Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor Contestants Profile
Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor (빌드업 : 보컬 보이그룹 서바이벌) was a vocal-focused survival show broadcasted by Mnet. The show aired every Friday from January 26 to March 29, 2024. The winning team consists of Jay Chang, Seunghun, Bitsaeon and Kim Minseo, who debuted under the name B.D.U (Boys Define Universe). They received a 2-year contract along with 100 million KRW to support their activities.
Build Up MC:
Lee Dahee
Build Up Judges:
BAEKHO
Kim Jaehwan
Lee Seokhoon (SG WANNABE)
Seo Eunkwang (BTOB)
Solar (MAMAMOO)
Wendy (Red Velvet)
Build Up Vocal Categories:
Orange — All-Round Voice
Green — Unique Voice
Purple — Power Voice
Blue — Soul Voice
Build Up Contestant Profiles:
V1: Seunghun (Final Lineup)
Stage Name: Seunghun (승훈)
Birth Name: Kim Seung Hun (김승훈)
Chinese Name: Jin ShengXun (金昇勳)
Birthday: February 26, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP/ ESFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: C9 Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Rain (Paul Kim)
Seunghun Facts:
– He was born in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
– He was part of the winning team, currently making him a member of B.D.U (2024-present).
– Seunghun is a member of CIX (2019-present).
– He was a contestant on the survival show YG Treasure Box (2018) and made it to the final episode before he was eliminated.
– He was a YG Entertainment trainee and was a part of the trainee group Silver Boys.
– Seunghun appeared on the survival show Stray Kids, during the YG vs. JYP battle.
– He trained at Cube Entertainment for 9 years before debuting with CIX.
– He co-starred in the web series Turn The Street.
– Education: Umi Kindergarten, Wonpyeong Elementary School, Seoil Middle School, Hanlim Multi Art School (Practical Music Department, dropped out), High School Graduation Equivalency Exam (passed).
– He has a younger brother, Kim Changhun, who is a composer and has worked on some of Seunghun’s cover songs as well as CIX‘s “Movie Star” remix, which they performed at the 2019 V LIVE Awards V Heartbeat.
– He began his trainee journey in 2009 as a 4th grader in elementary school.
– He is a huge fan of the band LUCY.
– Seunghun is good friends with Hong Eunki and TREASURE‘s Park Jihoon.
– His hobbies include watching movies, watching dramas, collecting uniforms, and exercising.
– His special skills are running and playing soccer.
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V2: Jay Chang (Final Lineup)
Stage Name: Jay Chang (제이창)
Birth Name: N/A
Korean Name: Choi Hee Chang (최희창)
Birthday: March 8, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: American
Company: FM Entertainment (solo), ARMADA Entertainment (group)
Instagram: @jaychang63
X: @jchang63
YouTube: Jay Chang
Silhouette Teaser: Baby Baby (4MEN)
Jay Chang Facts:
– He’s from New Jersey, United States.
– He was part of the winning team, currently making him a member of B.D.U (2024-present).
– Jay is a member of ONE PACT (2023-present).
– He made his debut as a solo artist on October 17, 2023, with the mini album LATE NIGHT.
– He’s a former pre-debut member of M.O.N.T Arena (2022).
– Jay was a contestant on the survival shows Under Nineteen (2019) and BOYS PLANET (2023).
– He is ethnically Filipino-Chinese (from his mom’s side) and Irish-Hungarian (from his dad’s side).
– He prefers to go by Jay Chang and does not want his birth name to be widely shared, which is why it is not included in the profile.
– Education: Hasbrouck Heights High School.
– He has lyric writing and composition credits on all of his solo music, as well as M.O.N.T‘s “Lucky”.
– He went on a USA café and fansign tour with former fellow FM Entertainment trainee, Beomhan, throughout 2022-2023.
– Jay and Beomhan released their collaborative single “The Awakening” on July 22, 2022.
– He sang the US national anthem at the Mavericks vs. 76ers NBA game on February 4, 2022.
– He knows how to play the drums and guitar. He has been playing drums since he was roughly 3 years old, and started learning how to play the guitar around 2016.
– His hobbies include playing basketball, baseball, bowling, watching movies, writing scripts, study history, and playing games.
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V36: Bitsaeon (Final Lineup)
Stage Name: Bitsaeon (빛새온)
Birth Name: Kim Sang Yeon (김상연)
Birthday: June 4, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: FM Entertainment
Instagram: @bitsaeon0604
Silhouette Teaser: Rose Blossom (H1-KEY)
Bitsaeon Facts:
– He was part of the winning team, currently making him a member of B.D.U (2024-present).
