Starlight Boys (Survival Show) Contestants Profile:
Starlight Boys (스타라이트보이즈/ 星光闪耀的少年), formerly known as Youth With You International (青春有你国际版), is an ongoing Chinese-Korean boy group survival show by iQIYI and SBS, in which a total of 69 contestants from around the world are competing spot in the final top 9. The show premiered on October 26, 2024.
Starlight Boys MC:
Lee Sung Kyoung
Starlight Boys Guiders:
Lee Seung Gi
Daesung (BIGBANG)
Choi Youngjun (1MILLION)
Hanhae
Kwon Eunbi
Hui (PENTAGON)
Eric (THE BOYZ)
Yoon (STAYC)
Official Accounts:
Instagram: @starlightboys
X: @Starlight_Boys_
TikTok: @starlightboys_
Weibo: @StarlightBoys星光闪耀的少年
iQIYI: Starlight Boys
Starlight Boys Trainee Profiles:
Duan Xingxing
Stage Name: Duan Xingxing (뚜안싱싱/ 段星星), X
Birth Name: Duan Xing Xing (段星星)
Birthday: January 10, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: M.NATION
Instagram: starlightboys_x
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-段星星
Douyin: 段星星-X
Xiaohongshu: 段星星-X
Duan Xingxing Facts:
– He was born in Guizhou, China.
– He is a former member of TAE and IXFORM (2021-2022), which was formed through the survival show Youth With You 3.
– Xingxing was on Street Dance of China Season 3.
– He was part of the dance crew Shadow Dance.
– He acted in the dramas My Huckleberry Friend and Viva Femina.
– Xingxing is an experienced street dancer, and has been learning since the age of 15 or 16.
– He worked as a street dance teacher when he was 18 years old.
– He is a 2018 BonD freestyle champion, a 2018 King of freestyle 3v3 champion, 2019 Feel On the Locking Jam Top 4.
– His name in Mandarin means “stars”.
– He comes from a single-parent family.
– Xingxing can play the keyboard.
– His fandom name is Shan Shan (闪闪), and his fan color is red of sparkle.
– His specialties are yo-yoing, snowboarding, basketball, and doing the split.
– The animal he gets compared to is a wolf.
– His favorite sports are skiing, horseriding, and all kinds of ball games.
– A must have when he sleeps is a pillow to put between his legs and pillows surrounding him.
– His favorite song is “Missing” by Hsuan Huang.
– His happiest moment recently is joining this show.
– Xingxing’s childhood dream was to be an astronaut.
– If he won the lottery he would buy shoes and skis.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be fish mint roots.
– A superpower he would like to have is flying.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to second or third grade in elementary school, so he could see how happy he was.
Eden
Stage Name: Eden (이든)
Birth Name: Yang Jae Won (양재원)
Birthday: 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: ENFP > ESTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @morethanmyeden
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-EDEN
Eden Facts:
– He is a member of the boy group NINE.i (2022-present).
– Education: Daehwa High School, Seoul Institute of the Arts (Creative Advertising Major, graduated February 2023).
– He has a younger sister.
– Eden dreamed of becoming an idol since high school, but set that dream aside to focus on his university studies. He ultimately became a trainee at the age of 21.
– He can speak in Jeju dialect because both of his parents are from Jeju Island, even though he has never lived there.
– As a child, he learned to play the drums and even appeared on television as a “drum prodigy”.
– He had braces twice.
– Eden speaks Korean, Chinese, and English.
– He attended a practical music academy together with The KingDom‘s Mujin.
– He trained under FirstOne Entertainment for 1.5 year before his debut.
– His hobby is watching movies.
– His nicknames are “Yangjae”, “Hedgehog Eden”, “Pro-solo-diner”, and “Peddler” (because he always carries many things in his bag).
– Eden loves milk, and while he likes all types of milk, regular cow milk is his favorite. At one point he would drink 600-700ml everyday before bed.
– His favorite color is black.
– He is known for sleeping early and deeply, once he falls asleep it’s hard to wake him up.
Rex (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Rex (렉스/ 陈明羽)
Birth Name: Chen Min Gyu (陈明羽)
Birthday: May 24, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 187 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_rex
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-REX陈明羽
YouTube: Cash Rex
Rex Facts:
– He’s from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
– He made his solo debut on August 5, 2019, with “Spoil You”.
– Rex was a contestant on The Rap of China.
– He speaks four languages: Chinese, English, Korean, and Japanese.
– He produces his own music.
– His specialty is speaking fast.
– His nicknames are “King of Handsome” and “Rifey”.
– Rex’s fan color is purple.
– He’s a big fan of BIGBANG.
