iKON Members Profile and Facts:
iKON (아이콘) is a South Korean boy group under 143 Entertainment. The group currently consists of 6 members: Bobby, Jay, JUNE, Song, DK and Chan.
B.I left the group on June 12th, 2019. iKON was created from the survival show Mix & Match.
iKON debuted on September 15th, 2015 under YG Entertainment and left the agency on December 30, 2022. They signed with a new agency 143 Entertainment on January 1st, 2023.
Fandom Name: iKONIC
Official Light Stick Color: Orange-Red (it’s orange when off and red-ish when on)
Official Accounts:
Official Website: iKON
Twitter: @iKONIC_143
Instagram (verified) @withikonic
Facebook: OfficialYGiKON
V Live: iKon channel
Youtube: iKon
Fan Cafe: iKONYG
TikTok: @ikon_tiktok
iKON Members Profile:
Jay
Stage Name: Jay (제이) (formerly known as Jinhwan)
Birth Name: Kim Jinhwan (김진환)
Position: Leader*, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: February 7, 1994
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Instagram: @gnani_____
Twitter: @iKON_gnani_____
Jay facts:
– He was born in Jeju Island, South Korea.
– He has a sister 6 years older than him.
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– One of his popular nicknames is “13cm fairy”.
– He appeared in Taeyang‘s “Ringa Linga” MV.
– In iKon he can speak Japanese the best.
– He can play the guitar.
– He loves swimming.
– He’s closest to Bobby and B.I.
– Jinhwan used to do Taekkyeon. (“Weekly Idol” ep 376)
– YG says he is the next Taeyang.
– Jinhwan (Jay) says that his charms are everything. He said when the camera focuses on him, the looks in his eyes are sexy.
– Jinhwan can also imitate girl groups’ facial expressions.
– The members said he is very flirtatious with fans and even the staff. (Profile wrote by the members)
– They said he loves wine and drinking. (Profile wrote by the members – Arirang TV)
– They admitted that Jinhwan is narcissist because the thinks everyone likes him. (Profile wrote by the members)
– Jinhwan lived in the Philippines for seven months before he debuted.
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 separate houses, each member having their own room.
“Free Spirited members” House : Bobby, Jay, DK & Ju-ne
– Jay’s ideal type is someone shorter than him and who loves him a lot.
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Song
Stage Name: Song (송) (formerly known as Yunhyeong)
Birth Name: Song Yunhyeong (송윤형)
Position: Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Center
Birthday: February 8, 1995
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Instagram: @sssong_yh
Twitter: @sssong6823
Youtube: 송슐랭 가이드 – SONGCHELIN GUIDE
Song facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– Has an younger sister named Song Eunjin and she is an ulzzang.
– Nicknames: Song Prince and Song Chef
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– His family owns a bbq shop.
– He enjoys cycling.
– He is good at cooking.
– Song has picked up a new hobby: Making scented candles.
– He is iKon’s most mischievous member.
– He originally wanted to be an actor, but YG encouraged him to take vocal lessons.
– He likes to make selfies.
– He admirers Justin Timberlake.
– He is the closest with B.I and Jinhwan.
– He released his first solo song on iKON’s album ‘TAKE OFF’, titled ‘FIGHTING’.
– The members said he is not funny. (Profile wrote by the members – Arirang TV)
– He was described as a careful planner that doesn’t take it well if something doesn’t go accordingly to what he planned. (Arirang TV)
– The members said that when he eats, he has to eat the same amount of rice and side dishes. (Arirang TV)
– The members said that Yunhyeong is good at making fun of others, but hates being made fun of. (Arirang TV)
– Yunhyeong (Song) packs the neatest/quickest.
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 seperate houses, each member having their own room.
“Clean members” House: BI, Chan & Song
– Song’s ideal type is a girl older than him.
Show more Song fun facts…
Bobby
Stage Name: Bobby (바비)
Birth Name: Kim Jiwon (김지원)
Position: Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Face of the Group
Birthday: December 21, 1995
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INTP (His previous result was INFP)
Instagram: @bobbyindaeyo
Twitter: @bobbyranika
Sub-Unit: Double B
Bobby facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in Virginia, United States.
– He has an older brother who is married.
– Bobby’s family is very religious.
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– Bobby said that he almost got kicked out as a trainee, he later went back to the USA with his parents and rested for a month. When he came back his boss said, “You improved a lot.”
