INFINITE Members Profile: INFINITE Facts, INFINITE Ideal Type
INFINITE (인피니트) currently consists of 6 members: Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. On August 30th, 2017 Hoya left Infinite. The band debuted on June 9 2010, under Woollim Entertainment.
INFINITE Fandom Name: Inspirit
INFINITE Official Fan Color: Pearl Metal Gold
INFINITE Official Accounts:
Twitter: @official_ifnt
Instagram: @official_ifnt_
Facebook: INFINITE
vLive channel: Infinite channel
Youtube: INFINITE
INFINITE Members Profile:
Sungkyu
Stage Name: Sungkyu (성규)
Birth Name: Kim Sung Kyu (김성규)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Nicknames: Grandpa, Leader, Hamster, Kkulgyu (loser Gyu), Gyujiji
Birthday: April 28, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISTJ (His previous result was ISTP)
Instagram: @gyu357 / @sungkyu.official
Twitter: @kyuzizi / @KSK_official
Facebook: kimsungkyu.official
Youtube: 성규특별시 [KimSungKyu Official]
vLive: KIM SUNG KYU
Sungkyu facts:
– He was born in North Jeolla, South Korea.
– Sungkyu has an older sister, named Kim JiEun.
– Sungkyu was in the school band named Comabeat when he was in Senior High School.
– He graduated from Daekyung University, majoring in Applied Music along with Hoya, L, and Sungyeol.
– He was the fastest member who learnt the scorpion dance.
– He picked Sungjong as the cutest member and L as the most handsome.
– He had audited 2 times for SM Entertainment but he was rejected.
– In November 2012 he debuted as a solo singer with his solo EP, “Another Me”.
– In 2015 Sungkyu participated in KBS’s show “Exciting India”.
– He acted in a few musicals: “Gwanghwamun Sonata” (2012), “VAMPIRE” (2014), “In The Heights” (2015), “All Shook Up” (2016), “Gwanghamun Sonata” (2017-2018)
– He had a cameo appearance in “The Thousandth Man” (2012).
– He acted in the drama “Pure Love” (2013).
– Sungkyu appeared alongside rapper Defconn as an MC in the popular show “Weekly Idol”.
– Sungkyu is friends with Highlight‘s Junhyung, actor Kim Min-Suk and Leo from VIXX. (Weekly Idol Ep 227)
– Sungkyu released his first ever full album “10 Stories” with a title track “True Love” on Feb. 26 2018.
– On May 14, 2018, Sungkyu enlisted in the military and got discharged on January 8, 2020.
– Sungkyu contact expired on March 6, 2021 and he decided to leave Woollim Ent., however he’s still a member of Infinite.
– Sungkyu is currently managed by Double H TNE.
– Sungkyu’s ideal type: A cute girl that can be sexy.
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Dongwoo
Stage Name: Dongwoo (동우)
Birth Name: Jang Dong Woo (장동우)
Position: Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist
Nickname: Dinosaur, Monkey Boy, Mother of Infinite, Smile Man
Birthday: November 22, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Sub-unit: Infinite H (H stands for Hiphop) – Dongwoo & Hoya
Instagram: @ddong_gg0
Twitter: @ddww1122
Dongwoo facts:
– He was born in Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– Dongwoo has two sisters: Jang Kkotip (6 years older), and the other one is 3 years older than him.
– Dongwoo’s sister used to be a dancer and he learned how to dance from her.
– Dongwoo’s family has an octopus restaurant.
– He was trained under JYP Entertainment for years.
– He is a former schoolmate of EXO‘s eldest, Xiumin.
– On February 15, 2013 Dongwoo graduated from Daekyung University’s Practical Music program.
– Along with L, he’s really hard to woke up, you even have to shake him.
– Dongwoo choose BEAST’s Yoseob as an idol he wants a duet with.
– He is officially registered as songwriter with the Korean Music Copyright Association.
– If Dongwoo wasn’t a celebrity he’d want to have become a Chinese herbal medicine doctor.
– He likes to bring useless stuff in his bag because he think it would be useful in another time.
– Apart from green, Dongwoo’s other favorite colors are gold and white.
– He was part of the cast of “Law of the Jungle in Costa Rica” (2014)
– He acted in musicals: “In The Heights” (2015), “Altar Boyz” (2018), “Iron Mask” (2018).
– Dongwoo appeared in “King of Mask Singer” as “A Knight of the Razor” (Episode 145-146).
– Dongwoo made his solo debut with 1st mini album ‘Bye’, with ‘News’ as title track, in March 2019.
– He enlisted on April 15, 2019 and was discharged on November 15, 2020.
– On March 31, 2021 Woollim announced that Dongwoo’s contract expired and he won’t renew.
– Dongwoo is currently managed by BigBoss Entertainment.
– Dongwoo’s ideal type: A girl full of cute charm who is pretty when she smiles. The celebrity closest to Dongwoo’s ideal type is Lee Minjung.
