NINE.i Members Profile and Facts:
NINE.i (나인아이) is a 9-member independent boy group, consisting of: Jewon, Eden, Minjun, Vahn, Vari, Seowon, Taehun, Joohyoung, and Jiho. On January 29, 2024, it was announced that Winnie left the group. They debuted on March 30, 2022, with their first mini album, NEW WORLD.
Background Information: On March 15 all members of NINE.i excluding Eden, have announced that they are in a legal dispute with Firstone Entertainment. The reasons remain undisclosed but they assured fans they continue as a 9-member group and their relationship with each other won’t change. On August 1, 2024, it was announced that the group will go on a temporarily hiatus after their “ZEPP TOUR”. (source)
Group Name Meaning: i, is a connector, who connects the NINE.i members and symbolizes the inner side of humans.
Official Greeting: “Every day! New i, hello, we are NINE.i!”
NINE.i Official Fandom Name: i.ENIN (#아이닌) (pronounced Eye-neen)
NINE.i Official Color: N/A
NINE.i Official Logo:
Latest Dorm Arrangement:
Jewon, Vari, & Jiho shares a room.
Eden & Seowon shares a room.
Minjun & Vahn shares a room.
Taehun & Joohyoung shares a room.
Official SNS:
Website: nine-i.co.kr
Instagram: @nine.i_official / (Members): @nine.i_mine
X: @NINE_i_Firstone / (Japan): @NINE_i_JP
TikTok: @nine.i_official
YouTube: NINE.i OFFICIAL
Facebook: NINE.i
NINE.i Member Profiles:
Jewon
Stage Name: Jewon (제원)
Birth Name: Woo Je-won (우제원)
Position(s): Leader, Vocalist
Birthdate: November 28, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @w00jew0n
Jewon Facts:
– His i data number is 9164037.
– Jewon is a former Around Us Entertainment trainee.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for two years before debuting.
– He was a contestant on Produce X 101. He was eliminated in the 8th episode with his final ranking being 54th.
– Jewon was a backup dancer for BTS.
– He’s a good cook, so he does most of the cooking for the group.
– He was class president for 3 years in High School.
– His role model is Minhyun from NU’EST.
– Jewon’s birth name is similar to Eden’s, so the members call him Wooje (우제) to avoid confusion.
– His favorite color is blue.
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Eden
Stage Name: Eden (이든)
Birth Name: Yang Jae-won (양재원)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthdate: March 27, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ESTJ (previously ENFP)
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @morethanmyeden
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-EDEN
Eden Facts:
– His i data number is 17185852.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for one and a half years before debuting.
– Eden’s birth name is similar to Jewon’s, so the members call him Yangjae (양재) to avoid confusion.
– His favorite color is black.
– His favorite ice cream flavor is cheesecake. (vLive Oct 22, 2022)
– Eden is scared of dogs and cats.
– He is a contestant on the survival show Starlight Boys.
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Minjun
Stage Name: Minjun (민준)
Birth Name: Kim Min-jun (김민준)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthdate: February 26, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @behind.minjun
Minjun Facts:
– His i data number is 4037355.
– Minjun’s specialties are contemporary dance and girl group dances.
– His favorite color is pink.
– He never eats anything with veggies. (Jewon’s cooking LOG-iN)
– Minjun has been dancing since his third year of middle school.
– He is a graduate of the dance department of Chungbuk Arts High School.
– Minjun was the 7th contestant on Wild Idol, however, he was eliminated in the 3rd episode.
– For his Wild Idol audition, Minjun choreographed a contemporary dance to “On The Ground” by Rosé.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for one and a half years before debuting.
– Minjun decided to become an idol because he wanted to be like the idols he grew up watching on TV.
– He chose ‘swan’ to describe himself in one word because he wants to work hard to show his beauty through elegant dances, similar to how a swan looks fancy but works hard to keep itself afloat.
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Vahn
Stage Name: Vahn (반)
Birth Name: Kim Jung-woo (김정우)
Position(s): Producer, Vocalist, Rapper
Birthdate: May 7, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @vvaahhnn
Threads: @vvaahhnn
TikTok: @jungwoo0507
Vahn Facts:
– His i data number is 21137.
– He can speak English due to studying at an international middle school.
– Vahn can play the piano.
– He was involved in producing all of the songs on NINE.i’s debut album and “NEW WORLD.”
– He is credited as a composer and lyricist for “BOUNCE” by ATBO.
– Vahn’s mom and Taehun’s mom are math teachers.
– His favorite color is black.
– He was a contestant on the survival show Under Nineteen and was part of the vocal team. He was eliminated in the 12th episode with his final ranking being 26th.
– Vahn was a member of the project group HNB.
– He was a member of UTH, however they disbanded pre-debut.
