Felix, of South Korea’s K-pop band Stray Kids, beat out members of both BTS and NCT to be named the K-pop idol with the most «AI-like» appearance. This comes at a time when Stray Kids are demonstrating their worldwide reach with a record-breaking run in Latin America.
Felix received 117,421 votes in a poll asking fans which K-pop star had the most «AI-like visual», according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. Fandom voted for a face considered so striking or unusually polished that it almost looks AI-generated.
NCT’s Taeyong finished second with 102,278 votes, while BTS member V came third with 92,227. The Picnic poll ran from August 21 to September 4.
The slightly tongue-in-cheek title fits an artist whose appearance has become almost as recognisable as his famously deep voice.
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Who is Stray Kids’ Felix?
Felix’s real name is Lee Yong-bok, and he was born in Australia in 2000. He is one of the eight members of Stray Kids with Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Seungmin and I.N. The group debuted in 2018 under JYP Entertainment and since then has amassed one of K-pop’s biggest international audiences.
His profile has quickly grown beyond music to fashion. Felix is a Louis Vuitton house ambassador and has worked with brands such as Gentle Monster, Tamburins, Artis and Adidas.
And what about the perennial issue of plastic surgery? Felix himself had previously pushed back against such claims, with coverage of his response saying he attributed changes in his face to weight loss rather than surgery.
Stray Kids have huge week
It comes as Stray Kids are enjoying one of their biggest weeks yet in Latin America.
The group wrapped up two sold-out Buenos Aires concerts this week after tickets for the original 14 September show disappeared in roughly three hours, prompting organisers to add a second date. Both of the band’s upcoming Mexico City concerts on 25 and 26 September have also sold out via authorised channels.
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The touring frenzy comes alongside chart success. August release «THIS & THAT» became Stray Kids’ ninth consecutive album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, extending a run unmatched by any other group formed this century.
