FTISLAND Members Profile and Facts:
FTISLAND (FT아일랜드) is a South Korean rock band formed by FNC Entertainment in 2007. Originally a five-member group, it now consists of Lee Honggi, Lee Jaejin, and Choi Minhwan. They debuted on June 7, 2007, with the hit single “Love Sick,” and quickly rose to fame with their best-selling debut album Cheerful Sensibility. Over the years, the group has undergone lineup changes, with former members Oh Wonbin, Song Seunghyun, and Choi Jonghoon departing between 2009 and 2019.
FTISLAND Official Fandom Name: Primadonna
FTISLAND Official Fandom Colors: Sunshine Yellow & Black
FTISLAND Official Logo:
FTISLAND Official SNS:
X (Twitter): @FT_FANCLUB | @ftisland_japan
Instagram: @ftisland | @ftisland_official_jp
Facebook: FTISLAND
YouTube: FTISLAND | FTISLANDOffiicalJP
Spotify: FTISLAND
Fancafe: @fti5
Weverse: @ftisland
Website: @Ftisland-Official.jp
FTISLAND Member Profiles:
Honggi
Stage Name: Honggi (홍기)
Birth Name: Lee Hong-gi (이홍기)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: March 2nd, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @skullhong12
X (Twitter): @skullhong
Youtube: @LeeHongGi Offical
Spotify: Lee Honggi
Hongki Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– He has a younger sister named Jaeyoung.
– His name, made of the characters “Hong (弘)” meaning “wide” and “Gi (基)” meaning “foundation,” was chosen to reflect the idea of “playing in a wide field.”
– He debuted as a child actor in 2002 through the children’s fantasy drama Magic Kid Masuri.
– He continued acting in multiple dramas throughout the 2000s, gaining wider recognition in You’re Beautiful (2009).
– He officially debuted as FTISLAND’s main vocalist on June 7, 2007, with the single “Love Sick.”
– He studied Theatre and Film at Kyunghee University.
– He is fluent in both Korean and Japanese, and even conducted concerts in Japan without an interpreter.
– He plays several instruments, including the guitar, piano, and drums.
– His early nicknames included “Cute Rebellion” and “Skullhong,” which later became the name of his fashion brand.
– In 2013, he received the Golden Disc Fashionista Award for his unique sense of style.
– In 2015, he launched his own brand “Skull Hong,” working as the creative director.
– He published a nail art book and became the first Korean celebrity to do 3D nails, later receiving Japan’s Men’s Nail Award.
– He enlisted for mandatory military service on September 30, 2019, and was discharged on April 18, 2021.
– In 2023, he revealed that he has hidradenitis suppurativa and participated in a campaign to raise awareness of the condition.
Jaejin
Stage Name: Jaejin (재진)
Birth Name: Lee Jaejin (이재진)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Bassist
Birthday: December 17th, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @saico011
Twitter (X): @saicowow
Jaejin Facts:
– He was born in Cheongju, South Korea, and is the only FTISLAND member from a non-metropolitan area.
– He has an older sister, actress Lee Chaewon.
– He graduated from Seonyoo High School and later studied at Seoul Institute of the Arts.
– He made his acting debut in Unstoppable Marriage (2007) and went on to appear in dramas such as The Flatterer (2015) and Rich Man (2018).
– In 2009, he joined the FT.Triple sub-unit and also played the lead role of Dong-seok in the musical Shower.
– He gained attention in 2009 for his standout bowl-cut hairstyle during FTISLAND’s Hope promotions.
– He played Troy Bolton in the 2013 Korean production of High School Musical alongside Ryeowook and Kang Dong-ho.
– He is known for composing many of FTISLAND’s songs, often writing heavy or emotional tracks influenced by his personal moods.
– He is a skilled bassist and guitarist, and often takes initiative during rehearsals by arriving early and preparing both vocally and instrumentally.
– He enlisted in active duty on January 21, 2020, and was discharged on August 1, 2021.
– He is known for his calm yet logical personality, often winning arguments and handling difficult situations with reason.
– Despite his quiet image, he is known for being talkative and humorous on social media and personal broadcasts.
– He maintains a model-student image and was described by his members as disciplined and well-mannered during their dorm life.
– He has deep affection for fans, getting tattoos dedicated to Primadonna and often expressing heartfelt messages to them online.
– He avoids alcohol, often turning down drinks even in casual settings, preferring to stay sober and leave if pressured.
Minhwan
Stage Name: Minhwan (민환)
Birth Name: Choi Minhwan (최민환)
Position: Drummer, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: November 11th, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Korean
X (Twitter): @FtDrMH1111
Instagram: @minhwan12
Spotify: Choi Minhwan
Minhwan Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea, and has a younger sister.
– He began his career in the entertainment industry at age 15 and was later praised on Coming Out FTISLAND as a drum prodigy.
– He attended Eunil Information Industry High School and graduated from the Seoul School of Performing Arts.
– He plays the drums, guitar, and piano, and also has a basic level of vocal ability, as shown in solo covers.
– He debuted as an actor in 2008 with cameo roles in dramas like Unstoppable Marriage and later appeared in Hot and Sweet (2016).