– Prior to joining FirstOne Entertainment, Vahn was a trainee under Happy Face, A Entertainment, and Deep Studio Entertainment.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for one and a half years before debuting.
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Vari
Stage Name: Vari (베리)
Birth Name: Kim Jae-hyun (김재현)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthdate: September 3, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: Rh-A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @thankyouvarimuch
Vari Facts:
– His i data number is 3740916.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for one and a half years before debuting.
– According to Joohyoung, Vari is the acrobatic ace of the group.
– His favorite colors are purple, green, and white.
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Seowon
Stage Name: Seowon (서원)
Birth Name: Seo Won (서원)
Position(s): Dancer
Birthdate: December 18, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: ☝
Instagram: @wishyourseowon
Seowon Facts:
– His i data number is 11124625.
– Seowon has a twin brother.
– He has been dancing since he was young, and he decided he wanted to be an idol because he enjoys hearing the applause after a performance.
– Seowon was a student at Goyang High School of Arts.
– He specialized in modern dance at college.
– Seowon was a contestant on Dancing High.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for two years before debuting.
– Seowon was a contestant on Boys Planet. He was eliminated in the 11th episode with his final ranking being 25th.
– His role models are TXT‘s Yeonjun and T-ARA‘s Jiyeon.
– He chose “chameleon” to describe himself in one word because he wants to show many different charms and expressions, similar to how a chameleon can change to show many different colors.
– He’s a huge fan of desserts.
– Seowon’s favorite color is light blue.
– Seowon said that if he was born again he would like to try being a beauty YouTuber.
– He really likes LeoJ (Korean makeup artist).
Taehun
Stage Name: Taehun (태훈)
Birth Name: Lee Tae-hun (이태훈)
Position(s): Performance Leader
Birthday: March 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @waeuuuun
Taehun Facts:
– His i data number is 25461015.
– He was a student at Seoul Performing Arts High School.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for one and a half years before debuting.
– His favorite color is white.
– Taehun can’t handle seafood.
– Taehun’s mom and Vahn’s mom are math teachers.
– He is friends with Yeojin from LOONA & Lossemble.
Joohyoung
Stage Name: Joohyoung (주형)
Birth Name: Kim Joo-hyoung (김주형)
Position(s): Vocalist
Birthdate: March 15, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Sheep
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @j00oo0o_
Joohyoung Facts:
– His i data number is 3661112.
– He is credited as a lyricist and composer for several of the group’s songs.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for one and a half years before debuting.
– His favorite color is black.
– He dislikes cheese. (Jewon’s cooking LOG-iN)
– Joohyoung likes ATEEZ a lot. (To.NINE.i From.NINE.i)
– He is a contestant on Universe League.
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Jiho
Stage Name: Jiho (지호)
Birth Name: Jang Ji-ho (장지호)
Position(s): Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: August 10, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @zzangzodaramz
Jiho Facts:
– His i data number is 7132343.
– He is a former JYP Entertainment trainee.
– He trained under First One Entertainment for two and a half years before debuting, making him the member with the longest training period.
– Jiho is the younger brother of Go_U, a former BLITZERS member.
– His favorite color is blue.
– He was a contestant on Boys Planet. He was eliminated in the 5th episode with his final ranking being 63rd.
View more Jiho facts…
Former Member:
Winnie
Stage Name: Winnie (위니)
Birth Name: Pattipong Kasemsant (ปฏิพงษ์ เกษมสันต์)
Position(s): Rapper
Birthdate: November 18, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
Nationality: Thai
Instagram: @im.winnieptp
Winnie Facts:
– His i data number is 1482930.
– Winnie trained under First One Entertainment for two years before debuting.
– He can speak Thai, Korean and English.
– He is credited as a lyricist on “XXXX” by CHUNGHA.
– Winnie is close with Eden.
– His favorite color is light blue.
– He watches K-dramas to learn Korean.
– Winnie had his own room in the dorm.
– He was a contestant on Boys Planet. He was eliminated in the 5th episode with his final ranking being 80th.
– His favorite soccer players are Kylian Mbappé and Paulo Dybala.
– His biases in NINE.i would be Seowon and Eden.
– Winnie’s role model is Jungkook from BTS.
– His life motto is “Be curious, not judgemental.”
– On April 21, 2023, FirstOne announced that Winnie would go on another hiatus due to a shoulder injury.
– On January 29, 2024, it was announced that Winnie left the group due to his shoulder injury.
– Winnie will return to Bubble on February 26 as a soloist.
– APLAN INTERNATIONAL announced that Winnie had joined the company on March 2.
– Winnie made his acting debut in the Thai BL drama “Battle of the Writers”.
View more Winnie facts…
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Note 2: Source for their favorite colors: TMI on their TikTok.
For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging
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