In a delightful and candid conversation on Aiki’s YouTube show, Stray Kids' Hyunjin and Lee Know brought a refreshing and natural vibe that left fans excited. The pair’s playful interactions and comfortable demeanor allowed fans to see their idols in a new light, showcasing their true selves.
Aiki, known for her sharp wit, asked Hyunjin if he had ever looked in the mirror and wondered, "Am I a prince?" Hyunjin responded with a laugh, recalling a moment after a shower when he thought, “I looked really good.” He then jokingly turned to Lee Know, asking if he had ever had the same thought, to which Lee Know cheerfully replied, “Of course, I did.”
aiki: have you ever looked in the mirror and thought “am i a prince? have you ever thought that, even just a little?”
— 현빵 (@havenfiIm) December 19, 2024
🥟 honestly i think it happened once. after a shower, i wipe it (mirror) just a bit. and that time i looked really good
🥟 (to 🐰) you probably did the same
🐰… pic.twitter.com/5QOuiIKjP2
The conversation turned to Hyunjin’s iconic look in "Maniac," with him confessing that he wanted wanted to play a villain, which inspired from his signature concept for the song. Aiki also shared a story about how fans often create elaborate tales based on his fan cams, including one where he is a prince born to a court lady who becomes an assassin, ultimately stealing the fans’ hearts.
Aiki said bc Hyunjin executes his role so well the fans often come up with elaborate stories just based off his fancams and read a story from hyunjin's fancam comments
— Hyunjin 현진 Central (@HHJCentral) December 19, 2024
"He's originally the prince but was born to a court lady. So the king hid. and abandoned him. Then he grew up… pic.twitter.com/Iqc0w9Qqmy
The two also discussed Lee Know's Instagram posts, particularly his black posts. When asked about them, Lee Know simply said, “I want people to check them out, no matter what.”
Reflecting on their dance journeys, Lee Know spoke about his early days in a dance crew with famous dancers like Vata, Bada Lee, and Redy. As the youngest member, he learned a lot and appreciated the experience.
When Aiki asked about the group's chemistry, Hyunjin opened up about the struggles Stray Kids faced, especially when renewing their contracts. He shared that the members experienced a period of instability, but instead of letting it drive them apart, they united and decided to start fresh, reminding themselves of how far they had come.
Aiki, a long-time supporter of Stray Kids, reflected on their journey together, mentioning how she had previously taken a selfie with her daughter at a Stray Kids concert in Tokyo. Her support for the group remains strong, as Stray Kids continues to dominate the global music scene.
Watch the full interview here: