ASCENDER Members Profile and Facts
ASCENDER (어센더) is a 5-member South Korean pre-debut boy group under HOWLING Entertainment. The group consists of Yijin, DL, Roan, Jihoo, and Haesol. They kicked off promotional activities in Japan on May 2, 2026, and released their first pre-debut song, “Gobble Up,” on the same day. They are set to debut on July 2, 2026, with the mini album Ascend Together.
Group Name Meaning: N/A
Official Greeting: “(two, three) Hello, We are ASCENDER!”
“(둘, 셋) 안녕하세요, 어센더입니다!”
ASCENDER Official Fandom Name: BLOA (블로아)
Fandom Name Meaning: BLOA represents the moments when ASCENDER and their fans bloom and grow together. Bloom symbolizes untapped potential and youth blossoming brilliantly, while ASCENDER represents growth and the pursuit of greater heights through constant challenges. The fandom name reflects the bond between ASCENDER and BLOA as they nurture their dreams together, bloom beautifully in their own moments, and continue moving forward side by side.
ASCENDER Official Color: N/A
ASCENDER Official Logo:
(Old) (Current)
Official SNS:
Instagram: @ascender__official
X: @ASCENDER_ofcl
TikTok: @ascender_official
YouTube: @ASCENDER어센더
Mnet Plus: ASCENDER
ASCENDER Member Profiles:
Yijin
Stage Name: Yijin (이진)
Birth Name: Choi Jong Won (최종원)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: March 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @o2yijin
Yijin Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He is a former member of HALF&HALF (2024-2025) as Wonjun (원준), EION (2025-2026) as Teo (태오), and Nonstop (2022) as Jongwon (최종원).
– His former stage names were Wonjun (원준), Teo (태오), and Jongwon (최종원).
– He used to be under Wannabe Entertainment (2025-2026), ICE Entertainment (2024-2025), and Future Idol Asia (2022)
– He prefers wearing comfortable clothing.
– He sees himself as someone mischievous.
– His favorite word is “leaving work”.
– During middle school, he played baseball and admired Roki Sasaki from the Chiba Lotte Marines.
– Yijin started dancing at the age of 19.
– His role model is Stray Kids.
– He enjoys listening to “3RACHA” by Stray Kids.
– He hopes to become a source of motivation in people’s lives.
– Yijin’s charming points are his lips and his chic personality.
– His nickname is Jini.
– He’s good at acting cold.
– He’s close friends with Yeung, a former member of XONIK, 2some, and VI’ENX.
– He thinks he resembles a duck.
DL
Stage Name: DL (이들)
Birth Name: Lee Deul (이들)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: March 7, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @leedldldl/ @dlascender
YouTube: @이들-q7w
SoundCloud: 이들(DL)
DL Facts:
– He is a former member of LUPITER (2025) under his real name.
– He was a contestant on the co-ed survival show Stars Awakening (2022), he was eliminated on episode 3.
– He used to be under LAUGH ENTERTAINMENT (2025).
– His family consists of his parents and a younger sister.
– His sleeping habit is tossing and turning.
– He dislikes boring things and conflicts.
– He owns a pet dog.
– His motto is to live each day happily and without regrets.
– His charming point is himself.
– His nickname is Meongdeul.
– His hobbies include watching movies, making music, and freestyle dancing.
– DL’s favorite color is pink.
– His favorite movie genres are thriller and romance.
– He is afraid of ghosts.
– He thinks he resembles a puppy, an alpaca, and a llama.
– His habit is spacing out.
– The keywords that describe him are: Versatile, 4D, Height, Composition, and Rap.
– He dislikes onions and green peppers.
– His favorite foods include jjigae, ramen, pizza, tteokbokki, and watermelon.
Roan
Stage Name: Roan (로안)
Birth Name: N/A
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: January 1, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @_r0an._
Roan Facts:
– He was born on New Year’s Day.
– Some of his favorite songs are “Serenade” by BOYNEXTDOOR and “Steady” by NCT WISH.
– His favorite cartoon as a child was Crayon Shin-chan.
– He recommended Bburinkle Boneless Chicken and Buldak Bokkeum Myeon as a meal combination.
– He enjoys spending his breaks at cafés and often drinks Americano coffee.
– Roan has a habit of eating a throat candy before performances.
– He thinks he resembles a fox.
– His charming point is that he can pull off both cute and cool concepts.
– His nickname is Meroan.
– Going for walks is one of his favorite activities.
– He dislikes seafood.
– He likes listening to music while organizing his thoughts in his room.
– His favorite color is black.
Jihoo
Stage Name: Jihoo (지후)
Birth Name: Woo Jin (우진)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: April 1, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @imzixho
Jihoo Facts:
– His favorite season is winter.
– One of his favorite songs is “Somebody Else To Love” by Etham.
– His favorite color is black.
– He considers himself the cutest member of the group.
– Jihoo’s favorite member is Yijin.
– His role model is Sion from NCT WISH.
– His favorite childhood activity was riding bicycles.
– He enjoys watching YouTube when he is bored.
– His hobbie is singing.
– He dislikes people with bad manners.
– His nickname is Juju.
– His charming point is his visuals.
– The animals he thinks he resembles are a rabbit and a wolf.
Haesol
Stage Name: Haesol (해솔)
Birth Name: Lee Hae Sol (이해솔)
Position(s): Maknae
Birthday: April 6, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @haesol_8
Haesol Facts:
– He used to be a model.
– If he had not become an idol, he would have wanted to be a dancer.
– One of his favorite songs is “Holssi” by IU.
– His role model is BTS‘ V.
– His favorite childhood game was tag.
– His favorite member of WAKER is Ijun.
– Haesol’s favorite color is blue.
– His nickname is Haegi.
– He dislikes vegetables.
– Chicken is one of his favorite foods.
– His charming point is his face.
– The animal he thinks he resembles is a baby monkey.
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Note 2: The members’ MBTI types were confirmed through their self-written profiles (Links: Yijin, DL, Roan, Jihoo, Haesol)
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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