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 26th – March 29th, 2024. The winning team consists of Jay Chang, Seunghun, Bitsaeon and Kim Minseo, who are set to debut 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 Contestants Profile:
V1: Seunghun (Final Lineup)
Stage Name: Seunghun (승훈)
Birth Name: Kim Seung Hun (김승훈)
Birthday: February 26, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean
Company: C9 Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Rain (Paul Kim)
Seunghun Facts:
— Seunghun is currently a member of CIX.
— He was a contestant on the survival show YG Treasure Box and made it to the final episode before he was eliminated.
— He trained at Cube Entertainment for 9 years before debuting with CIX.
— Seunghun was a YG Entertainment trainee and was a part of the trainee group Silver Boys.
— He is a huge fan of the band LUCY.
— He co-starred in the web series ‘Turn The Street’.
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V2: Jay Chang (Final Lineup)
Stage Name: Jay Chang (제이창)
Birth Name: —
Birthday: March 8, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: American
Instagram: @jaychang63
Twitter: @jchang63
YouTube: Jay Chang
Company: FM Entertainment (solo), ARMADA Entertainment (group)
Silhouette Teaser: Baby Baby (4MEN)
Jay Chang Facts:
— Jay is currently a member of ONE PACT.
— He made his debut as a solo artist on October 17, 2023, with the mini album ‘LATE NIGHT‘.
— He is ethnically Filipino-Chinese (from his mom’s side) and Irish-Hungarian (from his dad’s side).
— Jay was a contestant on the survival shows Under Nineteen and Boys Planet.
— He sang the US national anthem at the Mavericks vs. 76ers NBA game on February 4, 2022.
— Jay knows how to play the drums and guitar. He has been playing drums since he was roughly 3 years old.
— He enjoys listening to lots of early 2000 – 2010s rock music.
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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
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bitsaeon0604
Company: FM Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Rose Blossom (H1-KEY)
Bitsaeon Facts:
— He is a member of M.O.N.T.
— Bitsaeon (along with the M.O.N.T members) participated in MIXNINE and PEAK TIME.
— His name means “new and strong light”.
— He has already completed his military service.
— 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.
— Bitsaeon enjoys photography. He has a page on Instagram 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
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @minseo_ale
Company: Independent
Silhouette Teaser: Rolling In The Deep (Adele)
Kim Minseo Facts:
— He was a contestant on the survival show The Origin – A, B, or What?, and got eliminated in episode 8.
— He has a younger brother.
— Kim Minseo 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.
— He 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
Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean
Company: Bluedot Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Maria (HWASA (MAMAMOO))
Bain Facts:
— Bain is currently a member of JUST B.
— He was a contestant on the survival show Under Nineteen.
— Bain trained for 2 years and 3 months before debuting.
— He is able to speak Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and English.
— Bain wants to become more confident in his singing ability and would like to receive love for his voice.
— Bain became a Leon Entertainment trainee in 2016.
— He believes he is best at smiling and sleeping.
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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
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @yyyein
Twitter: @yyyein_n
Company: Redstart ENM
Silhouette Teaser: Twenty-Five, Twenty-One (Jaurim)
Sunyoul Facts:
— Sunyoul is a member of UP10TION.
— He was a contestant on the survival show Mr. Trot 2 and King of The Masked Singer.
— Sunyoul is most known for singing trot songs.
— He has released a collaboration single with former GFRIEND member and soloist Yuju, called ‘Cherish’.
— Sunyoul is the main vocalist of UP10TION.
— He is a big fan of IU and Taeyeon.
— He can play the piano.
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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
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @____junhyeok
Twitter: @limjunhyeok_
Youtube: Junhyeok Official
Company: Independent
Silhouette Teaser: I Love You (Shin Hyobeom)
Lim Junhyeok Facts:
— Junhyeok is a former member of the bands DAY6 and BeBlossom.
— 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
Height: 185 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @in_ddoni
Company: 220 Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Letting Go (DAY6)
Jeong Inseong Facts:
— Inseong is currently a member of KNK.
— He appeared in BESTie‘s ‘Excuse Me’ music video.
— Inseong was the lead actor in the musical ‘All Eyes On Me‘.
— He has completed his military service.
— He was on the survival show MIXNINE but left for KNK’s schedules.
— Inseong is a former Big Hit Entertainment and FNC Entertainment trainee.
— He debuted as a soloist in October 2023 with the single ‘Trust Yourself’.
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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
Height: 171 cm (5’7”)
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @yooning_yooning
SoundCloud: yooningyooning
Youtube: 강하윤
Company: Independent
Silhouette Teaser: One and Only (Adele)
Kang Hayoon Facts:
— Hayoon was a contestant on the survival show LOUD and Kookmin Singer.
— He would have been a writer if he didn’t become a singer.
— Hayoon produces his own music.
— He can speak Korean and English. A language he would like to learn is Spanish.
— Hayoon would listen to ‘Joanne‘ by Lady Gaga if he could only listen to one song for the rest of his life. He says it helped him when he was younger, and that it is a beautiful and peaceful song.
— Hayoon has a bad habit. He needs to train every day.
— He is skilled at jump rope.
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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
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @aaron_choie
Company: Blue Stage Entertainment
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’.
— His MBTI has changed from ENFJ > INTJ > ISTJ.
V9: Lee Minwook (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Minwook (민욱)
Birth Name: Lee Dong Wook (이동욱), legally changed to Lee Min Wook (이민욱)
Birthday: November 13, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @melody_dw
Company: J-FLO Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: The Manual (Eddie Kim)
Lee Minwook Facts:
— He is a member of NewKidd.
— He is a former member of the project group The T-Bird under the name Donguk / Dongwook.
— Minwook participated in the singing competition Oppa’s Generation.
— Education: Seoul Performing Arts High School, Seoul Institute of the Arts (Theater major, Department of Performing Arts).
– He made his acting debut in 2019 in the musical ‘Grease’.
– He acts as a lead in the HBO Max original drama ‘Além do Guarda-Roupa’.
— Lee 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
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight: —
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Company: Bluedot Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Joah (Jay Park)
Lee Geonwoo Facts:
— Geonu is currently a member of JUST B.
— He was a contestant on the survival show I-LAND.
— He is able to speak English well, as his mom is an English teacher.
— Geonu had trained for 1 year and 4 months before debuting.
— He is set to make his debut as an actor in the upcoming K-BL drama ‘Love Is Like A Cat’ (starring fellow JUST B member JM).
— Geonu thinks of himself as having a soft personality.
— He would be The Hunger Games’ Katniss if he had to choose which main character of a movie to be.
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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
Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Company: BRANDNEW MUSIC
Silhouette Teaser: Bad (Christopher)
Jeon Woong Facts:
— Woong is currently a member of AB6IX.
— He is a former YG Entertainment trainee and was part of the 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 has many friends in the idol industry. CIX‘s BX and Seunghun, A.C.E‘s Kim Byeongkwan, the members of TREASURE, Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan, PENTAGON‘s Kino, etc.
— Woong does not like when people call him by his full name.
— He often posts song covers on YouTube under his 웅답하라 1997 series.
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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
Height:175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Uyghur-Chinese
Instagram: @wumutit
Weibo: -吾-木-提-
YouTube: Wumuti
Company: JPark&Company
Silhouette Teaser: Seven (Jungkook (BTS) ft. Latto)
Wumuti Facts:
— He is a former member of Chinese boy group SWIN and its sub-unit SWIN-S.
— Wumuti was a contestant on The Dance and The Voice, Road to Star, Super Idol, Under Nineteen and Boys Planet.
— His name, Umut, means ‘hope’ in Uyghur, hence how he got his nicknames ‘Xīwàng’ (希望) and ‘Xiâotízi’ (小提子).
—A family member of his greatparents’ generation brought the first western music instrument into the Xinjiang area of China.
— He has trained for 6 years and 4 months.
— His role model is EXO‘s Baekhyun.
— He enjoys listening to ‘Still With You’ and ‘UN Village’ by 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
Height: 174 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Company: KLAP Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Goodbye (Park Hyo Shin)
Taehwan Facts:
— He is a member of VANNER.
— Taehwan, along with the rest of his group, competed on the survival show PEAK TIME. (Placed 1st)
— He debuted as a soloist in January 2022 with the single ‘Frozen’.
— Taehwan is a former Pledis Entertainment trainee.
— He loves musicals and working out.
— Taehwan’s specialties are writing lyrics and composing.
— Taehwan and the rest of the VANNER members were their own staff and had part time jobs up until before PEAK TIME.
— He is exempt from his military service.
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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
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @sanghyeo_ni
Company: MNH Entertainment
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 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: —
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @qkr_mouse
Company: —
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
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @s_junggggg
Company: YY Entertainment
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 a 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
Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @suhwan_ee
Twitter: @Swanta_TV
Youtube: 최수환 [Choi Suhwan OFFICIAL]
Facebook: CHOI SU HWAN
Fancafe: 최수환(CHOI SUHWAN)
TikTok: @suhwan_official
Company: LYNNA Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Energetic (Wanna One)
Choi Suhwan Facts:
— Suhwan was a contestant on the survival show Produce X 101.
— He had trained for 2 years and 1 month before debuting.
— He debuted as a soloist on October 18, 2021 with the single ‘New Hero‘.
— Suhwan’s agency, LYNNA Entertainment, is a one-man agency that was set up to help Suhwan with his promotions.
— He is good friends with former MYTEEN and B.O.Y member Song Yuvin.
— He can play the guitar and the piano.
— Suhwan’s skills are dancing and singing.
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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
Height: 185 (6’0″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @seohyung_211
Company: PL Entertainment
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
Height: 188 cm (6’2”)
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @dlrhkdtjr
Company: Independent
Silhouette Teaser: Someday, The Boy (Kim Feel)
Lee Gwangseok Facts:
— He has a pomerian named Boseok.
— He works as a freelance model.
— Gwangseok 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 is 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
Nationality: Korean
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @dhl2e
SoundCloud: DHlee
Silhouette Teaser: Miracles In December (EXO)
Lee Donghun Facts:
— He is currently a member of A.C.E
— Donghun was a contestant on the survival show MIXNINE 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 has completed his military service.
— Donghun acted in ‘Zombie Detective’, ‘Age of Youth Season 2’, and ‘Perseverve, Goo Hae Ra’.
— Donghun’s 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
Height: 177 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @sung.won.hong_
Company: Gleam Artist
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
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 64 kg (140 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @100per_hj
Company: Kiss Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: Lacenza, Save Us (Shin Haechul)
Hyukjin Facts:
— Hyukjin is a former member of 100%.
— He is currently a member of FAVE1.
— He was a contestant on the survival show The Unit. (Ranked 35th)
— Hyukjin owns a rabbit named Retta.
— His older sister is former PRISM member Yoonseol.
— He has completed his military service.
— Hyukjin was appeared on A Song For You season 3 and Shadow Singer.
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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: —
Zodiac Sign: —
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hwan_inst
YouTube: 이난
Company: Purple Pine
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: —
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: —
Company: RBW
Silhouette Teaser: Suffer (Charlie Puth)
Ji Yeonwoo Facts:
— He has been a trainee at RBW for roughly 1 year and 4 months (KBS’ ‘Current Events on 9th Floor’, ep. 17)
— Yeonwoo was in a cover group called Do Not Hurt. They did a cover of MAMAMOO – AYA.
— He was contestant #40 on Wild Idol 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
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @majaek_0
Company: Independent
Silhouette Teaser: It Will Pass (Kim Bumsoo)
Ma Jaekyung Facts:
— He graduated from Korea Art High School.
— Jaekyung was a member of ROMEO under the stage name Kyle.
— He was a contestant on the survival shows MIXNINE and PEAK TIME.
— Jaekyung’s hobbies are playing soccer and running.
— He has already completed his military service.
— Jaekyung was known as the 4D characteristics member in ROMEO.
— 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
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jo_hwan_ji
Company: J-FLO Entertainment
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 actor 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, and is currently serving in the military air force and is part of the military band. He will be discharged on April 10, 2024.
— He originally debuted under Mime Entertainment, who in 2021 merged with J-FLO Entertainment.
— Hwanji appeared on the competition shows 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 was a member of BDC.
— Seongjun trained for 1 year and 4 months before debuting.
— He, along with his BDC members, competed on the survival show PEAK TIME.
— Seongjun was a contestant on Produce X 101.
— 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 likes people who are bright and cheerful.
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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
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @taewooet
Company: MECHIVE
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 is a big fan of Kevin Oh and Justin Bieber.
— He writes and produces songs.
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V29: Hwang Inhyeock (Eliminated Ep. 8)
Stage Name: Hwang Inhyeock (황인혁)
Birth Name: Hwang In Hyuk (황인혁)
Birthday: 1998
Zodiac Sign: —
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hwanginhyeock_official / @kuyhni_
YouTube: 황인혁 Official
Company: Onesta Company
Silhouette Teaser: First Day (Ecobridge)
Hwang Inhyeock Facts:
— He sang the OST ‘I Will Remember You’ for the K-drama ‘Summer Strike’.
— He made his solo debut on July 19, 2022, with the single ‘Sketch’.
— Inhyeock is part of the vocal group Unison.
