iKON Members Profile

iKON Members Profile and Facts:

iKON (아이콘) is a 6-member South Korean boy group under 143 Entertainment. The group currently consists of: Bobby, Jay, Ju-ne, Song, DK, and Chan.
B.I left the group on June 12, 2019. They debuted on September 15, 2015, with their first album, WELCOME BACK.

Background Information: iKON was created from the survival show Mix & Match. iKON debuted on September 15, 2015, under YG Entertainment and left the agency on December 30, 2022. They signed with their new agency 143 Entertainment on January 1, 2023.

Group Name Meaning: N/A
Official Greeting: “Get ready! Show time! Hello, we are iKON!”

iKON Official Fandom Name: iKONIC
Official Light Stick Color: Orange-Red (it’s orange when off and red-ish when on)

Latest Dorm Arrangement:
“Free Spirited Members” House: Bobby, Jay, DK, & Ju-ne (all solo rooms)
“Clean members” House: B.I, Chan, & Song (all solo rooms)

Official SNS:
Website: 143inc.kr/ikon / (Japan): ikonic.jp
Instagram: @withikonic
X: @iKONIC_143
TikTok: @ikon_tiktok
YouTube: iKon
Facebook: OfficialYGiKON
V Live: iKon channel
Fan Cafe: iKONYG
Weibo: @iKON-OFFICIAL

iKON Member Profiles:
Jay

Stage Name: Jay (제이) (formerly known as Jinhwan)
Birth Name: Kim Jin-hwan (김진환)
Position(s): Leader*, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: February 7, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Website: jay-official.jp
Instagram: @gnani_____
X: @iKON_gnani_____

Jay Facts:
– He was born in Ora-dong, 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)
– Jay has said that his charms are everything. He said when the camera focuses on him, the look in his eyes are sexy.
– He 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 also said he loves wine and drinking. (Profile wrote by the members – Arirang TV)
– They admitted that Jay is narcissist, because the thinks everyone likes him. (Profile wrote by the members)
– He has lived in the Philippines for seven months before he debuted.
– Jay enlisted on July 20, 2023, and was discharged on April 19, 2025.
– Jay’s ideal type is someone shorter than him and who loves him a lot.
Show more Jay fun facts…

Song

Stage Name: Song (송) (formerly known as Yunhyeong)
Birth Name: Song Yun-hyeong (송윤형)
Position(s): 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
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @sssong_yh
X: @sssong6823
YouTube: 송슐랭 가이드 – SONGCHELIN GUIDE

Song Facts:
– Song was born in Gambuk-dong, Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– Family: A younger sister named Song Eunjin and she is an ulzzang.
– He was a part of Team B on WIN.
– His family owns a BBQ shop.
– Hobbies: Cycling and 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 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 Song is good at making fun of others, but hates being made fun of. (Arirang TV)
– Song packs the neatest/quickest.
– He enlisted on August 13, 2024, and will be discharged on February 12, 2026.
– Song’s ideal type is a girl older than him.
Show more Song fun facts…

Bobby

Stage Name: Bobby (바비)
Birth Name: Kim Ji-won (김지원)
Position(s): 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 (previously INFP)
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: Double B
Instagram: @bobbyindaeyo
X: @bobbyranika

Bobby Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in Virginia, United States.
– Family: A 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).
– Bobby welcomed his first child, a baby boy, with his non-celebrity fiancée in September 2021.
– He enlisted on June 4, 2024, and will be discharged on December 3, 2025.
– 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 Dong-hyuk (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
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @_dong_ii
X: @D_dong_ii

DK Facts:
– DK was born in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– 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, born in 2000.
– 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.
– DK’s ideal type is a girl, whose height is 158 cm, who is filled with aegyo, cute charm.
Show more DK fun facts…

Ju-ne

Stage Name: Ju-ne (준회) (formerly known as Junhoe)
Birth Name: Koo Jun-hoe (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
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @juneeeeeeya
X: @tkwpcnfak

Ju-ne Facts:
– Ju-ne was born in Naebalsan-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– Family: An older sister, named Yeijin (born in 1994).
– 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)
– 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”.
– He released his first solo song on iKON’s album TAKE OFF, titled “Want You Back”.
– 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 Chan-woo (정찬우)
Position(s): 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
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @chan_w000
X: @ikon_chan_w000
YouTube: 찬우살이

Chan Facts:
– He was born in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– Family: An older brother born in 1996.
– 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.
– He is childhood friends with Moonbin from Astro and Chani from SF9.
– Chan was said to be the cheekiest member. (Profile wrote by the members)
– He himself said that he hates when other people see him cry, so he doesn’t cry in front of others.
– He has said that he leaves the room a mess, and rather than scolding, Song hits him. (Weekly Idol)
– Chan is known for EXO‘s Chanyeol look alike.
– When Chan gets drunk he speaks fluent English.
– On April 6, 143 Entertainment announced that Chan would enlist on May 27, 2024, and will be discharged on November 26, 2025.
– 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 Han-bin (김한빈)
Position(s): 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
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: Double B
Instagram: @shxxbi131
X: @shxx131bi131
SoundCloud: 131

B. I Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– Family: A 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.
– 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, the 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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Related:
iKON Discography
iKON Awards History
iKON: Who is Who?
Poll: Who is the best dancer in iKON?
Poll: Who is the best vocalist/rapper in iKON?
Poll: Who owned each era? (iKON Version)

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