– He is the winner of “Show Me The Money 3“.
– He appeared in HI SUHYUN‘s “I’m Different” MV & Taeyang‘s “Ringa Linga” MV.
– Bobby was featured in the remix of League of Legends 2018 “Rise“.
– He speaks English.
– He learned to play guitar, drum and piano.
– He loves to play basketball.
– He is the mood maker in the team.
– Bobby tends to leave his clothes all over the floor and the members go in and steal them.
– Bobby is the strongest member according to the others, he even cracked an apple in half within 3 seconds.
– Dongkyuk (DK) says that Bobby and Ju-ne couldn’t do a 10 second stare battle because they’re awkward with each other. (Weekly Idol)
– Bobby is in love with Winnie the Pooh, he received a stuffed Winnie the Pooh since birth from his brother and still has it.
– Bobby’s Winnie appeared in his solo “Runaway” MV.
– Bobby sleep talks. (Profile wrote by the members)
– He was said to be an early bird that doesn’t skip breakfast. (Profile wrote by the members)
– The members described him as a “light bulb” because he lights up their mood and is warm to them.
– Bobby says his charms are his eyes, teeth, and strength.
– Alongside Winner’s Mino, he is part of the hip hop duo MOBB (formed in 2016).
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 seperate houses, each member having their own room.
“Free Spirited members” House : Bobby, Jay, DK & Ju-ne
– Bobby welcomed his first child, a baby boy, with his non-celebrity fiancée in September 2021.
– On April 6, 143 Entertainment announced that Bobby would enlist on May 21, but it was later postponed to June 4.
– Bobby’s ideal type is a strong girl who seems careless of him. Like Wonder Woman. Also, girl who likes to wear red clothes and always does her best.
Show more Bobby fun facts…
DK
Stage Name: DK (디케이) (formerly known as Donghyuk)
Birth Name: Kim Donghyuk (김동혁)
Position: Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: January 3, 1997
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Instagram: @_dong_ii
Twitter: @D_dong_ii
DK facts:
– Because he’s an intelligent student at school, the members don’t understand why he wants to be a singer.
– His father died when he was 8 years old.
– He has a younger sister.
– He won the competition JYP Trainee Search in March 2012, then he was recruited into YG Ent in November 2012.
– He speaks English because he lived in America for a while and was an exchange student.
– He released his first solo song on iKON’s album ‘TAKE OFF’, titled ‘Kiss Me’.
– The members said he is a fashionista. (Profile wrote by the members)
– Bobby said he is “dangerous”. (Profile wrote by the members)
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– DK’s new nickname given by the members: CFW (Crazy For Wine).
– CEO YG daughter’s Jang Yujin favors him the most.
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 separate houses, each member having their own room.
“Free Spirited members” House : Bobby, Jay, DK & Ju-ne
– DK’s ideal type is a girl, whose height is 158 cm, who is filled with aegyo, cute charm.
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JUNE
Stage Name: JUNE (준회) (formerly known as Junhoe)
Birth Name: Koo Junhoe (구준회)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: March 31, 1997
Zodiac sign: Aries
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Instagram: @juneeeeeeya
Twitter: @tkwpcnfak
Ju-ne facts:
– He has an older sister, named Yeijin.
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– He was on Kpop Star season 1.
– He entered YG Ent in April 2012.
– He is a fan of Michael Jackson.
– June can speak Japanese fluently.
– Ju-Ne has good Nunchucks skills. (Traditional Okinawan martial arts weapon)
– He finds it difficult accepting new people.
– The members said that his style used to be terrible. (Profile wrote by the members – Arirang TV)
– They also said that although he’s tall, Junhoe is very flexible like a boneless animal. (Arirang TV)
– Dongkyuk (DK) says that Ju-ne and Bobby couldn’t do a 10 second stare battle because they’re awkward with each other. (Weekly Idol)
– Junhoe and Chanwoo are the most awkward with each other now. (Weekly Idol ep. 376)
– Ju-ne takes Jiu Jitsu classes.
– He starred as Jin-Ho in the drama Bora Deborah in 2023.
-He also sang the OST, ‘Accidental Love’ for Bora Deborah.
– He released his first solo song on iKON’s album ‘TAKE OFF’, titled ‘Want You Back’.
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 seperate houses, each member having their own room.
