MEP-C Pre-Debut Members Profile and Facts
MEP-C (맵시) is an upcoming girl group under GBK Entertainment, scheduled to debut on December 8, 2025. Prior to the official debut date announcement, the group underwent several lineup changes. As of now, the group has 14 known former members who left during the pre-debut phase.
Pre-Debut Members Profile:
Roa
Stage Name: Roa (로아)
Birth Name: Kwak Ji-eun (곽지은)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: October 6, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: South Korean
Facebook: 곽지은
Instagram: @roa._.k
YouTube: 로아 ROA
Roa Facts:
– Roa was born in Jeongwang-dong, Siheung, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– When she was in preschool at around 4–5 years old, she decided to become a singer because she loved being on stage.
– She attended Kyunghee University.
– Roa speaks English and Korean.
– A few of her favorite musicians are Taeyeon and BoA.
– Some of her favorite songs include Abir’s “Tango,” Jessie J’s “Price Tag (ft. B.o.B.),” Taeyeon’s “INVU” and “11:11,” Nicky Youre & Dazy’s “Sunroof,” BoA’s “Woman,” and Kiana Ledé’s “EX.”
– Roa debuted as a soloist on April 24, 2017 with the single “Red Lips.”
– She trained under GBK Entertainment, Corazon Entertainment, Sol Entertainment, and JINI Entertainment.
– She is currently a member of the co-ed band Someilsang and the girl group I-CODE.
– She is a former member of X:IN, DAILY, and MEP-C.
– She likely left MEP-C in early 2023, shortly before being revealed as a member of X:IN.
– She is a former contestant on the survival show Stellar Sugar.
– Her fandom name is Roaming.
– Some of her hobbies are bathing, watching movies, and drawing.
– Her specialties include lyric writing, taekwondo, a cappella, composing, musical acting, and yoga.
– A few hashtags she uses to describe herself are #AIRobot, #LittleSister, and #Clear.
E-seol
Stage Name: E-seol (이설)
Birth Name: Lee Jaeyi (이재이)
Position: N/A
Birthday: August 16, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 40 kg (88 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: South Korean
Instagram: 2_seol_h
E-seol Facts:
– She attends Induk University.
– She has a dog named Mocha.
– Her representative animal is a bunny.
– She has a habit of drinking coffee as soon as she wakes up and stretching.
– She is currently the leader of the girl group I:MOND.
– She debuted as a soloist on November 2, 2021, with the single “사랑을 하고 싶어 (I Want To Love)” under the stage name J-DAY.
– She was previously a member of X:IN and MEP-C under the stage name Chi.U.
– She likely left MEP-C in early 2023, shortly before being revealed as a member of X:IN.
– She was a part of the dance team Majesty.
– Since her middle school didn’t have a dance club, she became a cheerleader. Her coach recognized her talent and recommended her to join the national cheerleading team.
– On January 26, 2025, it was announced that E-Seol established her own label, EMMP Company, in August 2024, where she currently serves as CEO.
– Fans compare her to a bunny due to her representative animal.
– She moved from cheerleading to professional performing after being recognized for her skill at a young age.
E.sha
Stage Name: E.sha (이샤)
Legal Name: Kwon Ye-na (권예나)
Birth Name: Kwon Ji-yoo (권지유)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: December 29, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 162 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: South Korean
Instagram: @yena_s_haru_/@yenyenday (Private)
Esha Facts:
– She lived in Sydney, Australia for a long period.
– E.sha speaks English and Korean.
– She prefers tomatoes over cucumbers, even though she doesn’t like either.
– She has a white poodle named Bbosong.
– She loves knitting.
– Her favorite songs include PENTAGON’s “Spring Snow” and “RUNAWAY”, Wonpil’s “A Journey”, Hyolyn’s “Youknowbetter”, and SEVENTEEN’s “Run to You”.
– If she had to eat one food for the rest of her life, she would choose a galbi-jjim hansang set.
– When asked which song should play whenever she enters a room, she picked Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” because it makes her feel confident all day.
– Her role models are Sunmi, Hyolyn, and Hyojin.
– The meaning behind her stage name is “eternal shining (Romanized: Shaining)”.
– E.sha attended Daejin Girls’ High School.
– She is currently the leader and main dancer of X:IN.
– She is a former member of MEP-C, Rusty.G, G-(i)Kon, and LAONZENA, using the stage name ChaeE.
– She likely left MEP-C in early 2023, shortly before being revealed as a member of X:IN.
– Other than being an idol, she also works as a choreographer and songwriter.
– She trained for almost a year under GBK Entertainment.
– She plays the piano.
– She is known as the “Shining Light” of the group.
