show in Seoul.[51] It was at this event that the brand's creative director of womenswear, Nicolas Ghesquière, met Felix and noted "his energy, his unique personality, and his audacious sense of style".[52] Felix has since been described as a "muse" of Ghesquière.[29][53] Felix later attended the 2024 Louis Vuitton cruise show in May 2023, and was dressed by the brand for Stray Kids' performance at Lollapalooza Paris 2023.[54]
In August 2023, Felix was chosen as the house ambassador for Louis Vuitton.[55][54][56] By October it was estimated the partnership had delivered approximately $4.5 million in media impact value for the brand.[57] Subsequently, Felix wore several items from the brand while performing on Stray Kids' 5-Star Dome Tour.[58] In October 2023, he attended Louis Vuitton's Spring-Summer 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week.[57] In November 2023, he was named one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year and featured on the cover of the magazine's December issue.[59][60]
In May 2024, he attended the Louis Vuitton cruise show 2025 in Barcelona.[61][62] A scheduling conflict meant Felix was unable to attend the Spring-Summer 2025 collection show in autumn 2024, but he worked with the brand on a variety of online promotional content for the show.[63]
In March 2025, Felix modelled items from the 'Soft Power' Spring-Summer 2025 collection for Louis Vuitton in Vogue Korea.[64] In May 2025, he attended the Louis Vuitton cruise show 2026 in Avignon.[28][37]
Louis Vuitton provided Felix with a variety of custom pieces to wear on Stray Kids' DominATE world tour.[65][66]
On 3 July 2025, Louis Vuitton announced that Felix had collaborated with the brand on the Silver Lockit 2025 limited edition jewellery collection, from which each sale would contribute to UNICEF.[67]
On 30 September 2025, Felix attended Louis Vuitton's Womenswear Spring-Summer 2026 collection show in Paris.[68]
Runway model debut
Felix made his runway debut at Paris Fashion Week[69] for Louis Vuitton Women's Fall-Winter 2024 Collection at Cour Carrée on 5 March 2024,[33][70] including leading the runway's finale together with actress and model Jung Ho-yeon,[71][72] who gave him advice on walking in heels.[32] On 10 March 2025, Felix made runway return at the Louis Vuitton Women's Fall-Winter 2025 Collection for Paris Fashion Week.[73][74]
Partnership with II Combined
Felix has also frequently collaborated with South Korean luxury goods corporate group II Combined,[75] and is a brand representative for several of its child companies,[76] including eyewear brand Gentle Monster,[40][77] fragrance brand Tamburins,[78] and headwear label ATiiSSU.[79][80][81]
In September 2025, Felix was unveiled as the star of Tamburins' campaign for their "Sunshine" perfume collection.[78][82] Later the same month, Felix attended the opening of Gentle Monster's store in Ginza.[83]
Hera ambassadorship
In August 2025, Felix was announced as a global ambassador for the luxury beauty brand Hera,[42][84][85] making him the first male ambassador for the brand.[86][87] A brand representatived cited Felix's "unique aura and multifaceted charm" as central to their international consumer outreach.[88]
His first campaigns for the brand included the global campaign for the 'Reflection Skin Glow' cosmetics range,[75][89] and the launch of a new lip colour inspired by Felix, 'Brownie Boy,' for Hera's Sensual Nude Gloss product line.[87]
Gong Cha ambassadorship
In 2025, Felix was announced as a global brand ambassador for the tea drink chain Gong Cha,[90][91] making him the first K-pop idol to represent the brand.[92]
The brand announced plans for a variety of limited-edition products featuring Felix,[93] initially in South Korea before expanding to overseas stores.[94] Beginning in June 2025, Korean branches of Gong Cha introduced a "Felix Pick" menu, featuring a selection of his favourite bubble teas, and incorporated Felix's voice into self-service checkouts.[92][95]
In August 2025, Gong Cha released a limited-edition cup sleeve as part of the "Felix's Favourites' Experience" brand event.[96]
