Stray Kids' LEE KNOW: A Dancer's Analysis [The Breakdown] 

After watching this video, I hope you guys rewatch his performance in a new light. Because if I were to point out all the techniques in his performance, it'll be its own series 🤣 Because I am only familiar with a few dance genres technique, there may be those that I overlook. So if any of you found any other technique that Lee Know uses often, do share it here 🥰

Fun fact, Lee Know is the only jype artist to complete their basic dance moves in just two weeks... some artists took months/years, some even debuted without completing the jype basic dance moves. That's how great of a dancer he is.

What people forget is LeeKnow is very aware he is not a solo performer. He isnt flashy on purpose, he has the technique and level to show off, but instead stays back to let the whole group shine. Like a true pro.

This is exactly why I always consider him as the best main dancer of whole fourth gen

Thank you! I hate how underappreciated he is just because people think showiness is the primary measure of a dancer. He's so good that the average viewer doesn't _notice_ he's so good.

Now wonder why he seems never runs out of energy, his technique is perfect. Next AOTM is for Lee Know…!

Important things to note: Lee Know works hard to make sure all of stray kids shine dance wise and that he doesn't stick out because he wants them to be seen as a team (not word for word but he did confirm that these days his focus is one SKZ shining as a team thus he dances for his team these days and not so much for himself like he used to when he first became a dancer. Next his moves are always powerful and sharp but no unless it's a solo for SKZ he's not showy like say Hyunjin is so people tend to focus more on Hyunjin alot of times. Also Hyunjin has always been given more opportunities to show his dance (no hate to Hyunjin btw) But though Kingdom was a wild rollercoaster I'm happy Stray kids did the show because it showed alot of people just how powerful and versatile Lee Know is as a dancer and perhaps why Chan says Lee know is a master at dancing and why he wanted him for his team. Never forget this man was dancing for 4-5 years professionally prior to joining SKZ not mention all the competitions he's been in and the fact that he danced for BTS who are known for having some of the most insane choreographies. Lastly he's an amazing teacher and choreographer. Thank you for this video. Outside of Ten from NCT/WayV/SuperM Lee know is one idol I view as being a powerful super talented dancer. His skills are no joke and I can't wait to see him shine more in the future.

Thank you so much for taking the time to actually analyze Lee Knows’ dancing. I once saw a “dancer ranking” of 4th gen main dancers and was so happy at first they actually included him, but the research on him was so clearly half assed that they actually said he has weak core strength. Like…I am not a dancer but thats just factually so wrong it is laughable. This video was fascinating because it was the first time someone could explain to me, a complete amateur, why Minho’s dancing is so mesmerizing once you notice him. I don’t care for comparisons, but my eyes honestly go to him on every performance and his is the first fancam I check out, it’s fascinating watching him move.

Lee Know and Chaeryeong was a best dancer in their group, but many people underappreciated they're talent.. JYP please don't waste them..

So basically lee know is a dance genius.

I'm not a pro dancer or anything but the thing that strikes me the most about Lee Know's dancing is that he has fantastic footwork. His lower body angles and wide stance are beautiful because of how light he is on his feet and how he shifts their angles to move his legs subtly. I think it was in the Finesse cover where he rotated his foot much more than 90° outward to execute a really quick and clean spin, and I was so mesmerized. You can also see in one of the Danceracha songs that he taps his feet along with the beat during the dance at times that makes his dance so beautifully dynamic. He's really clean with his footwork. Also just that he never misses a beat. Felix has gotten a lot better, and I think he tries to imitate Lee Know's techniques (since Lee Know is the dance leader) and that shows. The execution is sometimes not there, but the angles and energy are. Hyunjin is just too stylized to actually compare, but since Lee Know tends to incorporate changing the choreo to fit Hyunjin's style, it tends to stand out. It also strikes me that Lee Know can just pull off anything flawlessly, whereas everyone else's range in dancing is very limited. Bang Chan may be the only exception, but his execution isn't there because his main focus isn't on dance. Lee Know is just *chef's kiss* and it almost feels like despite being the main dancer and dance leader, he's still underrated compared to the appreciation he should get, and that's wild. So it's nice to find a video like this!

