IMFACT Members Profile and Facts
IMFACT (임팩트) is a South Korean boy group under Star Empire Entertainment. The group consists of members 5 members: Jian, Jeup, Taeho, Sang and Ungjae. They debuted on January 27, 2016, with the single album Lollipop. On January 3, 2022 all members officially left Star Empire after their contracts expired, although they were said not to be disbanded.
Group Name Meaning: their name is a combination of the words “Impact” and “I’m Fact”, which reflects their ambition to make a strong impact on the music industry and produce music that’s truthful to who they are.
Official Greeting: “We are Imfact! (In Korean:) Hello, we are IMFACT!”
IMFACT Fandom Name: IF
Fandom Name Meaning: the “I” stands for IMFACT, the “F” stands for fans, combining these means that IMFACT and fans are one. It also stands for all their future possibilites.
IMFACT Official Colors: N/A
IMFACT Official Logo:
Official SNS:
Instagram: @official_imfact
X: @imfactofficial (Official)/ @imfact_twt (Members)/ @imfact_jp (Japanese)
Facebook: @officialimfact
IMFACT Member Profiles:
Jian
Stage Name: Jian (지안)
Birth Name: Lee Dae Kwang (이대광), but he legally changed his name to Lee Ji An (이지안)
Position(s): Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: November 8, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 174 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jiifan118
Jian Facts:
– He was born in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
– He participated on The Unit (2017-2018), but was eliminated in episode 7, placing 49th.
– Before becoming and idol he was part of a dance and choreography team.
– Pre-debut, Jian was a backup dancer for B1A4, 4Minute, Jung Eunji, Juniel, Huh Gak and more.
– He can speak Korean and Japanese.
– He has an older brother.
– Education: Janggok Elementary School, Yeongseo Middle School, Daeyoung High School, Digital Seoul Culture Arts University (Practical Music Department).
– Jian’s hobbies are working out, removing mold and reading history books.
– His specialties are creating raps, choreographing, removing mold and giving advice.
– He completed his military service from November 16, 2020 to May 15, 2022.
– During his military service he acted in the musical 메이사의노래 (Meissa’s Song) alongside EXO‘s Chanyeol, former B.A.P‘s Daehyun, INFINITE‘s L, Cross Gene‘s Yongseok, KARD‘s J.Seph, SKYE‘s Inpyo and Hyunuk, VAV‘s Baron and ARGON‘s Gon.
– His charming points are the high tension and energy he emits when he raps on stage and the way he exaggerates his words.
– Jian’s nicknames are Mom of the group (when they lived in dorms, he used to cook for the members and wake them up), Jungbong (a character from the K-drama Reply 1988), Flame Heart Lee Jian, Jjan and Kimbap (which the members gave him because he used to wear dark clothes as a trainee which made it look like he was rolled up in seaweed).
– He is a big eater and relieves stress by eating. He said he can eat 10 cups of spaghetti in one sitting.
– Jian is known to be a scaredy cat, and is most afraid of horror movies, haunted houses, heights and roller coasters.
– Motto: “I am a small butterfly that can stir up a typhoon with a single flap of my wings.”
Jeup
Stage Name: Jeup (제업)
Birth Name: Park Je Up (박제업)
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: March 27, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 169 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jeup327 (personal)/ @parkjeup_official (official)/ @pullup_fit (work out account)
YouTube: 제업로드 jeupload
Jeup Facts:
– He was born in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– On April 11, 2022, Jeup signed with KH Company.
– He made his solo debut on October 3, 2022 with the single “Daystar (낮의 별)”, under the name Seowool.
– He briefly promoted under the stage name Seowool, but changed it back to his real name Park Jeup on January 5, 2023 due to the name being hard to search.
– Jeup participated on The Unit (2017-2018), but was eliminated in the finals, placing 11th.
– He was a contestant on Build Up (2024), where he made it to the finals.
– He also participated on the singing contests Sing Again 3 and I Can See Your Voice, and Immortal Songs.
– Jeup completed his military service from July 27, 2020 to January 26, 2022.
– He operates as a calligraphist under the alias ‘Calliup’
– He has a younger sister born in 1997.
– Education: Yeowol Elementary School, Deoksan High School, Digital Seoul Culture and Arts University (BA Applied Music).
– He attended a computer academy from third grade to fifth grade in elementary school.
– He practiced taekwondo for over 10 years at his parents’ insistence. In high school, he transitioned to martial arts, which he pursued for approximately 3 years and earned a spot on the national team. Before joining Star Empire Entertainment, he worked as a martial arts instructor for 3 months.
– Jeup’s nicknames are Uppie, Big Brother, and Vocal King (his favorite one).
– His hobbies are playing computer games, exercising and art.
– His specialties are skiing and martial arts.
– He considers the contrast between his buff appearance and sharp features, and his feminine, high-pitched singing voice his charming point.
– He has two tattoos: cherry blossoms (in the inner part of his right forearm), wildflower (on his left forearm).
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Taeho
Stage Name: Taeho (태호)
Birth Name: Kim Won Jin (김원진), but he legally changed it to Kim Tae Ho (김태호)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 1, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 172 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @11taeho_1
X: @taeho_official
YouTube: 태호 TAEHO / TAEHO ‘탷레비전’
Facebook: 태호 taeho
Taeho Facts:
– He was born in Dobong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– He made his solo debut on May 27, 2021, with the digital single “Ggoma”.