“Free Spirited members” House : Bobby, Jay, DK & Ju-ne
– Ju-ne’s ideal type: (He is not a masochist) “I like a girl who hates me. Haha.”
Show more Ju-ne fun facts…
Chan
Stage Name: Chan (찬) (formerly known as Chanwoo)
Birth Name: Jung Chanwoo (정찬우)
Position: Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: January 26, 1998
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 181 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Instagram: @chan_w000
Twitter: @ikon_chan_w000
Youtube: 찬우살이
Chan facts:
– He was born in Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– He’s the only member who wasn’t part of Team B on WIN.
– He used to be under Kids Planet Entertainment (2005-2010) and Fantagio Entertainment (2010-2014).
– He appeared in TVXQ‘s “Balloons” MV as Changmin‘s younger counterpart.
– He played a young Lee Min Ho in dramas “Boys Over Flowers” and “The Heirs”.
– He loves playing video games.
– When he met the members for the first time, he was afraid of B.I . But now, he is afraid of Bobby the most.
– Chan is childhood friends with Moonbin from Astro and Chani from SF9.
– Chan was said to be the cheekiest member. (Profile wrote by the members)
– Chanwoo himself said that he hates when other people see him cry, so he doesn’t cry in front of others.
– Chanwoo (Chan) says he leaves the room a mess, and rather than scolding, Yunhyeong hits him. (Weekly Idol)
– Chan is known for EXO`s Chanyeol look alike.
– When Chan gets drunk he speaks fluent English.
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 separate houses, each member having their own room.
“Clean members” House: BI, Chan & Song
– On April 6, 143 Entertainment announced that Chan would enlist on May 27.
– Chan’s ideal type: “Someone who calls me “Oppa”.
Show more Chan fun facts…
Former member:
B.I
Stage Name: B.I (비아이)
Birth Name: Kim Hanbin (김한빈)
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: October 22, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 175.5 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Instagram: @shxxbi131
Twitter: @shxx131bi131
Soundcloud: 131
Sub-Unit: Double B
B. I facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a parent and one younger sister which is 15 years younger, named Hanbyul.
– He was a contestant on “Show Me The Money 3“.
– B.I hates aegyo and said he wouldn’t do it even if YG asked him to, but he did it anyways for the fans.
– B.I uses movies and books to get inspiration for his songs cause he didn’t experience a lot of things.
– He never had a girlfriend before so he was depending on his imagination to write songs.
– He appeared in Taeyang‘s “Ringa Linga” MV and in Epik High’s “Born Hater”
– He loves Mickey Mouse and Pringles snack a lot.
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– B.I is really nice to animals. (Profile wrote by the members – Arirang TV)
– The members said that he likes boxing as a form of exercise. (Profile wrote by the members – Arirang TV)
– He wrote/composed all their songs and composed Winner’s “Empty”, contributed in Epik High’s “Born Hater”, Blackpink’s “Whistle” and three of PSY’s songs: “Bomb”, “Last Scene” and “Auto Reverse”.
– B.I is good at beatboxing.
– YG says he is the next G-Dragon.
– iKon have moved out of their dorms and now live in 2 separate houses, each member having their own room.
“Clean members” House: BI, Chan & Song
– B.I is a fan of Red Velvet‘s Seulgi and TWICE‘s Dahyun.
– He’s also part of F’Club.
– On June 12, 2019 Dispatch reported that B.I was accused of attempting to illegally purchase drugs in 2016.
– It was related that he wasn’t investigated by police, even if police knew about it.
– On June 12, 2019 YG announced that following the drug scandal, B.I decided to leave the band and terminate his exclusive contract.
– On February 27, 2020 Police confirmed that B.I tested negative for drug usage.
– B.I is a part of IOK Company (he is an executive producer).
– He made his solo debut under 131 Label, a subsidiary of IOK Company.
– He released his 1st solo album, “Midnight Blue” on March 19, 2021.
– B.I’s ideal type is a pure and innocent girl who owns slender look. Fit well in over sized cardigan and blue jeans with sneakers under slim ankles.
Show more B.I fun facts…
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Note 2: On their Japanese website, Jay is listed as the Leader* (Source)
For reference on MBTI types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging
The MBTI types of the members have been revealed during “iKON TV” Ep. 7. Update: Bobby updated his MBTI to INTP (Source: Their Europe Tour at the concert in Germany, Essen – June 24, 2023).
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