Other endorsements and brand deals
In 2021, together with bandmates and fellow DanceRacha members Lee Know and Hyunjin, Felix endorsed the Earthbeat sneaker for Etro.[97]
In February 2024, Felix modeled for Bulgari Parfum in a beauty pictorial for Vogue Korea.[27]
As part of Stray Kids, Felix has worked with brands including Clio,[98] Nacific, and OHTNYC.[99]
In 2025, Felix became a face of the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge,[100][101] and an ambassador of Spotify and Naver collaborative campaign.[102]
In March 2026, Adidas appointed Felix to be its global icon and ambassador.[103]
Philanthropy
In 2020, Felix began consistent donations and sponsorship for the international children's rights organization Save the Children. His contributions have made him a member of the charity's honors club.[104] He also donated ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) for the relief effort following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.[105]
In 2023, he participated in the "Love Your W" campaign by W Korea to raise awareness about breast cancer.[106]
In January 2024, Felix donated ₩100 million (US$76,589.47) to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help Laotian children living with poor sanitation and nutrition, making him the youngest member of the UNICEF Honors Club.[107] In February, Felix went to UNICEF's Laos project site and did volunteer work with his mother.[108][109] In celebration of his birthday that year, he also donated ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) to the UNICEF for nutrition and water sanitation support project of children in Laos and another ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) to the World Vision for breakfast support project of underprivileged children in Korea.[110]
In recognition of all his philanthropic acts, Felix was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Korea.[111] On 23 December, the Korean Committee for UNICEF announced that Felix would be joining the 'UNICEF Team' campaign with Kim Yuna, Kim Hye-soo, and Faker.[112]
To celebrate his birthday in 2025, Felix donated ₩100 million (US$76,589.47) to Samsung Medical Center to support the treatment of children and adolescents, ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) to UNICEF to fund the nutrition and water sanitation project in Laos, and ₩50 million (US$38,294.74) to World Vision to support children in need of family care.[113]
Personal life
Felix is a keen amateur baker[6] and has brought his homemade baked goods to a variety of shows and events for his bandmates, production staff, and fellow idols.[25] He also enjoys playing video games, most notably Genshin Impact and League of Legends.[114][115][116]
Health
In February 2022, Felix was diagnosed with intervertebral disc herniation, that has presented challenges for his performances of more physically taxing choreography, but which he works to overcome with physiotherapy.[117]
On 15 February 2025, Felix was involved in a car accident resulting in an injury which was initially reported as a fracture in his arm,[118] but was later clarified as a pinched nerve near the site of a childhood injury,[119] resulting in him being unable to attend Stray Kids' fan meeting scheduled for 16 February.[120]
Discography
Songs
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [121] |
JPN DL [122] |
NZ Hot [123] |
UK Sales [124] |
US Rap Dig. [125] |
US World [126] | |||
| "Who?" (with Lee Know and Han) |
2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | I Am Who |
| "Wow" (with Lee Know and Hyunjin) |
2020 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | In Life |
| "Surfin'" (with Lee Know and Changbin) |
2021 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | Noeasy |
| "Muddy Water" (with Changbin, Hyunjin, and Han) |
2022 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | Oddinary |
| "Taste" (with Lee Know and Hyunjin) |
32 | — | 23 | — | — | 9 | Maxident | |
| "Deep End" | 178 | — | — | — | — | — | SKZ-Replay | |
