APL Members Profile and Facts
APL (에이플), also stylized as A+, was a 5-member South Korean boy group under DAM Entertainment. They consisted of: Seoin, Tin, Hyuk, J-NO, and Tom. They debuted as a 4-member group on February 19, 2016, with their first single album Might Die. Throughout their career, APL was active in China, Japan, and Korea. However, their social media accounts have been inactive since September 2019, leading to the assumption that they quietly disbanded around that time.
Group Name Meaning: APL is short for A Plus, symbolizing their commitment to always giving their best and achieving the top grade,
Official Greeting: “A+! Hello, we are APL”
(A+! 안녕하세요, APL입니다)
APL Official Fandom Name: N/A
Fandom Name Meaning: N/A
APL Official Color: N/A
APL Official Logo:
Official SNS:
Instagram: @apl_korea
Facebook: @apl4860
YouTube: apl 4860
Fan Cafe: @a-pl
APL Member Profiles:
Seoin
Stage Name: Seoin (서인)
Birth Name: Yu Seong In (유성인), legalized to Yu Seo In (유서인)
Position(s): Leader, Main Vocalist
Birthday: June 7, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 177 cm (5’9′)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub Unit: N/A
Instagram: @yuseoin
X: @melon_seoin
Seoin Facts:
– He was born in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
– He’s a former member of NewUs.
– Seoin enlisted on September 3, 2018, and has completed his military service since.
– His family consists of his parents and a brother.
– Seoin changed his name when he turned 18.
– His name means “a standing person”.
– He became a trainee in high school.
– He’s the best at speaking Japanese among the members.
– His hobbies are listening to music, exercising, traveling, eating and watching movies.
– The members chose him as the group’s leader due to his previous musical experience.
– He is a fan of TWICE.
– The variety show he wants to appear on the most is Law of the Jungle. He used to watch it with his father, who always said he wouldn’t last an hour in the jungle, and he wants to prove him wrong. He claims he could last a month.
– His special skill is mimicking Orochimaru from Naruto.
– Hyuk describes him as rich, handsome, and physically fit.
– He prefers the sea over mountains, coffee over tea, relaxing over physical activities, onion over garlic, and a regular tie over a butterfly tie.
Tin
Stage Name: Tin (틴), formerly VL (브이엘)
Birth Name: Kim Min Seok (김민석)
Position(s): Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: August 15, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 172 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Sub Unit: APL Up
Instagram: @ap_tin815
X: @ap_tin0815
Facebook: 김민석
YouTube: 하이틴
Tin Facts:
– He was born in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He’s a former member of TOUCH.
– Tin debuted as part of APL‘s sub unit APL Up on July 8, 2018, with “U-GA-CHA”.
– He made his solo debut on September 25, 2019, under CODENAME LABEL with the single “MADNESS” featuring J Mellow.
– He participated in the writing of his solo debut, APL‘s “Don’t Be Mad”, APL Up‘s “U-GA-CHA”, and LABEL UP‘s “Beautiful Tomorrow”.
– Tin was a contestant on Battle Shinhwa 2.
– He completed his military service from June 11, 2019, to January 5, 2021.
– Education: Samuel Kindergarten, Goyang Elementary School, Byeokje Middle School, Baekyang High School, Sejong Cyber University (Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, graduated), Dankook University Graduate School of Culture and Arts (Master’s degree in Popular Music Production and Management, graduated).
– He was formerly part of the dance team Kive under the stage name VL.
– He changed his stage name from VL to Tin in January, before the group’s debut, which he picked because the Sino-Korean character for “seok” (from his real name Minseok) means “tin” in English.
– Tin won numerous dance competitions during middle and high school.
– He has a Dachshund named Choco.
– He used to choreograph for the group.
– Tin was classmates with actress Kim Sungeun.
– His hobbies are cooking, listening to music, traveling, eating, and waking people up.
– The dishes he’s best at making are fried eggs and steamed eggs.
– His specialties are beatboxing, freestyle and popping dance, and songwriting.
– He’s a huge girl group fan, with his favorite girl group being Red Velvet and Irene as his bias.
– His role models are Seo Taiji and JX.
– He likes ramen and coffee.
– His favorite colors are black and white.
– He loves driving, and he used to drive the members to their schedules when their manager wasn’t around.