– He is a member of M.O.N.T (2019-present).
– Bitsaeon (along with the M.O.N.T members) participated in MIXNINE (2017), and PEAK TIME (2023) as Team 20:00.
– He has already completed his military service from November 30, 2020 to May 29, 2022.
– Bitsaeon had been working part-time jobs for 7 years, from 3rd grade until when he joined FM Entertainment.
– He would have wanted to become a vocal teacher if he wasn’t an idol.
– He can sing in various languages (English, Hebrew, Swedish, Norwegian, Spanish, and more).
– Bitsaeon enjoys photography. His entire Instagram page is dedicated to his photos.
V39: Kim Minseo (Final Lineup)
Stage Name: Kim Minseo (김민서)
Birth Name: Kim Min Seo (김민서)
Birthday: January 11, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @minseo_ale
Silhouette Teaser: Rolling In The Deep (Adele)
Kim Minseo Facts:
– He was part of the winning team, currently making him a member of B.D.U (2024-present).
– He was a contestant on the survival show The Origin – A, B, or What? (2022), and got eliminated in episode 8.
– Minseo has a younger brother.
– He trained for 2 and a half years prior to The Origin – A, B, or What?.
–He is fluent in Chinese because he spent ten years of his childhood in China, and he attended an international school so he can also speak English well.
– Minseo knows how to play the guitar.
– His nickname is Dinosaur.
V3: Bain (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Bain (배인)
Birth Name: Song Byeong Hee (송병희)
Birthday: May 4, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: Bluedot Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Maria (HWASA (MAMAMOO))
Bain Facts:
– He was born in Daejeon, South Korea.
– Bain is currently a member of JUST B (2021-present) and The CrewOne (2024-present).
– He was a contestant on the survival show Under Nineteen (2019), but was eliminated in the finals.
– He is a former member of PlayM Boys (2018-2021).
– Bain is a former Leon Entertainment trainee (2016).
– He trained for 2 years and 3 months before debuting.
– He and Geonu sang the OST “Finally You” for School 2021.
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V4: Sunyoul (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Sunyoul (선율)
Birth Name: Seon Ye In (선예인)
Birthday: November 6, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: REDSTART ENM. (s0lo), LYNNA Entertainment (group)
Instagram: @yyyein
X: @yyyein_n
Silhouette Teaser: Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (Jaurim)
Sunyoul Facts:
– Sunyoul is a member of UP10TION (2015-present).
– He was a member of the post-BUILD UP project group WATERFIRE (2024).
– On December 14, 2023, he released his first solo single “Dreamy Ocean”.
– On March 11, 2016, he released a collaboration single with former GFRIEND member and soloist Yuju, called “Cherish”.
– He was a contestant on the singing competitions Mr. Trot 2 and King of The Masked Singer.
– Sunyoul graduated from Dong Ah Institute of Media and Arts, with a degree in K-Pop and Acting.
– His specialties are singing trot songs, and singing songs by female vocalists in their original key.
– He signed with REDSTART ENM. on November 5, 2023.
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V5: Lim Junhyeok (Eliminated Ep. 8)
Stage Name: Junhyeok (준혁)
Birth Name: Lim Jun Hyeok (임준혁)
Birthday: July 17, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @____junhyeok
X: @limjunhyeok_
Youtube: Junhyeok Official
Silhouette Teaser: I Love You (Shin Hyobeom)
Lim Junhyeok Facts:
– Junhyeok is a former member of the bands DAY6 (2015-2016) and Be-Blossom (2016-2017).
– He was a contestant on the survival show The Unit.
– He currently teaches singing at an academy.
– Junhyeok can play the guitar and piano.
– He composes and produces all of his music.
– Junhyeok held his first fan meeting on January 22, 2020 and enlisted in the military a few days later.
– He got into JYP Entertainment because his sister sent videos of him singing to the company.
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V6: Jeong Inseong (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Inseong (인성)
Birth Name: Jeong In Seong (정인성)
Birthday: July 1, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 185 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: 220 Entertainment
Instagram: @in_ddoni
Silhouette Teaser: Letting Go (DAY6)
Jeong Inseong Facts:
– He is currently a member of KNK (2016-present).
– He was on the survival show MIXNINE (2017), but left for KNK‘s schedules.
– Inseong debuted as a soloist in October 2023 with the single “Trust Yourself”.
– He completed his military service from February 8, 2022, to August 7, 2023.