I always found Lee Know's dancing extremely satisfying and effortless. It's like he was made for it and even the toughest looking choreographies came naturally to him. I'm always proud of him but knowing what exactly he's doing makes me respect him so much more. Thank you for this analysis!!

This isn't just an analysis. This is a guide and a tutorial at the same time.

Backup dancers are pro dancers because amateur dancers would stand out in the background in a bad way. Dance is a sport, takes years and brutal honesty and analysis to get better (like swimming, gymnastics, boarding…..). Lee Know has clearly gone thru the grinder and came out shining. He is the first in SKZ who can execute all skz choreos like a champ and maintains efficiency in energy and recovery. He is not a flashy dancer though, a somewhat negative being an idol in the center position. However, he has been making progress flirting with videocam confidently. Last year his stage presence was 10x better than 2020’s.

Why he wasn’t an artist of the month is beyond me

Before I knew them, their names or even their positions. Lee know stood out to Mr so much as a dancer. Im a professional and I like to analyse others dance techniques and I was so stunned by his dance abilities. He truly is a dance gem 💎

Finally an in-depth appreciation of Lee Know’s intellectual way of dancing/performing! That description during efficiency was so fitting for him, no wonder when I try to remember SKZ choreographies Lee Know comes to mind immediately cause the way he does the moves made the greatest impression to me.

This is why his dance moves always look effortless!

minho chose to be an idol, passing 40 jyp basic dances in 2 weeks and was already a professional dancer before that. he was in the same dance crew as bada lee, redy shin and vata among others who are known for creating incredible choreographies for idols. nothing else to say

Might I add that this man went to a school for engineering and studied mechanical engineering, which kinda is visible in this video. Gosh my life would be complete with either the dance skill or the brain of this guy-

The way he combines his logical abilites with his artistic abilities is insane. He is definitely 4th gen's dance gem. I'm so proud of him.

he seriously got more attractive the more i focus on his dancing

His moves are so clean and elegant and precise, i wish he asked for more solo dancing work, i know he doesn't bother too much but we're being severly deprived of seeing all his talent, i loved watching him in Kingdom especially!!

Lee Know Is Stray Kids Best Dancer

Thanks for this thorough analysis. I know that lee know is a detailed and perfectionist dancer but I didn't know that he can be that detailed like the hand movements? The angles? I'm shookted. And it's so satisfying that he never underdance or overdo because as what I've seen, some idols tends to overdance to create the impression of having the best impact to the point of looking messy and cutting the routine itself. I just want to say that to some nonstays and stays out there who thinks that lee know is a dancer who underdance. Well see it for yourself, the guy have said it himself that he intentionally not to stand out much because he wants the team to be in uniform and one. And to some who says that he doesn't deserve to be a dance leader, y'all should know that bangchan himself gives that leadership to lee know because he sees lee know as one who is capable of everything related to dancing. Even the members are always thankful to lee know in regards to dancing. The man is already on his way to become a professional choreographer, he's a professional dancer before he becomes a trainee, he trained for 4-5 years in dancing, have his dance crew, participated in World of Dance, being one of bts' back up dancer. He trained the longest on being a professional dancer than being an artist himself who is only a month. Never underestimate Lee Know's capabilities.

The thing is LeeKnow don't tend to do the over energetic dance which make his dance really clear,smooth,controlled and sharp. He knows what to do when he is dancing.

lee know also did the most perfect squat position in thunderous chorus

A year back when the saw the the dancerachas vlive I was so shocked how all 3 danced continuosly for long...but lee know caught my eye ...while hyunjin amd felix looked exhausted by the songs in the end(no hate to them ) leeknow's dance was still "clean".I never understood how he was able to do that...that tym I thought he must have more stamina than felix and hyunjin.but ..after a few months I realized it's not stamina only(both hyunjin and felix too have that) it's the technique he uses ...and how he uses natural forces to do his moves efficiently(what u mentioned) ..when I rewatched the vlive I realised how efficient he is....this was so intresting to see as fellow dancer.

