HALF&HALF Members Profile and Facts:
HALF&HALF (하프앤하프), formerly known as Newb (뉴비), is a 6-member South Korean pre-debut boy group under ICE Entertainment, consisting of Junseok, Moonkyu, Heemin, Ren, Wonjun, and Jungwook. They held their first showcase on April 6th, 2024, and released their first pre-debut single “Together” on May 14, 2024. Their debut date is currently unknown.
Group Name Meaning: The name signifies the desire to become one, with the six members representing half and the fans filling the other half. Both halfs complete each other.
Official Greeting: “ATTENTION! (clap) Hello, we are HALF&HALF!”
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Official SNS:
Instagram: @half_half.official / (Japan): @half_half.official_jp
X: @half_half_offcl
TikTok: @half_half.official
HALF&HALF Member Profiles:
Junseok
Stage Name: Junseok (준석)
Birth Name: Kim Jun-seok (김준석)
Position(s): Leader, Main Vocalist
Birthdate: March 6, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @dojun_seok
Junseok Facts:
– He is a former member of 24K (2020) under the name Seok Dojun. He left due to an injury.
– Education: Konkuk University (graduated March 2023).
– He describes his personality as tough on the outside, soft on the inside, and reliable.
– Wonjun described Junseok as the reliable eldest member, who is responsible and cool.
– A hashtag that expresses him is: #Decaf.
– Junseok’s charming points are his seriousness and thoughtfulness.
– He studied hard during high school, and only started focusing on music when he turned 21.
– His hobbies are collecting music equipment for in his studio and composing.
– His specialty is composing.
– He is smart and was considered 24K‘s “brain of the group”.
– Junseok wears long sleeve shirts in the summer because he doesn’t sweat easily.
– He only drinks decaf coffee.
– He is friends with former The BigDipper member Kim Bit.
– His role model is PENTAGON‘s Hui.
– Junseok’s favorite word is “romance”.
– His goal is for Newb to grow big in a short time.
– A song he listens to often these days is “Whale” by Hui.
Moonkyu
Stage Name: Moonkyu (문규)
Birth Name: Song Moon-kyu (송문규)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthdate: April 5, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @dawon_0405
Moonkyu Facts:
– He describes himself as the “mom of the group”.
– He started doing music in the third grade of middle school.
– Moonkyu worked several part-time jobs before joining ICE Entertainment, he worked in several cafes and as an office worker.
– In middle school he played traditional Korean music instruments.
– He describes his personality as a combination of Joy and Sadness (characters from the movie Inside Out).
– Heemin describes Moonkyu as a kind-hearted older brother who always looks out for the members, and loves cats.
– Hashtags that express him are: #Bright, #Sunny, #Kind, #Cat, #BitesIfYouMessWithHim.
– His charming points are his lips, shoulders and smile.
– A hobby and specialty of his is lying down.
– His role models are IU, Taeyeon, RIIZE, and Baekhyun.
– He wants to be a person who brings comfort to his fans and members.
– His favorite word is ‘silica gel’.
– Songs he listens to often these days are “To.X” by Taeyeon and “Love wins all” by IU.
Heemin
Stage Name: Heemin (희민)
Birth Name: Kang Hee-min (강희민)
Position(s): Vocalist, Dancer
Birthdate: April 12, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @_heeeem_m
Heemin Facts:
– He was the first member to be revealed.
– He is a former member of W.A.O (2023).
– Heemin participated in the survival show PROJECT 7 (2024), but was eliminated in episode 5.
– He participated on PEAK TIME (2023) with his former group W.A.O, but they didn’t pass the first round.
– He has a cat named Moka (like the mocha coffee color).
– When he was little, he used to practice traditional Korean dance.
– He likes watching soccer and also likes playing it.
– His favorite word is “spring”, because it’s his favorite season.
– Heemin loves to take photoshoots.
– Hashtags that express him are: #AegyoSal, #VocalColor.
– He describes his personality as warm-hearted, calm and childlike.
– Ren describes Heemin as someone with a lovely voice and vocal color, an attractive appearance, and admits that if he were a girl he would fall for Heemin.
– His role model is Jungkook.
– Heemin is a big fan of Sam Kim, he likes to listen to his songs when it’s raining.
– His charming points are the mole on his collarbone and the tone of his voice.
– Heemin’s hobbies are bowling and shopping.
– His specialty is arm wrestling.
– He strives to become an idol loved by everyone.
– He describes himself as the “sensitive vocalist” of the group.
– A song he listens to often these days is “Slow Dancing” by V.
– Heemin’s goal is to perform in the USA.
Ren
Stage Name: Ren (렌)
Birth Name: Park Sung-jin (박성진)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthdate: May 1, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hiiamrenren
Ren Facts:
– He describes his personality as easily being bothered.
– Junseok describes Ren as the heartthrob of the group, adored by girls, has blond hair that suits him, excellent singing skills, sleeps a lot, and eats a lot of ice cream.
– He says to be in charge of freshness and cuteness.
– Hashtags that express him are: #EyeSmile, #Puppy, #DesertFox.
– His charming point is his laugh.
– His hobby is spacing out while listening to music.
– Ren’s specialty is being able to clear his mind without thinking about anything.
– His role model is SHINee‘s Taemin.
– His favorite words are “handsome” and “cute”.
– Ren’s goal is to be loved by everyone.
– A song he listens to often these days is “Batter Up” by BABYMONSTER.
– He did Taekwondo until he was 7 years old.
– Ren had been dreaming of becoming an idol since he was young, and he said it took a lot of hard work to convice his parents to let him go to Japan.
– He used to work part-time at a shoe store.
Wonjun
Stage Name: Wonjun (원준)
Birth Name: Choi Jong-won (최종원)
Position(s): Rapper, Dancer
Birthdate: March 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jn__wnn
Wonjun Facts:
– He briefly went by the name Jongwon pre-debut.
– He is in charge of performance.
– Wonjun has been dancing since he was 19 years old.
– He describes his personality as mischievous.
– Jungwook describes Wonjun as someone funny who really brightens up the atmosphere and lifts everyone’s spirits, but can also get very angry.
– Hashtags that express him are: #ComfortableClothes, #LeaveItToTomorrowsMe.
– His charming point are his lips.
– Wonjun’s hobby is gaming.
– His specialty is being cold.
– His role models are Stray Kids.
– Wonjun’s goal is to be the driving force of people’s lives.
– His favorite word is “leaving work”.
– A song he listens to often these days is “3RACHA” by Stray Kids.
– He used to play baseball in middle school, and he was a big fan of the Japanese baseball player Rōki Sasaki of the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Jungwook
Stage Name: Jungwook (정욱)
Birth Name: Kim Jung-wook (김정욱)
Position(s): Rapper, Maknae
Birthdate: September 15, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jungwook222
Jungwook Facts:
– He fell in love with rapping when he was in middle school, but then took a break for a bit.
– During high school, he practiced Muay Thai with his dad, and he has won first place twice in tournament competitions.
– Jungwook describes his personality with the phrase, “If you don’t do it, you won’t make it.”
– Moonkyu describes Jungwook as the adorable maknae, with a fresh vibe and often thinks of the older members.
– A hashtag that expresses him is: #Counselor.
– His charming point is knowing Muay Thai.
– A hobby and specialty of his is Muay Thai, he used to participate in tournaments.
– Jungwook’s role model is iKON‘s Bobby.
– His goal is to become the best at everything he does.
– His favorite word is “manly man”.
– A song he listens to often these days is “Lose Yourself” by Eminem.
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For reference on MBTI types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging
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