MADTOWN Members Profile and Facts
MADTOWN (매드타운) was a South Korean boy group that consisted of 7 members: Moos, Daewon, Lee Geon, Jota, Heojun, Buffy, and H.O. They made their debut on October 6, 2014, with the song “YOLO” under J.Tune Camp. Following the bankruptcy of their company in 2017, the group transferred to GNI Entertainment. In September 2017, the members filed a lawsuit against their new agency for lack of support and not being paid since joining the company. They won the lawsuit, but the group disbanded shortly after in November 2017.
Group Name Meaning: The gathering of seven bad boys, who have passion, are carefree, love music, and know how to have fun. The name was chosen through an anonymous vote held among the members and company staff. (Their name almost became Unicorn.)
Official Greeting: “Welcome to Madtown! (In Korean:) Hello, we are MADTOWN!”
MADTOWN Official Fandom Name: MADPEOPLE
Fandom Name Meaning: N/A
MADTOWN Official Color: N/A
MADTOWN Official Logo:
Latest Dorm Arrangement (as of October 30, 2014):
Daewon and Lee Geon
Moos and Jota
Buffy and H.O
Heojun and their manager
Official SNS:
Instagram: @madtown_gni / @madtown_japan_official (JP)
X: @madtown_gni / @madtown_jp (JP)
Facebook: MADTOWN
Fan Cafe: MADTOWN
MADTOWN Member Profiles:
Moos
Stage Name: Moos (무스)
Birth Name: Kim Sang Bae (김상배)
Position(s): Leader, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: April 29, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (127.8 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: Pro C
Instagram: @moos.1991
SoundCloud: DJ.MØØ$
Moos Facts:
– He was born in Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
– He is currently a DJ at club Panic Room Busan under the name DJ MØØ$.
– In 2013 he debuted under J.Tune Camp as part of Pro C with Buffy. In 2014 the group became a sub-unit of MADTOWN.
– He was a former pre-debut member of MBLAQ and trained with them for 3 years, but dropped out of the group because of personal reasons. Thunder took his place instead.
– He was a trainee for 6 years before debuting with MADTOWN (2007–2014).
– Moos was a backup dancer for Boom, 2AM, K.Will, Lee Hyori, G.Na, 4Minute, and Sistar.
– He featured on Monika‘s “Goodbye”.
– He participated in the writing of MADTOWN’s “What’s Your Number?”, and “I’m a Serious”.
– Moos has several tattoos on his arms, chest and shoulder.
– He is currently in a relationship (as of August 2023).
– His stage name originates from a nickname he received when he was younger and had spiky hair. People compared him to actor Kim Socheol, who was nicknamed Kim Mousse due to his heavy use of hair mousse. Due to this similarity, he was given a similar nickname, Moos.
– His role model is J.Cole.
– Moos’ favorite foods are kimchi and ham.
– He can’t eat spicy food.
– He has a habit of constantly blinking.
– His special skills are card tricks and DJing.
– He thinks his charming points are his small height and his smile.
– Moos’ ideal type is simply someone he feels attracted to.
Daewon
Stage Name: Daewon (대원)
Birth Name: Park Dae Won (박대원)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: March 17, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 61 kg (134.4 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: N/A
Instagram: @dw_317
Daewon Facts:
– He was born in Cheonan, South Korea.
– He signed with C-JeS Enterainment on August 2, 2019, and is currently active as a (musical) actor under the company.
– Daewon made his acting debut in 2019 in the musical Why Did You Come to My House, and his K-drama debut with a support role in The Witch’s Eye.
– He was a contestant on The Unit, and finished 7th place, making him a part of the final group UNB (2018-2019).
– He is a former AB Entertainment trainee (2012).
– Daewon completed his military service from March 2, 2020, to September 9, 2021.
– Education: Cheonan Technical High School.
– He has an older brother.
– He was a backup dancer in K.Will‘s “Love Blossom”, EXO‘s “Growl”, and Ladies’ Code‘s “Pretty Pretty”.
– Daewon choreographed MADTOWN’s “YOLO”, “I’m a Serious” and “Get Out”.
– On November 4, 2018, he held his first solo fanmeeting in Thailand.
– He sang the OST “Humming” for the TV Chosun’s variety show Newtro Emotional Music Travel.
– He was the class president for three years in high school.
– His family runs a furniture store.
– He and Lee Geon have been friends since childhood, having attended the same school.
– He is close friends with the streamer Acau, and former BEATWIN‘s Jungha.
– In high school he was part of the dance team Cheonul, who were well known on Cyworld.
– He has a habit of often brushing his teeth.
– He has written and produced several songs for UNB and WA$$UP.
– Daewon’s specialty is choreographing dances.
– He starred in the first episode of EXID‘s show But But TV.
– He has a collection of empty chips bags (about 100 bags).
