Boy bands have always been a big craze and each generation has their own boy band sensation that every girl and guy are hooked to with a complete collection of CDs, posters, and all other merchandise. Among the greatest of these boy bands have given us the greatest anthems of all time: Backstreet Boys’ 1999 I Want It That Way which was their lead single in their 3rd studio album ‘Millennium’, NSYNC’s 2000 This I Promise You from their second studio album ‘No Strings Attached’, The Jonas Brothers’ 2007 When You Look Me In The Eyes from their second self-titled album ‘Jonas Brothers’, and of course One Direction’s 2011 debut single What Makes You Beautiful from their debut studio album ‘Up All Night’.
There might be a lot of ongoing and unresolved arguments as to the definition of a boy band but one thing that all of these bands share is that they have a devoted fandom. And nowadays when you say devoted fandom, one word comes into mind: KPop.
What is Korean boy band?
Basically, it is a group of boys trained in singing, dancing, rapping, and even variety shows debuted by a Korean agency. Contrary to what many might know, these boy groups (or bands) are not necessarily all Korean. Today, most groups are a mix of Koreans, Japanese, Chinese, and Thais.
In 2017, there has been a big spike in popularity among Korean boy bands. They have also been slowly “conquering the West” with their visuals, vocals, and not to mention hardcore choreography. They’re selling out thousands of physical albums despite the global shift to digital and the revolutionary streaming platforms like Spotify. They have sold-out concerts. They’re constantly breaking records.
It is undeniable that the whole world has been on a Korean craze these past few years. And it doesn’t even stop with Korean boy bands. There are also Korean girl groups and Korean dramas or K-Dramas. If you’re reading this right now, you may be someone who is following this latest craze or trying to follow in with this Korean wave. Don’t you worry about that, this article will help you know more about Korean boy bands and some facts that will make you want to listen to them.
Quick Guide on the Hottest Korean Boy Groups of 2020
Here we listed down the most popular boy groups that have taken the Kpop world by storm this year. If you’re new to the fandom, welcome! This is the perfect quick fix guide to jumpstart your fangirl/fanboy lifestyle. (Yes, it’s a lifestyle. You’ll know why.) Get to know about their rise to fame and a basic member profile that will surely get you to crush on them. Make sure to check out those links as well for some fun facts!
BTS
Bang! Tan! 안녕하세요, Bangtan Sonyeondan-입니다 / Hello We Are BTS!
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), also known as Bangtan Boys is a Korean boy band formed in 2010 by Big Hit Entertainment. The seven-member group made their first debut on June 12, 2013 with their song “No More Dream”.
For a debut song, ‘No More Dream’ strikes the difference and authenticity of BTS that distinguishes them from their contemporary groups as they tackle a sensitive topic in a conservative South Korea. The song speaks of rebellion, a need to break away from society’s restrictions. It’s a self-penned song with a strong hip hop beat, reminiscent of 90s rap songs wrapped in contemporary style.
Their name comes from the Korean expression Bangtan Sonyeondan which means ‘Bulletproof Boy Scouts’ but with their recent venture to the West BTS is now more known as ‘Beyond The Scene’. They have seven members (by age): Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM or Rap Monster, Jimin, V, and maknae (youngest) Jungkook. All of their members are Korean led by rapper RM who was the first to be scouted in the group. Alongside him on the rap line are Suga and J-Hope while Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook compose the vocal line.
This group has already released nine studio albums (one of which was reissued under a different title), four compilation albums and six extended plays. They have also collaborated with different Western artists in some of their releases.
They co-write, produce, and compose their own songs. Their music style is fusion style that is mostly hip hop because of Suga and RM’s influence. They have a lot of sure fire hits such as DNA, Fake Love, Mic Drop, IDOL, ON, Black Swan, and their latest title track Life Goes On. Their fans are called ARMY. BTS is a group that I’m sure will fit everyone’s taste in music.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms:
Instagram: @bts.bighitofficial
Twitter: @BTS_twt
YouTube: BANGTANTV
TikTok: @bts_official_bighit
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/bangtan (Check here for their covers, mixtapes, and other unofficial releases for fans)
Member Profile
Position: Leader, Main Rapper
Stage Name: RM (Real Me), former Rap Monster (랩몬스터)
Real Name: Kim Nam Joon (김남준)
Nickname: God of Destruction
Hometown: Ilsan, South Korea
Birthday: September 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: RM’s Heavy Rotations
Position: Visual, Vocalist
Stage Name: Jin (진)
Real Name: Kim Seok Jin (김석진)
Nickname: Worldwide Handsome, Car Door Guy,
Hometown: Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Birthday: December 4, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 178.3 cm (5’10.2″)
Blood Type: O
Spotify Playlist: Jin’s GA CHI DEUL EUL LAE?
Position: Lead Rapper
Stage Name: Suga (슈가), Agust D
Real Name: Min Yoon Gi (민윤기)
Nickname: Minstradamus, Min Genius
Hometown: Daegu, South Korea
Birthday: March 9, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: O
Spotify Playlist: Suga’s Hip-Hop Replay
Position: Main Dancer (Dance Captain), Lead Rapper,
Vocalist
Stage Name: J-Hope (제이홉)
Real Name: Jung Ho Seok (정호석)
Nickname: Hobi
Hometown: Gwangju, South Korea
Birthday: February 18, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: J-Hope’s Jam
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Jimin (지민)
Real Name: Park Ji Min (박지민)
Nickname: Chimchim, Baby Mochi,
The Guy in Red Suit, The Guy in Green Jacket
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: October 13, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: Jimin’s JOAH? JOAH!