– Inseong is a former Big Hit Entertainment and FNC Entertainment trainee.
– He made his acting debut in 2017 with a minor role in the drama 20th Century Boy and Girl. He also acted in Dali and the Cocky Prince, and had the lead role in the musical All Eyes On Me.
– Inseong appeared in BESTie‘s “Excuse Me” music video.
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V7: Kang Hayoon (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Kang Hayoon (강하윤)
Birth Name: Kang Ha Yoon (강하윤)
English Name: Alfred Kang
Birthday: June 4, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 171 cm (5’7”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: LYNNA Entertainment
Instagram: @yooning_yooning
SoundCloud: yooningyooning
Youtube: 강하윤
Silhouette Teaser: One and Only (Adele)
Kang Hayoon Facts:
– He’s from Incheon, South Korea.
– He was a member of the post-BUILD UP project group WATERFIRE (2024).
– Hayoon was a contestant on the survival show LOUD (2021) and Kookmin Singer.
– He would have been a writer if he didn’t become a singer.
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) (graduated in 2022).
– He produces his own music.
– He can speak Korean and English. A language he would like to learn is Spanish.
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V8: Choi Haram (Eliminated Ep. 9)
Stage Name: Choi Haram (최하람)
Birth Name: Choi Ha Ram (최하람)
English Name: Aaron Choi
Birthday: August 8, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFJ > INTJ > ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: Blue Stage Entertainment
Instagram: @aaron_choie
Silhouette Video: I Want To Fall In Love (Kim Johan)
Choi Haram Facts:
– He was a contestant on Phantom Singer 4.
– He made his musical actor debut on October 1, 2022 in Court of Humanity (with Hello Venus‘ Seoyoung).
– Haram is a professional pianist. He held his first solo recital Little Dreamer on July 16, 2023.
– He graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music (Piano major).
– His role model is Haesun Paik (pianist).
– He was a big fan of Girls’ Generation and TWICE when he was younger.
– Haram’s favorite musical is The Phantom of the Opera.
V9: Lee Minwook (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Minwook (민욱)
Birth Name: Lee Dong Wook (이동욱), legalized to Lee Min Wook (이민욱)
Birthday: November 13, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: J-FLO Entertainment
Instagram: @melody_dw
Silhouette Teaser: The Manual (Eddie Kim)
Lee Minwook Facts:
– He is a member of NewKidd (2022-present), and a former member of the musical project group The T-Bird (2019) under the name Donguk.
– Minwook participated in the singing competition Oppa’s Generation.
– He made his musical debut in 2019 in the musical Grease, and his drama debut in Hit the Top. He also acted in the dramas Além do Guarda-Roupa, The Sound of Magic, Stock Struck, Chart Running Scholar, and a number of musicals.
– Education: Seoul Performing Arts High School, Seoul Institute of the Arts (Theater major, Department of Performing Arts).
– He signed an exclusive contract with J-Flo Entertainment in 2021.
– Minwook is a classically trained singer.
– He won two awards for his acting during the 2023 DIMF Musical Star competition.
V10: Lee Geonwoo (Eliminated Ep. 9)
Stage Name: Geonu (건우)
Birth Name: Lee Geon Woo (이건우)
Birthday: February 2, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP-A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Bluedot Entertainment
X: @geonu___
Silhouette Teaser: Joah (Jay Park)
Lee Geonwoo Facts:
– Geonu is currently a member of JUST B (2021-present) and The CrewOne (2024-present).
– He was a contestant on the survival show I-LAND (2020), where he made it to the top 12.
– He had trained for 1 year and 4 months before debuting.
– Geonu made his debut as an actor in the K-BL drama Love Is Like A Cat.
– He is able to speak English well, as his mom is an English teacher.
– He and Bain sang the OST “Finally You” for School 2021.
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V11: Jeon Woong (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Woong (웅)
Birth Name: Jeon Woong (전웅)
Birthday: October 15, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: BRANDNEW MUSIC
Silhouette Teaser: Bad (Christopher)
Jeon Woong Facts:
– He was born in Mok-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea.
– Woong is currently a member of AB6IX (2019-present).
– He trained at JYP, Woollim, and YG Entertainment, where hewas part of the YG trainee group Silver Boys.
– He acted in INFINITE H‘s “As Long As You’re Not Crazy” music video.
– Woong wrote and composed his solo song “MOONDANCE” from AB6IX‘s digital EP 5NALLY.
– He was a back-up dancer for MXM.
– He appeared on the survival show Stray Kids, during the YG vs. JYP battle.
