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FTISLAND Members Profile

FTISLAND Members Profile and Facts:

FTISLAND (FT아일랜드) is a South Korean band that currently consists of 3 members: Hongki, Jaejin, and Minhwan. On March 14, 2019 FNC Ent. announced Jonghun‘s retirement from the K-Pop industry. The band debuted on June 7, 2007, under FNC Entertainment.

FTISLAND Official Fandom Name: Primadonna
FTISLAND Official Fandom Colors: Sunshine Yellow & Black

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FTISLAND Official SNS:
x (Twitter): @FT_FANCLUB
Instagram: @ftisland
Facebook: FTISLAND
YouTube: FTISLAND

FTISLAND Member Profiles:
Hongki

Stage Name: Hongki (홍기)
Birth Name: Lee Hong-gi (이홍기)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: March 2nd, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram:
@skullhong12
X (Twitter): @skullhong

Hongki Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– He has a younger sister, named Jaeyoung.
– His nicknames are Cute Rebellion, Skullhong.
– Education: Kyunghee University, Major in Theatre and Film.
– He speaks Korean and Japanese.
– He can play the guitar, the piano, and the drums.
– His hobbies are singing, listening to music, playing soccer, surfing the internet, cooking, & nail art.
– His favorite food are Samgyetang and Shabu-Shabu.
– He’s friends with SUPER JUNIOR‘s Heechul.
– Hongki used to be a child actor in 2002 (“Magic Kid Masuri”).
– He acted in several dramas “Magic Kid Masuri” (2002), “Freezing Point” (2004), “Unstoppable Marriage” (2008 – cameo ep. 62), “On Air” (2008 – cameo ep. 01), “Style” (2009 – cameo ep. 6). “You’re Beautiful” (2009), “More Charming By the Day” (2010 – cameo ep.111). “My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox” (2010 – cameo ep. 16), “Muscle Girl!” (2011), “Noriko Goes to Seoul” (2011), “Bride of the Century” (2014), “Modern Farmer” (2014), “A Korean Odyssey” (2017), “I hate you Juliet” (2019), “Melting Me Softly” (2019).
– Hongki is currently part of the cast of the reality show “Night Goblin”.
– He was a vocal trainer for Produce48.
– Hongki enlisted on September 30, 2019 and was discharged on April 18, 2021.
Hongki’s Ideal Type:I want someone with the opposite personality as me. I wish she isn’t blood type O, and I hope she can sing a duet with me.”

Jaejin

Stage Name: Jaejin (재진)
Birth Name: Lee Jaejin (이재진)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Bassist
Birthday: December 17th, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram:
@saico011

Jaejin Facts:
– He was born in Cheongju, South Korea.
– He has an older sister, the actress Lee Chaewon.
– His nickname is Volunteer.
– Education: Seonyoo High School; Seoul Institute of the Arts.
– He can play the bass and the guitar.
– His hobby is surfing the internet.
– He acted in the dramas: “Unstoppable Marriage” (2007), “On Air” (2008 – cameo ep. 1), “Style” (2009 – cameo ep.6), “The Flatterer” (2015), “My Only Love Song” (2017), “Band of Sisters” (2017), “Rich Man” (2018).
– He’s part of the FT.Triple sub-unit (formed in 2009).
– He enlisted on January 21, 2020 and was discharged on August 1, 2021.
Jaejin’s Ideal Type: Preferably an older girl (Noona), cute, and somehow shy.

Minhwan

Stage Name: Minhwan (민환)
Birth Name: Choi Minhwan (최민환)
Position: Drummer, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: November 11th, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Korean
X (Twitter):
@FtDrMH1111
Instagram: @minhwan12

Minhwan Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a younger sister.
– His nickname is Minari.
– Education: Eunil Information Industry High School; Seoul School of Performing Arts.
– He can play the drums, the guitar, and the piano.
– His hobbies are listening to music and surfing the internet.
– His favorite food is chicken.
– He’s part of the FT.Triple sub-unit (formed in 2009).
– He acted in the dramas: “Unstoppable Marriage” (2008 – cameo ep. 62), “On Air” (2008 – cameo ep. 1), “Style” (2009 – cameo ep. 6), “The Road Home” (2009), “Hot and Sweet” (2016).
– He enlisted on February 24, 2020 and was discharged on September 2, 2021.
– Minhwan was confirmed to be dating LABOUM‘s Yulhee on September 22, 2017.
– Him and Yulhee are already legally married, they held a wedding ceremony on October 19, 2018.
– Minhwan became the father of a boy named Jaeyul, on May 18, 2018.
– On February 11, 2020, Yulhee has given birth to twins; Ahyoon and Arin.
– On December 4, 2023, the couple both announced that they are getting a divorce.
Minhwan’s Ideal Type: Apink‘s Bomi.

