Parka Squad Profile
HOTSHOT’s Timoteo, VIXX’s Ravi, SHINee’s Taemin, EXO’s Kai, Wannaone’s Sungwoon, BTS’ Jimin and non-celebrity friend Jung Kwon-ho. The fan given name of this group came to be after Taemin got them all matching padding (parka) jackets. The group was formed by Timoteo who was an SM trainee along with Taemin and Kai. Timoteo also introduced his friend from school Kwon–ho. Kai then brought in Ravi, Timoteo brought Sungwoon and Sungwoon introduced their final member, Jimin.
Members:
Timoteo
Group: (formerly) HOTSHOT
Stage Name: Timoteo (티모테오)
Birth Name: Kim Moon Gyu (김문규)
Birthday: January 25th, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Nationality: Korean
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Twitter: Currently inactive
Instagram: @ragtag_25
Timotheo Facts:
– Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
– Hobby: shopping
– He was a former trainee of SM Entertainment along with his bandmate Junhyuk.
– He was about to debut as an EXO member. He left EXO because he got tired of waiting for EXO’s debut and he also got lots of stress from his parents.
– He is seem TVXQ’s “HAHAHA song” along with EXO’s members.
– He appeared in The Grace’s “My Everything” MV and Double K’s “랩운동” MV.
– He participated in the Korean variety show “Truth Game”.
– He acted in a KBS short drama with Sulli (ex member of f(x) )
– His favourite color is blue.
– He likes Bubble Tea.
– He has the habit of touching his nose when he get nervous / embarrassed.
– For his education he attended Korean Art High School, Seoul School of Performing Arts
– Timoteo was a participant in “The Unit” Idol Rebooting Program. (in the end he ranked 10th)
– He has been friends with Taemin, Kai and Niel since they were children.
– He’s also friends with Amber of f(x), NCT’s Johnny, Sehun of EXO, Bohyung of SPICA and Henry.
– He used to be an ulzzang.
– If he could have a super-power, he would like to be able to stop the time.
– He acted in the web drama “SPUNK” (2019).
– Timoteo’s ideal type: “I prefer sexy girls, who seem strong but will treat me well after we become close… a style like San? *laughs* Overall, It will be good if she is mature
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Ravi
Group: (formely) VIXX
Stage Name:RAVI (라비)
Birth Name: Kim Won Shik (김원식)
Birthday: February 15, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Twitter: @RAVI_GTCK
Instagram: @ravithecrackkidz
Weverse: Ravi
Ravi Facts:
– He was born in Jamsil-dong, Seoul, South Korea.
– Family: Dad, mom, younger sister
– His favourite colours are black and white
– Hobbies: Body training
– His most valuable belonging is his lyrics notebook.
– He’s the idol with the 3rd highest number of copyrighted songs. (More than 130 copyrighted songs).
– Ravi debuted as a soloist with “Realize” (2017) mini album.
– On April 11, 2023 it was announced that RAVI left VIXX, and the subunit LR.
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Taemin
Group: SHINee
Stage Name: Taemin (태민)
Birth Name: Lee Tae Min (이태민)
Birthday: July 18, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Taemin Facts:
– Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea.
– He has an older brother.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (he transferred from Chungdam High School); Myongji University (Musical and Film major)
– He trained since 2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting
– His nicknames are Handy Boy Taemin, Maknae Taemin, Tae, Taememe, Dancing Machine, Taeminnie, Taem.
– He can speak Japanese.
– He is Catholic.
– His hobbies are listening to music, dancing and playing the piano.
– He is afraid of bugs.
– Taemin is known as “magic hand Taemin” because whatever he touches he either loses or breaks.
– Taemin was in “We Got Married” where he was paired with APink’s Naeun.
– Taemin was the first member in group to release a solo album, named “ACE” with title song Danger (on August 18, 2014).
– Taemin also has a tendency to loose things, which was the butt of many of SHINee’s jokes.
– Taemin’s official color is yellow and his fans are called “taemints” (because he would hand out candies to noonas).
– Taemin was a mentor on “The Unit“.
– Taemin’s on the show “Why Not The Dancer?“, where his nickname is Taem.