– He got inspired to become an idol after watching BIGBANG‘s “Monster In Me” stage at the 2012 MAMA.
– His favorite foods are ramen and hot pot.
– The animal he gets compared to is a dragon.
– He describes himself with two words: “stupidity” for his personality, and “handsome” for his looks.
– His favorite sport is sleeping.
– A must have when he sleeps is perfume.
– His favorite song is “Crooked” by G-DRAGON.
– Rex’s happiest moment recently is coming to this show and making new friends.
– His biggest fear is bugs, such as cockroaches.
– His childhood dream was to be a singer.
– If he won the lottery he would donate to build a school and to other charities.
– If Rex could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be tteokbokki (rice cakes).
– A superpower he would like to have is flying.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to 1972, which is the year his mother was born, because he wants to see what she was like when she was young.
Kad (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Kad (카드/ กาด)
Birth Name: Kad Ploysupa (กาด พลอยสุภา)
Birthday: June 20, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Thai
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_kadpl
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-KAD
X: @kadploysupa
TikTok: @kadploysupa3
Kad Facts:
– He was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
– He is an actor, he’s best known for his roles in the dramas Bad Guy My Boss and Gen Y.
– Kad is a former member of the groups SUPERBOY (2019-2021) and ELEMENT (2022-2023).
– Education: Rajavinit Mathayom School, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (International Business Management major).
– His hobbies are singing, listening to music, and watching anime.
– His specialties are singing, dancing, Thai boxing, and moving his ears.
– Kad can speak Thai and English.
Pentor
Stage Name: Pentor (펜떠/ เป็นต่อ)
Birth Name: Pentor Jeerapat Pimanprom (เป็นต่อ จิรภัทร พิมานพรหม)
Chinese Name: Yang Si Wei (杨斯维)
Birthday: July 10, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 175 cm (5’8”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Thai
Company: Insight Entertainment
Instagram: @pentor.jrp
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-杨斯维
Douyin: Pentor杨斯维
Xiaohongshu: 洞察娱乐-杨斯维
TikTok: @pentor.jrp
YouTube: PentorJrp
Pentor Facts:
– He was born in Phuket, Thailand.
– He is a former member of the trainee group Insight Rookies (2021-2022), and the boy group LAZ1 (2022-2023) which was formed through the survival show LAZ iCON.
– Pentor made his solo debut on March 31, 2023 with the single “Buzzkill”.
– Education: Shanghai International Studies University.
– He appeared in the music video for Benzkhaokhwan’s “I’m a loser”.
– He owns a clothing brand named “Jumpt”.
– Pentor’s hobbies include reading books and listening to podcasts.
– He is a vocalist.
– His special talents are his facial expressions and speech.
– Pentor speaks Thai, Chinese, and English.
– Motto: “It’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them!”
Hangyul
Stage Name: Hangyul (한결/ 翰洁)
Birth Name: Lee Han Gyul (이한결)
English Name: Michael
Birthday: December 7, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFP-A
Nationality: Korean
Company: PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_hangyul_
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-翰洁
Hangyul Facts:
– He was born in Namdong District, Incheon, South Korea.
– He is a member of BAE173 (2020-present).
– Hangyul is former member of IM66 (2017-2019), X1 (2019-2020) and H&D (2020).
– He was a contestant on The Unit (2017), Produce X 101 (2019), and PEAK TIME (2023) with the other BAE173 members.
– He initially said PEAK TIME would be his last survival show, but seems to have changed his mind.
– Hangyul became an orphan at birth, and was adopted by his current parents at the age of 7.
– Education: Incheon Sang-A Elementary School, Guwol Middle School, Incheon High School (dropped out).
– During his trainee days at MBK Entertainment, he performed as a backup dancer for various artists, including T-ara, DIA, and Shannon.
– He practiced taekwondo for eight years and holds a 3 dan black belt. His childhood dream was to become a taekwondo instructor, but had a change of heart in middle school.
– He was a member of the dance club in middle school, and after competing in a dance competition during his third year, he was casted by seven different agencies.
– Hangyul initially became a trainee out of curiosity, but while experiencing the thrill of the audience’s cheers as a backup dancer, he realized he wanted to feel that kind of applause for himself and discovered that being an idol was his true dream.
– His fandom name is Kyeollangdan (결랑단).
– He has a pet toy poodle named Hanbyeol.
– He has a tattoo on his left arm that says “Mes Hommes”, and a larger tattoo on his back.
– Hangyul’s specialties are acrobatics, dancing, skiing, spinning balls, playing the keyboard, and all kinds of sports.
