Oen-HIGH: The Starting Line of Dreams Profile and Facts
Oen-HIGH: The Starting Line of Dreams (応援-HIGH: 夢のスタートライン) is a Japanese survival show produced by XY LABELS (formerly HYBE LABELS JAPAN). 11 trainees are set to take part. The show will consist of 8 episodes of 30 minutes each and is scheduled to air every Saturday at 2:30 PM JST (2:30 PM KST) on Nippon TV and Hulu, starting from its premiere on February 15th, 2025. The final line-up will consist of 7 members and will be managed by XY LABELS.
Oen-HIGH: The Starting Line of Dreams MC:
Kazuya Kojima (Unjash)
Naoki Yasumura
Oen-HIGH: The Starting Line of Dreams Mentors:
Kim Jaejoong (JX, former JYJ, TVXQ!)
Oen-HIGH: The Starting Line of Dreams Logo:
Official SNS:
Instagram: @oen_high_
X: @Oen_High_
TikTok: @oen_high_
YouTube: HYBE LABELS
Oen-HIGH: The Starting Line of Dreams Contestant Profiles:
Yuju
Stage Name: Yuju (ユジュ)
Birth Name: Aoi Yuju (蒼井 優樹)
Birthday: December 20, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 174 cm (5’9”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Yuju Facts:
– He was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Yuju is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025) and VOYZ BOY (2019-2021). He graduated from VOYZ BOY on November 30, 2021.
– He made his debut in a stage production as Keita Azuma in 1518 Ichi Go Ichi Hachii! on February 17, 2021.
– He is good at soccer.
– He would like to perform many concerts once he debuts.
– Yuju believes the best way to get along with him is by talking to him a lot.
– He enjoys listening to music and watching anime on his days off.
– His favorite colors are navy blue and brown.
– His favorite subject is Home Economics.
– Yuju’s favorite place to be is in his own room.
– His favorite food is dried plums, sushi and curry rice.
– A secret of his is that he carries wet wipes around when going out. It is convenient because he can quickly wipe his hands, mouth and clothes when they get dirty.
– Yuju’s charming points are his mole and his facial expressions.
– His motto is “Continuity is power!”.
– Catchphrase: Good at soccer and cooking, a reliable big brother to the other members.
Shin
Stage Name: Shin (しん / )
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: October 15, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 177 cm (5’8”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Japanese
Shin Facts:
– He was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– Shin is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– His nickname is Shii-kun.
– Shin was a back-up dancer for ENHYPEN at the 2024 Golden Disk Awards.
– Shin enjoys going shopping, going on food tours and playing games on his days off.
– He sees himself as having a lonely personality and being a mood maker.
– Shin’s specialties include swimming, live-saving and playing the piano.
– He believes a good way to get to know him is by going to the beach and making memories together.
– His motto is “Perseverance is power!”.
– Shin would like to create many memories with fans and the members while singing and playing the piano after he debuts.
– If he could be any animal, he would want to be a penguin, since he loves being in the water.
– His favorite place to be is the rooftop of his house.
– Shin feels that “Light” by BTS, “Trigger The Fever” by NCT DREAM, and “First Love” by Hikaru Utada are good songs to listen to while in the shower.
– Shin’s charming points are his small hands, long legs and eyebrows.
– Catchphrase: A mood maker who is good at swimming and an animal lover who lives with four dogs at home.
Ruka
Stage Name: Ruka (瑠花)
Birth Name: Yamakura Ruka (山倉瑠花)
Birthday: November 1, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ram
Height: 174 cm (5’7”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Ruka Facts:
– He was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
– Ruka is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– He was a contestant on the survival show iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ (2021), where he was one of 30 contestants to advance to the first round. He was eliminated in the third round.
– He trained at EXPG Miyazaki at LDH.
– Ruka believes he has a positive personality.
– He likes to dress up and go out with friends or sometimes alone on his days off.