– He’s also a member of Super M
– He enlisted in the military on May 31, 2021. He came back on April 3, 2023.
– Taemin’s ideal type: “I like someone that is consistent and true. I don’t like it when they hide their true selves and later reveal the true them.”
Show more Taemin’s fun facts…
Kai
Group: EXO
Stage Name: Kai (카이)
Birth Name: Kim Jong In (김종인)
Birthday: January 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @zkdlin
Kai Facts:
– Hometown: Suncheon, South Jeolla Province/Jeollanam-do, S. Korea.
– Has two older sisters
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.
– Kai has the hottest temper out of all of the members.
– He became a SM trainee in 2007, when he was 13.
– Specialties: Dance (ballet, jazz, hip hop, popping, rocking).
– He has a habit of often biting his lips.
– He loves playing video games.
– Kai was in a relationship with Krystal of f(x) from March 2016 to May 2017.
– He acted in the Japanese drama “Spring Has Come” (2018)im, he’ll return that love with double the amount.
– He acted in the Korean dramas: “To The Beautiful You” (2012-ep. 2 cameo), “Exo Next Door” (2015, web drama), “Choco Bank” (2016, web drama), “First Seven Kisses” (2016, web drama), “Andante” (2017), “Miracle That We Met” (2018)..
– Kai is ranked 51st on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– On January 1, 2019 it was revealed that Kai is dating Jennie from BLACKPINK.
– On January 25, 2019 SM Ent. confirmed that Kai and Jennie broke up, in order to focus on their personal careers.
– He is part of SuperM.
– Kai officially debuted as a soloist on November 30, 2020.
– Representative Emoji: 
– Kai’s Ideal Type is someone like Han Yeseul
Show more Kai fun facts . . .
Sungwoon
Stage Name: Sungwoon (성운)
Birth Name: Ha Sung-woon (하성운)
Birthday: March 22, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: Korean
Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @gooreumseng
Twitter: @HSW_officialtwt
Sungwoon Facts:
– Sungwoon was born in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He has a younger sister.
– His nickname is “Cloud”.
– Sungwoon auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2010 and made it to last round.
– He was a trainee of Star Crew Entertainment (formerly known as Ardor&Able) for 2 years and 3 months.
– His hobbies include playing soccer, video games and pool.
– His motto is “Let’s be sexy!”.
– Sungwoon and Minhyun share a room. (Apartment 1)
– After Wanna One’s disbandment, Sungwoon returned to his group HOTSHOT. Unfortunately, on March 30, 2021 HOTSHOT disbanded.
– Sungwoon debuted as a soloist on February 28, 2019, with the song “Bird”.
– Company: Big Planet Made (His previous agency was Star Crew Entertainment).
– Currently: Soloist
– Sungwoon’s ideal type: Someone who looks innocent and has big eyes, age doesn’t matter. He once mentioned IU as his ideal type.
Show more Sungwoon fun facts…
Jimin
Group: BTS
Stage Name: Jimin (지민)
Full Name: Park Ji Min (박지민)
Birthday: October 13, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight: 58.6 kg (129 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESTP (His previous result was ENFJ)
Jimin’s Spotify List: Jimin’s Favorite Tracks
Instagram: @j.m
Facebook: @btsJimne
Jimin Facts:
– Place of birth: Busan, South Korea.
– He has a younger brother, Park Jihyun.
– Education: Busan High School of Arts; Global Cyber University – Theatre and film major (bachelor)
– Jimin was the last member to join BTS.
– Hobbies: Relaxing whenever he gets a chance.
– His favorite number is number 3
– Favourite colours: blue and black.
– His favorite foods are pork, duck, chicken, fruit, and kimchi jjigae.
– Jimin doesn’t like spinach (Run BTS ep. 65)
– He prefers a sunny and cool weather.
– Is known for his impressive abs.
– He jokingly hits his fellow members as a way of showing his affection for them
– If music is playing he will start to dance no matter where he is.
– His role model is TaeYang of BIGBANG.
– Jimin’s ideal type is a nice and cute girl who is smaller than him.
Show more Jimin fun facts . . .
Note: There is one more member who is a non- celebrity namely Jung Kwon-ho.
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