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Woohyun
Stage Name: Woohyun (우현)
Birth Name: Nam Woo Hyun (남우현)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Temporary Leader
Nicknames: Namu, Namstar, Namgrease
Birthday: February 8, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
Weight 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Instagram: @nwh91
Twitter: @wowwh
Woohyun facts:
– He was born in Chungcheong, South Korea.
– He has one older brother who is two years older than him, Nam Boohyun.
– He passed the audition by singing Stevie Wonder’s “Lately”.
– He chose Stevie Wonder as his hero among all singers.
– In Infinite, he has the best imitation skills.
– He dreamed to become a soccer player, but he gave up because he didn’t have much stamina.
– The members call him “Chef”.
– He doesn’t want to think again about “YAMO” era, because he dislikes his looks back then.
– He was a member of the one time sub unit Dramatic BLUE with 2AM’s Jokwon, B2ST’s Yoseob, MBLAQ’s G.O, & TEEN TOP’s Niel
– Woohyun was also in a duo unit called Toheart with SHINee’s Key.
– Woohyun made his solo debut in 2016 with the album “Write” and title track is “Nod Nod” aka “Still I Remember”.
– He acted in the musicals: “Gwanghwamun Sonata” alongside Sungkyu (2012), “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change ” (2018), “Barnum: The Greatest Showman” (2018).
– He acted in the drama “The Thousandth Man” (2012).
– He acted in the drama “Hi! School: Love On” (2014) alongside Sungyeol.
– Woohyun appeared in “King of Mask Singer” as “Salvador Dalí” (Episode 161-162)
– On October 24, 2019 Woohyun enlisted in the military and got discharged on August 4th, 2021.
– On October 7, 2022 it was announced that Woohyun left Woollim Ent.
– Woohyun’s ideal type: Someone who is a steady person, has a pretty smile, looks good in glasses, someone who doesn’t change for him and someone who eats well what he cooks for her.
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Sungyeol
Stage Name: Sungyeol (성열)
Birth Name: Lee Seong Yeol (이성열)
Position: Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Nicknames: Choding, Kindergarten Boy
Birthday: August 27, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INFP
Sub-unit: Infinite F (F stands for Face)
Instagram: @sungyeol_827
Twitter: @Seongyeol1991 / @LSY_official_
Sungyeol facts:
– He was born and raised in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother named Daeyeol, who is a member of Golden Child, under the same company.
– Sungyeol is the last member who join Infinite.
– Sungyeol originally planned to debut as an actor.
– He graduated from Daekyung University, majoring in Applied Music along with Sungkyu, L, and Hoya.
– L: “Sungyeol first says ‘I don’t like you’. Then of course I go ‘I don’t like you either’.”
– The 1st thing you want to do once you get a girlfriend is? “Hold hands and go to the theaters!”
– He is competitive in games.
– He has dyslexia, which runs in his family as his brother, Daeyeol, has it too.
– Sungyeol’s favorite food is Ton Katsu.
– His most disliked food is bean paste soup.
– His favorite colors are pink, purple and green.
– One of his hobbies is watching movies.
– He said he has a crush on Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation.
– The perfume Sungyeol currently uses is Voyage d’Hermès by Hermès.
– He always carries cologne in his bag.
– He was part of the cast of “Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle” (2013), “Law of the Jungle in Panama”. (2016), “Law of the Jungle in Kota Manado” (2017).
– He acted in the drama “Hi! School: Love On” (2014) alongside Woohyun.
– He also acted in the following Korean drams: “Cheer Up On Love” (2009), “Jolly Widows” (2009-2010), “While You Were Sleeping” (2011), “Adolescent Medley” (2013 – cameo), “D-Day” (2015), “Love Returns” (2017), .
– He acted in the web drama “Love for Ten: Generation Love” (2013).
– He acts in the horror movie “0.0MHz” (2019).
– He enlisted as an active duty soldier on March 26, 2019 and was discharged on October 27, 2020.
– On March 31, 2021 Woollim announced that Sungyeol’s contract expired and he won’t renew.
– Sungyeol is currently managed by the same company as Myungsoo, Management 2SANG.
– Sungyeol’s ideal type: “I like girls who aren’t deceiving and are easy-going and cute.” An actress that he likes is Soo Ae.
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L
Stage Name: L/Myungsoo
Birth Name: Kim Myung Soo (김명수)
Position: Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
Nicknames: Cold City Man, Center
Birthday: March 13, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Sub-unit: Infinite F (F stands for Face)
Instagram: @kim_msl
Twitter: @KIMMYUNGSOO_1
Youtube: 묭묭튜브
vLive: KIM MYUNG SOO (L)
L/Myungsoo facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother named Moonsu.
– L graduated from Daekyung University, majoring in Applied Music along with Sungkyu, Hoya and Sungyeol.
– His hair is naturally curly and frizzy.
– He eats the most out of the Infinite members.
– His favorite color is black and most of his clothes are black.
– He thinks that out of all animals, he resembles a hippopotamus the most.
– He said he does not like Sungyeol, although they always do fanservice together.
– His Japanese is the best in Infinite.
– He was a voice actor for the cartoon ‘Welcome to the Convenience Store’.
– He likes to read Naruto, Bleach and One Piece.