– He finds himself to be cute, sexy and someone who is good at dancing (particularly at remembering choreography quickly).
– Ruka was a back-up dancer for ENHYPEN at the 2024 Golden Disk Awards.
– His motto is “Ichi-go Ichi-e!”.
– The animal that best represents him is a dolphin. His mother once saw a dolphin in her dream and so decided to name him Ruka. (Dolphin in Japanese = Iruka).
– A person can become close to Ruka even after talking to him for the first time.
– Ruka would like to travel with the members and meet fans after he debuts.
– His charming points are his eyes, ears and the fact that he never gives up and sees things through to the end.
– He enjoys going to places with lots of greenery.
– Catchphrase: A fashion-loving dancer who has been devoted to dance ever since he was a child.
Gaku
Stage Name: Gaku (ガク)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: April 25, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 176 cm (5’7”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Japanese
Gaku Facts:
– He was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
– Gaku is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– He was a contestant on HYBE’s previous Japanese survival show &AUDITION – The Howling – (2022).
– Gaku was a back-up dancer for ENHYPEN at the 2024 Golden Disk Awards.
– His nicknames are Gakuma and OnGaku (‘music’ in Japanese).
– He enjoys taking photos and videos outside on his days off.
– Gaku thinks he has a humorous and friendly personality.
– A person can become close to Gaku by giving him lots of love.
– Gaku would like high-five fans after debuting.
– His specialties include dancing, running and diverse expressions.
– His favorite colors are brown, red and green.
– His favorite items are candles, camera applications and his earphones.
– Gaku was on a relay team from first to sixth grade in elementary school.
– His charming points are his bright eyes, his nose, mouth and honest personality.
– Catchphrase: A performer with outstanding athletic capability who is not only good at dancing, but also basketball and skateboarding.
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Haku
Stage Name: Haku (はく)
Birth Name: Shirahama Hikaru (白濱ひかる)
Birthday: March 28, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 182 cm (5’9”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Haku Facts:
– He was born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
– His nickname is Swan Prince. Swan in Japanese is hakucho and many people call him prince, so he added the two together.
– Haku is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– He was a contestant on HYBE’s previous Japanese survival show &AUDITION – The Howling – (2022).
– He previously went by his birth name. He changed his stage name on October 12, 2023.
– Haku was a back-up dancer for ENHYPEN at the 2024 Golden Disk Awards.
– He likes to watch anime on his days off.
– He has done classical ballet since he was small, starting at the age of 3 and continuing until his third year of middle school.
– His favorite color is red.
– His childhood dream was to be a model.
– Haku’s motto is “Even dust, when piled up, becomes a mountain!”.
– The best way to become close to him is by playing games together.
– He would like to have a fan meeting with fans after he debuts.
– He has 2 dogs, a pekingese named Monkichi and another named Stella.
– Catchphrase: With his graceful movements cultivated through ballet experience and his 182 cm height, he has a model-like presence.
Haru
Stage Name: Haru (晴)
Birth Name: Katō Haru (加藤 晴)
Birthday: July 21, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 179 cm (5’8”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Japanese
Haru Facts:
– He was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
– Haru is one of three new contestants, having been announced on February 1, 2025.
– He participated in MEN’S NON-NO MODEL AUDITION 2023, where he made it to the finals.
– Haru’s hobbies include sports, gaming and surfing the internet.
– His special skills are dancing, baseball and volleyball.
– He keeps his appearance in check by drinking vegetable juice.
– His motto is “Ichi-go Ichi-e!”.
– Haru’s motto is “Never give up and give it your all until the end!”
– His most charming facial expression is his smile.
– Catchphrase: A refreshing smile, a competitive spirit and a visual who gives his all in everything he does.
Sota
Stage Name: Sota (颯太)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: August 15, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’7”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Japanese
Sota Facts:
– Education: Waseda University
– He was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Sota is one of three new contestants, having been announced on February 1, 2025.
– He used to take part in swimming and play basketball.
