AFTER SCOOL (Survival Show) Contestants Profile and Facts
AFTER SCOOL is a Taiwanese-Korean boy group survival variety program produced by TEN Entertainment and SBS Medianet, serving as a sequel to the 2024 survival show SCOOL. The show features a new format and includes 14 (initially 15) returning contestants from the first season. It premiered on April 20, 2025, at 6PM CST on their official YouTube channel. The winning trainees will either join SEVENTOEIGHT or debut in a new boy group under TEN Entertainment.
AFTER SCOOL MC:
TBA
AFTER SCOOL Mentors/ Judges:
TBA
Official SNS:
Instagram: @scool.official
X: @SCOOL_OFFICIAL
YouTube: @scool.official
Facebook: scool.label
Website: SBS
AFTER SCOOL Coach Profiles:
Jang Rui
Stage Name: Jang Rui (張路易 / 장루이)
Birth Name: Jang Ru I (장루이)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: March 7, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @symph0nia
YouTube: 장루이 Jang Rui
Jang Rui Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He withdrew as a contestant in episode 3 due to a knee injury, and became a rap coach instead.
– Rui lived and studied in South Korea until he was in fourth grade. He and his family then moved to Hong Kong as his father had gotten a job there.
– He is a former member of Seven O’Clock (2019-2021).
– He remained under Forest Network (Seven O’Clock‘s company) until November 2023.
– Rui participated in the survival shows Under Nineteen (2018) (rank #13) and Wild Idol (2021).
– He had a minor role in the K-drama Sisyphus: The Myth.
– He is the only Korean trainee on the show.
– Education: Seoul Arts College.
– His hobbies include cooking Japanese food and playing soccer.
– He was a goalkeeper for FC Benfica.
– An idol Rui admires is BIGBANG‘s G-DRAGON.
– One item he always carries with him is wet wipes, because he gets sweaty during practice.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his rap skills and intelligence.
– He describes himself as the kind of person you can’t escape once you’ve fallen for him.
Chuan Yu
Stage Name: Chuan Yu (林川祐/ 촨요)
Birth Name: Lin Chuan Yu (林川祐)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: September 3, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @c.yo_93
Chuan Yu Facts:
– He was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
– Chuanyu made his solo debut with the single “My Own” on December 2, 2022.
– He is a former member of MuXima.
– He competed as a contestant in season 1 of SCOOL, where he was eliminated in the final episode. This time, he’ll return to AFTER SCOOL as a coach, guiding the other participants.
– Chuanyu was a contestant on the Taiwanese survival show Atom Boyz (2022).
– His hobbies include playing computer games and dancing.
– He is said to look like Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk.
– His favorite things are Spider-Man and chocolate.
– One time he always has with him is his Spider-Man plush doll.
– He considers his biggest strength to be his leadership skills, perseverance, and dancing.
AFTER SCOOL Contestant Profiles:
Li.an
Stage Name: Li.an (連兆緯/ 리엔)
Birth Name: Lian Zhao Wei (連兆緯)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: April 30, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 179.6 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @li.an_0430
Li.an Facts:
– He’s a former member of the dance group B-Zing.
– He owns a pet cat.
– Li.an speaks Korean and Japanese well.
– His nicknames are “Giant Baby” and “Village Chief”, the latter earned for his cheerful personality and exceptional social skills, much like a village chief who naturally takes the initiative to connect with others and looks after those around him.
– His hobby is watching movies.
– He’s passionate about K-pop and hopes to become an idol himself one day.
– One item he always carries with him is his Korean study books.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be dance and rap.
– He describes himself as an “unexpected rapper”, because people usually don’t expect him to be a rapper due to his contrasting visuals.
YuanXin
Stage Name: YuanXin (鄭元昕/ 위엔신)
Birth Name: Zheng Yuan Xin (鄭元昕)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: June 2, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @zzzxin702
TikTok: @zzzxin702
Facebook: 鄭元昕
YuanXin Facts:
– He was formerly a member of the co-ed kids group POP Corn (2013).
– He was part of the cast for the variety show HOT DOOR NIGHT (綜藝大熱門).
– YuanXin had 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry prior to SCOOL.
– He used to livestream on Twitch.
– He has modeled for several brands including GU Taiwan and S’AIME.