– During elementary school, a friend encouraged her to audition after seeing an SM Entertainment audition notice inside a Girls’ Generation album. She pretended not to be interested at first, but later joined a dance academy with her friend after watching the group’s debut song. She decided to become a singer in her second year of junior high and auditioned secretly until finally telling her parents in high school.
– If she could choose an artist for the group to collaborate with, she would pick Chungha, because she believes all X:IN members are confident performers like her.
– She wants to collaborate with 10cm and Hyolyn.
– Her specialties include choreographing, selecting gourmet foods, eating, and creating choreographies.
– She plays the piano (additional specialty).
– She was suggested to audition for the first time by a friend after seeing an SM audition notice in a Girls’ Generation album.
Lita
Stage Name: Lita (리타)
Birth Name: Thalia Ester Mercilita Wenas
Position(s): Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: May 17, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Indonesian
Instagram: mepc_lita/thaliaesthrr
Lita Facts:
– She attended LSPR Communication and Business Institute, Bekasi (Source).
– She is a former national rhythmic gymnast (Source).
– She competed in rhythmic gymnastics at the 2019 SEA Games, representing Indonesia.
– Her father was a senior pastor at the United Pentecostal Church in Indonesia (GPSDI Moria).
– Her mother continues to serve as a senior pastor at the same church.
– On December 27, 2022, she was revealed as a new member of GBK’s upcoming girl group MEP-C. She was officially introduced as part of the group’s new line-up on February 17, 2023 (Source).
– Sometime in late December 2024, Lita officially withdrew from the group.
– She decided to dedicate herself to serving God, seeing this path as an opportunity to continue growing in her character and personal life (Source).
Via
Stage Name: Via (비아)
Birth Name: Viankha Jesslyn
Position: Maknae
Birthday: January 19, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 160 cm (5’2″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Indonesian
Instagram: @nwhi_via
Via Facts:
– She was born in Bandung, Indonesia.
– Via speaks English, Indonesian, and Korean.
– Her hobbies include cooking, watching movies and TV shows, pressing petals by placing flowers in books, and drawing.
– She studied at Sekolah Tinggi Music Bandung.
– She is currently a member of NWH:I.
– She was a member of Beauty Box.
– Her departure from MEP-C was indirectly confirmed when the company posted the updated line-up, where Via was no longer included.
– Via is known for her artistic and calm personality, often spending her free time doing creative activities.
Quian
Stage Name: Quian (퀴안)
Birth Name: Quiaryza Ainhar Nunag Cuartero
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 19, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lb)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram: mepc_quian/quian___
Quian Facts:
– She was born in Bulacan, Philippines.
– On February 25, 2023, Quian was revealed as a member of MEP-C.
Rishi
Stage Name: Rishi (리씨)
Birth Name: Rishmitha (ரிஷ்மிதா)
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: August 14, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lb)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Indian
Instagram: mepc_rishi/imrishmitha
Rishi Facts:
– She was born in Tamilnadu, India.
– On February 25, 2023, Rishi was revealed as a member of MEP-C.
– She is a dance teacher at Velmmal Bodhi Campus.
Nova
Stage Name: Nova (노바)
Birth Name: Mariya Pavlovna Yemelyanova (Мария Павловна Емельянова)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: October 10, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 157 cm (5’1″)
Weight: 42 kg (92 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Russian
Instagram: @_mermarie_
VK: betula_pendula
Nova Facts:
– Nova was born in Moscow, Russia.
– She has a sister named Vasilisa.
– She speaks Russian, English, and Korean.
– Both of her parents are musicians.
– Her favorite clothing style is classic and basic.
– She prefers watermelon over melon.
– If she could eat only one food for the rest of her life, she would choose oatmeal because it has protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
– She became a ballroom dancer at the age of four.
– She can play a bit of the piano, taught by her mother.
– Nova trained at GBK Entertainment for 4 months and was a pre-debut member of MEP-C.
– She likely left MEP-C in early 2023, shortly before being revealed as a member of X:IN.
– She is currently the main rapper of X:IN.
– She is/was a member of the dance team Dalcom.
– She was part of the Russian dub industry, voicing characters such as Anais Watterson in The Amazing World of Gumball, Zoe Lawton in Suicide Squad, Agnes in Despicable Me 2, and many more.
– K-pop caught her attention not through music at first, but through Korean skincare, which eventually led her to discover BLACKPINK.
– PSY’s “Gangnam Style” was also one of her early introductions to K-pop.– Her specialties include drawing, thinking, and dance sports.
– She knows how to dance samba.
– Her favorite songs include Ed Sheeran’s “Shivers”, Camila Cabello’s “Shameless”, The Pussycat Dolls’ “React”, and Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic”.