– He says that a habit he needs to fix is his stubbornness.
– Myungsoo likes to take pictures and would’ve liked to become a photographer if he wasn’t a singer.
– He acted in several dramas: “Jiu – Special Investigation Team” (2011), “Shut Up Flower Boy Band” (2012), “Mom is Acting Up” (2012), “Master’s Sun” (2013), “Cunning Single Lady” (2014), “My Lovely Girl” (2014), “The Time We Were Not In Love” (2015), “One More Time” (2016), “Ruler: Master of the Mask ” (2017), “Miss Hammurabi” (2018), “Angel’s Last Mission: Love” (2019), “Meow, the Secret Boy” (2020), “Secret Royal Inspector” (2020).
– He also played in the movie “Mr. Shark” (2016).
– L appeared in “King of Mask Singer” as “I’m Your Father”. (Episode 63)
– On August 19th, 2019 Myungsoo left Woollim Entertainment after he contact expired. However, he is still a member of Infinite.
– He is currently managed by Management Esang.
– He debuted as a soloist on February 3, 2021, with the single album “Memory”.
– On February 22, 2021 he enlisted for his mandatory military service.
– L/ Myungsoo’s ideal type: Someone with long waved hair and having innocent charm.
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Sungjong
Stage Name: Sungjong (성종)
Birth Name: Lee Sung Jong (이성종)
Position: Vocalist, Maknae
Nicknames: Maknae, Maknae-nim, Diva, Beautiful Man, Jjong
Birthday: September 3, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Sub-unit: Infinite F (F stands for Face)
Instagram: @ssongjjong.ifnt
Twitter: @infiniteyounges
Youtube: E성종
Sungjong facts:
– Sungjong was born in Seoul, moved to Andong when he was 9, then to Gwangju and Jeonju, and then back to Seoul. (vLive)
– He has a brother who is 3 years younger than him, named Seonkyu.
– He loves Michael Jackson’s songs ‘Beat It’ and ‘Ben’ the most.
– Sungjong is very photogenic.
– His role model is Michael Jackson.
– Among the Infinite members he is the best at girl group dances.
– His favorite food is: “What my mom cooks”
– His disliked food: Beans.
– His favorite color is yellow.
– Sungjong is ambidextrous. (vLive)
– He was part of the cast of “Law of the Jungle in Tonga”. (2016)
– Sungjong listed his eyes as the body part he’s most confident with.
– Sungjong was chosen as the MC for “Stargram Season 2”.
– He acted in the Korean drama “Mysterious Nurse” (2018).
– He was cast in Channel A’s variety show “Sales King TV” & chosen as DJ in EBS’s “Midnight Black”.
– On July 29, 2019 Sunjong enlisted in the military and got discharged on May 8, 2021.
– On January 24, 2022 it was announced that Sungjong left Woollim Ent., however he’s still a member of Infinite.
– Sungjong’s ideal type: “Someone who is chubby and cute.”
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Past Members:
Hoya
Stage Name: Hoya
Birth Name: Lee Ho-dong (이호동) but he legally changed it to Lee Ho-won (이호원)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Nicknames: Hogod, Hobaby, Dance Machine , Multi-Player, HoBaby
Birthday: March 28, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Blood Type: AB
Sub-unit: Infinite H (H stands for Hiphop)
Instagram: @isayhousayya
Twitter: @hoya1991
Hoya facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has an older brother (Hojae) and a younger brother (Hojun).
– He graduated from Daekyung University, majoring in Applied Music along with Sungkyu, L, and Sungyeol.
– He likes to practice until late, so he oversleeps a lot.
– He was a member of the one time sub unit Dynamic BLACK with 2AM’s Jinwoon, B2ST’s Gikwang, MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, & TEEN TOP’s L.Joe
– Hoya was a taekwondo athlete up till middle school & received his 3rd – degree black belt
– “Q: How I am when I’m in love?” “Hoya: I’m passionate. I’m a man like fire”
– According to the other members, Hoya is the CEO’s favorite member.
– The members chose Hoya as the member who has the most popularity in Japan.
– He used to be a hip hop/street dancer.
– He acted in the dramas “Reply 1997” (2012), “Reply 1994” (ep. 16 – 2013), “My Lovely Girl” (2014), “Mask” (2015), “Strong Family 2017” (2017), “Self Radiation Office” (2017), ‘Two Cops’ (2017 – 2018), “Diabolic Happiness” (2018), “Hip Hop King: Nassna Street” (2019).
– He also acted in a movie: “Hiya” (2016).
– Hoya participated in Hit The Stage (MNET).
– Hoya appeared in “King of Mask Singer” as “Carillon” (Episode 149-150)
– On August 30, 2017, it was announced that Hoya’s contract expired and he decided to leave the company and Infinite.
– On September 26, 2017 it was confirmed that Hoya signed with Glorious Entertainment. He plans to follow both an acting and a music career.
– He began his mandatory military service on February 7, 2019 and he was discharged on December 6, 2020.
– Hoya’s ideal type: Someone I can respect. A girl full of ideas, who speaks fluent foreign languages.
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