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V12: Wumuti (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Wumuti (우무티/ 吾木提)
Birth Name: Wúmùtí Tûêrxùn (吾木提·吐尔逊)/ Umut Tursun (أمۇت تۇرسۇن)
Birthday: July 7, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Uyghur-Chinese
Company: 257 Entertainment
Instagram: @wumutit
Weibo: -吾-木-提-
Silhouette Teaser: Seven (Jungkook (BTS) ft. Latto)
Wumuti Facts:
– He was born in Ürum, Xinjiang, China.
– He’s currently a member of XLOV (2024-present).
– Wumuti made his solo debut on June 30, 2024, with the single “You Make Me Better”.
– He was a member of the post-BUILD UP project group WATERFIRE (2024).
– He is a former member of the Chinese boy group SWIN and its sub-unit SWIN-S (2016-2019), which was formed through the survival show Super Idol (2015).
– Wumuti was also a contestant on The Dance and The Voice, Road to Star, Under Nineteen (2019), and BOYS PLANET (2023).
– He trained for 6 years and 4 months prior to BOYS PLANET.
– He can speak Chinese, English, Korean, and Uyghur.
– His birth name, Umut, was given to him by his grandfather and means “hope” in Uyghur.
– A family member of his greatparents’ generation brought the first western music instrument into the Xinjiang area of China.
– He produced XLOV‘s debut song.
– He has three tattoos: one on his hip, another on his forearm with the phrase “Hope is Umut” in braille, and the Big Dipper constellation, dedicated to his mom, whose name means “star”.
– Wumuti is close friends with ASTRO‘s Rocky, and his brother, HAWW’s Jeonggeun.
– His hobbies include bowling, drawing, cleaning, and going for walks.
– His specialties are drawing and timbre.
– Wumuti’s role model is EXO‘s Baekhyun.
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V13: Taehwan (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Taehwan (태환)
Birth Name: Lee Tae Hwan (이태환)
Birthday: January 15, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 174 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFJ > ESTP/ ESTJ/ ISFJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: KLAP Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Goodbye (Park Hyo Shin)
Taehwan Facts:
– He is a member of VANNER (2019-present).
– Taehwan, along with the rest of his group, competed on the survival show PEAK TIME, where they got first place.
– He debuted as a soloist in January 2022 with the single “Frozen”.
– Taehwan is a former Pledis Entertainment trainee, and was rumored to be a member of SEVENTEEN.
– He is exempt from his military service.
– He was in a band in high school.
– Taehwan and the rest of the VANNER members were their own staff and had part time jobs up until before PEAK TIME.
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V14: Lim Sanghyun (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Lim Sanghyun (임상현)
Birth Name: Lim Sang Hyun (임상현)
Birthday: March 7, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: MNH Entertainment, MonoTree
Instagram: @sanghyeo_ni
Silhouette Teaser: Parting Taxi (Kim Yeonwoo)
Lim Sanghyun Facts:
– He made his solo debut on July 25, 2021, with the single ‘A Rainy Night’.
– Sanghyeon was a contestant on the singing competition K-Pop Star, but his performance was cut.
– His role model is Park Hyoshin.
– He also works as a composer under MonoTree, and has written songs for Wanna One members Kim Jaehwan and Yoon Jisung, and soloist Bumjin.
– He can play the guitar and piano.
– Sanghyeon graduated from Howon University (Department of Practical Music).
– He was nicknamed ‘voice boy’ and ‘eardrum boyfriend’ when he was in school.
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V15: Park Juhe (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Park Juhe (박주희)
Birth Name: Park Ju Hee (박주희)
Birthday: 2005
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @qkr_mouse
Silhouette Teaser: Stand By Me (SHINee)
Park Juhe Facts:
– He is a trainee.
– He is a student at Howon University (practical music vocal major).
– Juhe plays the guitar.
– He sometimes performs in a band at school.
– He is a big fan of Hopipolla member and soloist Ha Hyunsang.
– Juhe is the youngest contestant on Build Up.
– He decided to become a singer after watching fellow contestant Hwang Inhyeock‘s performance on I Can See Your Voice.
V16: Kim Seongjeong (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Kim Seongjeong (김성정)
Birth Name: Kim Seong Jeong (김성정)
Birthday: June 15, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: YY Entertainment
Instagram: @s_junggggg
Silhouette Teaser: End Of The Sea (Choi Baekho)
Kim Seongjeong Facts:
– He made his musical actor debut in 2021 in ‘Hadestown’.
