NOIR Members Profile and Facts
NOIR (느와르) was a South Korean boy group under LUK Factory. The group consisted of 8 members: Seunghoon, Yeonkuk, Junyong, Siheon, Hoyeon, Siha, Minhyuk, and Daewon. They officially debuted on April 9, 2018, with the mini album Twenty’s Noir. The group became inactive in May 2022, and members Junyong, Siheon, Hoyeon, Minhyuk, Siha, and Daewon filed a lawsuit against LUK Factory, alleging the company failed to meet contractual obligations. These claims included not providing basic support, such as stylists and transportation, withholding necessary documents like financial records, not registering a valid company address, and attempting to transfer the members’ exclusive contracts to another agency without their consent. In response, LUK Factory filed a counterclaim seeking damages from the members. On May 2, 2024, the members announced that they had won both lawsuits and confirmed the group’s disbandment.
Group Name Meaning: “Noir” is French for “black”.
Official Greeting: “We ready, action! (In Korean:) Hello, we are NOIR!”
NOIR Fandom Name: Lumiere
Fandom Name Meaning: “Lumiere” means “light” in French, serving as a perfect counterpart to the group’s name, NOIR, which means “black.” The name symbolizes how the fans illuminate and bring light to the group’s darkness, highlighting their role as a guiding light and source of energy for NOIR.
NOIR Official Colors: N/A
NOIR Official Logo:
NOIR Official SNS:
X: @Noir__official
Instagram: @noir_official__
Facebook: Lukfactory.Noir
Daum Café: Noir.luk
YouTube: Noir_official
NOIR Member Profiles:
Seunghoon
Stage Name: Seunghoon (승훈)
Birth Name: Shin Seung Hoon (신승훈)
Position(s): Leader, Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: May 30, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 179 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: Noir.H
Instagram: @xxin.x.shin
YouTube: 신승훈
SoundCloud: XXIN (Shin Seung Hoon)
Seunghoon Facts:
– He did not sue LUK Factory along with the other members, and is the only member still remaining under the company.
– He is currently a soloist under the name XXIN, and made his solo debut on November 9, 2020 with the digital single “Don’t Touch Me”.
– Seunghoon enlisted on the day of his solo debut, but was sent back home after a health examination revealed his platelet count was too low. He re-enlisted on March 2, 2021, and was discharged on August 23, 2022.
– He is a former member of ZEST (2016).
– He has written and composed all of his solo music, and majority of NOIR‘s discography.
– Education: Korea National Open University.
– He trained for 8 years before debuting with NOIR.
– He has a younger sister (born in 1996).
– Seunghoon’s hobbies include learning choreography and writing lyrics.
– His nicknames are “Koala”, “Pat&Mat” (given to him by the members because he resembles them), “Hoonbaragi” (meaning sunflower Hoon), “Halbuji” (“grandpa”, given to him since he was the oldest member).
– His specialties are writing raps, beatboxing, and taekwondo.
– Seunghoon acted in several plays/ musicals.
– He loves wearing lots of accessories, to the point his stylists used to tell him to stop adding more.
– He likes personally altering and redesigning his stage costumes (one example is the denim jacket he wore during “Gangsta” promotions).
Yeonkuk
Stage Name: Yeonkuk (연국)
Birth Name: Kim Yeon Kuk (김연국)
Position(s): Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: February 8, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 179 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: N/A
Instagram: @95.2.8__
Yeonkuk Facts:
– He did not sue LUK Factory along with the other members.
– Yeonkuk participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as an I.ONE Entertainment trainee, but was eliminated on episode 5, placing 76th.
– He became a LUK Factory trainee after Produce 101, after they merged with I.ONE Entertainment.
– He trained for 3 years before debuting with NOIR.
– Yeonkuk passed the auditions at NA Entertainment (Junyong‘s former company) along with Yunsung, but it’s unclear whether he was a trainee there.
– His hobbies include going to the gym, shopping, watching movies, and collecting clothes.
– Yeonkuk’s specialties are swimming, styling, and spacing out.
– He starred in several plays/ musicals.
– When Yeonkuk feels down, he likes to go shopping or watch movies to lift his mood.
– His nicknames are “Kim Yeongukbap” (combination of his name and the Korean dish “gukbap”), and Yeongogi (combination of his name and the Korean word for “meat”, “gogi”).
– He is not the kind of person to get angry easily.
– Yeonkuk’s charming point is his small waist.
– He wants to learn Japanese so he can watch anime without subtitles.
Junyong
Stage Name: Junyong (준용)
Birth Name: Lee Jun Yong (이준용)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: March 1, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: N/A
Instagram: @lee_jyg_
TikTok: @wnsdyd4566
Weibo: 李俊龙JUNYONG
Junyong Facts:
– He was born in Bundang, Gyeonggi-do. South Korea.
– Junyong is a former member of INX (2016-2017).