Position: Visual, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Stage Name: V (뷔)
Real Name: Kim Tae Hyung (김태형)
Nickname: TaeTae, CGV, Guy on the Right
Hometown: Daegu, South Korea
Birthday:December 30, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: AB
Spotify Playlist: V’s Join Me
*V also debuted as an actor in the drama “Hwarang” where he also sang an OST with Jin.
Position: Center, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer,
Rapper, Maknae
Stage Name: Jungkook (정국), JK
Real Name: Jeon Jung Kook (전정국)
Nickname: Golden Maknae
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: September 1, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: Jungkook: I am Listening to it Right Now
BTS: Life Goes On
EXO
We Are One! 안녕하세요, EXO-입니다.
EXO is a Korean boy band created in 2011 by one of the top and biggest agencies in South Korea, SM Entertainment. They made their first debut on April 8, 2012 with their hit single Mama but their rise to fame is largely credited to their 2013 title track Growl from the repackaged edition of their first studio album.
It is considered their breakthrough single which peaked at peaked at #2 on Gaon Digital Charts, as well as #3 on the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 and World Digital Songs charts. It was named by Billboard USA as the best K-pop song of 2013 and was performed during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang along with ‘Power’ released in 2017. It also bagged the 2013 Song of the Year at the Melon Music Awards.
The band’s name EXO was taken from the word exoplanet which is a planet outside the solar system. This group is made up of two subunits because SM wanted a group that can promote their songs in China and Korea simultaneously. They specifically chose members that are Korean and Chinese. EXO Main is made up of 13 members: 9 that are still active and 3 members that already left.
The first one is EXO-K or EXO-Korean with members Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun. The other one is EXO-M or EXO-Mandarin with members Xiumin, Chen, Lay, Kris, Luhan, and Tao. Their 4 Chinese members are Lay, Kris, Luhan, and Tao. Ever since Tao, Kris and Luhan left the group, the two sub units usually were performing as one as EXO Main. Suho is the leader of the original EXO-K and now the leader of the EXO Main. Kris was the leader of EXO-M when he was still a member of the group.
This group already has 6 Korean (and Mandarin) studio albums and 1 Japanese album. EXO are considered to be a vocal powerhouse for many people in the K-Pop Industry. They are known to be “Kings of K-Pop” and “Nation’s Pick.” Their music is very diverse in terms of style and they are highly praised to be mixing up different styles in one. They have a lot of popular songs such as Tempo, Growl, Koko Bop, The Eve, Call Me Baby, and their latest release Obsession. Their fans are called EXO-Ls.
If you want to see more about them besides being an idol, then watch their webtoon drama series EXO Next Door with actress Moon Ga Young. It has become one of the most popular web series in Korea with over 50 million views!
You can also check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @weareone.exo
Twitter: @weareoneEXO
Youtube: EXO Channel
Member Profile
Position: Leader, Visual, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Suho (수호)
Real Name: Kim Jun Myeon (김준면)
Nickname: Rabbit
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: May 22, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @kimjuncotton
*Suho made his acting debut with his lead role in the film “One Way Trip” but he had cameos and appearances before this. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Xiumin (시우민)
Real Name: Kim Min Seok (김민석)
Nickname: Baozi, Daramgee, Fairy
Hometown: Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: March 26, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height:173 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @e_xiu_o
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Lay (레이)
Real Name: Zhang Yixing (张艺兴)
Nickname: Xing Tuo, Little Sheep (小绵羊), Yingying
Hometown: Changsha, Hunan, China
Birthday: October 7, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height:176 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @layzhang
Twitter: @layzhang
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Baekhyun (백현)
Real Name: Byun Baek Hyun (변백현)
Nickname: Bacon, Sun Gun
Hometown: Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: May 6, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height:174 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @baekhyunee_exo
Twitter: @b_hundred_hyun
YouTube: Baekhyun
*Baekhyun also debuted as an actor in the drama “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”. Read more about his filmography here.
*He also has his own fashion brand “Privé by BBH” last 2018.
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Chen (첸)
Real Name: Kim Jong Dae (김종대)
Nickname: Orange, Daramgee
Hometown: Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: September 21, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height:172.5 cm (5’8”)
Blood Type: B
YouTube: Chen
*Chen joined SM The Ballad (collaboration ballad unit of SM Entertainment artists) in 2014.
*Chen married in 2020 and also welcomed his baby girl during the same year.
Position: Visual, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Chanyeol (찬열)
Real Name: Park Chan Yeol (박찬열)
Nickname: Yeol, Happy Virus
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: November 27, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height:186 cm (6’1″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @real__pcy
Soundcloud: real__pcy
*He is also known as LOEY, a pseudonym he uses for his music production activities, listed in the Korean Music Copyright Association.
*Chanyeol made his acting debut in the film “Salut d’Amour” and is known for his main lead role in “So I Married an Anti-fan”. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: D.O. (디오)
Real Name: Do Kyung Soo (도경수)
Nickname: Heenjabuja (rich in whites)
Hometown: Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: January 12, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height:173 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
*D.O. also debuted as an actor in the movie “Cart”.
*He has also won a number of acting awards over the years.
Know more about his filmography and acting awards here.
Position: Center, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Kai (카이)
Real Name: Kim Jong In (김종인)
Nickname: Nini, Kkamjong (Dark Jong)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: January 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height:181 cm (5’11”)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @zkdlin
*Kai made his acting debut as male lead in web drama “Choco Bank”. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Visual, Maknae, Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper
Stage Name: Sehun (세훈)
Real Name: Oh Se Hun (오세훈)
Nickname: Senshine, White Skin
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: April 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height:183 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @oohsehun
*Sehun made his acting debut as male lead in the drama “Dokgo Rewind”. Read more about his filmography here.
