POLARIX Members Profile and Facts
POLARIX (폴라릭스) is an upcoming 9-member Chinese-Korean project boy group under Idol Youth Entertainment. The group was formed through the iQIYI and SBS survival show Starlight Boys. The group consists of Pentor, Hangyul, Lee Junhyuk, Xu Shihuan, Yang Donghwa, Lee Daeul, Zai, Shao Ziheng, and Xin Che. They are set to debut sometime in 2025.
Group Name Meaning: “NINE STARS TOGETHER, LIKE THE POLARIS, the brightest star in the night sky. Means the creation of infinite possibilities.”
Official Greeting: N/A
POLARIX Official Fandom Name: N/A
Fandom Name Meaning: N/A
POLARIX Official Color: N/A
POLARIX Official Logo:
Official SNS:
Instagram: @polarix.official
X: @POLARIX1228
TikTok: @polarix_official
Weibo: POLARIX
POLARIX Member Profiles:
Pentor (Rank #P05)
Stage Name: Pentor (펜떠/ เป็นต่อ)
Birth Name: Pentor Jeerapat Pimanprom (เป็นต่อ จิรภัทร พิมานพรหม)
Chinese Name: Yang Si Wei (杨斯维)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: July 10, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Thai
Instagram: @pentor.jrp
Weibo: @POLARIX-Pentor杨斯维
Douyin: Pentor杨斯维
Xiaohongshu: 洞察娱乐-杨斯维
TikTok: @pentor.jrp
YouTube: PentorJrp
Pentor Facts:
– He was born in Phuket, Thailand.
– He is a former member of the boy group LAZ1 and trainee group Insight Rookies.
– He debuted as a soloist on March 31, 2023 with the digital single “Buzzkill”.
– His former stage name is Tor.
– He was revealed as a contestant on LAZ iCON on September 25, 2021, and ranked 5th in the finale with 2,248,515 votes, earning a spot in LAZ1.
– His hobbies include reading books and hosting podcasts.
– His talents are speech and facial expressions.
– His motto goes: “It’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them!”.
– He is also an actor, with appearances in Love Sea (GMM 25, 2024 – cameo), A Love So Beautiful (GMM 25, 2024), and Love in Translation (One31, 2023 – cameo, Ep. 4).
– He can speak Thai, Chinese, and English.
– He is the oldest member.
– One of his nicknames is PentorJrp.
– He attended Shanghai University of International Studies.
– He had 693,895 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: Insight Entertainment.
Hangyul (Rank #P06)
Stage Name: Hangyul (한결/ 翰洁)
Birth Name: Lee Han Gyul (이한결)
English Name: Michael Lee
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: December 7, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFP-A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @1gyul_2gyul
Weibo: @POLARIX_翰潔_
Hangyul Facts:
– He was born in Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea.
– He is former member of IM66 (2017-2019), X1 (2019-2020) and H&D (2020).
– Hangyul was a contestant on The Unit (2017), Produce X 101 (2019), and PEAK TIME (2023) with the other BAE173 members.
– He is a member of BAE173 (2020-present).
– He can’t eat spicy foods.
– He was abandoned at birth but was adopted at the age of 7. His adopted family includes his mom, dad, and two older brothers.
– He decided to become a singer to show gratitude to his family and friends.
– His childhood dream was to become a taekwondo instructor, but he changed his mind in middle school.
– His specialties are acrobatics, dancing, and spinning balls.
– His hobbies include taekwondo, basketball, watching movies, bowling, and acrobatics.
– His charming points are his Adam’s apple and small but cute 8-pack abs.
– Education: Incheon Sang-A Elementary School, Guwol Middle School, Incheon High School (dropped out).
– His habits include talking in his sleep, not always wearing shoes, wriggling his toes, and sniffing clothes.
– He had 607,642 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: PocketDol Studio.
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Lee Junhyuk (Rank #P02)
Stage Name: Lee Junhyuk (이준혁/ 李埈赫)
Birth Name: Lee Jun Hyuk (이준혁)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: May 16, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INTP (Previous result was ENTP)
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @zzundoxy
Weibo: @POLARIX_李埈赫1
Lee Junhyuk Facts:
– He was born in Oryu-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– He was was a contestant on Produce X 101. He was eliminated in the 1st round and ranked 70th.