– He became a member of the FT.Triple sub-unit in 2009.
– Despite his energetic stage presence, he is known to have little dancing talent, often choosing to focus on drumming instead.
– Fans call him by nicknames like “Minari” and “Hinminari,” referring to his maknae charm.
– He married LABOUM’s Yulhee in 2018 after confirming their relationship the previous year.
– He became a father to his first son, Jaeyul, on May 18, 2018, and welcomed twin daughters, Ahyoon and Ahrin, on February 11, 2020.
– After the birth of his twins, he underwent a vasectomy and openly shared this decision on television.
– He enlisted on February 24, 2020, completed active duty service, and was discharged on September 2, 2021.
– After his discharge, he revealed a muscular transformation in a body profile photoshoot shared on Instagram.
– On December 4, 2023, Minhwan and Yulhee announced their divorce through a joint statement.
– Among FTISLAND members, he is the only one without any tattoos.
Former Members:
Seunghyun
Stage Name: Seunghyun (승현)
Birth Name: Song Seunghyun (송승현)
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Guitarist
Birthday: August 21st, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @soow456
X (Twitter): @chungxuan
Seunghyun Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother named Song Sehyun, who is also an actor.
– He attended Seoul School of Performing Arts and later enrolled at Kyunghee Cyber University.
– He plays the guitar and piano.
– His hobbies include swimming, surfing the internet, playing badminton, football, and table tennis.
– His favorite color is yellow, and fans nicknamed him “Fake Maknae” for his youthful image.
– In 2009, he joined FTISLAND as a guitarist and vocalist, replacing former member Oh Wonbin.
– That same year, he made a brief cameo in the K-drama Style (2009).
– He later joined the project duo Two Song Place with comedian Song Euni.
– He acted in several dramas including Investigator Alice 2 (2016) and Oh! My Assistant (2022).
– On December 24, 2019, he announced his departure from FTISLAND and FNC Entertainment via Instagram.
– He signed with WOORIDLE Company in 2020 to continue his acting career, but left the agency in 2023.
– He enlisted on April 27, 2020, and was discharged from the military on October 31, 2021.
– On February 15, 2024, he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry and shared plans to possibly move abroad.
– Just four days later, on February 19, 2024, he revealed that he would be marrying his girlfriend in June 2024.
Jonghun
Stage Name: Jonghun (종훈)
Birth Name: Choi Jonghoon (최종훈)
Position: Former Leader, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Bassist
Birthday: March 7th, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Jonghun Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea, and is an only child.
– He studied at Shindongshin Middle Information Industry High School and later majored in Digital Music at the University of Suwon.
– He joined FNC Music as a trainee during high school and trained alongside Oh Wonbin, who later became his university classmate.
– He is skilled in guitar, piano, and bass.
– His hobbies include listening to music and surfing the internet, and his favorite food is gamjatang.
– Fans nicknamed him “Sexy Jonghun” during his time with the group.
– He made acting appearances in several dramas including Prince of Prince (2015) and Unexpected Heroes (2017).
– He joined the FT.Triple sub-unit when it was formed in 2009.
– In 2012, he participated as a cast member in season 2 of The Romantic & Idol.
– In June 2017, it was confirmed that he was in a relationship with rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae, which ended two months later.
– In March 2019, he was revealed to be involved in a group chatroom where illegal footage of women was shared.
– Reports also surfaced that he had discussed using police connections to cover up a prior drunk driving incident.
– On March 14, 2019, FNC Entertainment announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
– On November 29, 2019, he was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of serious sexual offenses involving two different victims.
– His sentence was later reduced to two and a half years in May 2020, and he was released from prison on November 8, 2021.
Wonbin
Stage Name: Wonbin (원빈)
Birth Name: Oh Wonbin (오원빈)
Position: Main Rapper, Guitarist
Birthday: March 26th, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @osh_yoru
Spotify: Oh Won Bin
Wonbin Facts:
– He was born in South Korea and has no siblings.
– He studied Digital Music at the University of Suwon, where he was classmates with former FTISLAND member Choi Jonghun.
– He is skilled in playing the guitar and harmonica.
– His hobbies include playing sports, reading, and listening to music.
– He was known by the nickname “Mischievous Wonbin” during his time with FTISLAND.
– He left FTISLAND in January 2009 to pursue a solo career.
– He officially debuted as a solo artist in Japan on November 11, 2010, and continued activities there.
– His solo song “Midnight Blue” was composed by member Lee Jaejin.
– He appeared as a guitarist in the 2011 MBC drama You Fell for Me.
– He played Ji Bak-ho in the 2011 MBN drama I’m Here, I’m Here Properly.
– He portrayed D’Artagnan in the 2011 musical The Three Musketeers.
– In 2015, he acted as Buyeo-gu in the creative musical Son of a Hawk.
– He has acted in films such as Love at the End of the World (2015), Yoojung: Permeate (2019), and Solar Flower (2023).
– He announced in 2021 that he would marry a non-celebrity he has known since he was 17 and revealed the birth of their first child.
– He used to have a dog named Leo, who passed away in 2021.
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NOTE 2: Source for Hongki’s Leader position: JaeFriends Ep. 13
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