Lee Know and his big brain........very smart idol

I would love for you to do a part two of why he is flawless and technically perfect with clips from 2023-24- he is unbelievable-

as someone who doesn't know the technicalities of dancing yet is still able to recognize how impressive and simply amazing leeknow is, this video is perfection, puts into words and examples the reasons why he is the best dancer. thank you so much for making this video! i loved it!

i love how he doesn't over dance nor under dance, if you watch his fancam you'll see how his stamina is consistent from start to the end. some dancers might losing their stamina from the middle till the end of the performance, but lee know can manage to always dance powerfully. i also heard that he was in the same dance team called Brownie Bros along with superm tiger inside choreographer and they also participated in World of Dance as team back then, by looking at his circle i'm sure he'll be a great choreographer if he didn't debut as an idol. he's a phenomenal dancer.

watching this again and seriously wanting new analysis on him for recent activities

Very proud of Lee Know, he's a natural dancer,he is skilled to be choreographer because he creates amazing choreos just by himself,very skilled and good looking and also great rapper,glad he's my bias.

He makes it look so easy so people tend to overlook how skilled he really is. He’s the best and I’ll never get tired of watching him dance.

This perfectly explains that Lee Know is one of the best dancers in his generation. I've known him a very detailed dancer but didn't know he was this detailed explained in this video, even his energy is very detailed. It is definitely one of the techniques he acquired from his dancing experience in high school and from being a back up dancer. Im still confused why he is still overlooked/underrated as a dancer by the public, not just in his group but in his industry (i mean, he is an underrated member). People should appreciate not just idol performers because both things can be good as each other. I hope he'll get the recognition hed deserves. (performer=dancer). Definition of terms Performer: more of like focusing on stage presence and expressions, but still a good dancer Dancer: morr of like a detailed dancer but still a good performer Also, i cabr reallly learn a lot of things from your videos, tysm, Happy New Year

when u said that the way he dance makes out everlasting memories to the viewers strucked me hard cause that is how he became my ult even hes not the one i first noticed when i got introduced to skz.still remember the first time i saw his part in a relay (i guess its backdoor??).and then boom,the rest is history

As a dancer I agree completely, Lee Know is one of the best if not the best Idol dancers out there, and the fact that he achieved a lot of these skills at such a young age is incredible (don't even get me started with singing/rapping while dancing at the same time at his level). When it comes to dancing it truly comes down to the the little details (such as you displayed for the Wolf perf), when you dance, you want to hit a certain position or move cleanly while still using the correct technique, almost as if they were gonna take a picture of you in the in that very moment, that fact that he achieves this time and time again in all of his performances is very impressive. This was so satisfying to watch, the detail, chefs kiss

Up until today, no one can beat your detailed explanation about dancing. Feels like I attend a dancing class and watching a documentary. Lowkey wish for 2nd episode for lee know's dancing style in the future

this video is so accurate at a lot of levels. as a dancer who was trained by a lot of professionals, I know that those "professional choreographers" aren't much seen as great dancers in the eyes of those who don't dance because they have proper techniques that they need to follow in order to execute the dance moves properly and efficiently to their body. that's what makes them "professionals". it's not the amount of how hard you pop or how powerful you dance, but it's about creating balance and understanding your body in order to get the moves scientifically and artistically right. and that's why lee know is so good at dancing. when they're dancing as a whole team, you can't really notice him unlike hyunjin because he knows how to blend his movements and dance FOR A TEAM. but when you see him dance solo that's when you'll really notice his professionalism when it comes to dancing. for example his dance solo in the Kingdom teaser, you can actually see how fluid and effortless he executed those hard dance steps. if you watch a lot of professional choreographers in America like Matt Steffanina, Tim Milgram, Kyle Hanagami, etc. the first thing that you'll notice is how they dance with TECHNIQUES, not just with full power. and I think lee know resembles the way they dance, seeing that he took professional dance classes way before he became a jyp trainee. another dancer I can see dancing the same way as lee know is kino of pentagon. since they both attended professional dance classes during pre-debut days.

