TEMPEST Members Profile (Updated!)

TEMPEST Members Profile and Facts:

TEMPEST (템페스트) is a 6-member South Korean boy group under Yuehua Entertainment, consisting of LEW, Hanbin, Hyeongseop, Hyuk, Eunchan, and Taerae. Hwarang left the group on August 11, 2024. Their debut date was postponed due to members testing positive for COVID-19. They debuted on March 2, 2022, with their first mini album, It’s ME, It’s WE. They made their Japanese debut on April 10, 2024.

Group Name Meaning: A violent storm with the means that the group will sweep the music industry with their powerful performances.
Official Greeting: “It’s We! Hello, we are TEMPEST!”

TEMPEST Official Fandom Name: iE (아이) (pronounced as “eye”)
TEMPEST Official Color: N/A

TEMPEST Official Logo:

Latest Dorm Arrangement:
LEW & Hyuk
Hanbin
Hyeongseop, Eunchan, & Taerae

Official SNS:
Website: yhfamily.co.kr/TEMPEST / (Japan): TEMPEST
Instagram: @tpst__official
X: @TPST__official / (Members): @TPST_twt / (Japan): @TPST__JP
TikTok: @tpstofficial_
YouTube: TEMPEST
Fancafe: TEMPEST OFFICIAL
Facebook: TEMPEST Official
bilibili: TEMPEST
Weibo: @TEMPEST_CN

TEMPEST Member Profiles:
LEW

Stage Name: LEW (루)
Birth Name: Lee Eui-woong (이의웅)
Position(s): Leader, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Composer
Birthday: April 5th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENTJ (previously ENFJ)
Nationality: Korean
Key Word: PRESENT
Representative Emoji: 🐻

LEW Facts:
– He was born in Incheon, South Korea.
– His family consists of him, his parents, his older brother (born in 1995), and his older sister (born in 1998).
– Education: Incheon Jeongak Middle School, Hanlim Arts School, Global Cyber University.
– Hobbies: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Badminton, Violin, & Drawing.
– He can speak English.
– He is right-handed.
– LEW was a contestant of Produce 101 S2 (rank #23).
– He appeared on the show Hello Counselor in 2016.
– He and Hyeongseop debuted as the duo Hyeongseop x Euiwoong in November 2017. However, the duo disbanded as of August 2021.
– He was a guest in the show “Problematic Man” in 2019.
– He was Boni in the TV show “Tok! Tok! Boni Hani” in 2020.
– He is friends and classmates with TXT‘s Beomgyu.
– He’s the shortest member.
– His Motto: “Sincerity.”
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Hanbin

Stage Name: Hanbin (한빈)
Birth Name: Ngô Ngọc Hưng
Korean Name: Oh Han-bin (오한빈)
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: January 19th, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ (previously ESFJ)
Nationality: Vietnamese
Key Word: CHALLENGE
Representative Emoji: 🌻
X: @HANBIN_twt_

Hanbin Facts:
– He was born in Yên Bái, Vietnam.
– He has two cats named Bông and Bơm.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his older sister.
– Education: THPT Trần Nhật Duật Yên Bái, Đại học Thương Mại.
– Hanbin taught himself how to dance when he was fifteen.
– He was the founder and leader of the dance group CAC (2016-2019).
— He used the stage name Hưng Bin during his time at CAC.
– Hanbin officially began training in July 2019.
– He was a contestant on I-LAND. He was eliminated in episode 11.
– Hanbin held his first solo fan meeting, Hanbin !00%, on October 31, 2020.
– He officially left BE:LIFT Lab on June 2, 2021 and joined Yuehua Entertainment later that day.
– He always sing high notes in the shower.
– Hanbin is always the last member to go to bed.
– Hanbin and Hwarang used to share the same room before Hwarang left the group.
– He is right-handed.
– His Motto: “We only live once.”
See more Hanbin fun facts…

Hyeongseop

Stage Name: Hyeongseop (형섭)
Birth Name: Ahn Hyeong-seop (안형섭)
Position(s): Vocalist, Dancer, MC (?)
Birthday: August 9th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Key Word: PASSION
Representative Emoji: 🧀

Hyeongseop Facts:
– He was born in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his younger brother (born in 2006).
– Education: Yongindaedeok Middle School, Daeji High School, Global Cyber University, Seoul Cyber University.
– His shoe size is 265 mm.
– Hobbies: Being on the Internet & listening to music.
– He is right-handed.
– Hyeongseop was a contestant of Produce 101 S2 (rank #16).
– He and LEW debuted as the duo Hyeongseop x Euiwoong in November 2017. However, the duo disbanded as of August 2021.
– He made his acting debut in 2017 in the Naver TV Cast webdrama Mischievous Detectives.
– Hyeongseop won an award for best fantasy makeup at Bonihani Award.
– He was Boni in the TV show “Tok! Tok! Boni Hani” from 2018-2019.
– He trained with TXT‘s Yeonjun in BigHit Entertainment.
– His Motto: “Everything changes. It’s not me who changes.”