– YuanXin took dance classes at 1 Million Dance Studio and Just Jerk in South Korea.
– His hobbies are playing FPS games and drumming.
– He always carries an extra pair of shoes in his bag, as he prefers to wear slippers during the day, but finds them inconvenient for dance practice.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be gaming and dancing.
– He describes himself as a happy virus.
Yuhung
Stage Name: Yuhung (張宇閎/ 장위홍)
Birth Name: Zhang Yu Hung (張宇閎)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 28, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @01.28_yh
Yuhung Facts:
– He holds a nationally recognized makeup certification.
– Yuhung’s nickname is “Big-eyed Main Vocal”.
– His hobby is singing.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his kindess and vocal skills.
– Two items he always carries with him are throat candies and Actein (which helps him with phlegm) to take care of his voice.
– His goal is to debut as the main vocalist of a group.
Victor
Stage Name: Victor (梁哲維/ 빅터)
Birth Name: Liang Che Wei (梁哲維)
Position: Main Rapper, Dancer
Birthday: March 28, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 188 cm (6’2″)
Weight: 70 cm (154 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @che28wei
Victor Facts:
– He was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
– Victor is a former member of the dance cover group SOUL VIOLENT and group MuXima.
– He trained with fellow contestant Eric for 5 years prior to them appearing on SCOOL.
– Victor is also active as a model.
– His charming point is his unexpected charm.
– He has a helix piercing.
– One item he always carries with him is his Polaroid camera. He is a sentimental person, and so wants to capture every moment of his life.
– Victor aspires to be someone who can bring happiness to everyone and encourage people to achieve their dreams.
– He has a dreamed of becoming an idol since childhood.
– He describes himself as a mid-low rapper that has an attractive low voice.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his fashion style, his rapping and his visuals.
LinLin
Stage Name: LinLin (霖霖/ 린린)
Birth Name: Chen Huan Lin (陳奐霖)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: October 11, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @lliinn__02
LinLin Facts:
– Education: National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU).
– He can speak some Korean.
– He has two pet dogs.
– LinLin considers his biggest strengths to be his visuals and dancing.
– He always carries multiple bottles of perfume with him.
– His charming point is his eyes.
– LinLin describes himself as a kind and handsome guy.
Eric
Stage Name: Eric (李冠緯/ 에릭)
Birth Name: Li Guan Wei (李冠緯)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 22, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ram
Height: 177 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @wei_03_0222
Eric Facts:
– He was previously a member of the group MuXima.
– Eric was a trainee for five years before joining SCOOL, and trained alongside Victor.
– He often uploads dance covers to his Instagram account.
– His charming point is his reversal charm: while he may seem cold at first, he’s actually a warm, attentive, and sweet person.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his intense gaze and quick learning ability.
– His hobbies include listening to music and gaming.
– His specialty is playing soccer.
– He has several tattoos.
– He always carries a pouch he made in middle school, which holds essentials like a comb and powder.
Lynn
Stage Name: Lynn (林擎恩/ 린)
Birth Name: Lin Qing En (林擎恩)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: January 23, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 187 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 66.87 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @u.me___
Lynn Facts:
– He is from Taipei, Taiwan.
– He graduated from high school in 2023.
– Lynn describes himself as a relatively shy person, his face even turns red when he’s feeling shy.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his dancing and expressiveness.
– His specialty is being able to pull off a wide range of dance styles.
– He enjoys watching the sunset.
– He has a strong interest in photography and often shares nature shots on his Instagram account.
– Lynn always carries perfume and fabric deodorant with him to stay fresh.
TzuChen
Stage Name: TzuChen (林子宸/ 즈천)
Birth Name: Lin Tzu Chen (林子宸)
Position: Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: September 10, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @tzucccc_c
TzuChen Facts:
– He was disqualified from debuting in season 1 of SCOOL due to a cheating scandal that surfaced shortly before the final episode.
– He’s a former YG Entertainment trainee, where he went by the name Nick (닉).
– Tzuchen attends HRC Dance Academy.
– He is a member of the dance crew HRC BEAST CREW alongside Seita.
– He was formerly part of YM Dance Crew and HRC KiDS Dance Crew.
– Tzuchen can speak some Korean as a result of training in South Korea.
– His hobby is dancing.
– He specializes in breaking, hip-hop, and jazz dance.