The reason i found Lee know to be so hot is because he is a dancer. A dancer must know their body really well to be able to fully function in dance, something that I struggle with when I dance. My theory is that Lee know is able to fully visualize how a move is supposed to look, and knowing his body helps to fully complete the move. That's why Lee know is hot, his full control over his body.

He just needs consistent exposure and all! LeeKnow has so much potential and I dont want Jype to waste it!

Who else keep coming here to watch this Lee know video analysis? Expose yourselffff cos samee here

This is the type of dance analysis videos that are unbiased. It's so detailed and on point and even provides references to make it more clear for the viewers. Honestly, I don't watch individual fancams before but I accidentally watched lee know's God's menu fancam and I was shocked because he is precise and has that huge body control, also he doesn't look tired the entire performance which even shocked me that's why I started watching other fancams of his and realized he is really a perfect dancer. Honestly, he doesn't over dance nor underdance that's what I liked about him, He knows how to dance powerfully and when to slow down, in simple terms not exaggerated movements. His facial expressions are just naturally captivating and I noticed that he has a beautiful sharp face and a natural fierce look that even a small smirk, fierce look, simple smile or any expressions he does is captivating?? Compared to other dancers that do a lot of facial expressions or movements to look cool or smthn bc honestly speaking it doesn't look good, it only looks exaggerated and most fans view that as 'powerful or cool/ energetic'. It is a charm to be expressive however don't overdo it and lee know is a good example of a natural charismatic dancer! No wonder Professional choreographers mention him a lot too. Plus he is a good dance teacher and overall he is attractive in anyway too 🐱

Ppl tend to forget he's professional dancer before idol (dancer), god-tier skills and body control, I need dark hip hop lee know to do his comeback this year

Really agree with this video. Lee Know is a pro dancer. He is a detailed dancer who knows how to control his power. Thank you for analizing Lee Know ❤

The amount of control he has over his body movement, like in his isolations, is just extraordinary. Its a beautiful balance of powerful and fluid that looks so effortless.

Just came by to be reminded how Lee Know is the best dancer in his generation.

thank you so much for this!!! i hardly see anyone really analyze skz’s dance line!

he has such a good dance base. technically he is one of the best dancers in K-pop industry

this is why i really love lee know's dance. i just always felt satisfied because he makes everything looks so easy and so clean, thus when i try to do it, it's looks difficult because i don't apply the same method lee know does when dancing. and the fact that he doesn't overdances that's why he doesn't looks so tired afterwards. and he makes himself not shine much because he wanted the whole group to shine and not only focus on him. I REALLY ADMIRE THIS MAN.

Ah, this makes it finally clear how Minho conserves energy and never over dances, to me. I don't know a lot about dance, but have always noticed things about Minho. And his skill (and talent) made him my Ult

When he is dancing, the movements are heavy and at the same time very light. I'm surprised every time I see his dance because he's a powerful move but doesn't feel gravity.

I've always thought he's the cleanest dancer in k-pop. add to that the intensity he has on stage and you get a top performer

additional info: lee know choreographed hellevator weeks after he got in from jype

this video literally expplains why he is my bias 10000000000000% in dance criteria

Thanks for breaking down into details why Lee Know is an amazing dancer. He has the best technique but this is often overlooked in kpop idols. I really hope more and more people will recognize how clean and powerful his moves are because he's one of the best dancers out there.

This is why LeeKnow bias like me want people to understand and appreciate him as he should have received.

