official AM8IC thread

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AM8IC (엠빅; エムビック) is a 5-member pre-debut boy group under TOV Entertainment.
The group consists of Mingkai, Roux, Saho, Chungyi, and Chen.
Though all of its members are Chinese, the group is preparing to debut in Korea as a 5th generation K-pop group.
They released their first pre-debut song “Escher” on September 11, 2025, and released a second one titled “Buzzin’” on October 23, 2025.
Their official debut is set for November 10, 2025, with their first EP, LUKOIE.

Group Name Meaning: AM8IC combines “AMBI”, meaning “two-way”, and “CONNECT”, meaning “to link”.
It carries the meaning and message of lost boys moving toward growth and salvation through genuine connections with one another.
Official Greeting: Hello, we are AM8IC!

AM8IC Official Fandom Name: N/A
Fandom Name Meaning: N/A
AM8IC Official Color: N/A

AM8IC Official Logo:

Official SNS:
Website: am8ic.com
Instagram: @am8ic_tov
X: @AM8IC_TOV (Staff)/ @AM8IC_MEMBER (Members)
TikTok: @am8ic_tov
YouTube: @AM8IC_TOV
Weibo: AM8IC_TOV
Bilibili: AM8IC_TOV

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I love love that you made a thread about them! Have you checked out their music show performance yet? Its pretty good for rookies, it'll be interesting to see them grow

 

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I love love that you made a thread about them! Have you checked out their music show performance yet? Its pretty good for rookies, it'll be interesting to see them grow

I still need to watch all their content, I'm so behind

 

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Mingkai

Stage Name: Mingkai (밍카이/ 洺楷/ ミンカイ)
Birth Name: Ke Ming Kai (柯洺楷)
Position(s): Leader, Lead Rapper
Birthday: May 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ (Previous result was ENFP)
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Emoji:
Instagram: @starlightboys_mingkai
Weibo: StarlightBoys-柯洺楷

Mingkai Facts:
– He was born in Hunan, Shaoyang, China.
– He was revealed as the second member on September 2, 2025.
– He is a former member of TOV Entertainment‘s trainee group YOUTOVE (2024-2025).
– He trained for 1 year and 10 months. (TOV Ent’s website)
– He was a contestant on the survival show Starlight Boys (2024), he was eliminated in episode 9.
– He can speak Korean and Chinese (mother tongue).
– If he were compared to an animal, he would choose a rabbit or a deer. (KIRA’s Interview)
– He must listen to music, a meditation guide, or a story when he sleeps. (KIRA’s Interview)
– Badminton is his favorite sport. (KIRA’s Interview)
– As a child, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. (KIRA’s Interview)
–If he could only eat one kind of food in his whole life, he would choose carrots. (KIRA’s Interview)
– If he won the lottery, he would buy a house, a car, and lots of nice clothes. (KIRA’s Interview)
– If he could have a superpower, he would choose teleportation. (KIRA’s Interview)
– His current favorite song is “I can only leave” by Yan Ren Zhong. (KIRA’s Interview)
– He is the oldest member.

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Roux

Stage Name: Roux (루/ 盛琦/ ルー)
Birth Name: Lu Sheng Qi (芦盛琦)
Position(s): Main Dancer
Birthday: March 10, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTJ (Previous result was ENFJ)
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Emoji:
Instagram: @starlightboys_shengqi
Weibo: StarlightBoys-盛琦

Roux Facts:
– He was born in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
– He was revealed as the fourth member on September 4, 2025.
– He is a former member of TOV Entertainment‘s trainee group YOUTOVE (2024-2025).
– He trained for 3 years. (TOV Ent’s website)
– He was a contestant on the survival show Starlight Boys (2024), he was eliminated in episode 9.
– He can speak Chinese (mother tongue), Korean, and a bit of English.
– Before being revealed as a member of AM8IC, he used to promote under his given name, Shengqi.
– As a child, he dreamed of becoming a special forces soldier. (KIRA’s Interview)
– He is a CARAT (fan of SEVENTEEN) and owns several of their albums. (HOLIDAY VLOG2)
– If he won the lottery, he would buy a huge amount of food, especially from his hometown. (KIRA’s Interview)
– If he were compared to an animal, he would choose a puppy. (KIRA’s Interview)
– A word that describes him is responsible. (KIRA’s Interview)
– If he could have a superpower, he would pick the ability to live without sleeping. (KIRA’s Interview)
– His current favorite song is “Swimming Pool” by WOODZ. (KIRA’s Interview)
– Basketball is his favorite sport. (KIRA’s Interview)

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Saho

Stage Name: Saho (사호/ 斯皓/ サホ)
Birth Name: Si Hao (斯皓)
Position(s): ACE
Birthday: November 5, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 53 kg (116 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Chinese
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Saho Facts:
– He was born in Guizhou, China.
– He was revealed as the first member on September 1, 2025.
– He admires Michael Jackson, whom he considers a legend, and through him he realized that music has the power to give people strength. (What’s in My Locker | CHUNGYI)
– He trained for 4 years and 6 months. (TOV Ent’s website)
– He is the shortest member.
– He has the longest trainee period among the members.
– He can speak Korean and Chinese.
– He is often said to look like a fox or a cat. He thinks his personality is closer to a cat. (What’s in My Locker)
– He relieves stress by watching horror movies or by riding a bus while listening to music. (What’s in My Locker)
– He is a big fan of the Harry Potter series. (What’s in My Locker)
– When he was a child, his mom gave him a bracelet, and he still wears it as his lucky item. (What’s in My Locker)

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Chungyi

Stage Name: Chungyi (청이/ 成亿/ チョンイ)
Birth Name: Cheng Yi (成亿)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 23, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Emoji:
Chungyi Facts:
– He was born in Guizhou, China.
– He was revealed as the third member on September 3, 2025.
– He can speak Korean and Chinese.
– He is a former member of TOV Entertainment‘s trainee group YOUTOVE (2024-2025).
– He trained for 2 years and 8 months. (TOV Ent’s website)
– He is the tallest member.
– He was first introduced as a trainee of the company on July 16, 2024.
– He enjoys exercising. (What’s in My Locker)
– He really likes chicken but cannot eat it. (What’s in My Locker)
– He describes himself as very extroverted. (What’s in My Locker)
– If he could use magic, he would want to eat food cooked by his mom as soon as he wakes up. (What’s in My Locker)
– He is currently very interested in food. (What’s in My Locker)
– He considers taking good care of himself as his lucky routine. (What’s in My Locker)
– He consistently carries fabric spray, sunscreen, and a parasol with him. (What’s in My Locker)

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Chen

Stage Name: Chen (첸/ 奕辰/ チェン)
Birth Name: Yi Chen (奕辰)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: August 8, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 183 cm (6’0.1″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Emoji:
Chen Facts:
– He was born in Shanghai, China.
– He was revealed as the fifth member on September 5, 2025.
– He trained for 4 years. (TOV Ent’s website)
– He loves new and thrilling challenges. (What’s in My Locker)
– He describes himself as a happy puppy . (What’s in My Locker)
– He admires Jackson Wang, especially his creative ideas and cool vibe. (What’s in My Locker)
– His favorite food is coconut chicken hotpot, and he could eat it ten times a week. (What’s in My Locker)
– He is interested in nail art and has tried doing his own nails before. (What’s in My Locker)
– He is also into perfumes, particularly woody scents. (What’s in My Locker)
– He enjoys wearing sunglasses. (What’s in My Locker)
– He can speak Korean and Chinese.

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1st pre release 'Escher'

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2nd pre release 'BUZZIN''

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