Former Members:
Position: EXO-M Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Kris (크리스)
Real Name: Wu Yifan (吴亦凡)
Nickname: FanFan
Hometown: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Birthday: November 6, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height:187 cm (6’2″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @kriswu
Twitter: @kriswu
Position: Center, Face of the Group, Visual, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: Luhan (루한)
Real Name: Lu Han (鹿晗)
Nickname: Lulu
Hometown: Haidian District, Beijing, China
Birthday: April 20, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height:178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @7_luhan_m
Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Tao (타오)
Real Name: Huang Zitao (黄子韬)
Nickname: Pandababe
Hometown: Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Birthday: May 2, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height:184 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @hztttao
Twitter: @hztttaoswag
EXO: Obsession
GOT7
Come And Get It! 안녕하세요, GOT7-입니다.
GOT7 is a Korean boy band created by JYP Entertainment (also one of the top agencies in South Korea alongside SM and JYP and the recently emerging Big Hit Labels) after six years with 2PM debuting in 2008. This boy group made their debut in January 2014 with their debut single “Girls, Girls, Girls.”
Like EXO, GOT7’s debut track did not make much of an impact for them as a group but it certainly served to identify the unique style of this group infusing martial arts and b-boy in their performances. What attracted a lot of fans into the group was their comeback track ‘Just Right’ with its catchy melody, memorable chorus, and an even more memorable colorful and cute music video. This song talks about loving oneself no matter what with its intro lyrics saying, “It’s pretty without having to change anything 아무것도 바꿀 필요 없이 예쁘다고, It’s perfect as it is now 지금 그 모습 그대로 완벽하다고”
Their name is inspired from the best-selling first generation group g.o.d. where JYP (the agency’s president) was supposed to debut as a six-member group called Got6. They used the number 7 as a representation of the number of members and luck.
They currently have seven members (by age): Mark, Jackson, JB, Jinyoung (formerly known as Junior), Youngjae, Bambam, and Yugyeom. Not all of their members are Korean. They have a mix of Chinese (Jackson), Thai (Bambam) and Korean. JB is the group’s leader. This group already has 5 albums. They are described to be a hip hop group that incorporates martial arts tricking and b-boying displays in their performances. Some of their hits are If you do, Eclipse, Just Right, A, Lullaby, and their latest release Last Piece. Their fans are called iGot7 or AhGaSe in Korean.\
Just recently, JYPE officially announced that GOT7 is leaving the agency. The group has been rumored to go their separate ways but according to news, the group has the intellectual property rights to their name and everything else and may resume activities as a group. JB, Bambam, Jackson, and Mark all have expressed that GOT7 is going nowhere and fans shouldn’t be worried so let’s stay and wait!
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @got7.with.igot7
Twitter: @GOT7Official
YouTube: GOT7
TikTok: @got7official
Member Profile
Position: Leader, Center, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: JB (제이비)
Real Name: Im Jae Beom (임재범)
Nickname: Jaebongi
Hometown: Goyang City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Birthday: January 6, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 179 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @jaybnow.hr
Twitter: @JAYBDEF__
YouTube: JAE BEOM LIM.
Soundcloud: Def.
*JB’s producer name that he created for himself since his debut with GOT7 is Defsoul.
*JB made his acting debut in the drama “Dream High 2”. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Visual, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Stage Name: Mark (마크)
Real Name: Mark Yi En Tuan (段宜恩)
Nickname: Dimsum
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birthday: September 4, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @marktuan
Twitter: @marktuan
YouTube: Mark Tuan
*Mark is not signed under any company now and has returned home to Arcadia, California with his family following GOT7 leaving JYPE.
Position: Face of the Group, Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Jackson (왕잭)
Real Name: Wáng Ka-yee (王嘉爾)
Nickname: GaGa
Hometown: Hong Kong, China
Birthday: March 28, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @jacksonwang852g7
Twitter: @JacksonWang852
YouTube: TEAM WANG
*Jackson is now signed with Team Wang. Team Wang has now signed a business venture with Sublime Artists Agency where GOT7’s Youngjae is signed.
Position: Center, Face of the Group, Visual, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Jinyoung(진영), former JR/Junior
Real Name: Park Jinyoung (박진영)
Nickname: Jirongie (worm)
Hometown: Changwon City, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Birthday: September 22, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @jinyoung_0922jy
*Jinyoung is now signed with BH Entertainment which is home for actors like Kim Go Eun, Go Soo, Jin Goo, and Han Hyo Joo.
*Jinyoung’s first acting role was in the drama “Dream High 2” along with bandmate JB. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Youngjae (영재)
Real Name: Choi Young Jae (최영재)
Nickname: Genius (translation of Youngjae in English), Sunshine
Hometown: Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Birthday: September 17, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @GOT7YJ_Ars_Vita
Twitter: @333cyj333
Soundcloud: Ars
*Youngjae is now signed with Sublime Artists Agency.
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: BamBam (뱀뱀)
Real Name: Kunpimook Bhuwakul Bambam (กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล)
Nickname: Bambam
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Birthday: May 2, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @bambam1a
Twitter: @bambam1a
Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Yugyeom (유겸)
Real Name: Kim Yu Gyeom (김유겸)
Nickname: Yuggie, Yugyummy
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: November 17, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @yu_gyeom
Twitter: @real_Kimyugyeom
Soundcloud: YUGYEOM
GOT7: Last Piece
Monsta X
Who! 안녕하세요, Monsta X-입니다.
MONSTA X is a South Korean boy band formed back in 2014. The group is a result of the survival reality show launched by Starship Entertainment and MNet called No Mercy. They made their official debut on May 14, 2015 with the song Trespass.
Trespass was produced by Rhymer, South Korean rapper and producer, which was described as a “strong and edgy track that reflects Monsta X’s unique character”. This group has often been compared to BTS’ strong hip hop vibes during their early years in the industry. Nevertheless, MONSTA X is a group that has its own charm which captured the hearts of many fans.