– On May 3, 2024, he signed with HAM.
– He participated onThe Unit (2017-2018), but was eliminated in episode 13, placing 27th.
– Taeho competed on Sing Again, as contestant number 37.
– He sang the OST “겨울 지나 벚꽃” for the web drama Cherryblossom After Winter.
– He participated in the writing and composing of all of his solo songs, and IMFACT’s “4 Love”, “Lalida” and “At The End”.
– Taeho completed his military service from December 14, 2021, to June 13, 2023.
– Education: Changwon Elementary School, Changbuk Middle School, Nowon High School, Seoul Cyber University.
– He appeared on the first episode of tvN’s Talent Workshop and achieved 1st place MVP.
– He was the MC for EBS’ childen’s science program Scienstar Q.
– His hobby is cooking.
– His specialties are composing, writing lyrics and choreographing.
– Taeho’s nicknames are Thanos (given to him by Sang), Taebli, Jjanggu (a nickname for someone who’s mischievous), Mirror Prince (because he loves looking in the mirror), and Hipkko.
– He is the only member of the group who can’t successfully do a cartwheel.
– He has his driving license.
– Taeho takes the most time to get ready out of the IMFACT members.
– If he ever got stranded, the only things taeho would want would be a mirror, a hairdryer and an iron.
– His favorite foods are chicken stew and ice cream.
– He is a fan of Queen and Freddie Mercury.
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Sang
Stage Name: Sang (상) / Leesang (이상)
Birth Name: Lee Sang (이상)
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: October 17, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @ideal2sang
YouTube: 무적이상
Sang Facts:
– He is a former member of the fictional boy group X-PIERS under the name Chan, which was created for the web drama Broke Rookie Star.
– He made his acting debut in 2017 with a cameo in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, and got his first main role in the bl Wish You: Your Melody From My Heart with MYNAME‘s Kang Insoo.
– Sang also acted in the dramas Longing Heart, 4 Kinds of House, Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding and Broke Rookie Star.
– He writes his own songs and uploads them to his YouTube channel.
– He was a trainee for six years, the longest among the members, and was the first to join the company. His father is close to the CEO of Star Empire, who has known him since the age of 3 and told him to come to the company when he grew up. He started training in his third year of middle school.
– Sang completed his military service from October 24, 2022 to April 23, 2024.
– Education: Sosabul Elementary School, Daeshin Middle School, Shindorim High School
– He sang the OSTs for the dramas Wish You and Nobleman Ryu’s Wedding.
– His nicknames are Leesanghaessi (oddball), Sangsangisanggeuisang (someone who has a vivid imagination), Siin (poet), Leesanggihu (someone whose mood changes often), Jjangi (someone who is mischievous).
– His hobbies are exercising and listening to music.
– Sang’s specialties are writing lyrics, composing and playing the guitar.
– He can speak Korean, English and some Japanese.
– The members describe his personality as timid with a silly side.
– He’s confident in swimming and badminton, and he was the captain of the badminton club in school.
– As a child he loved dinosaurs and dreamed of becoming a paleontologist.
– His style is plain-colored t-shirts and comfortable clothes.
Ungjae
Stage Name: Ungjae (웅재)
Birth Name: Na Ung Jae (나웅재)
Position(s): Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: May 28, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hellogloom
X: @helloglxxm
TikTok: @hellotomyglxxm
Ungjae Facts:
– He made his official solo debut on May 28, 2022 with his first EP Because I Was Young Boy, under the name HELLO GLOOM.
– In 2022 Ungjae started co-founded his own label together with BIGSTAR‘s Raehwan (from20), called WAYBETTER (originally The Faker Club).
– He participated on The Unit (2017-2018), but was eliminated in episode 13, placing 26th.
– Education: Seoul Seokyo Elementary School, Gwangseong Middle School, Hanseong High School.
– He has a younger brother.
– Ungjae has writing and composing credits on several IMFACT, from20 and his own songs.
– He has been composing since the sixth grade in elementary school, and realized he wanted to pursue music in the second grade of middle school. In his third year of middle school he started preparing to enter an arts high school. To gain experience he auditioned at Star Empire that same year and joined the company as a composer.
– He wrote IMFACT‘s debut song “Lollipop” in just two hours during his trainee days when he injured his waist and felt compelled to write a song.
– Ungjae speaks Korean, English and Japanese.
– His hobby is playing the piano.
– His specialties are writing lyrics and composing.
– He really likes the color pink.
– Ungjae is in a close friend group with Moonbin (ASTRO), Sinb, Umji (G-Friend), Suji (former Uni.T) and Seungkwan (Seventeen), known as “1998-liners/ 98z” as they’re all born in the same year.
– He has a tattoo on his left arm: “no one is beneath &no one is above anyone”, a tattoo on his right wrist which says 11.37, a tattoo on his side (Roman numerals).
– An artist he enjoys listening to is TWS.
– He is a fan of the actor Choi Hyunwook and recommends his drama Sparkling Watermelon.
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