| "Because" (좋으니까) (with Changbin) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Up All Night" (오늘 밤 나는 불을 켜) (with Bang Chan, Changbin, and Seungmin) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Snain" (비바람) (with Changbin and Seungmin) |
2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single[a] |
| "Unfair" | 2024 | 20 | — | 18 | — | — | — | Hop |
| "Truman" (with Han) |
2025 | 140 | 86 | 22 | 33 | 7 | — | Mixtape: Dominate |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR DL [121] |
HUN [127] |
JPN Cmb. [128] |
JPN Hot [129] |
NZ Hot [123] |
SGP Reg. [130] |
US World [126] |
WW Excl. JPN [131] | |||
| "No Problem" (Nayeon featuring Felix) |
2022 | 31 | 30 | — | — | — | 25 | 10 | — | Im Nayeon |
| "Reawaker" (Lisa featuring Felix) |
2025 | — | — | 29 | 56 | 38 | — | 1 | 1 | Non-album single[b] |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||||||||
Soundtrack appearances
Songwriting credits
All song credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.[133]
| Year | Song Title | Artist | Album | Lyrics | Music | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit | With | Credit | With | ||||
| 2018 | "Glow" | Stray Kids | Mixtape |  |
Changbin, Lee Know |  |
N/a |
| "Mixtape #1" | I Am Not[c] | |
Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, Woojin,[d] I.N | |
N/a | ||
| "Who" | I Am Who | |
Han, Woojin | |
Han, Woojin, Han Jisung | ||
| "Mixtape #2" | I Am Who[c] | | Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, Woojin,[d] I.N | | Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, Woojin,[d] I.N | ||
| "Mixtape #3" | I Am You[c] | |
| ||||
| 2019 | "Mixtape #4" | Clé 1: Miroh[c] | |
| |||
| "Mixtape #5" | Clé: Levanter[e] | |
Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, I.N | |
Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, I.N | ||
| "Wow" | Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix | In Life | |
Andreas Ringblom, Christopher Wortley, Felix, Hyunjin, Kass, Lee Know, Massimo Del Gaudio | |
N/a | |
| 2021 | "Because" (좋으니까) |
Changbin, Felix | SKZ-Replay | |
Changbin | |
N/a |
| "Surfin" | Lee Know, Changbin, Felix | Noeasy | |
Changbin, Felix, Lee Know, Versachoi | |
Versachoi | |
| "Placebo" | Stray Kids | SKZ2021 | |
Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, I.N | |
Bang Chan, Changbin, Han, Hyunjin, Lee Know, Seungmin, I.N | |
| "Behind The Light" (그림자도빛이있어야존재) |
|
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| "For You" | |
| |||||
| "Hoodie Season" | |
| |||||
| "Broken Compass" (고장난나침반) |
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| "#Lovestay" | SKZ-Replay | |
Hyunjin, I.N | |
N/a | ||
| 2022 | "Muddy Water" | Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix | Oddinary | |
Changbin, Felix, Han, Hyunjin, Millionboy | |
Millionboy, Bang Chan |
| "Taste" | Lee Know, Hyunjin, Felix | Maxident | |
Hyunjin, Felix, Lee Know | |
Bang Chan, Versachoi | |
| "Deep End" | Felix | SKZ-Replay | |
Felix | |
Felix, Shim Eunjee | |
| 2023 | "FNF" | Stray Kids | 5-Star | |
Bang Chan, Felix, Trippy | |
Bang Chan, Trippy |
| "Superbowl" | |
Bang Chan, Changbin, Han | |
N/a | |||
| "Rev It Up" | Felix | Unreleased[f] | |
N/a | |
Versachoi, Bang Chan | |
| 2024 | "Runners" | Stray Kids | Ate | |
Bang Chan | |
Bang Chan, Versachoi |
| "Unfair" | Felix | Hop | |
N/a | |
Versachoi | |
| 2025 | "Truman" | Han, Felix | Mixtape: Dominate | |
Han | |
Vendors (Helixx), Peach.L, Han |
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Stray Kids | Contestant | Debuted with Stray Kids | [134] |
| 2019–2020 | Pops in Seoul | Host | [18] |
Web shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–present | Fridge Interview | Special host | [135] |
Videography
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2025 | Grand Presence of K-Pop | Himself | Won | [138] |
| Asian Pop Music Awards | 2025 | Best Collaboration | "Reawaker" | Nominated | [139] |
Notes
- Original soundtrack of Solo Leveling: Arise from the Shadow
- Later in 2019 the song included in album Clé 2: Yellow Wood
- a Physical EP bonus track in the album
- Performed on Stray Kids 5-Star Dome Tour