Their name Monsta X has two meanings. First is the literal meaning of “monsters conquering the K-Pop scene.” The other meaning is “My Star.” This is the meaning because Mon is French for my while X symbolizes something that exists that is still unknown.
Monsta X currently has 6 members: Sohn Hyun Woo (Shownu), Lee Min Hyuk (Minhyuk), Yoo Ki Hyun (Kihyun), Chae Hyung Won (Hyungwon), Lee Joo Heon (Joohoney), and Im Chang Kyun (I.M.). They used to be a group with 7 members but due to controversies, Wonho left the group on October 31, 2019. Shownu is the group’s Leader. Monsta X has already released 3 Korean albums, 2 Japanese albums and 1 English album. Some of their popular songs are Find you, Follow, Who Do U Love?, Play It Cool and Special. Their latest release is ‘Love Killa’ released last November as the lead single of their third studio album Fatal Love. Their fans are called Monbebe.
If you want to see more about them besides being an idol, then watch them in their supporting roles as MONSTA X themselves in the 2018 web drama High-End Crush starring Jung Il Woo and Jin Se Yeon.
You can also check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @official_monsta_x
Twitter: @OfficialMonstaX
YouTube: MONSTA X
TikTok: @monsta_x_514
Member Profile
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Shownu (셔누)
Real Name: Sohn Hyun Woo (손현우)
Nickname: Showtie, Robot Shownu
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: June 18, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 181 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @shownuayo
*Shownu made his acting debut in the drama “Jang Geum, Oh My Grandma”. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Visual, Vocalist
Stage Name: Minhyuk (민혁)
Real Name: Lee Min Hyuk (이민혁)
Nickname: Minmin
Hometown: Gwangju, South Korea
Birthday: November 3, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @go5rae
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Kihyun (기현)
Real Name: Yoo Ki Hyun (유기현)
Nickname: Kiki, Cutie
Hometown: Goyang, South Korea
Birthday: November 22, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp
Height: 174.8 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @yookihhh
Position:Center, Visual, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Hyungwon (형원)
Real Name: Chae Hyung Won (채형원)
Nickname: Wonnie, The Meme Guy
Hometown: Gwangju, South Korea
Birthday: January 15, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: O
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Joohoney, former Jooheon (주헌)
Real Name: Lee Ho Joon (이호준)
Nickname: Joo, Jookkul (Honey)
Hometown: Daegu, South Korea
Birthday: October 6, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: O
Soundcloud: 주 honey
Position: Maknae, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: I.M (아이엠)
Real Name: Im Chang Kyun (임창균)
Nickname: Naked Monster
Hometown: Gwangju, South Korea
Birthday: January 26, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @imnameim
Soundcloud: I.M
Former Member:
Position: Visual, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: Wonho (원호)
Real Name: Lee Ho Seok (이호석)
Nickname: Ulzzang
Hometown: Gunpo, South Korea
Birthday: March 1, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @iwonhoyou
Twitter: @official__wonho
Monsta X: Love Killa
Seventeen
Say The Name! 안녕하세요, Seventeen-입니다.
SEVENTEEN or SVT is a South Korean boy band created by Pledis Entertainment in 2013 which has recently merged with Big Hit Entertainment alongside Source Music (label of popular Korean girl group, GFriend). They appeared in a show called Seventeen TV and Seventeen Project: Big Debut Plan prior to their debut. They made their official debut on May 26, 2015 in a one-hour live showcase televised by MBC. This group has 13 members: S. Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino.
Their official debut track is titled ‘Adore U/아낀다; Akkinda’ which has been dubbed as a bright and refreshing energy distinguished apart from other boy groups who debuted with strong title tracks. The song is fun with a “melodic pop number, a catchy guitar riff, groovy basslines and bright, and soulful vocals”. Their popularity shot up with their comeback track ‘Mansae’ released a year later. This track is very much like Adore U musically but it also allowed larger creativity allowance for the boys. The music video which featured each member in a hopelessly in love situation with a tsundere girl has captured many fans with its refreshing aesthetics and dynamic choreography.
They have 3 sub-units with their own area of specialization: Hip-Hop unit, Vocal unit, and Performance unit. Their leader is S. Coups and he’s also the Hip-Hop Team Leader with members Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon. Hoshi is the Performance Team Leader with members Jun, The8, and Dino while Woozi is the Leader for the Vocal Team with members Jeonghan, Joshua, Seungkwan, and DK.
Seventeen is popular as self-producing idols with Woozi at the helm – composing and producing their songs with rap contributions from the Hip Hop unit and Hoshi who is in-charge of the group’s choreography. The group has already released three studio albums. They are known for mixing up their style with a bit of R&B, EDM, synthpop, and hip-hop. Some of their big hits are Oh My!, Hit, Home, Thanks, and Very Nice. Their latest release Left & Right still gives us the bright and enthusiastic debut feel with an upbeat song that tells you that sometimes it’s okay to not be doing your best. Their fans are called Carats.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @saythename_17
Twitter: @pledis_17
YouTube: SEVENTEEN
TikTok: @seventeen17_official
Member Profile
Position: Leader, HipHop Unit Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: S.Coups (에스쿱스)
Real Name: Choi Seung Cheol (최승철)
Nickname: Mafia Boss, Ratatouille
Hometown: Daegu, South Korea
Birthday: August 8, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @sound_of_coups
Spotify Playlist: Songs that I like
Position: Visual, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Jeonghan (정한)
Real Name: Yoon Jeong Han (윤정한)
Nickname: Angel, Swindler
Hometown: Hwaseong, South Korea
Birthday: October 4, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: B
Spotify Playlist: Songs that Jeonghan finds good to listen to
Position: Visual, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Joshua (조슈아)
Real Name: Hong Ji Soo (홍지수), Joshua Hong
Nickname: Jisoos Christ
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Birthday: December 30, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @joshuahong951230
Spotify Playlist: Beach drive
*Joshua appeared as cameo in the drama A-Teen.