– He participated in the survival shows Extreme Debut: Wild Idol (2021) but was eliminated in episode 3, and PROJECT 7 (2024), where he didn’t pass the evaluation round.
– On November 8, 2021 he made his solo debut with “Run”.
– He is currently signed with MOREDAY for his solo activities in Japan.
– Junyong enlisted on November 8, 2021, and got discharged on May 7, 2023.
– His younger brother is APEX‘s Gyeom.
– He was set to participate on Asia Super Young in 2021 along with Yunsung, Siha, and Minhyuk, but the show got cancelled.
– He sang the OST “널 놓지 않을게” for the K-drama My Wonderful Life together with Siha.
– Junyong appeared in the K-drama The Liar and His Lover together with INX, and acted in Nano Fighters LOKAPA with Junyong and Minhyuk.
– These days he often goes live on TikTok under the name Juny (쭈니).
– He lived in Japan for a year.
– He used to be in a band in middle school.
– Junyong’s hobbies include playing football and watching anime.
– He is a 3 dan in taekwondo and a level 5 in kendo.
– He has played in several plays/ musicals.
– Junyong began to learn how to dance in high school when he joined the dance team.
– His nickname is “Yonggari” (contains the second syllable of his name, and means “dragon” in Korean).
– He can hit notes up to the 3rd octave with his natural voice.
– According to the NOIR members, Junyong is very different on and off stage. On stage he has a cool image and doesn’t talk much, but as soon as he’s off stage, he becomes talkative and the mood-maker of the group.
Siheon
Stage Name: Siheon (시헌)
Birth Name: Kim Si Heon (김시헌)
Position(s): Sub Vocalist
Birthday: December 23, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: Noir.H
Instagram: @kim.si.heon
SoundCloud: SANUL
Siheon Facts:
– He was born in Ulsan, South Korea.
– He’s a producer under VILLAINX since 2023 under the name Sanul.
– Siheon participated in the writing and composition of “Moon” by LAVEEN, “3D” by INI, and the SCOOL original song “Gummy Bear”.
– He has been in a relationship with his girlfriend since 2023.
– His older sister is Seoeun from BADKIZ.
– He trained for 5 months before debuting with NOIR.
– He played in the musical ON AIR: Secret Contract.
– Siheon’s nicknames are “Heoney” (sounds like “honey”), “flatfish”, and “Moai Statue”.
– His specialties are drawing and playing games.
– He often used to do drawing livestreams on VLIVE.
– He dislikes too many spices and being bothered while sleeping.
– Siheon likes fashion, shoes, and ice cream.
– His dream is to own a private jet.
Hoyeon
Stage Name: Hoyeon (호연)
Birth Name: Ryu Ho Yeon (유호연)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Sub Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: February 6, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 179 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: N/A
Instagram: @hyeony__98
TikTok: @bigsharkk__
YouTube: BIGSHARKK
SoundCloud: BigsharKK
Hoyeon Facts:
– He is a producer under CIELOGROOVE since 2021 under the name BigsharKK.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as an I.ONE Entertainment trainee, but was eliminated on episode 5, placing 87th.
– Hoyeon became a LUK Factory trainee after Produce 101, after they merged with I.ONE Entertainment.
– He is a former trainee under DPOP Studio/ UPVOTE Entertainment (2016).
– On January 12, 2022, Hoyeon posted an Instagram story announcing he had become an official member of KOMCA copyright association.
– He participated in the making of the intro for NOIR’s album Up The Sky : 飛, and Junyong‘s solo debut “Run”.
– Hoyeon has written for several of K-pop artists including TAN, BLANK2Y, and DIGNITY.
– He acted in the movie Idol Recipe.
– He participated in the OSTs “Jackpot” and “Spectrum” for Idol Recipe.
– Education: Bongeun Middle School, Kyunggi High School.
– Hoyeon trained for 2 years before debuting with NOIR.
– He has a younger brother.
– He used to teach dance workshops.
– Hoyeon has a SoundCloud and YouTube channel where he posts his own music and K-pop remixes.
– He played in the musicals Altar Boyz and ON AIR: Secret Contract.
– His nicknames are “Giant” and “Shark”, which is where his producer name BigsharKK came from.
– Hoyeon attended Dream Vocal and Dance Academy.
– In 2016 he uploaded a dance cover of BTS‘ “Fire”, which went viral and gained 1.5 million views on YouTube.
– He is close friends with former MY.st‘s Juntae, TARGET‘s Woojin, and P.O.P‘s Yeonjoo.
– His role models are VIXX and Monsta X‘s Wonho because of his body.
– His specialties are creating choreography and beatboxing.
– Hoyeon’s hobbies include building model kits and going for walks.
– He was part of the dance club in high school and was known for his impressive dancing skills.
– He used to be in charge of editing NOIR’s YouTube videos and often edited memes into their vlogs.