Lee knows close friend vata who was in the same dance team as him is a choreographer for SuperM(all of their comebacks), kang Daniel(he’s kangs choreographer), cravity (all their comebacks), nnmix tank, chuck cherry, hwa and spicy by CL, reason by Kai, omega x, verivery trigger, shinee code, victon what I said, kard gunshot, he was in lili film 2 and many more

he makes dancing look effortless even with skz's really hard choreos. his energy is so well distributed and i personally love paying attention to his angles and to how "long" each of his moves are

I’m new to skz, but one thing I noticed with Lee Know is he transitions from one movement to another so smoothly.. no awkward stops.

I learned more physics here than I ever learned in school

this guy deserves more centers

Not the intro " I want to be singer" but dance instead lol😆😆look how successful he is now proud of him

Thanks for this detailed video as someone who's not from a dance background I've noticed these things too especially the point abt "efficiency" he doesn't over or underdance & enjoy the performance which is actually rare to see in many other kpop dancers & many other things this video explains alot better it's disappointing that most kpop stans pay attention to expressions, excessive dancing not to mention there are still some so called stupid ranking videos exist simply ignoring this man's talent & years of training I hope one day he get recognized for his talent leeknow truly is *the next big thing in kpop*

the people that call him a “under-dancer” are clearly stupid, this dude has the best angles as a dancer and understands where to go and what to do. The best dancer in stray kids

So what I am essentially hearing is that HE IS PERFECT!

After watching this I want Leeknow's AOTM.And i realised again how great of a dancer Leeknow is and how underappreciated he is. Thank you for making this analysis

JYP should see this video,they should give him the attention he deserves 😡

LEE KNOW IS INDEED THE BEST DANCER IN THIS GENERATION. HE COMBINED TALENTED AND HARD WORK that's why his skills continues to improve

I know not every single stay or kpop fan would come across the factors behind dancing- and not just moving your body according to the song, but with Lee Know- oh how I wish everyone would recognize his great ability in dancing. I'm aware he has a background in dancing before Straykids but not about his bachelor, hearing it makes me inspired more about my dancing too. I love everything about his dancing, the effort he put on it- those years of training and knowing his body- you can clearly see how it benefits him now. And I love how you worded his passion for dancing not only derives into its artistry but also in logical sense, which I want to train on these days. I only saw dancing in artistic perpective, solely on it, but watching Lee Know's grasp of his talent- makes me realize how important putting logical touches in techniques are. It makes a lot of sense how his moves are precise and how stable his stamina- which I adore. I also hope people realize that he doesn't underdances, and yes, he blends well with the group but still standing out with his unique dancing. Thankyou thankyou so much for this detailed analysis...I understand fully now the things about his dancing and what makes him stand out to me. I respect Minho so much, specially in dancing. I adore his hardwork, like those years bro, and I can feel his passion in dancing...he really is my inspiration in dancing :'))

I think most people’s impression abt dancing is usually the impact of your movements not the overall image of dancing esp the details, glad someone really pointed out how lee know dances perfectly. Dancing is logical too not just abt physical , you have throw your knowledge to your body. This is really why there’s a big difference when dancing professionally

he is the best male main dancer of the 4th generation

The way Lee Know become 1000× more attractive after watching this video 🤩🤩🤩 So proud that we have Lee Know, our pro idol pro dancer!!! 🔥🔥🔥

so this is why lee know dancing always look so effortless and easy 😳😳

SHEESH, I can't believe you caught all of that. You managed to make me, a non-professional, really care about details and gravity lmao and that's really impressive. Your passion in dancing can be felt with how in-depth you can study all these dancers and I'm so glad you got the chance to make a video for Lee know Edit: also, this is the first time I've watched a dance analysis video all the way through cause I really loved how you had such a natural way with words :)

I really need an update of this video

maybe this is why lee know dance moves look so easy but in fact it is super super difficult

this is why hes been my ult bias for 2 years now. i am so proud of him, this video made me realize that if i want my dreams to come true i need to work hard

I'm so happy to watch this. Finally someone appreciating Lee Know's actual skills, while others praise other dancers and could spend hours talking about how good they are... People usually just leave it at "yeah Lee Know is a great dancer!" and that's just it, they don't go much deeper. Thank you for this, I hope he gets the recognition he deserves soon enough!