– She is considered the “new star” and “duality queen” of the group.
– When she first met Aria, she felt the need to protect her because Aria seemed shy, not necessarily smaller in size.
Aria
Stage Name: Aria (아리아)
Birth Name: Gauthami (ഗൗതമി)
Position(s): Maknae
Birthday: March 12, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Sheep
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Indian (Malayali)
Instagram: @aa.meyeah
Aria Facts:
– She was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, and later moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra in fifth grade.
– She speaks English, Korean, Malayalam, and Hindi.
– One of her nicknames is Aami.
– She has lepidopterophobia (fear of butterflies, moths, and other winged insects).
– Some of her favorite colors are black, red, and white.
– Her favorite home-cooked foods are her mom’s chicken curry and roti.
– If she had to eat one food for the rest of her life, she would choose a fruit.
– She’s been living in South Korea since 2022.
– A few hashtags she uses to describe herself are #IndianGirl, #Multilingual, #DreamyVoice, and #FindOutMoreByYourselfWink.
– Some jobs she wanted as a child were oceanographer, archaeologist, and doctor.
– When she met Nova, she realized she was short and initially thought she seemed cold.
– Aria started acting at the age of 3 and played Ammu in the 2011 film Melvilasom.
– She originally planned to return to acting after high school, but eventually became interested in music.
– BTS’s “Blood Sweat & Tears” and “Tomorrow” sparked her interest in K-pop.
– She learned Korean from her school’s president’s daughter and through online study, including watching dramas.
– She began planning to become a K-pop artist in seventh or eighth grade. At first, her parents didn’t fully support her, but they gradually did.
– She trained for 10 months.
– She was a pre-debut member of MEP-C.
– If she were stranded on an island and had to take one member and one object, she would bring Nova and a knife.
– Some of her habits include biting her lips, zoning out, and saying “OH MY GOD”.
– Her role models are her mom and BTS.
– Some of her favorite songs are Keshi’s “i swear i’ll never leave again” & “summer”, BTS’s “Louder than bombs”, and Chase Atlantic’s “Into It”.
– If she could collaborate with anyone, she would choose Keshi.
– The song she would want to play whenever she enters a room is the Mr. Bean: The Animated Series theme song.
Thamee
Stage Name: Thamee (타미)
Birth Name: Thameema Jamal (തമീമ ജമാൽ)
Position: N/A
Birthday: January 31, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight: 40 kg (88 lb)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Indian
Instagram: thameema_h
Thamee Facts:
– She was born in Kerala, India.
– On March 19, 2023, Thamee was revealed as a member of MEP-C.
– However, on July 13, it was confirmed that Thamee, along with Ssia, were no longer under the company, as both were listed with a “MISSING” status.
Venus
Stage Name: Venus (비너스)
Birth Name: Charul Kuntal (चारुल कुंतल)
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: February 24, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Weight: 43 kg (95 lb)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Indian
Instagram: kuntal.charul
Venus Facts:
– She was born in Rajasthan, India.
– On February 18, 2023, Venus was revealed as a member of the upcoming girl group MEP-C.
– She was later eliminated from the “TRANSPORTED” voting after ranking 8th place, placing her under the “MISSING” status.
– She unfollowed GBK Entertainment’s Instagram account afterward, signaling her departure from the agency.
– Venus was later seen auditioning for Shinwha Entertainment’s NEXTU project and successfully passed the first round (Source).
– She has a cat named Alex.
– She can play the guitar.
Aya
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Stage Name: Aya (아야)
Birth Name: Aya Yousfi (آية يوسفي
Position: N/A
Birthday: April 2, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Moroccan
Instagram: mepc_aya
Aya Facts:
– She was born in Tangier, Morocco.
– On August 18, 2023, Aya was revealed as a member of MEP-C.
– The exact time of her departure from the group remains unknown.
Ssia
Stage Name: Ssia (씨아)
Birth Name: Pornchanok Chokriansukchai (พรชนก โชคเรียนสุขชัย)
Position: Rapper, Lyricist
Birthday: March 6, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lb)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Thai
Instagram: _saimaiiii_
Ssia Facts:
– She was born in Bangkok, Thailand.
– On March 17, 2023, Ssia was revealed as a member of MEP-C.
– However, on July 13, it was confirmed that Ssia, along with Thamee, were no longer under the company, as both were listed with a “MISSING” status.
Cea
Stage Name: Cea (세아)
Birth Name: Alifia
Position: N/A
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: Indonesian
Instagram: alifiaand
Cea Facts:
– She was born in Indonesia.
– On March 2, 2023, Cea was revealed as a member of the upcoming girl group MEP-C.
– Shortly after, her profile post was deleted, placing her under the “MISSING” status.
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