Jang Hyun Seung Profile and Facts:
Jang Hyunseung, formerly known by the stage name Able, is a South Korean singer currently signed to MPLIFY Records. He is best known as a former member of the boy group B2ST and the co-ed subunit Trouble Maker. Jang made his solo debut on May 8, 2015, with the extended play “My“.
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Instagram: @enterwithfakeid
Youtube: @JangHyunSeung_Official
Spotify: @Jang Hyun Seung
Birth Name: Jang Hyun Seung (장현승)
Former Stage Name: ABLE (에이블)
Position: Soloist, Performer, Singer-Songwriter, Producer
Birthday: September 3, 1989
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Height: 174 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
ABLE Facts:
– He was born in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
– He was raised in Seoul, South Korea.
– His nickname “Rancho” was created by his friends during childhood by modifying the pronunciation of “Hyunseung“.
– He admired Jo Sung-mo’s debut song “To Heaven” growing up and shares the same birthday (September 3) as its release date.
– He graduated from Ansan Information Industry High School.
– He has a younger sister, named Jang Geu-rim.
– He shares a close friendship with Gil Hak-mi, whom he knew from a local church before debut.
– His MBTI type is INFP.
– His hobbies include web surfing, bowling, subscribing to magazines, and collecting figures.
– His specialty is beatboxing.
– His dancing style is influenced by Usher and Omarion, two of his most respected artists.
– He used to cry easily before debut but became more emotionally reserved after beginning his idol career.
– He was supposed to debut with BIGBANG but was dropped by YG Entertainment during training.
– He received the nickname “Bung Hyunseung” early in his career for his clumsy but cute behavior.
– Despite his calm appearance, he is known for his quirky, 4D personality and tendency for self-amusing gags.
– His visuals changed dramatically throughout his career depending on hair color and style, gaining nicknames like “Roasted Cho” and “Orange“.
– He doesn’t like mess and tends to clean any mess he walks past.
– Although slim, he has a strong appetite and enjoys meat, often eating quickly between busy schedules.
– He dislikes bugs and pigeons, stemming from a close encounter with a dove while heading to a hair salon.
– He acted in musicals like “Mozart!” and “Bonnie & Clyde“.
– His father passed away suddenly on September 20, 2012, from a heart attack.
– On May 7, 2015, he released his solo debut extended play, “My“.
– In 2016, he won Best Male Artist (South Korea) at the 4th Annual V-Chart Music Awards in China.
– In 2016, he appeared on the dancing show “Hit the Stage“.
– He left B2ST (BEAST) in April 2016.
– He was the only former B2ST member to renew his contract with Cube Entertainment initially.
– He enlisted for military service on July 24, 2018, and was discharged on March 13, 2020.
– While enlisted, he served as a Sergeant in the Republic of Korea Army’s 23rd Guards Brigade.
– He attended Dongshin University for Applied Music, but his bachelor’s degree was revoked in 2019 due to credit validation issues during enlistment.
– His contract with Cube Entertainment expired on August 3, 2021.
– He publicly acknowledged being a smoker, seen using an e-cigarette during an Instagram Live on August 31, 2020.
– He joined Mine Field on October 1, 2022.
– When he joined Mine Field, he rebranded to “ABLE“, a name that had been on his bucket list.
– “ABLE” comes from “be able to“, chosen for easier pronunciation.
– The artists he listens to the most are 070 Shake, Kanye West, Baek Yerin, CAMO, GIVEON, WILLOW, and Olivia Rodrigo.
– He also enjoys listening to the soundtrack from the movie “La La Land“.
– His tattoos include his parents’ birthdates (lunar calendar) on each arm and a triangle symbol representing masculinity.
– He has an interest in geometric shapes, often mentioning the triangle as the most perfect form.
– He has sensitive skin and experiences frequent skin troubles, especially after getting tattoos.
– He owns luxury cars, including a Porsche Panamera and a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC.
– He prefers solo activities over group promotions, appreciating the freedom to express his musical individuality.
– On April 9, 2025, he joined MPLIFY Records (under Warner Music Korea) and announced his solo comeback under his real name Jang Hyunseung.
– He used to dislike his name “Hyunseung“, but after advice from his new producer, he decided to use his real name proudly.
– He uses an iPhone 16 Plus as of 2025.
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