– He is a former member of MIRAE (2021-2024).
– He used to be under DSP Media (2019-2024).
– He is also a lyricist.
– He trained for 2 years and 3 months before participating in Produce X 101.
– His nicknames are Bear and Jjun Jjun.
– His role models are BTS‘ RM and Jungkook.
– His educational background includes Ojeong Elementary, Onam Middle School, Wooshin High School, and Shinhan University (Department of Performing Arts).
– He has an older sister born in 1997.
– After MIRAE’s disbandment, he worked part-time at a cafe on weekends.
– His favorite sport is basketball.
– If he could turn back time, he would return to March 17, 2021, the debut day of MIRAE, when he first performed in front of an audience.
– He had 1,532,218 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: Independent.
Xu Shihuan (Rank #P03)
Stage Name: Xu Shihuan (허세환/ 许世焕)
Birth Name: Xu Shi Huan/ Shi Fan (许世焕)
Korean Name: Heo Se Hwan (허세환)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: August 30, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ (Previous result was INFJ)
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @polarix_sh
Weibo: @POLARIX-许世焕_
Xiaohongshu: ccsivannn
Xu Shihuan Facts:
– He was also a contestant on the survival show Fan Pick. He left the show due to personal reasons.
– There’s nothing he refuses to eat.
– His role model is INFINITE.
– As a child, he learned drawing and aspired to become a painter.
– He’s most confident in his visuals.
– Hashtags that describe him are #Ulzzang, #TodaysHeartthrob, and #00Line.
– His favorite songs are INFINITE‘s “Last Romeo” and Youth With You 3‘s theme song, “We Rock.”
– Shihuan studied at Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy.
– He used to be under WAKE ONE.
– His biggest fear is snakes.
– His desire to become an idol began after randomly watching a K-pop video.
– The phrase he loves hearing the most is “You’re working hard to prepare,” as he admires those who give their best.
– His charming point is his honesty.
– He had 1,431,896 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: Independent.
Yang Donghwa (Rank #P08)
Stage Name: Yang Donghwa (양동화/ 梁彤华)
Birth Name: Yang Dong hwa (양동화)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: August 19, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @polarix_ydh
Weibo: @Polarix_donghwa
X: @YDH_twt
YouTube: YANGDONGHWA
Yang Donghwa Facts:
– He was born in Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– Donghwa debuted as a solo artist on February 18, 2024, with the single “Blackout.”
– He competed on The Origin – A, B, Or What? (2022), where he finished 6th, securing a place in the final ATBO lineup. However, he left the group before their debut due to some allegations.
– He used to be under IST Entertainment (2019–2022).
– He is also a songwriter and producer.
– He believes his most attractive features are his physique and charismatic eyes.
– He has a brother.
– If he won the lottery, his first purchase would be a hamburger.
– His nicknames are Yang Dongie, Fairytale Book, and Workout-hwa.
– His education includes graduating from Seoul Wonkwang Elementary School, Junggye Middle School, and Cheongdam High School.
– He trained for 2.5 years before appearing on The Origin.
– As a child, he aspired to be a police officer.
– He compares himself to a black panther.
– He had 415,097 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: 스쿠티 Entertainment.
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Lee Daeul (Rank #P09)
Stage Name: Lee Daeul (이다을/ 李多乙)
Birth Name: Lee Da Eul (이다을)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: April 6, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 172 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTJ-F (Previous result was ENTP)
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @starlightboys_leedaeul
Weibo: @POLARIX-李多乙8
Lee Daeul Facts:
– He was born in Hawangsimni-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– His hobbies include sleeping, watching movies, working out, and eating delicious food.
– Daeul’s favorite song is “Small Girl” by Lee Youngji ft. D.O.
– Daeul is friends with PROJECT 7 contestant Kim Dohun and former BAE173/X1 member/solo artist toni rei (Nam Dohyon), having attended school with both of them.
– As a child, he dreamed of becoming an entomologist or a veterinarian.
– He is afraid of laziness and misunderstandings.
– The superpower he wishes for is the ability to stop time.
– He describes himself as “awesome.”
– He often has the habit of sighing.
– Daeul’s nicknames are Daldungi and Peach Daeul.
– Daeul must have his pillow to sleep comfortably.
– He is skilled in acting.