Former Members:
Seunghyun

Stage Name:
Seunghyun (승현)
Birth Name: Song Seunghyun (송승현)
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Guitarist
Birthday: August 21st, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality:
Korean
Instagram:
 @soow456
X (Twitter):
@chungxuan

Seunghyun Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother, actor Song Sehyun.
– His nickname is Fake Maknae.
– Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts; Kyunghee Cyber University.
– He can play the guitar and the piano.
– His hobbies are swimming, surfing the internet, playing badminton, football, and table tennis.
– His favorite color is yellow.
– He is a member of Two Song Place.
– He acted in the dramas: “Style” (2009 – cameo ep.6), “Investigator Alice 2” (2016), “Oh! My Assistant” (2022).
– On December 24, 2019 he announced via his Instagram account that he left the group and their label to start a new career as an actor.
– He joined the agency, WOORIDLE Company in 2020, but left the agency sometime in 2023.
– Seunghyun enlisted on April 27, 2020 and was discharged on October 31, 2021.
– On February 15, 2024, he announced that he will retire from the entertainment industry. (source)
– He also said that there’s a possibility that he will leave South Korea to start a new chapter in his life.
– On February 19, 2024, Seunghyun revealed that he’s to be getting married to his girlfriend sometime in June. (source)
Seunghyun’s Ideal Type: Someone not taller than 163 cm. A short & cute woman. Someone who likes the colors yellow and pink. ”I really like Linkin Park and Hoobastank so it’d be nice if she likes that kind of music too.”

Jonghun

Stage Name: Jonghun (종훈)
Birth Name: Choi Jonghoon (최종훈)
Position: Leader, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Bassist
Birthday: March 7th, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality:
Korean
X (Twitter): @FtGtJH

Jonghun Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He doesn’t have sibling.
– His nickname is Sexy Jonghun.
– Education: Shindongshin Middle Information Industry High School; University of Suwon, Major in Digital Music.
– During his high school years, he was accepted into the FNC Music talent agency.
– At university, he is a colleague with former member Oh Won Bin.
– He can play the guitar, the piano, and the bass.
– His hobbies are listening to music and surfing the internet.
– His favorite food is Gamjatang.
– He was a cast member of The Romantic & Idol (second season).
– He acted in “Unstoppable Marriage” (2008 – cameo ep. 62), “On Air” (2008 – cameo ep. 1), “Style” (2009 – cameo ep. 6), “Prince of Prince” (2015), “Heroes” (2015), “My Only Love Song” (cameo, 2017), “Unexpected Heroes” (2017).
– In June 2017 it was confirmed he’s dating rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae.
– In August 2017 it was confirmed he and Son Yeon Jae broke up.
– He was part of the FT.Triple sub-unit (formed in 2009).
– In March 2019 he got involved in a huge scandal, being part of a chatroom where the participants shared illegally taken videos and photos of women.
– He allegedly talked on the same chatroom about asking the police to cover up his drunk driving incident from 3 years ago.
– On March 14, 2019 FNC Ent. announced Jonghun’s retirement from the K-Pop industry.
– On November 29th, 2019, he was sentenced 5 years in prison after being found guilty of gang-raping two different victims on two different occasions.
– However on May 12, 2020 the court reduced his sentence from 5 years to two and half years after an agreement reachment with one of the vitims.
– Jonghun was released from prison on November 8, 2021.
Jonghun Ideal Type:Instead of a princess image, I want someone who is comfortable and free like a boy. Someone who doesn’t act cute and I want her to like Eric Clapton as I do.

Wonbin

Stage Name: Wonbin (원빈)
Birth Name: Oh Wonbin (오원빈)
Position: Main Rapper, Guitarist
Birthday: March 26th, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram:
 @osh_yoru

Wonbin Facts:
– He was born in South Korea.
– He doesn’t have any siblings.
– His nickname is Mischievous Wonbin.
– Education: University of Suwon, Major in Digital Music.
– At university, he is a colleague with Jonghun.
– He can play the guitar and the harmonica.
– His hobbies are playing sports, reading, and listening to music.
– He used to have a dog named Leo who sadly passed away in 2021.
– He revealed on Instagram that he will be marrying a non-celebrity as well as the birth of their first child (Source).
Wonbin’s Ideal Type: Someone who is tall, plays sports well, and cooks well.

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NOTE 2: Source for Hongki’s Leader position: JaeFriends Ep. 13

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