– His favorite fruit is grapefruit.
– His hobbies include reading and watching movies.
– Daewon was in charge of bringing positive energy in the group, and making everyone laugh.
– He’s a puppy lover and has 5 Welsh corgis at home. Two of their names are Haun (female) and Baun (male).
– He received the nickname “Angel” on The Unit, because he was always kind and helpful to others.
– Daewon’s ideal type is a girl who’s really funny and resembles a hamster.
Lee Geon
Stage Name: Lee Geon (이건)
Birth Name: Lee Kyung Tak (이경탁), legalized to Lee Si Woo (이시우)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: May 4, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 62 kg (136.6 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: N/A
Instagram: @lee_wooooo_92
X: @LEEWOO_OFFICIAL
YouTube: 이우가 낙타났다
Lee Geon Facts:
– He was born in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
– He is currently a soloist at KH Company under the name LEEWOO. He made his solo debut with the single “If I Know” on October 27, 2018.
– Lee Geon was formerly signed under AB Entertainment and Soribada.
– He was a contestant on The Unit, but was eliminated in episode 15, placing 18th.
– His father’s dream was to become a singer and his old stage name, Lee Geon, is the name his father would’ve used if he had become a singer.
– He served in the military as a conscripted police officer and completed his service from November 12, 2020, to May 11, 2022.
– Education: Cheonan Technical High School.
– He and Daewon have been friends since childhood, having attended the same school.
– He auditioned for J.Tune Camp because Daewon made him do it.
– Lee Geon has an older sister.
– He was a backup dancer for K.Will‘s “Love Blossom,” Im Chang Jung, Sistar, EXO, Key, and SNSD‘s Tiffany.
– He sang the OSTs for the K-dramas Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, Hide and Seek, Fatal Promise, and A Tale of Hoteliers.
– Lee Geon has writing and producing credits on majority of his own songs, Park Jeup‘s “We will be memories”, Kim Dohee‘s “Tomorrow, To Me”, and Song Jaeho (H.O)’s “Still a Long Way, Spring”.
– He appeared on tvN’s show Studio Vibes, and KBS’ Yu Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook.
– He appeared on We Got Married after Jota set him up for a blind date with model Song Haena.
– Lee Geon is close friends with fellow labelmate and The Unit contestant Park Jeup.
– He won third place at the KY Star Awards 2019.
– He has ranidaphobia (a fear of frogs).
– His hobbies are exercising, drinking coffee, and visiting the cafe.
– He likes soccer.
– He thinks his main charming point is that even if he may look cold, he’s actually a warm person on the inside.
– Lee Geon’s ideal type is a girl who likes listening to him singing.
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Jota
Stage Name: Jota (조타)
Birth Name: Lee Jong Hwa (이종화)
Position(s): Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Face of the Group
Birthday: February 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 177 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 63 kg (138.8 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: N/A
Instagram: @jonghwaaaya
YouTube: 종화가조타[Jonghwajota]
Jota Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– In October 2018 he signed as an actor with King Kong by Starship, but left in 2020.
– He made his acting debut in 2016 with a guest role in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, and also acted in the K-dramas Touch Your Heart and The Running Mates: Human Rights, and the movies Count, I Bet Everything and I Can Speak.
– He was a backup dancer in Lee Hyori‘s “Bad Girls” music video and promotions along with Monsta X‘s Shownu.
– Education: Sinjae Elementary School, Gyeongbuk Physical Education Middle School, Busan Dongji High School.
– He has an older brother and an older sister.
– He was a trainee for 2 years (2012-2014) prior to his debut.
– Jota changed his position from a rapper to vocalist after debuting.
– He did judo from the 6th grade in elementary school to 3rd grade in high school, and planned to become a professional judo competitor, but had to give up due to an ankle injury. He tried to pick judo up again in his first year of univiersity, but decided he wanted to pursue a career in entertainment instead.
– In 2015 he appeared on the show Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education where he was recognized for his judo skills.
– He once won gold during a national judo competition, and became one of the most searched people in Naver’s real-time search rankings.
– He set a record of 2m 60cm in the men’s vault jumping competition at KBS’ Let’s Go! Dream Team II, and became a permanent member on the Dream Team due to his outstanding achievements on the show.
– On November 13, 2016, he participated in King of Mask Singer as ‘Brain Man Scarecrow,’ where he sang Cho Yongpil‘s “I Wish It Were That Way Now”.
– Jota went to elementary school with Apink‘s Eunji.
– He used to live together with Monsta X‘s Shownu when they were backup dancers.
– His specialties are judo, kendo, taekwondo and acrobatics.
– His hobbies are cooking, window shopping, and reading.
– Jota likes organizing the closet, cleaning the room, cleaning his shoes.
