TRIGER Profile and Facts
TRIGER (트리거/ トリガー), formerly known as TRIGGER (트리거/ トリガー), was a South Korean boy group under NDY Entertainment (formerly DY Entertainment), made up of 4 members: Shark-T, Rio, Roa, and Ato. The group began activities in 2016 and 2017 in China, and served as cultural ambassadors at the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai. They officially debuted on March 6, 2019, with the single album Busted, featuring the original lineup of Shark-T, Rio, Won, and Shawny. TRIGER is primarily active in Japan. The group disbanded after their final performance on March 7, 2026.
Group Name Meaning: The group’s name is a combination of “Trig”, which means stylish, and the suffix “-er”, which together stands for “stylish people”. It’s also derived from the word “trigger”, which embodies the beginning of an action, starting something, and creating a new step forward.
Official Greeting: N/A
TRIGER Fandom Name: Triing (트링)
Fandom Name Meaning: The members and fans will be connected as one like a ring.
TRIGER Official Colors: N/A
TRIGER Offcial Logo:
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Official SNS:
Instagram: @triger_official.kr (KR)/ @triger_japan (JP)/ @t._.chive (Archive account)/ @triing_studio
X: @triger_official (KR)/ @triger_jp (JP)/ @TRIING_STUDIO
TikTok: @triger.official/ @triing_studio
YouTube: TRIGER *Recycled for FRAME THE X
TRIGER Member Profiles:
Rio
Stage Name: Rio (리오/ リオ)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): Leader, Rapper
Birthday: September 22
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFR
Nationality: Korean
Official Color: Yellow
Rio Facts:
– He’s one of the original members.
– He was accepted into the company through auditions.
– Rio studied in the Model Department and is a former model.
– He originally dreamed of becoming an actor, however seeing that idols today are active in many fields, he decided to pursue a career as an idol instead, wanting to connect directly with fans through music and performances rather than communicating primarily through media like actors do.
– His hobbies/ specialties are daydreaming, upcycling clothes, and bodyweight training.
– His charming point is his kindness.
– He’s considered the “dad of the group” by the members.
– The members describe him as detail-oriented, caring, and always attentive to everyone’s emotional and practical needs, and motivates the members when needed.
– Keywords he uses to describe himself are coffee maniac, fox or wolf, and cheerful.
– The best way to get close to him is eating chicken feet together.
– What he takes pride in about Triger is their consistency and staying true to who they are.
– Word to fans: “Nice job~!”
Shark-T
Stage Name: Shark-T (샤크티/ シャクティ)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): Rapper
Birthday: January 22
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Official Color: Pink
Shark-T Facts:
– He’s one of the original members.
– He was cast by the company after appearing on a beatbox show on television.
– Shark-T writes the group’s raps.
– His beatboxing experience sparked his interest in rap and hip-hop, and after watching other artists perform on stage, he believed he could do it too and decided to become an idol rapper.
– He taught himself how to beatbox and speak Japanese.
– His hobbies/ specialties are beatboxing and machine-gun rap (fast rapping).
– His charming point is being out of the ordinary.
– The members describe him as the team’s cornerstone, full of hidden talents, quietly persevering when others are tired, and like an older brother who always offers good advice.
– Keywords he uses to describe himself are beatbox, big eyes, and quirky.
– The best way to get close to him is getting him an Eminem signed CD.
– What he takes pride in about Triger is their high tension.
– Word to fans: “Triinghaeyo!” (a wordplay combining the group’s fandom name with “I love you” in Korean).
Ato
Stage Name: Ato (아토/ アト)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthday: April 18
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Official Color: Blue
Ato Facts:
– He was announced as a member on June 16, 2021.
– He was accepted into the company through auditions.
– Ato is currently a member of FRAME THE X (2026-present).
– He studied in the Model Department and is a former model.
– Even though he studied modeling, his original dream was to become a singer.
– He has loved being in the spotlight since a young age and often performed at school festivals.
– Ato is the tallest member.
– His role model is BTS‘ Jungkook.
– His hobbies/ specialties are drawing, design, music, fashion, and cooking.
– Ato’s nickname is “Angel with a beautiful smile”.
– His charming points are his smile, wink, bold flirting, and slyness/ cheekiness.
– The members describe him as someone who is well-built, proactive, caring, creative, energetic, and makes random jokes to lift the mood.
– Keywords he uses to describe himself are refreshing, sly, and sweet.
– The best way to get close to him is sharing his love for anime.
– The driving force that keeps him going is new music and new trends that make his heart race, naturally moving him to take action.
– His favorite superhero is Iron Man.
– What he takes pride in about Triger is that each member has a distinct color, making them as appealing as a buffet.
– Word to fans: “Do you like me too?”
Roa
Stage Name: Roa (로아/ ロア)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): Maknae, Main Dancer
Birthday: April 2
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Official Color: Green
Roa Facts:
– He was announced as a member on November 24, 2021.
– He was accepted into the company through auditions.
– Roa is currently a member of FRAME THE X (2026-present).
– He is a former model.
– He’s loved music from a young age and chose to pursue a career as an idol because of his passion for performing on stage.
– His nickname is “Dinosaur” as people tell him he looks like one.
– His hobbies/ specialties are exercising, eating, sleeping, and playing the piano.
– Roa’s charming points are his endless bright energy, and sharp and dino-like facial features.
– The members describe him as someone full of energy and stamina, is good at physical activities, does any given task well and thoroughly, is pure, and is the groups happy virus. Even when things get tough, he keeps smiling and remains positive.
– Keywords he uses to describe himself are happy virus and meat.
– The best way to get close to him is eating meat together.
– What he takes pride in about Triger is their tall average height and good sense of style.
– The driving force that keeps him going is his fans who wait for him and support him, and his love for meat.
– Word to fans: “Let’s always be together!”
Former Members:
Won
Stage Name: Won (원/ ウォニ)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthday: February 28
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Official Color: N/A
Won Facts:
– He’s one of the original members.
– It was announced that Won left the group on July 5, 2021.
– He left because he inherited his family business.
– His specialty is modeling.
Shawny
Stage Name: Shawny (샤니/ シャニ)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): Former Leader, Rapper, Dancer
Birthday: May 18
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Official Color: N/A
Shawny Facts:
– He was the first official member of the group.
– It was announced that Shawny left the group on March 8, 2024.
– He used to be a professional dancer and was cast by the company for his dance skills.
– His specialties are choreographing and modeling.
– The members describe him as a charming, dependable, a supportive leader who is the first to step up when things gets tough, dresses well, never wastes food, and smiles so brightly his eyes disappear.
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