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ChanLix

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Felix

About ChanLix

ChanLix is the fan-shipped friendship pairing between Stray Kids' Bang Chan (Christopher Bang) and Lee Felix, two Australian-raised members of the group who share a bond forged partly by growing up outside of Korea. Both navigated the challenges of training in a country where they weren't native Korean speakers, and this shared experience gave them an early emotional foundation. Bang Chan, as Stray Kids' leader, was a supportive older figure for Felix from the beginning. Fans point to Felix describing how Bang Chan's presence eased the difficulty of life as a foreign trainee, and both have spoken about supporting each other through hard periods, Felix being there for Bang Chan during tough leadership moments and Bang Chan being a steady presence for Felix in return. The two have described their relationship as feeling like brothers. The ChanLix ship is popular among STAYs (Stray Kids fans) for its authenticity, anchored by moments like Bang Chan giving Felix a warming hug on the red carpet at SBS's 2022 Gayo Daejeon without either of them making it a big deal. Their dynamic is one STAYs return to again and again in fan compilations.

ChanLix is one of Stray Kids' most popular intra-group ships, with STAYs citing the depth of their real-life bond as two members who supported each other through the trainee years. The shared Australian background gives the ship an easy narrative hook that even casual fans recognize.

Fun facts

✦ Both Bang Chan and Felix grew up in Australia, giving them a unique shared cultural experience within Stray Kids.
✦ Fans cite Felix crediting Bang Chan's presence with making the trainee years feel less lonely as a foreigner in Korea.
✦ Both have spoken about supporting each other through difficult periods as members.
✦ At SBS's 2022 Gayo Daejeon, Bang Chan gave Felix a casual hug to keep him warm during a red carpet interview, a moment STAYs found endearing.

Moments

2022-12

SBS Gayo Daejeon Hug

At the SBS 2022 Gayo Daejeon red carpet, Bang Chan casually wrapped Felix in a hug to keep him warm during an outdoor interview, a moment STAYs found endearing.
2018-03

Stray Kids Debut

Bang Chan and Felix debuted together as part of Stray Kids under JYP Entertainment, following the survival show that gave the group its name. Their Australian connection was a noted part of the group's early narrative.