S#arp Members Profile and Facts:
S#arp (샵) was co-ed group under World Music Entertainment.
They debuted on October 28, 1998 with their first full album, The S#arp.
The group originally consisted of 5 members, Seokhyun, John, Heejong, Jihye and Jiyoung. The group was met with minor lineup changes, with members Seokyun, Jihye, Chris, and Jiyoung continuing activities until disbanding on October 15, 2002.
Official S#arp Color: N/A
Fandom Name: N/A
Fandom Color: Red
S#arp Members Profiles:
Seokhyun
Stage name: Seokhyun (석현)
Birth Name: Jang Seok Hyun (장석현)
Positions: Leader, Main Rapper
Birthday: October 26, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 178cm (5’10’’)
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: jjang_nanda
X (Twitter): sharp_again
Seokhyun Facts:
– He was born in Naju, South Korea.
– He attended Dongah University of Media and Arts
– In 1998, he debuted as a model of the clothing brand Storm.
– He began his acting career in July 2002 by appearing in the youth sitcom Orange during its short run.
– In 2008, he resumed acting, starring in in Good Casting, Second to Last Love and Fearsome.
– He appeared in Two You Project – Sugar Man.
– He originally wanted to lead an acting career.
– In 2009, he collaborated with member Jihye for the single Love 100%”.
– He was the only member who kept contact with all members of S#arp after their disband.
– In 2013, he revealed that the group disbanded not because of conflict between Jiyoung and Jihye, but rather because of atmosphere of the agency itself. (Mnet’s Beatle Code).
Jihye
Stage Name: Jihye (지혜)
Birth Name: Lee Ji Hye (이지혜)
Positions: Main Vocalist
Birthday: January 11, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 167cm (5’6’’)
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: jihyesharpmbc_afternoon
Youtube: @GwanjongUn-ni
Jihye Facts:
– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– She attended Jangpyeong Middle School, National Gugak High School, Donga University of Media and Arts and Sungkonghoe University.
– She made her solo debut on May 4, 2005 with the album ‘Without you I’.
– She became fluent in English when studying abroad in Australia.
– She got married in 2017.
– She has two daughters.
– She is nicknamed as Tapgol Taeyeon, fake documentary world’s Jeon Do-yeon, Gwanjong’s older sister, MBC’s daughter.
– She appeared in many television programs such as ‘Look back with a smile’, ‘Five Girls Season 1′, and ‘My daughter Seoyoung, Your girl’.
– She played in Killing Time, 90 Minutes, Apkujeong.
– Jihye is also a broadcaster for stations such as SBS, KBS, and Mnet.
– She is known to resemble Winter from aespa.
Chris
Stage Name: Chris (크리스)
Birth Name: Christopher Kim
Position: Lead Rapper
Birthday: January 30, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 174cm (5’7)
Nationality: Korean-American
Chris Facts:
– He was born in Hawaii.
– In 1999, he was originally added as a guest member before becoming an official member the same year.
– In 1998, he debuted in the male duo group E&C before disbanding in 1999.
– His favorite musicians are 2Pac and Biggie.
– He can play the guitar and clarinet.
– He attended Sunny Hills High School in California.
Jiyoung
Stage Name: Jiyoung (지영)
Birth Name: Seo Ji Young (서지영)
Position(s): Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Lead Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: June 2, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 165cm (5’5’’)
Nationality: Korean
Jiyoung Facts:
– She began her solo career in 2004 with the album ‘Listen To My Heart‘.
– She attended Kyunghee University for post-modern music.
– She can play the piano.
– She appeared in the television programs ‘X-Man‘ and ‘Real Romance: Love Letter‘.
– In 2004, she landed a main role as Kang Minju in the KBS drama ‘I’m Sorry, I Love You‘.
– She released her 2nd and final solo album, ‘Different This Time’ in 2006.
– In 2011, she retired from the entertainment industry following her marriage.
Former Members:
John
Stage Name: John Kim
Birth Name: Kim Young Jin (김영진)
Positions: Leader, Lead Rapper
Birthday: Feburary 14, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Aqarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: N/A
Nationality: Korean
John Facts:
– He was the first leader of S#arp.
– He left the group in 1999 before their second album.
– In 1999, he joined the lineup of the Hip-Hop group Uptown before leaving the same year.
– He has since retired from the entertainment industry.
Heejong
Stage Name: Heejong (희종)
Birth Name: Oh Hee Jong (오희종)
Position: Sub Rapper
Birthday: October 12, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 170cm (5’7’’)
Nationality: Korean
Heejong Facts:
– She left the group in 1999 due to health issues and her parent’s opposition.
– She was previously a VJ for KMTV’s ‘BlogToday‘.
– She’s not active on social media.
Sori
Stage Name: Sori (소리)
Birth Name: Jeon Jin Young (전진영)
Positions: Sub Rapper, Lead Dancer
Birthday: May 1, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 160cm (5’3’’)
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: sori_jy (private)
Sori Facts:
– She was born in Busan, South Korea.
– She is the youngest of two sisters.
– Sori left the group before the 2nd album in 2000 to focus on academics.
– She has since retired from the entertainment industry, and now works as a designer.
– She attended Illshin Girl’s High School.
– Sori is married.
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