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Stage Name: Jun (준)
Real Name: Wen Junhui (文俊辉), Moon Jun Hwi (문준휘)
Nickname: handsome vampire
Hometown: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Birthday: June 10, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: B
Spotify Playlist: Jun’s Chinese song recommendations
*Jun was a child actor in China.
Position: Choreographer, Performance Unit Leader, Main Dancer,
Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Hoshi (호시)
Real Name: Kwon Soon Young (권순영)
Nickname: 10:10 (eyes), Kwon Fire, Hamster Man
Hometown: Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Birthday: June 15, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: B
Spotify Playlist: Tiger’s playlist
Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Wonwoo (원우)
Real Name: Jeon Won Woo (전원우)
Nickname: Bookworm
Hometown: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Birthday: July 17, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: Songs I listen to most
Position: Producer, Vocal Team Leader, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Woozi (우지)
Real Name: Lee Ji Hoon (이지훈)
Nickname: Ooji
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: November 22, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp
Height: 164 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @woozi_universefactory
Spotify Playlist: Songs that Woozi likes
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: DK / Dokyeom (도겸)
Real Name: Lee Seok Min (이석민)
Nickname: Donkey Kong, Mr. Sunshine, Happy Virus
Hometown: Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Birthday: February 18, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius/Pisces cusp
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Blood Type: O (RH-)
Spotify Playlist: DK’s favorites
Position: Face of the Group, Visual, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Mingyu (민규)
Real Name: Kim Min Gyu (김민규)
Nickname: Housewife Ming, Tan Prince
Hometown: Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Birthday: April 6, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @min9yu_k
Spotify Playlist: Mingyu’s healing list
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: The8 (디에잇)
Real Name: Xu Ming Hao (徐明浩), Seo Myung Ho (서명호)
Nickname: Mingming
Hometown: Anshan, Liaoning, China
Birthday: November 7, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @xuminghao_o
Spotify Playlist: The8’s sentimental time
Position: Face of the Group, Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Seungkwan (승관)
Real Name: Boo Seung Kwan (부승관)
Nickname: Boo, Diva Boo, Booyoncé
Hometown: Jeju, South Korea
Birthday: January 16, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @pledis_boos
Spotify Playlist: DJ BOO
Position: Face of the Group, Visual, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Vernon (버논)
Real Name: Choi Han Sol (최한솔), Hansol Vernon Chwe
Nickname: DiCaprio
Hometown: New York, United States
Birthday: February 18, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius/Pisces Cusp
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @chwenotchew
Spotify Playlist: Oh wow
Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Dino (디노)
Real Name: Lee Chan (이찬)
Nickname: Jeonghan’s baby
Hometown: Iksan-si, Jeollakbu-do, South Korea
Birthday: February 11, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: Joy, anger, sorrow & pleasure
Seventeen: Left & Right
SuperM
안녕하세요! We Are Super-M.
SuperM is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group in 2019. They made their first official debut with their self-titled EP and hit single “Jopping” on October 4, 2019.
Jopping is a combination of the words jumping and popping which features heavy electro-pop influences with references to brit-pop sounds. It is a fusion of pop-rock, R&B, and hip-hop genres suited to the talented members of the group. They first performed the song on a showcase at the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles then made their American TV Debut at the Ellen DeGeneres show.
The group is made up of 7 members from four different boy bands of SM Entertainment. The M in their name stands for Matrix and Master because each member is already an established star in their respective groups.
They are also described as “The Avengers of K-Pop.” It has been explained that each Avenger has their own group but Iron Man, Thor and Captain America had their own movies but together, they have an even greater synergy. The members are Taemin from Shinee, Baekhyun and Kai from EXO, Ten and Lucas from WayV, and Taeyong and Mark from NCT 127. This group has 1 EP with 7 top charting songs that debuted at number 1 on the Billboards 200 albums chart. Their style is dance pop and hip-hop. They are yet to think of a fan base name.
Member Profile
Group: EXO’s Main Vocalist, Soloist
Stage Name: Baekhyun (백현)
Real Name: Byun Baek Hyun (변백현)
Nickname: Bacon, Sun Gun
Hometown: Bucheon
Birthday: May 6, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height:174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @baekhyunee_exo
Twitter: @b_hundred_hyun
YouTube: Baekhyun
Group: SHINee’s Main Dancer and Vocalist, Soloist
Stage Name: Taemin (태민)
Real Name: Lee Tae Min (이태민)
Nickname: Taeminie, Dancing Machine
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: July 18, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @lm_____ltm
Group: EXO’s Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, and Soloist
Stage Name: Kai (카이)
Real Name: Kim Jong In (김종인)
Nickname: Nini, Kkamjong (Dark Jong)
Hometown: Suncheon
Birthday: January 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height:180 cm (5’11”)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @zkdlin
Group: NCT’s Leader, Center, Visual, Main Dancer,
Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Taeyong (태용)
Real Name: Lee Tae Yong (이태용)
Nickname: T-Yong, Cookie Monster, Grandpa
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: July 1, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: O
Group: NCT’s Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Mark (마크)
Real Name: Lee Min Hyung (이민형), Mark Lee
Nickname: Baby Lion
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Birthday: August 2, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @onyourm__ark
Group: NCT’s Center, Main Dancer, Main Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Ten
Real Name: Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul (ชิตพล ลี้ชัยพรกุล)
Nickname: TNT, Ten On Ten, Master Chittaphon
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Birthday: February 27, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @tenlee_1001
Position: NCT’s Center, Face of the Group, Visual,
Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Lucas
Real Name: Huang Xu Xi/Wong Yuk Hei
(SC-黄旭熙/TC-黃旭熙)
Nickname: Giant Baby, Lucas Bieber
Hometown: Hong Kong
Birthday: January 25, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @lucas_xx444
SuperM: Jopping
NCT
NCT is a Korean group created by SM Entertainment in 2016. Their name stands for Hallyu localization project called Neo Culture Technology, a term used to describe the group’s concept. NCT has a total of 21 members divided into four different sub-units based in various cities worldwide.
