MONSTA X Members Profile and Facts:
MONSTA X (몬스타엑스) is a 6-member South Korean boy group under Starship Entertainment,, consisting of Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M. The group was created through the survival program, NO.MERCY. They debuted on May 14, 2015 with their first mini album, TRESPASS. The group is also under the US label Maverick Agency as of February 26, 2019. On October 31, 2019 following the controversies, Wonho announced his departure from the group.
Group Name Meaning: Combination of “MON”, “STA”, and “X” which means that the group will be the monsters who will conquer K-pop.
Official Greeting: “HO! MONSTA X. Hello, we are MONSTA X!”
MONSTA X Official Fandom Name: MONBEBE (몬베베)
Fandom Name Meaning: MON (my) BEBE (lover).
MONSTA X Official Colors: Lost, Guilty, & Beautiful
MONSTA X Official Logo:
Latest Dorm Arrangement:
Dorm 1: Minhyuk, Kihyun, & Changkyun (all single rooms)
Dorm 2: Shownu, Hyungwon, & Joohoney (all single rooms)
Official SNS:
Website: monstax-e.com
Instagram: @official_monsta_x
X: @officialmonstax / (Japan): @Official_MX_jp / (USA): @MonstaXAccess
TikTok: @monsta_x_514
YouTube: MONSTA X
Facebook: OfficialMonstaX
Weibo: @MONSTA-X
Fancafe: 몬스타엑스 (MONSTAX)
MONSTA X Member Profiles:
Shownu
Stage Name: Shownu (셔누)
Birth Name: Sohn Hyun-woo (손현우)
Position(s): Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: June 18th, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 77 kg (169 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISTJ (previously ISFJ)
Representative Emoji: 🐻
Sub-Unit: SHOWNU X HYUNGWON
Instagram: @shownuayo
Shownu Facts:
– He was born in Changdong, Donbonggu, Seoul, South Korea.
– Shownu doesn’t have any siblings.
– He was a former JYP Entertainment trainee with GOT7, but left due to training absences.
– He was a JYP trainee for about 2 years.
– Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan revealed that when they were trainees, he and Shownu shared a dorm. (Finding SKZ)
– He used to be a member of the boy group NUBOYZ.
– Shownu’s stage name means I want to “show you new things”. He was in NUBOYZ and wanted to give fans a SHOW = SHOW + NU.
– His favorite color is black.
– Shownu participates in creating most of MONSTA X’s choreographies.
– In 2016 Shownu was a contestant on the dance show “Hit the Stage”.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Bear.
– Hobbies: listening to music.
– Shownu enlisted in the military on July 22, 2021. On April 21, 2023, he was discharged.
– On June 9, 2022, it was announced that he had renewed his contract with STARSHIP Entertainment.
– In 2024, Shownu made his musical debut, with the role of Anatole Kuragin in “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”.
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Minhyuk
Stage Name: Minhyuk (민혁)
Birth Name: Lee Min-hyuk (이민혁)
Position(s): Sub-Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: November 3rd, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENTP-T (previously ENFJ)
Representative Emoji: 🐶
Instagram: @go5rae
Minhyuk Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– Minhyuk has a younger brother.
– He likes sweet potatoes and pizza.
– His favorite drinks are cola and cafe latte.
– His less favorite food are cucumbers.
– He’s the mood-maker of the group, lightening up the atmosphere with his jokes and funny personality.
– Minhyuk’s most confident in his lips.
– He wears corrective lenses.
– His favorite color is red.
– He cannot swim.
– He would like to learn acoustic guitar because he thinks it would go well with his husky voice.
– Minhyuk has 2 tattoos: the whale on his knee (that was used to cover up his surgery scar), and a rose in a mirror on his back.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Puppy / Dog.
– Minhyuk was an MC for “Inkygayo” (October 20, 2019 – February 28, 2021).
– On April 4, 2023, Minhyuk enlisted in the military and was discharged on October 3, 2024.
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Kihyun
Stage Name: Kihyun (기현)
Birth Name: Yoo Ki-hyun (유기현)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: November 22nd, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp
Height: 174.8 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP (previously ENFP)
Representative Emoji: 🐹
Instagram: @yookihhh
Kihyun Facts:
– Kihyun was born in Goyang, South Korea.
– He has an older brother (2 years older) that lives in Japan. (vLive)
– He’s the best vocalist in the group.
– Kihyun graduated from DIMA, Dong’Ah Institute of Media and Arts.
– He likes composing songs and writing lyrics.
– Kihyun can play the piano.
– His favorite color is blue.
– He starred in “High-end Crush” (2015).
– He’s especially good at making ramen.
– Hobbies: Dancing and hanging out with friends.
– Kihyun and BTS’ Suga are close friends.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Hamster.
– Kihyun made his solo debut on March 15, 2022, with his solo single album “VOYAGER”.
– On June 9, 2022, it was announced that he had renewed his contract with STARSHIP Entertainment.
– He enlisted in the military on August 22, 2023 and was discharged on February 21, 2025.
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Hyungwon
Stage Name: Hyungwon (형원)
Birth Name: Chae Hyung-won (채형원)
Position(s): Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Visual, Center
Birthday: January 15th, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 182.4 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Representative Emoji: 🐢
Sub-Unit: SHOWNU X HYUNGWON
Instagram: @coenffl
YouTube: 채씨표류기
Hyungwon Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– Hyungwon has a younger brother.