— He is a composer and lyricist.
— He can play the guitar.
— Inhyeock 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
Height: 184 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean-American
Instagram: @soomofficial
Twitter: @JUNGSOOMIN_twt
YouTube: 정수민 JUNGSOOMIN
SoundCloud: SOOM
Facebook: 정수민
Company: Neuron Music
Silhouette Teaser: Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (Frankie Valli)
Jung Soomin Facts:
— Soomin was a contestant on LOUD and Stars Awakening.
— He debuted as a soloist on October 10, 2023 with the EP ‘Phasis’.
— Soomin played volleyball for roughly 3 years when he was in high school. He worked hard to become good at the sport.
— Soomin is also known as SOOM.
— He doesn’t enjoy having a little amount of sleep.
— Soomin’s special skill is getting along well with his siblings.
— Soomin’s favorite sport is basketball.
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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
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Company: —
Instagram: @intae_real
Silhouette Teaser: Missing You (BTOB)
Jang Intae Facts:
— Intae was born in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
— He is a former member of the vocal duo 415.
— Intae is a former BRAND NEW MUSIC trainee.
— He can also rap.
— 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: —
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: —
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.
V33: Neon (Eliminated Ep. 7)
Stage Name: Neon (네온)
Birth Name: Lee Jin (이진)
Birthday: July 23, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @neon___spectrum
YouTube: NEON OFFICIAL 네온 오피셜
Soundcloud: NEON
Company: —
Silhouette Teaser: Rush Hour (Crush ft. J-Hope (BTS))
Neon Facts:
— Neon made his solo debut on July 31, 2020, with the single album ‘Neon Summer!’.
— He is a composer and lyricist.
– His MBTI is ENFP
— 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
— Neon’s 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
Height: 169 cm (5’6”)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jeup327
Twitter: @jeupppp
TikTok: @jeup93
YouTube: 제업로드 jeupload
Company: KH Company
Silhouette Teaser: Star (GB9)
Park Jeup Facts:
— He is a member of IMFACT and a soloist.
— Jeup was a contestant on The Unit (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.
— 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
Height: —
Weight: —
Blood Type: —
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @euibinkwon
Company: Independent
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, and reached the finals.
— Kwon Euibin was part of the band CLROCK, 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.
— He would describe himself using these two hashtags: #INTJ and #eatsomethingdelicious.
V37: Kang Seokhwa (Eliminated Ep. 5)
Stage Name: Seokhwa (석화)
Birth Name: Kang Seok Hwa (강석화)
Birthday: December 1, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 172 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @stone_dol2
Company: OUI Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: It’s Strange, With You (Acoustic Collabo)
Kang Seokhwa Facts:
— Seokhwa is currently a member of WEi.
— He was a contestant on the survival shows YG Treasure Box and Produce X 101.
— Seokhwa is a big fan of girl group Apink. His bias is Eunji.
— He loves a lot of girl groups and knows a lot of girl group dances.
— He trained for 1 year and 11 months before debuting.
— Seokhwa enjoys listening to trot music and can sing the genre well.
— He can speak English well.
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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
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @5x6_hwani
Company: PA Entertainment
Silhouette Teaser: TOMBOY ((G)I-DLE)
Lee Hwanhee Facts:
— He is a member of UP10TION.
— He was a contestant on Boys Planet, but left the show after episode 5 due to health issues.
— Hwanhee’s contract with TOP MEDIA got terminated as of March 20, 2023.
— He’s a huge fan of BIGBANG and Jeon Somi.
— Hwanhee participated on The King Of The Masked Singer and Sing Again 3.
— His hobby is watching movies and having fun.
— His MBTI is ENFP.
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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
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @9oo_sebumps
Company: —
Silhouette Teaser: Let’s Stay Well (Zitten)
Yeo One Facts:
— He is a member of PENTAGON.
— He left Cube Entertainment on October 9, 2023.
— Yeo One held his first solo fan concert on November 25, 2023. Tickets sold out within a minute.
— He acted in the dramas ‘Spark’, ‘Somehow Family’, ‘The Witch Store’, ‘Pumpkin Time’, along with the movie ‘Pumpkin Time’.
— He can play the guitar.
— Yeo One hates mint chocolate chip because he thinks mint flavored things should be spit out (like toothpaste/gum).
— He played in the musical ‘Joseon Beauty Pageant’ where he cross dressed for most of it.
— Yeo One was on the cover of Men’s Health magazine for the September 2020 issue.
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