– One item he always carries around with him is his Labubu dolls.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his good character and visuals.
– He describes himself as someone who burns brightly like a flame.
Tony
Stage Name: Tony (黃耀冬/ 토니)
Birth Name: Huang Yao Dong (黃耀冬)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 31, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @yt._.tony
Tony Facts:
– His nickname is “Tony Baloney”.
– He is an actor, having already acted in multiple Taiwanese productions including Life Is Beautiful (2022) and Not A Murder Story (2024).
– Tony was also active as an actor as a child, starring in the movie Father and Sons (2014) and drama A Graceful Heart (2012).
– He is fluent in English.
– Tony has dreamed of becoming an idol since he was little.
– He is skilled at creating art.
– He can play the piano.
– He aspires to one day stand on a big stage and sing for everyone to hear.
– One of his favorite sayings is: “We are all like stars. Some may see us while others may not, but we shine for ourselves, and those who like us will definitely see us.”
– One item he always carries with him is his Polaroid camera, so that he can capture all his cherished memories.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his vocal and dance skills.
– Tony describes himself as a person who is not afraid of challenges, but also as someone who is shy.
Neo
Stage Name: Neo (黃薪祐/ 네오)
Birth Name: Wang Xin You (黃薪祐)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 10, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @_.itszoneo_
Neo Facts:
– He was born in Taipei, Taiwan.
– He is fluent in Korean.
– Neo is friends with PICKUS‘s Hyunseung.
– He often uploads dance covers onto his Instagram account.
– One item he always brings with him is his tarot cards.
– One of his favorite sayings is: “Dreams and stories are profound because they are twisted.”
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his resistance to pressure and his singing and dancing.
– His goal is to become an idol who gets rid of people’s fatigue with his energetic personality.
Rickey
Stage Name: Rickey (陳立其/ 리키)
Birth Name: Chen Li Chi (陳立其)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: February 9, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @ch._nnnnnnn7
Rickey Facts:
– He only began training shortly before the start of SCOOL.
– He has an older brother.
– One item he always carries with him is a bunny plush his brother brought back from Japan.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his visuals, playful nature, and artistic energy.
– He describes himself as someone who puts others before himself and always strives to improve.
– Rickey is interested in fashion and enjoys going shopping.
– When he came to Korea, he brought 30 kg of clothes. It was originally 33 kg, but he had to take some out because his suitcase was too heavy.
Ryan
Stage Name: Ryan (萊恩/ 라이언)
Birth Name: N/A
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 29, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 170 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @_crzyan_/ @_crynnn_
TikTok: @cyzn029
Ryan Facts:
– He’s a content creator, and has a relatively big platform on TikTok.
– He does breakdancing and has taken part in competitions.
– Ryan has a tattoo on his forearm.
– He has a helix piercing.
– He can play the guitar.
– His hobby is dancing.
– He finds simple joy in looking at the sea.
– He loves cats.
– Two things he always carries with him are a pink pencil case and a clipboard.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be his dancing and his character.
– His goal is to become the number one dancer.
MengLin
Stage Name: MengLin (周孟潾/ 맹린)
Birth Name: Chou Meng Lin (周孟潾)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: July 4, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Taiwanese
Instagram: @mol._.0704
MengLin Facts:
– His specialty is dancing. He frequently posts dance covers online.
– He plays baseball.
– His hobbies include singing and dancing.
– One item he always carries with him is hairspray.
– Menglin considers his biggest strength to be his ambition.
Seita
Stage Name: Seita (誠太/ 세이타)
Birth Name: Kazuki Seita (香月誠太)
Position: Dancer
Birthday: June 22, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFP
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @seeta.0622_beastcrew
Seita Facts:
– He joined the show in episode 3.
– He is a member of the dance crew HRC BEAST CREW alongside TzuChen.
– Seita was formerly part of HRC KiDS Dance Crew.
– He attends HRC Dance Academy.
– He specializes in breaking, popping, jazz, and hip-hop dance.
– Seita ranked first at the 2023 Dance Gate Conference Vol.7 dance competition in Taipei.
– He is the only Japanese trainee on the show.
– He can play the piano.
– One item he carries everywhere with him is a capybara plushie.
– He considers his biggest strengths to be dance and languages.
– He describes himself as the cutest participant on the show.
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