- The first sub-unit is NCT U (NCT United) which debuted on April 4, 2016. This unit has 6 members: Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun, and Mark. They released two singles called The 7th Sense and Without You.
NCT U: BOSS
- The second sub-unit is NCT 127 (127 is Seoul’s longitude coordinate) which made their debut on July 1, 2016. They had 7 members: Taeil, Taeyoung, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, and Haechan. They released songs like Fire Truck and Once Again.
- The third subunit is called NCT Dream that debuted on August 18, 2016. This unit also had 7 members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung. Their debut single called Chewing Gum was a big hit.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @nct127
Twitter: @NCTsmtown_127
Member Profile (NCT 127)
Position: Leader, Center, Visual, Main Dancer,
Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Taeyong (태용)
Real Name: Lee Tae Yong (이태용)
Nickname: T-Yong, Cookie Monster, Grandpa
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: July 1, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: O
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Taeil (태일)
Real Name: Moon Tae Il (문태일)
Nickname: Taeilddy Bear, William
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: June 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: O
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Johnny (쟈니)
Real Name: Seo Young Ho (서영호), John Suh
Nickname: Johnny
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday: February 9, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @johnnyjsuh
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Yuta (유타)
Real Name: Nakamoto Yuta (中本悠太)
Nickname: Takoyaki Prince
Hometown: Osaka, Japan
Birthday: October 26, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @yuu_taa_1026
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Doyoung (도영)
Real Name: Kim Dong Young (김동영)
Nickname: Handsome Baby Bunny, Rabbit
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: February 1, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @do0_nct
Position: Visual, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper
Stage Name: Jaehyun (재현)
Real Name: Jung Yoon Oh (정윤오)
Nickname: Casper
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: February 14, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @_jeongjaehyun
Position: Visual, Lead Dancer. Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: WinWin (昀昀)
Real Name: Dong Si Cheng (董思成)
Nickname: donghuahua (董花花)
Hometown: Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Birthday: October 28, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @wwiinn_7
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: Jungwoo (정우)
Real Name: Kim Jung Woo (김정우)
Nickname: Jungwoos, Zeus, Snoopy
Hometown: Gimpo, South Korea
Birthday: February 19, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @_jeongjaehyun
Position: Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Mark (마크)
Real Name: Lee Min Hyung (이민형), Mark Lee
Nickname: Baby Lion
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Birthday: August 2, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @onyourm__ark
Position: Maknae, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: Haechan (해찬)
Real Name: Lee Dong Hyuk (이동혁)
Nickname: Sun
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday:June 6, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: AB
The third subunit is called NCT Dream that debuted on August 18, 2016. This unit also had 7 members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung. Their debut single called Chewing Gum was a big hit. The concept of this subunit is to debut teenage members of NCT and do a graduation concept. In 2018, Mark graduated from the subunit but was recently again included in the subunit.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @nct_dream
Twitter: @nctsmtown_dream
YouTube: NCT DREAM
Member Profile (NCT Dream)
Position: Leader, Face of the Group, Main Dancer,
Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Mark (마크)
Real Name: Lee Min Hyung (이민형), Mark Lee
Nickname: Baby Lion
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Birthday: August 2, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @onyourm__ark
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: Renjun (런쥔)
Real Name: Huang Renjun (黄仁俊)
Nickname: The Prince of China
Hometown: Jilin, China
Birthday: March 23, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: O
Position: Visual, Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Jeno (제노)
Real Name: Lee Je No (이제노)
Nickname: Hyoshin (low voice)
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: April 23, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 176.8 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Haechan (해찬)
Real Name: Lee Dong Hyuk (이동혁)
Nickname: Sun
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: June 6, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Blood Type: AB
Position: Visual, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Jaemin (재민)
Real Name: Na Jae Min (나재민)
Nickname: Nana, Fansign Boyfriend
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: August 13, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @na.jaemin0813
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Chenle (천러)
Real Name: Zhong Chenle (钟辰乐 / 鍾辰樂)
Nickname: Lele, Weibo’s Son, Head Fairy
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Birthday: November 22, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: O
Position: Maknae, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Jisung (지성)
Real Name: Park Ji Sung (박지성)
Nickname: 허세왕 (King of bluffing)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: February 5, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: O
In January 2018, SM Entertainment announced NCT 2018, a project that involves all 18 members and added 3 new members which are Kun, Lucas, and Jungwoo. They released their first full length album on March 14, 2018 titled NCT 2018 Empathy.