– Seongjeong also acted in the musicals West Side Story (with VIXX‘s Leo and Kim Junsu), and Special 5.
– Education: Hanlim Performing Arts High School (musical theater major). Dankook University (musical theater major).
– Seongjeong joined YY Entertainment on July 31, 2023.
– His labelmates include TOZ and Bang Yongguk.
– He often gets compared to a dinosaur.
– Seongjeong is an entirely self-taught singer.
V17: Choi Suhwan (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Choi Suhwan (최수환)
Birth Name: Choi Su Hwan (최수환)
Birthday: September 3, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: LYNNA Entertainment
Instagram: @suhwan_ee
X: @Swanta_TV
Youtube: 최수환 [Choi Suhwan OFFICIAL]
Facebook: CHOI SU HWAN
Fancafe: 최수환(CHOI SUHWAN)
TikTok: @suhwan_official
Silhouette Teaser: Energetic (Wanna One)
Choi Suhwan Facts:
– He was a member of the post-BUILD UP project group WATERFIRE (2024).
– Suhwan was a contestant on the survival show Produce X 101 (2019), but was eliminated in the semi-finals, ranking 28th.
– He debuted as a soloist on October 18, 2021 with the single “New Hero”.
– He had trained for 2 years and 1 month before debuting.
– Suhwan’s agency, LYNNA Entertainment, is a one-man agency that was set up to help Suhwan with his promotions.
– He can play the guitar and the piano.
– His fandom name is LAKE.
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V18: Kim Seohyung (Eliminated Ep. 9)
Stage Name: Kim Seohyung (김서형)
Birth Name: Kim Seo Hyung (김서형)
Birthday: February 11, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 185 (6’0″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: PL Entertainment
Instagram: @seohyung_211
Silhouette Teaser: Me After You (Paul Kim)
Kim Seohyung Facts:
– Seohyung was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He made his musical actor debut in June 2023 in Swag Age: Shout Out, Joseon!.
– Education: Daewon Foreign Language High School (Spanish major), Kyunghee University (undergraduate degree in theater and film studies).
– Seohyung gets compared to a bunny because of his front teeth.
– According to his fans, he’s good at portraying witty characters.
– He can eat five tanghulu at once.
V19: Lee Gwangseok (Eliminated Ep. 8)
Stage Name: Lee Gwangseok (이광석)
Birth Name: Lee Gwang Seok (이광석)
Birthday: April 7, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 188 cm (6’2”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @dlrhkdtjr
Silhouette Teaser: Someday, The Boy (Kim Feel)
Lee Gwangseok Facts:
– He made his solo debut on December 21, 2024, with the single EP Home.
– He has a pomerian named Boseok.
– Gwangseok works as a freelance model.
– He is interested in fashion.
– He never learned how to sing professionally, he is a self-taught singer.
– Gwangseok enjoys singing along to his friends playing the guitar.
– He was the tallest contestant on BUILD UP.
V20: Lee Donghun (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Lee Donghun (이동훈)
Birth Name: Lee Dong Hun (이동훈)
Birthday: February 28, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: BEAT Interactive
Instagram: @dhl2e
SoundCloud: DHlee
Silhouette Teaser: Miracles In December (EXO)
Lee Donghun Facts:
– He is currently a member of A.C.E (2017-present).
– Donghun was a contestant on the survival show MIXNINE (2017) and made it to the final lineup, but the group did not debut.
– He appeared on I Can See Your Voice season 4 pre-debut, and won.
– He completed his military service from September 23, 2021, to June 22, 2023.
– Donghun acted in Zombie Detective, Age of Youth Season 2, and Persevere, Goo Hae Ra.
– His mom received the grand prize on the program Dojeon Jubu Gayo Star, which inspired him to become a singer.
– Donghun’s favorite color is purple.
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V21: Hong Sungwon (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Hong Sungwon (홍성원)
Birth Name: Hong Sung Won (홍성원)
Birthday: January 24, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 177 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Gleam Artist
Instagram: @sung.won.hong_
Silhouette Teaser: Desperado (Eagles)
Hong Sungwon Facts:
– He made his musical actor debut in 2019 in Excalibur.
– Hong Sungwon has acted in many musicals and theater plays, including Midnight, Oz, The Fiction, and Duel.
– He graduated from Seoul Institute of the Arts (acting major).
– He can play the guitar and trumpet.