– His nicknames are “Yo-sek-nam” (meaning “a sexy guy who cooks”), “Charming Tin”, “Superstar Tin” (which he received after writing “superstar” n the occupation section of a form at the airport), “Fan Fool” (coming from his overflowing love for his fans), and “Delicate Hands”.
– He would like to live in Japan, because Japan has a diversity of music and fashion.
– Tin would like to collaborate one day with Seo Taiji, Supreme Team, or Red Velvet.
– Seoin describes him as tall and shy.
– Among the members, he’s the worst at cleaning.
– He has a habit of nail biting and throwing tantrums.
– He prefers the sea over mountains, coffee over tea, physical activity over relaxing, garlic over onion, a regular tie over a butterfly tie, and work over love.
– His ideal type is Son Yejin.
– Motto: “Let’s be humble.”
Hyuk
Stage Name: Hyuk (혁)
Birth Name: Kwon Hyuk (권혁)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: January 21, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub Unit: N/A
X: @kwon9245 (Suspended)
Facebook: Kwon Hyuk
Hyuk Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He’s a former member of NewUs.
– Hyuk participated in the composition of APL‘s “Don’t Be Mad”.
– He appeared in the movie Heroes of Dokdo, as well as in minor drama roles and stage performances prior to his debut.
– He completed his military service before his debut.
– Education: Baekje University of Arts (Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment, graduated in 2015).
– He can speak Chinese well.
– His specialties are acting, and reading code books.
– His hobbies are eating and traveling.
– He’s a fan of Lady Gaga.
– Tom describes him as handsome, kind, and cool.
– He likes sports.
– He prefers the sea over mountains, coffee over tea, relaxing over physical activities, onion over garlic, and a regular tie over a butterfly tie.
J-NO
Stage Name: J-NO (제이노), also stylized as J.NO
Birth Name: Yoon Dae Hyuk (윤대혁)
Position(s): Lead Vocalist
Birthday: November 25, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub Unit: APL Up
Instagram: @ap_jno_6115
X: @eogur6115
Facebook: 혁이
YouTube: 야매혀기
SOOP Live: [JNO]제이노
J-NO Facts:
– He was born in Dongducheon, South Korea.
– He’s a former member of NewUs.
– J-NO debuted as part of APL‘s sub unit APL Up on July 8, 2018, with “U-GA-CHA”.
– He enlisted on October 23, 2018, and has completed his military service since.
– He formerly went by the name YM (야매).
– J-NO has completed his military service.
– Education: Korea Culture Media High School, Baekje Arts University (Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment, leave of absence after 1st semester).
– He was the maknae before Tom joined the group.
– He appeared in a commercial for viu Hong Kong.
– J-NO is the tallest member.
– He can speak Cantonese, Mandarin (HSK 3), Japanese, and English.
– He was the class president throughout high school
– J-NO used to be active as a streamer on AfreecaTV (now known as SOOP Live).
– He appeared in the Chinese magazine U！Magazine.
– He can play the guitar.
– His hobbies include eating, photography, and traveling.
– He has traveled to Japan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, United States, Taiwan, Singapore, and Macau.
– His special skills are acting and impersonating characters from Reply 1988.
– He has an interest in cars.
– He’s a fan of AKB48.
– If he were a woman, he would choose to date Tom.
– Despite being the maknae, he would often discipline his members.
– Tin describes him as handsome and sexy.
– He prefers the sea over mountains, coffee over tea, physical activity over relaxing, onion over garlic, and a regular tie over a butterfly tie.
Tom
Stage Name: Tom (탐)
Birth Name: Kim Dong Gun (김동건)
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: February 2, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Height: 177 cm (5’9.6″)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub Unit: APL Up
Instagram: @this_is_97_
X: @ap_Tom0202
Tom Facts:
– He joined the group in 2017.
– He currently goes by the name Lee Geon (이건).
– Tom debuted as part of APL‘s sub unit APL Up on July 8, 2018, with “U-GA-CHA”.
– He enlisted to the military in the second half of 2018, and has completed his miltitary since.
– He’s a fan of GFRIEND.
– His hobbies include traveling, listening to music, exercising, and eating.
– He is the most proficient in English among the members.
– He prefers the sea over mountains, tea over coffee, relaxing over physical activities, garlic over onion, and a regular tie over a butterfly tie.
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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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