Lee know the most talented dancer no one can do it like him so clear and powerful

I knew he was a good dancer, but after watching your video I may say he is incredibly skilled and I shall bow to his greatness.

One of my dancers friend told me that there's a thing about good dancers that whenever you watch them, you're not even thinking about how tiring the dance move is. You just think that wow it's was executed so well. And that's what I always think whenever I watched Lee Know dance. It's not tiring to watch it's more like satisfying as compare to the other members. No hate/blame on the other members, but I think this era where we see a lot of lee know being in the center showcasing his dance is such a good era for stray kids :)

He is a pro dancer, i'm so happy his skills have recognition, he deserve a lot of appreciation. Thank you so much

なるほどの解説！りののダンスは　一瞬で目を惹きつけられる正確さとダイナミックな動きときれいで完璧な音ハメが魅力。それに加え、あのこの世のものとは思えないルックス。まさに国宝ダンサー！！！

Lee Know is the main dancer and dance leader. As a dance leader, he values ​​the spotlight of the team more than the individual. So he tends to give feedback from the back of the members rather than stepping forward. Because he doesn't try to make himself stand out, there are people who don't know or disparage his dancing skills. Everyone, let's ignore the comments that disparage his position in SKZ and his dancing skills as a professional dancer. They write such comments to get attention. As popularity grows, so will the number of malicious comments. Still, among the 4th generation dancers, Lee Know is the best.

I always knew Minho is a very powerful and detailed dancer and I always noticed that he manages to execute all the moves properly while still making it look so easy and that was what amazed me about him the most. But this...This explanation shows he is on a whole fricking another level! How one even calculate the energy you put into certain moves??? Crazy😵🔥anyway, this just proved Lee Know is one of the best(if not the best) dancers of the 4th generation, and as much as I love Hyunjin and Felix and Danceracha overall, Minho always caught my eye and stood out, a true dancing gem💎

Oh.. Thank you so much in explaining it. I finally know what made several dancers look as light as feather while still executing hard choreo perfectly.

everybody listen LEE KNOW BEST DANCER

He's a pro dancer indeed. It's like his dancing is based on science. Lol. It's impressive how he has mastered all those key points to show an impactful dance.

Stray Kids must be proud to have Lee Know as their dance teacher, and dance leader and of course as a member of the group as well. yes..before debut the members learned the basics of dancing from lee know. then they develop it into their style.. now watch their performance.. boom boom lee know really the best dancer in his generation.. see his spectacular trail as a professional dancer before he debuted as an idol..

2022 manifestation: Lee Know to be on Studio Choom's AOTM (artist of the month)

one of the best dancers in the industry, not only by experience but also by techniques, consistency, and fluidity. thank you for this video!

People need to know and realize how good of a dancer Lee Know of Stray Kids is. Thank you so much for this analysis.

he’s truly has skills what it takes to be a professional dancer not to mention he danced with professional like sm choreographers bada lee they where on the same dance team and he competitive in dance world and his team came 2nd not even that he got in college with his own choreography to get a bachelor degree on urban dance and choreography he’s truly is the best dancer in Kpop

he’s one of those dancers that makes every dance look Effortless.

Wow.. he is trully the next big think in kpop.

Leeknow is the best dancer of the generations ❤❤❤

hes the most handsome inSKZ

I love Lee's dance know he can do any dance and doesn't look tired on stage doesn't do exaggerated movements or exaggerated facial expressions In my opinion Lee know is the best dancer in the group because he favors the synchronization of the group the others prefer to shine alone but he does it in a group