Lee Know

Lee Know is the stage name of Lee Min-ho, a South Korean singer, dancer, and member of the boy group Stray Kids. The name 'Minho' (민호) is a common Korean given name, typically composed of hanja (Chinese characters used in Korean) that can be combined to form various meanings. While the specific hanja for Lee Know's birth name are not publicly confirmed, 'Min' (민) often means 'bright, clever, sharp' and 'Ho' (호) can mean 'good, vast, clear'. The stage name 'Lee Know' is a phonetic play on his given name, making it more accessible and memorable for international audiences.

Korean names are traditionally composed of a family name (surname) followed by a given name. Given names often consist of two syllables, with one syllable sometimes shared among siblings of the same generation within a family. The practice of using stage names is common in the K-pop industry, allowing artists to create a distinct public persona and often to simplify their names for global recognition.