Hyuk

Stage Name: Hyuk (혁)
Birth Name: Koo Bon-hyuk (구본혁)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: April 17th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A-
MBTI Type: ISFP (previously ESFP)
Nationality: Korean
Key Word: POSSIBILITY
Representative Emoji: 🐶

Hyuk Facts:
– He was born in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his younger sister (born in 2006).
– Education: Saetbyeol Middle School, Evergreen High School.
– His favorite movie is ‘Howl’s Moving Castle‘.
– He passed the first round of auditions for FNC, JYP, and Big Hit Entertainment besides Yuehua Entertainment.
– His nicknames are Ramen Boy, Whitey (흰둥이), and Hyukddol.
– He sleeps with his eyes partially open.
– His favorite soccer team is Manchester United F.C.
– His favorite Baskin Robbins flavor is almond bonbon.
– He loves salty food.
– He is right-handed.
– His favorite music artist is HONNE.
– His Motto: “This too shall pass.”

Eunchan

Stage Name: Eunchan (은찬)
Birth Name: Choi Byeong-seop (최병섭)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthday: February 27th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 187 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISTJ (previously ESTJ)
Nationality: Korean
Key Word: CLASSIC
Representative Emoji: 🐬

Eunchan Facts:
– He was born in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his older brother (born in 1999).
– Education: Gumo Middle School, Hanlim Multi Arts School (Fashion Modeling department, graduated in 2020).
– He enjoys drawing and doing sports.
– He’s the tallest member.
– He is right-handed.
– His special skill is riding a bicycle.
– He was the representative of his class in middle school in athletics.
– His hands are the largest and longest at 22 cm in the group.
– He got his driver’s license in December 2023.
– His Motto: “Let’s live life and have fun.”
Show more Eunchan fun facts…

Taerae

Stage Name: Taerae (태래)
Birth Name: Kim Tae-rae (김태래)
Position(s): Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: May 9th, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISTJ / ESFJ (previously ESFP-A)
Nationality: Korean
Key Word: HAPPINESS
Representative Emoji: 🦉

Taerae Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– Education: Hongju Middle School, Sehyeon High School.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his younger brother (born in 2007).
– He joined the drama club at his school.
– His favorite season is fall.
– He is left-handed.
– He was famous for being handsome.
– Taerae wanted to be an actor when he was in school.
– If he didn’t became an idol, Taerae has said that he would have chosen a acting career or became a soldier.
– His favorite foods are peaches, watermelons, yogurt, cakes, rice cakes, and pickled peppers.
– Taerae’s favorite movie is ‘Veteran‘.
– He is sensitive to scents, he usually spray some nature scents on his bed before he goes to sleep.
– His Motto: “Sometimes it’s good to give up quickly.”
Show more Taerae fun facts…

Former Member:
Hwarang

Stage Name: Hwarang (화랑)
Birth Name: Song Jae-won (송재원)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Composer
Birthday: April 23rd, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 182 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP (previously INFP, ENFJ)
Nationality: Korean
Key Word: FREEDOM
Representative Emoji: 🦊

Hwarang Facts:
– He was born in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– His family consists of him, his parents, and his older brother (born in 1998).
– Education: Chungdam High School, Shinhan University.
– Nicknames: Small Fish, Small Head, Deer.
– He is left-handed.
– His main specialties are dancing (both urban and idol dancing), composing, and choreography making.
– He likes writes, exercising, watching movies, and thinking.
– His charming points are his eyes and his nose that resembles that of a deer.
– He was a contestant of Under Nineteen (rank #32).
– Hwarang was a trainee under DSP Media and trained along with MIRAE members.
– He was a trainee for at least 7-8 years (of which 6 under DSP Media).
– His role model is KARD‘s J.Seph.
– He was a backup dancer in KARD‘s “Enemy” MV.
– Hanbin and Hwarang used to share the same room before Hwarang left the group.
– He was in hiatus after he confired during a fancall that he went to a club with his friends.
– He officially left the group on August 11, 2024 after terminating his contract with Yuehua. (source)
– His Motto: “A life with conviction and the center of my heart.”
See more fun facts about Hwarang…

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Note 2: Their positions and their MBTI types have been revealed on their official Fancafe. LEW updated his MBTI to ENTJ in May, 2023. Hanbin updated his MBTI to ENFJ on May 10, 2023. Taerae updated his MBTI to ISTJ 0n Sept 5, 2022 (Source).

For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging

Note 3: Eunchan‘s sub-vocalist position was confirmed in episode 2 of “TEMPESTart!”.

Note 4: Their current listed heights are based on vLive, radio shows interviews, etc.

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