– If he could go back to any time, he would return to 6th grade, wishing he had been more confident and made better connections with others, avoiding bullying and handling challenges more effectively.
– He had 277,835 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: Independent.
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Zai (Rank #P07)
Stage Name: Zai (자이/ 翟)
Birth Name: Chai Jun An (翟浚安)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: June 23, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @polarix_zai
Weibo: @POLARIX_ZAI
Tiktok: @junan.di
Douyin: 宅
Xiaohongshu: 宅
Zai Facts:
– He was born in Keelung, Taiwan.
– He once appeared on the show Super Entourage in 2016 as a guest.
– Zai went to Municipal Mingchuan Junior High School. He later studied at Ji Long Business & Technology Industrial Design School.
– He is also a influencer and model.
– He is friends with U:NUS‘ C.Y.
– He has 15 years of dance experience, including urban dance, hip-hop, and K-pop styles.
– He has dreamed of becoming a star since childhood and used to take classes at 1 MILLION dance studio in Korea.
– Zai collaborated with major brands like Jo Malone London, Samsung, Sony, and Daniel Wellington.
– He likes to exercise.
– His senior, Chen Lingjiu, encouraged him to audition for Starlight Boys.
– He performed as a professional dancer for artists like ØZI, Ozone, Jiuze CP, Wu Zhuoyuan, AcQUA and U:NUS.
– Zai said the most off-putting traits he finds in a girl are having a “princess syndrome” and being overly clingy.
– He has 1.8 million followers on TikTok, where his highest video reached around 35 million views.
– He had 562,335 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: Catwalk.
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Shao Ziheng (Rank #P01)
Stage Name: Shao Ziheng (샤오쯔헝/ 邵子恒)
Birth Name: Shao Zi Heng (邵子恒)
English Name: Owen Shao
Position(s): Center
Birthday: October 19, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @polarix_shaoziheng1
Weibo: @POLARIX-邵子恒1
Shao Ziheng Facts:
– He was born in Beijing, China.
– He comes from a famous family; his father is actor Shao Bing, his mother is actress Zhang Pei, and he has a twin sister named Shao Zijiao.
– He used to be under SM Entertainment (2018-2022) and Chromosome Entertainment (2022-2024).
– Ziheng trained for around four years under Chromosome and SM.
– He made his solo debut on October 10, 2024, with the single “Reckless”, using the stage name Owen.
– His spirit animal is a wolf, though people often compare him to a dinosaur.
– He made his acting debut in the 2015 film Baby, Sorry.
– His hobbies include boxing, swimming, watching movies, and drawing.
– He can speak Chinese and Korean.
– He is friends with NCT WISH‘s Yushi and Sion.
– His catchphrase is “NO DOUBT”.
– He is a big sports fan, with badminton and swimming being among his favorite activities.
– He had 2,144,491 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: Warner Music China.
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Xin Che (Rank #P04)
Stage Name: Xin Che (신처/ 新澈)
Birth Name: Xu Yang (徐阳)
Position(s): Maknae
Birthday: August 30, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @polarix_xc
Weibo: @POLARIX-新澈9
Douyin: 新澈XINCHE/ 旧澈
Xiaohongshu: 新澈XINCHE
Xin Che Facts:
– He was born in Hubei, China.
– He released a single titled “浪漫指南” on August 30, 2024.
– In June 2023, he officially joined UN24 and later participated in the Chinese Idol Athletics Championships on December 19, 2023.
– His favorite colors are pink and blue.
– If he were to compare himself to an animal, it would be a puppy.
– Fried rice noodles are his favorite dish.
– His favorite sports are badminton and skateboarding.
– When he was younger, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut after seeing an inspiring advertisement.
– Butterflies scare him the most, as he has a strong fear of them.
– Even though he’s allergic to cat and dog fur, he has a deep love for pets.
– If he could only eat one type of food for the rest of his life, it would be watermelon.
– A must-have item for him when sleeping is his pillow.
– His favorite song is “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK.
– He had 882,415 votes in the Starlight Boys final.
– Company: UN24, W.Management.
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Note #2: Shao Ziheng‘s center position is based on the fact that the winner of first place would become the group’s center, as announced in the final episode of Starlight Boys.
For reference on MBTI types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging
(Source for their MBTI Types: The members’ self-written profiles for Starlight Boys.)
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