V22: Hyukjin (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Hyukjin (혁진)
Birth Name: Jang Hyuk Jin (장혁진)
Birthday: December 20, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 64 kg (140 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP/ ESFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: Kiss Entertainment
Instagram: @100per_hj
X: @100per_hyukjin
YouTube: 죽마GO TV
Silhouette Teaser: Lacenza, Save Us (Shin Haechul)
Hyukjin Facts:
– Hyukjin is a member of FAVE1 (formerly 100%) (2012-present).
– He was a contestant on the survival show The Unit (2017), but was eliminated in episode 10, ranking 35th.
– His older sister is former PRISM member Yoonseol.
– Hyukjin has completed his military service from August 26, 2019, to March 17, 2021.
– Education: Haedong High School.
– Hyukjin appeared on the singing competitions A Song For You season 3 and Shadow Singer.
– He was mistaken as the manager when he first entered the practice room upon becoming a trainee at TOP Media.
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V23: Yun Inhwan (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Yun Inhwan (윤인환), formerly Enan (이난)
Birth Name: Yun In Hwan (윤인환)
Birthday: N/A
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Purple Pine
Instagram: @hwan_inst
YouTube: 이난
Silhouette Teaser: A Guy Like Me (Im Changjung)
Yun Inhwan Facts:
– He made his solo debut on May 12, 2021 with the single “I lied to you that I forgot you”, under the stage name Enan.
– On February 19, 2024 he changed his stage name from Enan to his real name, Yun Inhwan.
– Inhwan is a former member of the band 1217.
– Education: Pyeongtaek University (Department of Practical Music).
– He teaches at various music academies.
– He works as a wedding singer.
– Inhwan’s biggest strengths are his strong vocalization and sweet tone.
– His charming points are his height and warm appearance.
– He regularly does busking.
V24: Ji Yeonwoo (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Ji Yeonwoo (지연우)
Birth Name: Ji Yeon Woo (지연우)
Birthday: 2004
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: RBW
Silhouette Teaser: Suffer (Charlie Puth)
Ji Yeonwoo Facts:
– He has been a trainee at RBW Entertainment for roughly 1 year and 4 months (as of the KBS’ ‘Current Events on 9th Floor’ 17th ep.).
– Yeonwoo was in a cover group called Do Not Hurt. They did a cover of MAMAMOO – AYA.
– He was contestant #40 on Wild Idol (2021), and his position was dance. He got eliminated on episode 3.
– His special talent is tumbling.
– Yeonwoo is confident in his physical strength and athletic abilities.
– He likes to do skincare.
V25: Ma Jaekyung (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Ma Jaekyung (마재경)
Birth Name: Ma Jae Kyung (마재경)
Birthday: January 15, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @majaek_0
Silhouette Teaser: It Will Pass (Kim Bumsoo)
Ma Jaekyung Facts:
– He was born in Daegu, South Korea.
– Jaekyung was a member of ROMEO (2015-2018), under the stage name Kyle.
– He was a contestant on the survival shows MIXNINE (2017) where he placed 44th, and PEAK TIME (2023) as a member of Team 16:00.
– He enlisted on April 8, 2019 and was discharged in 2021.
– Education: Korea Art High School.
– Jaekyung became an idol because he wanted to work in various fields, such as entertainment, music, dramas and movies.
– He has an older brother.
V26: Jo Hwanji (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Jo Hwanji (조환지)
Birth Name: Jo Hwan Ji (조환지)
Birthday: September 30, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: J-FLO Entertainment
Instagram: @jo_hwan_ji
Silhouette Teaser: Swing Baby (Park Jinyoung (JYP))
Jo Hwanji Facts:
– He made his solo debut on January 3, 2023, with the single “Begin to Snow”.
– He made his musical debut in 2017 in Seopyeonje. Some other notable musicals he has played in include Dr. Zhivago, Ludwig: Beethoven the Piano, Midnight, and Blue Rain.
– Hwanji enlisted on July 11, 2022 to the military air force, and was discharged on April 10, 2024.
– He was also part of the military band.
– He originally debuted under Mime Entertainment, who in 2021 merged with J-FLO Entertainment.
– Hwanji appeared on the singing competitions Phantom Singer 3, Fantastic Duo Season 2, and Immortal Songs.
– He initially wanted to be a movie/drama actor but his friend had an unfortunate experience as a supporting actor in a movie which made Hwanji change his mind.
– Hwanji is a huge fan of Harry Potter.
– His hobbies are going to escape rooms and photography.