– His hobbies include playing games on his phone and sleeping.
– Sota’s charming points are his long slit eyes and his thick lips.
– The animal that best represents him is a snake, because he thinks he has snake-like features.
– His favorite place to be is his house.
– Sota’s favorite color, as of lately, is pink. He likes wearing it matched with black clothing.
– Catchphrase: A Waseda University student with a unique worldview and mysterious eyes.
Kyosuke
Stage Name: Kyosuke (キョスケ)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: September 25, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’7”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Kyosuke Facts:
– He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
– Kyosuke is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– His nickname is Kyo-chan.
– He thinks he has a bright personality.
– Kyosuke was once jokingly called the weather person in 24kumi (implying that he is always checking the weather).
– He likes to sleep a lot on his days off.
– Kyosuke would like to visit local places with the members after debuting.
– A person can become close to Kyosuke by talking to him a lot and giving him lots of love.
– His favorite color is blue.
– His favorite subject is Physical Education.
– Kyosuke is good at dancing.
– His favorite food is strawberries.
– Kyosuke’s favorite items are his plushies.
– His motto is “Effort never lies!”.
– Catchphrase: A performer who loves nature and stuffed animals and hold the number 1 title in Japan.
Kaiji
Stage Name: Kaiji (カイジ)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: April 10, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 177 cm (5’8”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Japanese
Kaiji Facts:
– He was born in Okinawa, but now lives in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
– Kaiji is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– He does not have a nickname at the moment, but he is looking for one.
– Kaiji thinks he has a cautious, worry-prone and silly personality.
– He enjoys going shopping and lounging in his bed on his days off.
– His mottos are “Once-in-a-lifetime encounter” and “steady progress, rapid advance”.
– His specialties include swimming and solving a 3×3 Rubik’s Cube in 1 minute.
– Kaiji would like to bring the members to his hometown after he debuts.
– A good way to become close to Kaiji is by sharing the same hobbies as him.
– His favorite colors are green and blue.
– Kaiji likes listening to western music.
– His favorite subject is Home Economics.
– His favorite food is Wagashi (Japanese sweets) and his mother’s curry.
– His charming points are his small face, the shape of the back of his head and his unpretentious and lively personality.
– Catchphrase: A gap boy who has a special skill in arranging Rubik’s cubes instantly and is also charming.
Reo
Stage Name: Reo (レオ)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: July 9, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 173 cm (5’6”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Japanese
Reo Facts:
– He was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
– Reo is a former member of the trainee team 24kumi (2023-2025).
– His nickname is Reo-chan.
– Reo thinks he has a shy personality.
– His specialties include singing, composing and speaking Korean.
– He enjoys shopping and watching movies on his days off.
– Reo wanted to be a comedian when he was younger.
– A way of becoming close to Reo is by talking to him a lot.
– Reo would like to rank at number 1 on Billboard and make his fans happy with his performance after he debuts.
– His charming points are his eyes and his mouth corners.
– His favorite items are his hoodie and his bear keychain.
– His favorite colors are black and white.
– Reo thinks the animal that represents him best is a rabbit.
– His favorite place is the rooftop near their practice room.
– Catchphrase: Despite his puppy-like looks, he has a great ability to digest concepts.
Narumi
Stage Name: Narumi (成満)
Birth Name: N/A
Birthday: October 22, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 176 cm (5’7”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESFP-T
Nationality: Japanese
Narumi Facts:
– He was born in Hokkaido Prefecture.
– Narumi is one of three new contestants, having been announced on February 1, 2025.
– He thinks he has a cheerful and lively personality.
– The animal he is best at impersonating is a rooster/chicken.
– Narumi’s favorite snack is hard gummies.
– He thinks the animal that represents him best is a squirrel, as, when he eats, he fills his mouth and then his cheeks expand.
– Narumi’s most charming facial expression is his smile.
– He is the youngest contestant.
– Catchphrase: The youngest child who is good at running and grows up being loved by everyone.
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