– In 2016 he appeared on the variety shows Law of the Jungle in Tonga, and We Got Married along with model Kim Jinkyung.
– He is a fan of Big Bang‘s Taeyang.
– Since he likes cooking, he was in charge of cooking in the dorms. His specialty is chicken soup.
– He thinks his main charming point is that his appearance is sexy, but he’s actually cute and soft on the inside.
– Jota’s ideal type is a girl with mono lids and with a lot of charm.
Heojun
Stage Name: Heojun (허준)
Birth Name: Heo Jun (허준)
Position(s): Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: November 16, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: N/A
Heojun Facts:
– He was born in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He is currently living a quiet, non-idol life.
– Heojun got married on April 22, 2023, to his non-celebrity wife.
– He trained at J. Tune Camp for two years prior to his debut.
– He used to do be a model before debut.
– Heojun appeared in the K-dramas Thirty but Seventeen and My Strange Hero.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Arts High School (Department of Entertainment).
– His younger brother is VICTON‘s Chan.
– He played theater when he was in high school and was the student president.
– He can play the piano well since he was taught by MBLAQ‘s Seungho.
– Heojun has a dog named Kang Ruby.
– He loves animals, but he dislikes bugs.
– He thinks his charming point are the dimples he gets when he smiles.
– Heojun’s ideal type is a girl with pretty eyes and a kind personality.
Buffy
Stage Name: Buffy (버피)
Birth Name: Kim Ju Hyeon (김주현), legalized to Kim Seo Ul (김서울)
Position(s): Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: June 15, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143.3 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: Pro C
Instagram: @hennexxi
X: @hennexxi
YouTube: HENNEXXI
SoundCloud: HENNEXXI
Buffy Facts:
– He was born and raised in Hwagok-dong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and currently lives in Seoul.
– He legalized his birth name to Kim Seoul on March 21, 2022.
– On November 10, 2017, he announced through a letter on fan cafe that he is leaving MADTOWN and will enlist to the marine corps. He completed his miliary service from November 20, 2017, to August 9, 2019.
– He is currently a soloist under the name HENNEXXI and made his solo debut on February 28, 2023, with the single “RATM” ft. Hangzoo.
– In 2013 he debuted under J.Tune Camp as part of Pro C with Moos. In 2014 the group became a sub-unit of MADTOWN.
– He trained at J. Tune Camp for three years prior to his debut.
– He competed in Show Me the Money 4, but was eliminated in the first round.
– Buffy was a backup dancer for Boom, Sistar, Baek Seung Heon, and MBLAQ.
– He replaced MBLAQ‘s Seungho (who was injured) during “Run” promotions.
– He participated in the writing of MADTOWN’s “What’s Your Number?”, “I’m a Serious”, “Get Out”, “OMGT”, “YAH!”, and “LALALA”.
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA).
– He has a younger brother.
– He plays the bass, specifically a Fender Jazz Bass.
– Buffy has a total of 8 piercings: snake bites, nose piercing, helix, 3 lobe piercings in one ear and an ear gauge in the other.
– He has a tattoo sleeve on one of his arms.
– He is fluent in Japanese.
– His hobby is playing video games.
– He likes to eat raw beef.
– He dislikes bugs and beer.
– Buffy has two pet cats.
– He can ride and owns a motorcycle.
– He thinks his hands are his charming points.
– Buffy’s ideal type is a tall girl with a good fashion sense and sexy.
H.O
Stage Name: H.O (호)
Birth Name: Song Jae Ho (송재호)
Position(s): Maknae, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: June 18, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 68 kg (149.9 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-unit: N/A
Instagram: @jhooooooooooooooo
H.O Facts:
– He was born in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, South Korea.
– He was a JYP trainee for one year, but had to leave due to personal reasons.
– H.O trained at J. Tune Camp for two years prior to his debut.
– He acted in the K-drama A Tale of Hoteliers and sang the OST for it, “Still a Long Way, Spring”.
– He’s a guitarist and sometimes plays for the band nnn.
– H.O regularly does modeling and acting jobs.
– He appeared in commercials for Musinsa, KT, Goraesa Fish Cakes, and more.
– He played in the short drama 비식만녀, which was made as an advertisement for Paldo’s Shikhye Rice Punch.
– H.O is an only child.
– His hobbies are playing the guitar, singing, dancing, and doing handstands.
– His favorite animal is an otter.
– He doesn’t like cucumbers or watermelons.
– He calls himself “Super Maknae” because he is full of passion.
– H.O thinks his temples are his charming point.
– In the dorms, he was in charge of doing the laundry because he enjoyed doing it.
– His specialty is making kimchi fried rice and rolled omelet.
– When he was young, he played a lot of different sports and instruments, and in high school he learned how to cook Chinese, Japanese and Korean food.
– H.O’s ideal type is a sexy girl.
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