V27: Hong Seongjun (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Seongjun (성준)
Birth Name: Hong Seong Jun (홍성준)
Birthday: March 14, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hong.seong.jun
YouTube: 홍성준씨
Company: Independent
Silhouette Teaser: Phonecert (10CM)
Hong Seongjun Facts:
– He is a former member of BDC (20202-2023).
– Seongjun trained for 1 year and 4 months before debuting.
– He, along with the BDC members, competed on the survival show PEAK TIME as Team 18:00.
– He was a contestant on Produce X 101 (2019), but was eliminated in episode 8, ranking 51st.
– He acted in the musical KLIMT in 2022 as Egon Schiele.
– Seongjun has appeared in a variety of dramas, including Let Me Be Your Knight.
– He enlisted on August 26th, 2024.
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V28: Taewoo (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Taewoo (태우)
Birth Name: Han Tae Woo (한태우)
Birthday: May 2, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: MECHIVE
Instagram: @taewooet
Silhouette Teaser: Thought Of You (John Park)
Taewoo Facts:
– He debuted as a soloist on May 23, 2021 with the single “Pause”.
– He was a contestant on Sing Again 2, and the competition program Vocal Play: Campus Music Olympiad, which was a battle of different university campuses.
– Taewoo majored in business and computer science.
– He started learning music by himself when he was about 13 years old.
– He can play the guitar and a bit of drums.
– Even though he is mainly a vocalist, he can also rap.
– Taewoo writes and produces songs, including his own.
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V29: Hwang Inhyeock (Eliminated Ep. 8)
Stage Name: Hwang Inhyeok (황인혁), formerly Hwang Inhyeock (황인혁)
Birth Name: Hwang In Hyuk (황인혁)
Birthday: October 15, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Onesta Company
Instagram: @hwanginhyeok_official / @kuyhni_
YouTube: 황인혁 Official
Silhouette Teaser: First Day (Ecobridge)
Hwang Inhyeock Facts:
– He is part of the vocal group Unison (2023-present).
– He made his solo debut on July 19, 2022, with the single “Sketch”.
– Inhyeok sang the OST “I Will Remember You” for the K-drama Summer Strike.
– He is a composer and lyricist.
– He can play the guitar.
– Inhyeok performed as a guest at Jin Minho‘s concert.
– He is friends with former BUILD UP member Sungwook.
– He competed on the singing shows I Can See Your Voice and Sing For Gold.
V30: Jung Soomin (Eliminated Ep. 9)
Stage Name: Jung Soomin (정수민)
Birth Name: Jung Soo Min (정수민)
Birthday: July 27, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 184 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean-American
Company: Neuron Music
Instagram: @soomofficial
Twitter: @JUNGSOOMIN_twt
YouTube: 정수민 JUNGSOOMIN
SoundCloud: SOOM
Facebook: 정수민
Silhouette Teaser: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (Frankie Valli)
Jung Soomin Facts:
– He was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
– Soomin was a contestant on LOUD (2021) where he was eliminated in the first round, and Stars Awakening (2022) under the Singer-Songwriter category, but was eliminated in episode 9.
– He debuted as a soloist on October 10, 2023 with the EP Phasis.
– He is also known under the name SOOM.
– Soomin’s favorite sports are basketball and volleybal. He played volleyball for roughly 3 years when he was in high school.
– He has multiple siblings.
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V31: Jang Intae (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Jang Intae (인태)
Birth Name: Jang In Tae (장인태)
Birthday: April 15, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @intae_real
Silhouette Teaser: Missing You (BTOB)
Jang Intae Facts:
– He was born in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He is a former member of the vocal duo 415 (2019-2021).
– Intae is a former BRAND NEW MUSIC trainee.
– He can also rap well.
– Education: Kyungbok High School (graduated), Howon University (Practical Music department).
– He is close friends with Kim Jaehwan.
V32: Jeong Yunseo (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Jeong Yunseo (정윤서)
Birth Name: Jeong Yun Seo (정윤서)
Birthday: 2004
Zodiac Sign: N/A
Chinese Zodiac Sign: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Company: Mystic Story
Silhouette Teaser: Starlight (Taeil (NCT))
Jeong Yunseo Facts:
– He is an idol trainee at Mystic Story.
– Yunseo is a former Yuehua Entertainment trainee. He trained together with ZEROBASEONE‘s Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Han Yujin, Zhanghao and EVNNE‘s Yoo Seungeon and Ji Yunseo.
– He has been a trainee for 4 years (as of 2024).