Siha
Stage Name: Siha (시하)
Birth Name: Yang Si Ha (양시하)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: March 9, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: N/A
Instagram: @yang.si.ha
Weibo: 梁始河SIHA
Siha Facts:
– Following the conclusion of NOIR‘s lawsuit, Siha announced his plans to enlist and retire from the music industry. He joined the military on May 16, 2024.
– He was set to participate on Asia Super Young in 2021 along with Junyong, Yunsung, and Minhyuk, but the show got cancelled.
– He sang the OST “널 놓지 않을게” for the K-drama My Wonderful Life together with Junyong.
– Siha trained for 1.5 year before debuting with NOIR.
– He enjoys watching YouTube videos and anime.
– He would like to learn Japanese because he likes listening to Japanese songs.
– Siha likes going to karaoke rooms and bars.
– He describes himself as an indecisive person.
– His favorite foods are raw meat, chicken, kimchi, beef, and pork belly.
– His favorite sport is badminton.
Minhyuk
Stage Name: Minhyuk (민혁)
Birth Name: Kim Min Hyuk (김민혁)
Position(s): Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer
Birthday: March 18, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: Noir.H
Instagram: @igoeynim
TikTok: @mu._.mini_3
Weibo: 金旻赫MINHYUK
Minhyuk Facts:
– He enlisted for his mandatory military service on November 1, 2022, and was discharged in early 2024.
– He was set to participate on Asia Super Young in 2021 along with Junyong, Siha, and Yunsung, but the show got cancelled.
– Minhyuk appeared in the drama Nano Fighters LOKAPA with Junyong and Yunsung.
– He acted in the play 세상 흔해빠진 사랑 이야기.
– Education: Seoul Arts College.
– He has an older brother.
– Minhyuk trained for 1 year before debuting with NOIR.
– He received the nickname “Giant Baby” thanks to his baby face.
– He is close friends with TARGET‘s Woojin and Boun, Epic Travels‘ Ain, and YUMENITY‘s Jun.
– Minhyuk’s specialty is cooking.
– He likes to play basketball.
– He dislikes bugs.
– Minhyuk and Yunsung are big ATEEZ fans, and were at their first concert in Korea.
– He really enjoys taking photos with his camera.
Daewon
Stage Name: Daewon (대원)
Birth Name: Kim Dae Won (김대원)
Position(s): Maknae, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: April 18, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: N/A
Instagram: @k_one0418
Daewon Facts:
– He played in the musical ON AIR: Secret Contract.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art High School (Practical Dance Department).
– He has an older sister named Minju.
– Daewon trained for 1 year before debuting with NOIR.
– He regularly uploads vocal and dance covers to his Instagram, sometimes with his sister.
– His specialties are dance and live vocals.
– His hobbies include karaoke, shopping, and exercising.
– Daewon would like to do a chicken commercial, because he loves chicken and could never get sick of it.
– He dislikes ramen, fish, and beans.
– He likes going to the sea because it relaxes him.
– Daewon looks up to SHINee’s Taemin.
– He likes dyeing his hair fun colours.
– His nickname is “Sticky rice cake”.
Former Member:
Yunsung
Stage Name: Yunsung (윤성)
Birth Name: Nam Yun Sung (남윤성)
Position(s): Visual, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Birthday: August 29, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Sub-Unit: N/A
Instagram: @n__ys_
Weibo: 南润成YUNSUNG
Yunsung Facts:
– On August 19, 2022, it was reported that he had been harrassing his ex-girlfriend for two weeks, and had broken into her home, threatened her with a knife to force her to reconcile with him, and strangled her when she refused. As a result, he received a one-year prison sentence with a two-year probation period, as well as 80 hours of community service.
– He participated on Produce 101 Season 2 (2017) as an I.ONE Entertainment trainee, however he left the show due to health issues.
– He became a LUK Factory trainee after Produce 101, after they merged with I.ONE Entertainment.
– Yunsung was set to participate on Asia Super Young in 2021 along with Junyong, Siha, and Minhyuk, but the show got cancelled.
– He passed the auditions at NA Entertainment (Junyong‘s former company) along with Yeonkuk, but it’s unclear whether he was also a trainee there.
– Yunsung was a former Woollim Entertainment trainee.
– He appeared in the drama Nano Fighters LOKAPA with Junyong and Minhyuk.
– He was a trainee for over 4 years before debuting with NOIR.
– Yunsung starred in several plays/ musicals.
– He has an older sister.
– His special skills are urban dance, and being able to grab a paper with his thumb joint.
– He loves playing sports (excluding soccer) and is known for his athletic abilities, especially his running skills. He won gold and silver medals at ISAC.
– Yunsung wants to learn French, because because he thinks it sounds sexy when a guy speaks it.
– He used to hide snacks behind his bed so the members wouldn’t steal them.
– He loves coffee, and said he’d like to shoot a coffee commercial.
– Yunsung and Minhyuk are big ATEEZ fans, and were at their first concert in Korea.
– His nicknames are “garfield” and “Yunppi”.
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