– He likes pork BBQ, sashimi, and salted fried giant shrimp.
– He is known for his thick lips.
– He’s the member who sleeps the most.
– Before joining MONSTA X, Hyungwon was a popular model. He participated in lots of fashion shows.
– He loves traveling. His parents own a travel agency, where he used to work when he was younger.
– According to the members, he is the best actor in the group.
– He is a terrible cook, according to his band mates.
– Hobbies: Modeling and shopping.
– His favorite color is black.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Turtle.
– Hyungwon is also a DJ and he is known as DJ H.One.
– On June 9, 2022, it was announced that he had renewed his contract with STARSHIP Entertainment.
– He enlisted in the military on November 14, 2023 and was discharged on May 13, 2025.
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Joohoney
Stage Name: Joohoney [his stage name used to be Jooheon (주헌)]
Birth Name: Lee Ho-joon (이호준), but he changed his name to Lee Joo-heon (이주헌)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: October 6th, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 179.2 cm (5’10.5″)
Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFJ (previously ENFP)
Representative Emoji: 🐝/🍯
Instagram: @joohoneywalker
SoundCloud: 주 honey
Joohoney Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea, but he grew up in Daegu.
– Joohoney has a younger brother.
– He admires Michael Jackson a lot.
– Joohoney was the best rapper among the trainees.
– In addition to writing lyrics and song production, he also wants to take part in creating the album jacket and music video.
– He used to be a member of the boy group NUBOYZ (STARSHIP Entertainment).
– Joohoney speaks Korean and English.
– Hobbies: Playing video games, going out with friends, watching movies.
– He admitted he has an intense obsession with hats.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Bee.
– Joohoney is friends with ASTRO‘s Moonbin, GOT7‘s Jackson, and EXO‘s Chanyeol.
– On April 28, 2015, he released his 1st mixtape, “JUNG JI“.
– Joohoney made his official solo debut with the mini album, “LIGHTS” on May 22, 2023.
– He enlisted in the military on July 24, 2023 and will be discharged on January 23, 2025. He is an assistant instructor in the army. (source)
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I.M
Stage Name: I.M (아이엠)
Birth Name: Im Chang-kyun (임창균)
Position(s): Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: January 26th, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP
Representative Emoji: 🐺
Website: imnameim.com
Instagram: @imnameim
X: @IMxSMEK
YouTube: I.M
SoundCloud: I.M
I.M Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He has an older brother.
– I.M lived abroad a lot during his childhood, because his father was a scientist and his work demanded of him to travel around the world.
– He lived 3 years in Boston and 4 years in Israel.
– His English name is Daniel/Danny (he used this name while he lived in the US).
– His role model is his father.
– He once wanted to pursue science and education.
– I.M can speak English fluently.
– His favorite colors are white and purple.
– Hobbies: Writing songs, and hanging out with his group mates.
– He used to be part of the group Nu’bility.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Wolf.
– He made his solo debut with the EP album, “DUALITY” on February 19, 2021.
– On August 8, 2022 it was announced that I.M left the agency, but would continue group activities.
– On November 15, 2022 it was announced that he has signed with Sony Music Korea.
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Former Member:
Wonho
Stage Name: Wonho (원호)
Birth Name: Lee Ho-seok (이호석), but he’s known as Shin Ho-seok (신호석) since his ulzzang days
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual
Birthday: March 1st, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 78 kg (168 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISFP (previously INFP)
Representative Emoji: 🐰
Instagram: @iwonhoyou
X: @official__wonho
TikTok: @official_wonho
YouTube: WONHO / ohhoho 오호호
Fan Cafe: Wonho
Wonho Facts:
– He was born in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo, South Korea.
– Family: Parents, younger brother (married).
– Things that he likes: Protein, vitamins, other health products, electronics, and studying song production.
– He is a former ulzzang.
– Wonho appeared in “Ulzzang Shidae Season 3” TV show (2010/2011)
– He used to be a member of the boy group NUBOYZ.
– Hobbies: Going out with friends and playing video games.
– His favorite colors are black & white.
– His representative animal from “Safari in Monbebe World” is a Rabbit.
– Wonho’s solo fandom name is WENEE (위니; WE are NEw Ending because WE NEEd each other).
– Following the controversies (the claims that he owes money to friend Jung Daeun and suspicions of illegal use of marijuana back in 2013) on October 31, 2019, Wonho announced through a handwritten letter that he and STARSHIP Ent. amicably decided his departure from the group.
– On March 14, 2020, Starship issued a statement confirming the investigation had concluded and Wonho was cleared of all charges.
– On April 9th, 2020 Wonho signed with Highline Entertainment (A subsidary of STARSHIP Entertainment) as a soloist and as a producer.
– He made his solo debut on September 4, 2020 with, “Love Synonym #1: Right for Me“.
– Wonho enlisted on December 5, 2022 as a public service worker and was discharged on September 4, 2024.
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For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging
Wonho announced his MBTI changed to ISFP, in Oct. 2021, during one of his ohhoho episodes. Joohoney updated his MBTI result to ENFJ during his Interview with Lee Young-ji. Shownu updated his MBTI result to ISTJ in the ASMR video.
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