The latest sub-unit WayV was announced on December 31, 2018. They are a unit based in China and have 7 members: Kun, Winwin, Ten, Lucas, Hendery, Xiaojun, and Yangyang. They officially made their debut on January 17, 2019 with a Chinese version of NCT 127’s “Regular.” All NCT fans are called NCTzen.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @wayvofficial
Twitter: @WayV_official
YouTube: WayV
Member Profile (WayV)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Kun (錕)
Real Name: Qian Kun (SC-钱锟/TC-錢錕)
Nickname: Little Kun Kun, Xiaodan
Hometown: Fujian, China
Birthday: January 1, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @kun11xd
Position: Center, Main Dancer, Main Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Ten
Real Name: Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul (ชิตพล ลี้ชัยพรกุล)
Nickname: TNT, Ten On Ten, Master Chittaphon
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Birthday: February 27, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @tenlee_1001
Position: Visual, Lead Dancer. Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: WinWin (昀昀)
Real Name: Dong Si Cheng (董思成)
Nickname: donghuahua (董花花)
Hometown: Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Birthday: October 28, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @wwiinn_7
Position: Center, Face of the Group, Visual,
Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Lucas
Real Name: Huang Xu Xi/Wong Yuk Hei
(SC-黄旭熙/TC-黃旭熙)
Nickname: Giant Baby, Lucas Bieber
Hometown: Hong Kong
Birthday: January 25, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @lucas_xx444
Position: Main Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Xiaojun (肖俊)
Real Name: Xiao Dejun (肖德俊)
Nickname: Junjun, Ojun
Hometown: Dongguan, Guangdong, China
Birthday: August 8, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 170 cm (5’7’’)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @djxiao_888
Position: Center, Visual, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Stage Name: Hendery
Real Name: Wong Kunhang (黃冠亨)/Huang Guanheng (黄冠亨)
Nickname: Huang Gua (Cucumber), Lu Zai (Donkey)
Hometown: Macau, China
Birthday: September 28, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @i_m_hendery
Position: Maknae, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist
Stage Name: YangYang (扬扬)
Real Name: Liu YangYang (SC-刘扬扬/TC-劉揚揚)
Nickname: Yangyang
Hometown: Taiwan
Birthday: October 10, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @yangyang_x2
Here are the two additional members of NCT as of 2020:
Position: Dancer, Rapper
Stage Name: Shotaro (쇼타로)
Real Name: Osaki Shotaro (大崎将太郎)
Nickname: Otter, Taro, Shoho
Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan
Birthday: November 25, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Position: Rapper
Stage Name: Sungchan (성찬)
Real Name: Jung Sungchan (정성찬)
Nickname: JinsuSungchan, Jinsung
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: September 13, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Blood Type: A
Astro
Wanna be your star! 안녕하세요, Astro-입니다.
ASTRO is a Korean boy band formed by the agency Fantagio in 2016. They were a part of Fantagio iTeen, a rookie development program that aired in 2015. They made their official debut on February 23, 2016 with their hit single “Hide & Seek.”
Hide & Seek is an upbeat pop song which features a strong bass line and a fun melody. Its music video shows a sharp choreography, bright vibe, and colorful alternate reality in contrast to the mellow aesthetics of the female protagonist. According to many, the music video reflects ASTRO’s feelings towards their fans, bridging the gap between them as the logo connects between the two realities.
This group has six members: Jinjin, Sanha, Eunwoo, MJ, Moon Bin, and Rocky. The group’s Leader is Jinjin. ASTRO already has 1 studio album and 10 extended plays.
They are known for their R&B style mixed with electro pop and synthpop. They have a lot of hits such as Breathless, Baby, Always You, Should Have Held Onto You (Again), and Knock. Their fans are called Aroha which means “Astro hearts all fans.”
If you want to see more about them besides being an idol, then watch their 6-episode web series Soul Plate released in 2019 with actress Sol Bin. It’s a special K-Food story where the members are angels who heal and comfort people through their soul food.
You can also check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @offcIASTRO
Twitter: @officialastro
YouTube: ASTRO 아스트로
Member Profile
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
Stage Name: JinJin (진진)
Real Name: Park Jin Woo (박진우)
Nickname: Angelic Smile
Hometown: Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Birthday: March 15, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @ast_jinjin
Position: Main Vocalist
Stage Name: MJ (엠제이)
Real Name: Kim Myung Jun (김명준)
Nickname: Happy Virus, Smile Engine
Hometown: Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: March 5, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @mj_7.7.7
Position: Face of the Group, Visual, Vocalist
Stage Name: Cha Eunwoo (차은우)
Real Name: Lee Dong Min (이동민)
Nickname: Face Genius, Morning Alarm, White Tree Guy
Hometown: Sabon District, Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: March 30, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @eunwo.o_c
TikTok: @at_chaeunwoo
*Cha Eun Woo debuted with a minor acting role in the film “My Brilliant Life”. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Center, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Moonbin (문빈)
Real Name: Moon Bin (문빈)
Nickname: Binnie, Puppycat, U-Know Moonbin
Hometown: Sabon District, Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Birthday: January 26, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 182 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @moon_ko_ng
*Moonbin first appeared in a guest role in the drama “My Romantic Recipe”.Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Center, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Rocky (라키)
Real Name: Park Min Hyuk (박민혁)
Nickname: Chef Minhyuk, Dancing Machine
Hometown: Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Birthday: February 25, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @minhyuk202523
Soundcloud: Rocky (ASTRO)
Position: Maknae, Vocalist
Stage Name: Sanha (산하)
Real Name: Yoon San Ha (윤산하)
Nickname: Beagle
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: March 21, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 184 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @ddana_yoon
*Sanha acted in the drama “Love Formula 11M”. Read more about his filmography here.
ASTRO: Knock
Winner
Guess Who’s Back. 안녕하세요, Winner-입니다.
WINNER is a Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment in 2013. The members participated in the MNET survival program WIN: Who Is Next. This is also where they got their group name. The group made their debut on August 17, 2014 with their studio album 2014 SS. The Korea Herald called them “Monster Rookies.” Winner has 4 members: Mino, Seunghoon, Jinwoo, and Seungyoon (the group’s leader).
They officially debuted with the song “Empty” which speaks of a sad love story. While the song may not be as groundbreaking as other debut tracks, its vocals are heavenly which compensates as a statement.
