Stray Kids Lee Know Bookshelf
Lee Know, the main dancing machine behind Korean boy band Stray Kids, has showcased an interest in reading throughout the years. His interest in reading is not as loud as fellow member, Hwang Hyunjin, who is very vocal about his creative interests, but over the years, through logs, interviews and livestreams, fans have picked up on Lee Know’s bookshelf.
The main themes covered in books Lee Know has publicly read include murder mystery, advice and relationships. His favourite author appears to be Keigo Higashino, a Japanese author who is mainly known for his mystery novels and crime fiction. Higashino served as the 13th President of Mystery Writers of Japan from 2009 to 2013.
Lee Know has been seen reading multiple of his books, including;
Malice - a murder mystery with an unreliable narrator, covering the themes of envy and truth. Lee Know was seen reading this book in Lee Know Log 5 back in October 2021.
The Devotion of Suspect X - Higashino’s most acclaimed work so far in his career, winning the 134th Naoki Prize. A divorced single mother escapes her abusive husband only for him to return, threatening both her and her daughter. The novel covers death, mystery and crime fiction.
Chase in the Snow - A boy accused of murder is on the run and has to try to prove his innocence. The themes of this book include relationships, mystery, crime fiction and logic versus emotion.
The Murder in Mansion Masquerade - 8 mourning people end up in a series of confusing, unfortunate events. With the book covers identity, twisted justice and relationships.
While Lee Know enjoys a murder mystery, he is more famously known for his readings of self-help books. The idol has been seen reading multiple self-help and advice books covering topics of relationships, social norms and loneliness. Some of his most famous spotting’s readings of these books are;
I‘ll Just Take A Break Today by Son Him-Chan - seen in Lee Know Log 9, this book is a known best seller in Korea. A practical advice book full of self-help and relationships, with famous quotes including, “Don’t hand over the decision of love to others”.
On Fire by John O Leary - a book on living a purposeful life, with advice and tales on how to live life to the fullest and the power behind choice. This is one of Lee Know’s most popular recommendations.
When I Don’t Know What I Want by Jeon Seunghwan - a best seller in the first half of 2020 in Korea, focuses on human relationships and empathy.
The Skill Of Winning People’s Hearts - appeared in Lee Know Log 5
How To Cope With Rude People With A Smile By Jeong Mun - If the title alone doesn’t give you Lee Know energy, I don’t know what will. A 268-page book covering how to react to rudeness in a humorous way. With a focus on themes of well-being and relationships.
Don’t Break Down by Heungeul - is a collection of poetry, short essays and photography, full of themes of hope, warmth and relationships.
Occasionally, Lee Know is also seen reading fiction books, such as Dallergur Dream Department Store by Lee Mi-Ye, a department store selling dreams in a fantasy tale. Or, cookbooks such as the well-researched, The Food Lab by Kenji Lopez-All, full of 300 savoury cuisines.