Fact Check: Did Stray Kids’ Lee Know Get A Laser Pointed In His Eyes?

STAYs are concerned after Stray Kids‘ Lee Know appeared to have a laser pointed directly into his eye.

#JYPELeaderOfDisappointment has been trending recently on X (formerly known as Twitter). One reason for this is that it appeared Stray Kids’ Lee Know had a laser pointed directly into his eye during KCON LA 2023.

A couple of days ago, a STAY (@leeknowschingu on TikTok) posted a close-up video of Lee Know when the group walked in the aisles of fans at KCON LA 2023. It went viral with 192.1K views at the time of writing.

@leeknowschingu

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP #skz #straykids #kconla2023 #leeknow

♬ Take My Breath Away (Love Theme from “Top Gun”) – Berlin

But netizens were more concerned about Lee Know’s safety than anything when they noticed what appeared to be a laser dot directly in his eye, which could cause permanent vision loss. The OP (Original Poster) replied, explaining that they were next to the stationary cameraman, so they hoped it was just a light from the camera crew.

Still, the video circulated across social media apps, with many STAYs expressing concern for Lee Know’s safety. Many hashtagged #JYPELeaderOfDisappointed, suggesting he is not well-protected.

Why is no one talking about this? what the hell???? was so close to his eye, What do they have in their head to aim at someone with a laser in their eyes?#Leeknow #protectleeknow #Minho #protectminho pic.twitter.com/syG6hhty4e

— minmin (@minlvskz) August 21, 2023

During the presentation at the KCON,Lee Know was pointed with a laser directly into his eyes

JYPE PROTECT YOUR ARTISTS#JYPELeaderOfDisappointment#DIV1DISBAND #ProtectLeeKnow#ProtectStrayKids@Stray_Kids @jypnation @stay_support#리노 #LeeKnow #リノ #李旻浩 pic.twitter.com/KYocmEtI0z

— forever stay (@albee32679671) August 23, 2023

@straykidsforlife0001

What’s wrong with YOU’LL!!. Have you gone f$cking insane or somethin. this is not ok #straykids #skz #skzoo #leeknow #leeminho #minho #fyp #foryou #viral #kpop #laser

♬ original sound – Leeknowswife(backoffheismine)

Why debut another group while you can’t take care or protect the the groups you have now!!!

JYPE PROTECT YOUR ARTISTS#JYPELeaderOfDisappointment#DIV1DISBAND #ProtectStrayKids@Stray_Kids @jypnation @stay_support pic.twitter.com/8FNo0OmU33

— ☻︎⤮✰⁵ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ 5.13 PREORDERS THIS A FAN ACC ELON (@minchansidebae) August 21, 2023

Yet, a few STAYs have also pointed out the probability that it was not a laser. It is likely a phenomenon found in “Ghost” or “Spirit” photography in which an orb of light will appear when you take a photo with a strong light source coming in. At KCON LA 2023, there were many lights and cameras, so it is to be expected that this phenomenon could occur.

"Ghost" effect will happen when you're taking a photo or video with a strong source of light in the background and it reflects, this can happen on any day/night, indoor/outdoor. The problem is due to the light coming in at a specific angle and reflecting off the surface inside

— ???????????????????? (@hyunjinspouse) August 23, 2023

incase anyone still confused/doubt about this "Ghost" effects, i record this just now. the green dots' size are moving bigger and smaller depends on our distance from the light source pic.twitter.com/F4cpZYz4k9

— ???????????????????? (@hyunjinspouse) August 23, 2023

@c0smic_chaos

Please stop saying there was a laser pointed at him #StrayKids #LeeKnow #kconla2023 #kpop #fyp

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Still, this is not the first time STAYs have been concerned that lasers were allegedly pointed at Stray Kids members this year. In July, videos circulated of what appeared to be a laser just missing Felix and Bang Chan. Read more below.

Concerning Video Surfaces From Stray Kids’ Fansign Event—STAYs Express Outrage