They used to have 5 members but Taehyun left the group due to his mental health and well-being. The group has already released 3 albums to date. They are well known for their funky and playful style of music. They’ve created a lot of hits such as Hold, Soso, Ah Yeah, Really Really. and Fool. Their latest release entitled Remember was released last April. Their fans are called “Inner Circle” which means the core or heart of the group, an exclusive circle.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @winnercity
Twitter: @yg_winnercity, @yginnercircle
YouTube: WINNER
TikTok: @Wn_tiktok
Member Profile
Position: Leader, Maknae, Main Vocalist
Stage Name: Yoon (윤), former Seungyoon (승윤)
Real Name: Kang Seung Yoon (강승윤)
Nickname: Deputy Director Lee
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: January 21, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @w_n_r00, @y8n_l8ks_at
Twitter: @official_yoon_
*Yoon first acted in the drama “High Kick! 3”. Read more about his filmography here.
Position: Visual, Lead Vocalist
Stage Name: Jinu, former Jinwoo (진우)
Real Name: Kim Jin Woo (김진우)
Nickname: Pretty Face
Hometown: Imjado, South Korea
Birthday: September 26, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @xxjjjwww
Twitter: @official_jinu_
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Hoony, former Seunghoon (승훈)
Real Name: Lee Seung Hoon (이승훈)
Nickname: Baby Lion
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: January 11, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @maetamong
Twitter: @official_hoony_
Position: Face of the Group, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Stage Name: Mino (미노)
Real Name: Song Min Ho (송민호)
Nickname: SWAG, Song Mijori, Song Finger
Hometown: Yongin, South Korea
Birthday: March 30, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 182 cm (6’1″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @realllllmino
Twitter: @official_mino_
Former Member:
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
Stage Name: Taehyun (태현)
Real Name: Nam Tae Hyun (남태현)
Nickname: Nam Diva
Hometown: Hanam, South Korea
Birthday: May 10, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @souththth
WINNER: Remember
Stray Kids
Step Out. 안녕하세요, Stay Kids-입니다.
Stray Kids or SKZ is a Korean boy band that was put together in 2017 by JYP Entertainment on a reality show with the same name as the group. They made their official debut on March 25, 2018 with their hit debut single “District 9” from its album, I Am NOT.
District 9 is a hard punch debut track musically reflected in the music video. Unlike other debut tracks, this one is rap-dominated with a quick hit to the chorus instead of the usual buildup. The vocals are also equally strong displaying the well-roundedness of the group. The song talks about rebellion and rejection of conformity with a combination of electric guitar against the synth creating a punk rock vibe.
This group has eight members, Lee Know, Han, I.N., Felix, Bang Chan (the group;s leader), Hyunjin, Seungmin, and Changbin. They used to have nine members but Woojin left because of undisclosed personal problems back in October 2019. They are known for their hip-hop and electronica style. They only have one album to date but they have a lot of extended plays. They also have hit songs such as Hellevator, Beware, District 9, Grow Up, God’s Menu, and their latest release Back Door. Their fans are called STAY from the context “Where Stray Kids STAY.”
Stray Kids has a hiphop subunit known as 3RACHA which consists of CB97 (Bang Chan), SPEARB (Changbin), and J.ONE (Han). There’s also the Dance Racha with members Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Felix. Lastly, the Vocal Racha composed of members Seungmin, I.N., and former member Woojin.
You can check them out in their shared social media platforms (and in their individual accounts listed):
Instagram: @realstraykids
Twitter: @Stray_Kids
YouTube: Stray Kids
TikTok: @jypestraykids
Member Profile
Position: Producer, Leader, Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
Stage Name: Bang Chan (방찬)
Real Name: Bang Chan (방찬), Christopher Bang
Nickname: Kangaroo, Koala
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Birthday: October 3, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: O
Spotify Playlist: Stray Kids’ Leader Bang Chan’s Playlist
Position: Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
Stage Name: Lee Know (리노)
Real Name: Lee Min Ho (이민호)
Nickname: Rino, Minhoe/Meanhoe (as a savage)
Hometown: Gimpo, South Korea
Birthday: October 25, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: O
Spotify Playlist: Real Dancing Gem Lee Know’s Mix
Position: Producer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Changbin (창빈)
Real Name: Seo Chang Bin (서창빈)
Nickname: Darkbin, Pabbit (Pig + Rabbit)
Hometown: Yongin, South Korea
Birthday: August 11, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: O
Spotify Playlist: All-rounder Changbin’s Favorites
Position: Visual, Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
Stage Name: Hyunjin (현진)
Real Name: Hwang Hyun Jin (황현진)
Nickname: Hwang Prince
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: March 20, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Blood Type: B
Spotify Playlist: You Will Love Hyunjin’s Favorites
*Hyunjin made a cameo appearance in web drama “A-Teen Season 2”.
Position: Producer, Vocalist, Rapper
Stage Name: Han (한)
Real Name: Han Ji Sung (한지성), Peter Han
Nickname: Emotional rapper, Quokka
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: September 14, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 169 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: B
Spotify Playlist: Korean Lyrical Rapper Han’s Playlist
Position: Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper
Stage Name: Felix (필릭스)
Real Name: Lee Yong Bok (이용복), Felix Lee (이 필릭스)
Nickname: Jjikseu (beatboxing)
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Birthday: September 15, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: AB
Spotify Playlist: It’s Felix’s Favorite Mix
Position: Vocalist
Stage Name: Seungmin (승민)
Real Name: Kim Seung Min (김승민)
Nickname: Dandy Bo2
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: September 22, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: Dandy Boy Seungmin’s Mix
Position: Maknae, Vocalist
Stage Name: I.N (아이엔)
Real Name: Yang Jeong In (양정인)
Nickname: Fennec Fox
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Birthday: February 8, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
Spotify Playlist: Stray Kids’ Youngest I.N’s Favorites
Stray Kids: God’s Menu
