NexT1DE Members Profile and Facts

NexT1DE Profile and Facts

NexT1DE (NT1) is an upcoming 7-member global project boy group under Tencent Music Entertainment (TME). The group was formed through the survival show Chuang Asia 2, and consists of Hu Yetao, Dorn, Xiong, Yao Zihao, Thi-o, Shen and Omar. They are based in Thailand and China and are set to promote for 3 years.

Group Name Meaning: With the vibrant energy of youth flowing like the sea tide, NexT1DE redefines trends with a natural and refreshing spirit. The group will rise as the new wave, becoming the voice and symbol of the Gen Z generation. When seven mighty currents converge as one, a storm will brew. Break chains. Gather dreams. Merge as an unstoppable tide surging through the new era.
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NexT1DE Member Profiles:
Hu Yetao (Rank 3)

Stage Name: Hu Yetao (胡烨涛)
Birth Name: Hu Ye Tao (胡烨涛)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: September 22, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: MISTAR
Instagram: @h_yetao
Weibo: @创造营亚洲2-胡烨韬
Douyin: @NexT1DE-胡烨韬
Xiaohongshu: @NexT1DE-胡烨韬

Hu Yetao Facts:
– He was born in Jiangsu, China.
– His nicknames are “Taotao” (韬韬) and “Teakettle” (烧水壶) (as he has a high-pitched laugh).
– He debuted as a soloist with the single “Ugly” on July 28, 2021.
– Yetao was a contestant on CHUANG 2021 where he was eliminated in the final, ranking 23rd. He also participated in New Generation Hip-Hop Project in the same year.
– He previously worked as a part-time receptionist at SDT Dance Center in Beijing, where he also attended dance classes.
– His specialties include doing make-up, baking and dancing.
– He partook in Tencent Music Entertainment‘s ‘如初之光2’ project, releasing the single “Like A Movie”.
– Yetao’s fandom name is Húluóbo (Carrot) and was announced on February 9, 2021. His fandom color is orange.
– He participated in composing a song for the first time with the release of his second single “Ting Ya”.
– Yetao had once thought of becoming a make-up artist after graduating from high school after becoming interested in make-up when he was a teenager.
– His favorite actress is Yang Mi, because she does not care if other people doubt her and is brave enough to be herself.
– Yetao likes milk tea.
– His favorite animal is a fox.
– Yetao has 2 tattoos: MAVERICK (crossed out with a red line) above the right side of his chest and his birth date in roman numerals on his sternum. He explained in an interview that he crossed his MAVERICK tattoo out because it is a label that other people had forced on him, although it has nothing to do with him, because it is not a label he gave himself.
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Dorn (Rank 1)

Stage Name: Dorn (ดรณ์)
Birth Name: Korn Khumraj (กร คุ้มราช)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: March 5, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Thai
Company: Handsome Entertainment
Instagram: @dornkhumraj
Weibo: @创造营亚洲2-DORN
Douyin: @NexT1DE-DORN
Xiaohongshu: @NexT1DE-DORN

Dorn Facts:
– He was the center for the signal song performance at ICONSIAM.
– He was a back-up dancer for performances and concerts by BTS, 4EVE, Jackson Wang, Pond Naravit and Timethai and appeared as a dancer in the music videos for Third‘s “Rent It From You” and Khun Mae Mafia‘s OST “Tell Me You Love Me”.
– Dorn was previously under Scorpio Artist Management.
– He studied abroad in China.
– Dorn performed at the Japan Expo Thailand 2022.
– He appeared in a commercial for Thai soymilk brand, Lactasoy, in 2012.
– Dorn is a talented dancer, having received over 130 awards and trophies. His most notable achievement is a 1st place finish in the “Doubles Team Cheer Hip Hop” category at the 2022 ICU World Championships.
– He has participated in over 100 dance competitions, including To Be Number One Teen Dancercise 2022.
– His favorite idol is Chris Brown.
– His favorite animals are dogs and eagles.
– His hobbies include sleeping and playing games.
– His special skills are dancing and doing flips.
– Dorn’s favorite food is eggs.
– His favorite colors are gray and black.

Xiong (Rank 6)

Stage Name: Xiong (雄)
Birth Name: Lin Jin Xiong (林锦雄)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: June 29, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Stardust Entertainment / Sense Stage
Instagram: @chuangasias2_xiong
Weibo: @NexT1DE-林锦雄
Douyin: @NexT1DE-林锦雄
Xiaohongshu: @NexT1DE-林锦雄

Xiong Facts:
– He was revealed as a Stardust Entertainment trainee on November 16, 2024, and is currently part of their pre-debut trainee group Stardust Boys (2024-present)
– Xiong has trained for 2.5 years prior to the show, and has trained under several big companies including YG, SM and Starship Entertainment.
– He is friends with Chromosome Seeds member and Makemate1 contestant Zhang Jiahao.
– His representative emoji is “”.
– His fandom name is IBEAR (爱贝尔) – which means “I love Bear” (我爱贝尔).
– Xiong is known for his dancing skills, particularly styles with a sense of linearity and a slightly sexy edge.
– He often wears glasses and has a unique charm that sets him apart.
– According to him, his movements and the way he speaks are usually slow—much like a sloth.
– He enjoys watching movies, with a special love for horror films.
– His favorite colors are blue and pink, which reflect both calm and playful sides of his personality.
– Xiong even jokes that he looks a bit like Michael Jackson.
– When asked to describe himself, he says he’s made up of 50% capybara and 50% lightning.
– His favorite idol is BTS‘ V, because his performances are very charismatic.

