NEO Members Profile and Facts:
NEO (pronounced nee-yò) is a 5-member Filipino boy group under Celebrity Studio, consisting of Blue, Jem, Ryu, Dawn, and Luiz. They debuted on July 26, 2024, with their first single, TUGATOG.
Group Name Meaning: Neo in Setswana / Sesotho (from South Africa) means “Gift”, while in Greek, it means “New”. It signifies “crafting something new from the gifts they have”.
Official Greeting: “Ready, Glow! Hello, We are NEO!”
NEO Official Fandom Name: Neons
NEO Official Color: French Lime
NEO Official Logo:
Official SNS:
Instagram: @neophofficial
X: @neophofficial
TikTok: @neophofficial
YouTube: NEO Official
Facebook: NEO
NEO Member Profiles:
Blue
Stage Name: Blue
Birth Name: Keefe Joshua Blue Millan
Position(s): Leader
Birthday: September 1st
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: @neoblue__
Tiktok: @neoblue__
X: @neoblue___
Blue Facts:
– He was born in San Pedro, Laguna, and grew up in Sampaloc, Manila.
– He was part of a K‑pop dance cover group with Luiz.
– His passion to perform on stage and sing his own songs pushed him to audition under Celebrity Studio.
– He has one younger brother.
– He loves working out and dancing, especially taking dance classes.
– He is also into gaming.
– He listens to a wide variety of music, from Justin Bieber and Chris Brown to Bryson Tiller, LNGSHOT, and Cortis.
– He has done martial arts such as karate, Muay Thai, and Philippine martial arts.
– He is afraid of haunted houses and does not enjoy going into them in theme parks.
– He enjoys Vietnamese Pho, steak, and seafood.
– He jokes that, at the risk of losing his ‘Pinoy card,’ he doesn’t like turon, even just by looking at it.
– He is known as the NEO’s resident gym and fitness instructor.
– He can come across as serious or intimidating when he’s low on social energy, but he’s just recharging.
– Even on a free day, he likes to stay productive by jogging, and going to the gym, before gaming or watching netflix.
– He is a dog person.
Jem
Stage Name: Jem
Birth Name: Jmester Lipumano
Birthday: April 21st
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: @neo__jem
Tiktok: @neo__jem
X: @neo__jem
Jem Facts:
– He was born and raised in Pasay City.
– Before debuting in NEO, he was part of a viral content creator crew, mainlining the “For Real” TikTok challenge.
– He has always dreamed of performing and singing on stage, either as a solo artist or with a band.
– He was invited to audition under Celebrity Studio together with Blue.
– He loves watching anime and enjoys drawing.
– He likes reading about facts and trivia and is currently self-studying music production.
– He enjoys watching reaction videos and also making vocal coaching videos on TikTok.
– His musical influences include Queen, Michael Jackson, Guns N’ Roses, Dimash, and Aerosmith.
– He can beatbox and loves imitating sounds.
– He used to be uncomfortable in very crowded places, but is slowly getting over this fear.
– He loves tocino or any dish with chicken.
– His favorite color is blue.
– He is known as the team’s “walking encyclopedia” and the members call him the “Kuya Kim of NEO”, “Google,” or “Siri.”
– He is perceived as talkative or extroverted on social media, but in real life he is actually quiet and shy.
– He loves both cats and dogs.
Ryu
Stage Name: Ryu
Birth Name: Rhoby Dy
Birthday: May 15th
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: @neo__ryu
Tiktok: @neo__ryu
X: @neo__ryu
Ryu Facts:
– He was born and raised in Tondo, Manila.
– He was still a student when he started training for dance and performance.
– A friend from his former agency encouraged him to audition for the boy group under Celebrity Studio.
– He enjoys watching reaction videos on YouTube because he likes validating his opinions and feelings about different topics and performances.
– He also passes the time by watching films and gaming, especially playing Valorant.
– His playlist is very varied, from Sabrina Carpenter to Ben&Ben, because more than the artist, he focuses on the emotions the music makes him feel.
– He remembers BTS as the group that opened him up to the world of performing.
– He is often seen as a “safe space” because friends confide in him with their secrets and feelings.
– He dislikes feeling that he is alone.
– He jokes that his pet peeve is Jem, but he really hates being asked to do something he was already planning, because it makes him lose the urge to do it.
– He loves most potato dishes, but doesn’t like camote cue.
– His least favorite food is kare‑kare because he once had to eat it for an entire week, but he enjoys bagoong.
– He is NEO’s all‑around operations person. He fills whatever roles the team needs in their day‑to‑day activities, such as creative direction and content creation.
– On stage, he is often seen as vibrant, optimistic, and happy. Inside, he considers himself an overthinker.
– His favorite color is sage green.
Dawn
Stage Name: Dawn
Birth Name: Ace Samson
Birthday: June 17th
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Filipino
Tiktok: @neo__dawn
Dawn Facts:
– He was born in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, and grew up in Quezon City.
– Before debuting in NEO, he was part of a cover group.
– He is an only child.
– He was inspired by other artists and P‑pop groups to perform.
– He loves trying different games, from Grand Theft Auto to other online games.
– During the pandemic, he listened to SB19 a lot, and his favorite song was “What?”.
– Three words he uses to describe himself are fast‑learner, explorer, and “lutang” (absent‑minded).
– He can imitate the voices of OPM artists.
– He loves anything with hotdogs.
– He also loves spicy food.
– He dislikes stews or soups with a lot of fat, such as sinigang or nilaga.
– He is the team’s stylist.
– He is a homebody and often spends his time doing house chores.
– He has a cat, named Athy, whom he plays with during his free time.
– His favorite colors are black and red.
Luiz
Stage Name: Luiz
Birth Name: Reggie Louise Acedillo
Birthday: December 18th
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: @neo__luiz
Tiktok: @neo__luiz
X: @neo__luiz
Luiz Facts:
– He was born in Nasugbu, Batangas, and raised in Quezon City.
– Before debuting in NEO, he was part of a K‑pop cover group.
– Blue, who was also in that cover group, invited him to audition for Celebrity Studio.
– Before becoming an idol, he worked as an employee in the formal workforce.
– He has three siblings.
– He plays Mobile Legends on his phone.
– He enjoys taking walks, running, and working out.
– He rarely watches movies and will only finish them if he thinks they are really good.
– He is a big fan of Evanescence and also listens to Westlife and Bon Jovi.
– He is a K‑pop fan and follows groups like BTS and SHINee.
– Because he is a big K‑pop fan, he can read and write basic Hangul.
– He can play the keyboard and guitar.
– He is afraid of large rats.
– He is known as the team’s comedian and often makes everyone laugh.
– His favorite colors are black and white.
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