V33: Neon (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Neon (네온)
Birth Name: Lee Jin (이진)
Birthday: July 23, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @neon___spectrum
YouTube: NEON OFFICIAL 네온 오피셜
Soundcloud: NEON
Silhouette Teaser: Rush Hour (Crush ft. J-Hope (BTS))
Neon Facts:
– He made his solo debut on July 31, 2020, with the single album Neon Summer!.
– He is a composer and lyricist.
– Neon’s main music genres are indie, RnB and soul.
– He is a fan of DPR, Tabber, Jay Park and Daniel Caesar.
– His role model is Crush.
– Neon’s favorite color is green
– His hobbies are collecting perfume, tennis and jogging.
V34: Park Jeup (Eliminated Ep. 10)
Stage Name: Park Jeup (박제업)
Birth Name: Park Je Up (박제업)
Birthday: May 27, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 169 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTP > ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: KH Company
Instagram: @jeup327
X: @jeupppp
TikTok: @jeup93
YouTube: 제업로드 jeupload
Silhouette Teaser: Star (GB9)
Park Jeup Facts:
– He is a former member of IMFACT (2016-?).
– Jeup was a contestant on The Unit (2017), where he placed 11th.
– He debuted as a soloist on October 3, 2022, with the song “Daystar”, under the name Seowool.
– He has since then changed his name back from Seowool to Park Jeup.
– Jeup can speak Korean, Japanese, and Chinese.
– He has completed his military service from July 27, 2020, to January 26, 2022.
– He works as a part-time Barista.
– Jeup competed on Sing Again 3 and I Can See Your Voice Season 4, and returned as a panelist on Season 5.
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V35: Kwon Euibin (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Kwon Euibin (권의빈)
Birth Name: Kwon Eui Bin (권의빈)
Birthday: May 28, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @euibinkwon
Silhouette Teaser: My Reflection In My Heart (Yu Jae Ha)
Kwon Euibin Facts:
– He was a contestant on the survival show THE IDOL BAND: BOY’S BATTLE (2022-2023), and reached the finals.
– Euibin was part of the project band CLROCK (2023), which was formed through THE IDOL BAND: BOY’S BATTLE.
– He was also a contestant on Oppa’s Generation and National Singer.
– His hobbies are traveling and eating delicious food.
– Euibin dislikes insects.
– He plays the guitar.
– He sang the OST “Rushing In” for the game Closers.
V37: Kang Seokhwa (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Seokhwa (석화)
Birth Name: Kang Seok Hwa (강석화)
Birthday: December 1, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 172 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: OUI Entertainment
Instagram: @stone_dol2
Silhouette Teaser: It’s Strange, With You (Acoustic Collabo)
Kang Seokhwa Facts:
– Seokhwa is currently a member of WEi (2020-present).
– He was a contestant on the survival shows YG Treasure Box (2018) and Produce X 101 (2019).
– He trained for 1 year and 11 months before debuting.
– Seokhwa is a former YG and JYP Entertainment trainee.
– Education: Yugu Middle School.
– He can speak English well.
– His specialty is singing trot.
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V38: Lee Hwanhee (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Hwanhee (환희)
Birth Name: Lee Hwan Hee (이환희)
Birthday: May 6, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: PA Entertainment
Instagram: @5x6_hwani
YouTube: 이환희 LEEHWANHEE
Silhouette Teaser: TOMBOY ((G)I-DLE)
Lee Hwanhee Facts:
– He was born in Daejeon, South Korea.
– He is a member of UP10TION (2015-present).
– Hwanhee was a contestant on BOYS PLANET (2023), but left the show after episode 5 due to health issues.
– His contract with TOP Media was terminated as of March 20, 2023.
– He participated on the singing competitions The King Of The Masked Singer and Sing Again 3.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Practical Music Department), Global Cyber University (Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment)
– Hwanhee likes songwriting.
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V40: Yeo One (Eliminated Ep. 8)
Stage Name: Yeo One (여원)
Birth Name: Yeo Chang Gu (여창구)
Birthday: March 27, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESFJ-A > ISFJ-T
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @9oo_sebumps
Silhouette Teaser: Let’s Stay Well (Zitten)
Yeo One Facts:
– He is a member of PENTAGON (2016-present).
– He left Cube Entertainment on October 9, 2023.
– Yeo One held his first solo fan concert on November 25, 2023.
– He acted in the dramas Spark, Somehow Family, The Witch Store, Pumpkin Time, as well as the movie Pumpkin Time.
– He can play the guitar.
– Yeo One played in the musical Joseon Beauty Pageant, where he cross dressed for most of it.
– He was on the cover of Men’s Health magazine for the September 2020 issue.
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