Yao Zihao (Rank 7)

Stage Name: Yao Zihao (姚梓豪)
Birth Name: Yao Zi Hao (姚梓豪)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: July 28, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg /127 ibs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: TOP CLASS Entertainment
Instagram: @yaozihao0728
Weibo: @创造营亚洲2-姚梓豪
Douyin: @姚了梓了豪了
Xiaohongshu: @NexT1DE-姚梓豪

Yao Zihao Facts:
– He is a member of Top Teens, and is also a member of the trainee unit 4556, alongside Universe League contestant Li Zhinuo.
– Zihao’s nicknames are “AK Rainbow Pony” and “Max-level Kid”, the latter stemming from his belief that every child is born with a talent, and that his level is already maxed out.
– He can speak some English.
– His specialty is rap and dance.
– Zihao specializes in hip-hop dancing.
– His favorite color is blue.
– Zihao enjoys being active.
– He is scared of all animals.
– He is a fan of the Harry Potter franchise.
– The ingredients that define him are 100% social monster, 100% optimistic, 100% confident, 100% handsome, and 100% at everything he does.
– Zihao admires Harry Potter, because he would like to be confident, fearless, smart and brave like him.
– His relationship with his fans is like that of a mother and son.

Thi-o (Rank 2)

Stage Name: Thi-o (ไทโอ)
Birth Name: Thamm Kuansongtham (ทัมม ควรทรงธรรม)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: September 20, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Thai
Company: Bacillus Entertainment
Instagram: @thiothamm (personal) / @thioofficial (official)
X: @thiothamm (personal) / @thio_official (official)
TikTok: @thiothaio20 (personal) / @thio.official (official)
YouTube: THI-O
Weibo: @NexT1DE-THI-O

Thi-o Facts:
– Education: Shrewsbury International School.
– His hometown is Bangkok, Thailand.
– Thi-o debuted as a soloist with the digital single “Try” on April 4, 2024, after which he released his first mini album ‘THI-O 1st Mini Album’ on November 21, 2024.
– He pursued his singing studies for two years.
– He participated in the Thai survival show The Two (2022), finishing in 2nd place. He was then able to debut as part of the duo THI-O & TUTOR (2023-2024).
– Thi-o took part in the Angel Voice online singing competition in 2021, where he received a special award for stage presence.
– His stage name, Thi-o, is an abbreviation of “Thiobacillus”, a type of bacteria.
– He can speak English.
– Thi-o’s hobbies include producing music, writing and eating.
– His specialties include singing, dancing, rapping, composing songs, and beatboxing.
– Thi-o admires G-DRAGON, Stray Kids‘ Bangchan, Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars.
– Thi-o’s favorite animal is a Pomeranian. He would love to take care of one someday.
– He received 1 gold medal, 3 silver medals and 5 bronze medals at WCOPS 2019.
– His hobbies include playing basketball and volleyball.
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Shen (Rank 4)

Stage Name: Shen (申) / Shen Yi Sheng (申义晟)
Birth Name: Shen Xian Jun (申贤俊)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: February 27, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 183 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 70 kg (lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Original Plan
Instagram: @shen-yisheng
Weibo: @NexT1DE-SHEN申义晟
Douyin: @NexT1DE-SHEN申义晟
Xiaohongshu: @NexT1DE-SHEN申义晟

Shen Facts:
– He was born in Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
– He was a member of Yi’An Middle School (2018-2024/2025).
– Shen acted in in Yi An Youth Growth Plan, Five Minutes Between Classes at Yi An Middle School, Yi An Accompanies You to Find a Happy New Year in Your Hometown, and I Have a Brother Season 2.
– He is close friends with INTO1 and  Yi’An Music Club‘s Linmo.
– He enjoys singing and dancing the most.
– His hobby is playing basketball.
– The ingredient that defines him is 100% optimism.
– His idol is Zhang Yixing, because he looks up to his dancing and thinks he works really hard on stage.
– He and Xiong are good friends.

Omar (Rank 5)

Stage Name: Omar (奥玛)
Birth Name: Tang Omar (唐奥玛)
Position(s): N/A
Birthday: September 25, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 187 cm (6’1”)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese-Libyan
Company: Youhug Media
Instagram: @chuangasia_omar
Weibo: @创造营亚洲2-OMAR唐奥玛
Douyin: NexT1de-OMAR唐奥玛
Xiaohongshu: @NexT1de-OMAR唐奥玛

Omar Facts:
– His hometown is Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China.
– His mother is Chinese and his father is Libyan.
– He was previously under Yuehua Entertainment and SM Entertainment.
– Omar had been training for seven years before joining the show.
– He won first place in a kids’ talent show when he was in kindergarten.
– He is currently a Douyin influencer.
– His special skills include rapping, singing, K-pop cover dances, and hip-hop dancing.
– Omar can speak English.
– He enjoys going to escape rooms with his friends.
– Omar’s hobbies include playing basketball, swimming, billiards, and playing instruments like the drums, piano, and guitar—as well as dancing.
– His favorite food is hamburgers.
– Omar’s favorite color is black.
– His favorite animal is a puppy, which he finds cheerful and cute.
– His favorite superhero is Spiderman, because he sees him as impressive and brave.
– Omar has a younger sister.