Zhang Jijun
Stage Name: Zhang Jijun (장지준/ 张集骏)
Birth Name: Zhang Ji Jun (张集骏)
Birthday: February 14, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_jun
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-张集骏
Douyin: 张集骏
Xiaohongshu: 张集骏
Facebook: 张集骏
Zhang Jijun Facts:
– He was born in Shantou, Guangdong, China.
– He was a member of the boy group AGEBOY (2016-2023).
– Ji Jun is a Douyin short drama/film actor, and made his acting debut in 2018 with the drama Demon Subduing Division 1.
– He acted in the play 同学会会.
– His fandom name is 酸奶 (Suan Nai / Yogurt).
– His nickname is “Jun”.
Lee Junhyuk
Stage Name: Lee Junhyuk (이준혁/ 李埈赫)
Birth Name: Lee Jun Hyuk (이준혁)
Birthday: May 16, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 180 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP > INTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @zzundoxy
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-李埈赫
Lee Junhyuk Facts:
– He was born in Oryu-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– He was a member of the boy group MIRAE (2021-2024).
– Junhyuk was a contestant on Produce X 101 (2019), where he was eliminated in episode 5, ranking 75th.
– He participated in the writing of MIRAE‘s “Splash”, “Dear My Friend”, “What Are You Doing?”, and “Running Up”.
– He appeared as a back-up dancer in the choreography music video for KARD‘s “Enemy”.
– Junhyuk featured on Dylan Seo‘s “계절”, and OH MY GIRL‘s Yubin and Hyojung‘s “A Cup of Latte”.
– Education: Ojeong Elementary School, Onam Middle School, Wooshin High School, Shinhan University (Department of Performing Arts).
– He trained for 2 years and 3 months prior to Produce X 101.
– He has an older sister (born in 1997).
– Junhyuk started working part time at a cafe on the weekends following MIRAE‘s disbandment.
– His specialties are singing, freestyle rap, songwriting, and urban dance.
– His role models are BTS’s Jungkook, ATEEZ‘s Yunho, and Mino from WINNER.
– Junhyuk’s parents were originally against him becoming an idol.
– He says he’s like a wolf from the outside, but as cute as a dog.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “puppy-like”.
– His favorite sport is basketball.
– A must have when he sleeps is a neck pillow.
– His favorite song is “Stay Alive” by Jungkook.
– His happiest moment recently is having meals and spending time with his father.
– Junhyuk says he has no fears.
– His childhood dream was to be a dancer.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be sushi.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to go to the future, so he can take a spaceship to another galaxy.
– If he could go back in time, Junhyuk would return to March 17, 2021, which is MIRAE‘s debut date, and the first time he stood in front of an audience.
Sun Yinghao
Stage Name: Sun Yinghao (쑨잉하오/ 孙滢皓), Kachine Sun
Birth Name: Sun Ying Hao (孙滢皓)
Birthday: June 6, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Laoyu Vision Company
Instagram: @starlightboys_kachine
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-孙滢皓
Douyin: 孙滢皓Kachine
Xiaohongshu: 孙滢皓Kachine
Sun Yinghao Facts:
– He’s from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China.
– He was a member of IXFORM (2021-2022) under the name Kachine Sun. The group was formed through the survival show Youth With You 3.
– Yinghao made his acting debut in 2024 in the drama Sword and Fairy 4.
– He appeared in the variety shows Tian Jian De Shao Nian and The Incrediple Journey.
– He used to be a dance teacher, choreographer, and backup dancer. Yinghao danced for famous artists such as Dilraba, R1SE, Song Jiyang, Zhang Liangying, G.E.M, Silence Wang, and Li Yuchun.
– He was part of the QCL concerts dancing crew.
– When he was in elementary school, he watched a movie about Latin dance, which inspired him to enter the entertainment industry too. He developed a passion for singing and dancing in middle school.
– His nicknames are Sun Hanhan, Xian Zi, Sun Dalong, and Sister Sun.
– He appeared as the cover star on Marie Claire’s August 2021 Issue.
– Yinghao is a well-known beauty blogger on Douyin.
– He worked as a web celebrity selling makeup brushes.
– His specialties are jazz, urban, hip hop, K-Pop, and traditional Chinese dancing.
– Yinghao’s parents own a fruit stall.
– He has his own studio called Yinghao Sun’s fruit stand.
– His fandom name is “Xian Zi Er” (Fairy Seeds).
He Xilong
Stage Name: He Xilong (허시롱/ 何禧龙)
Birth Name: He Xi Long (何禧龙)
Birthday: August 8, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 185 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Startdust Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_long
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-何禧龙
He Xilong Facts:
– He was born in Sichuan, Chengdu, China, and currently lives in South Korea.
– He’s currently a member of the pre-debut boy group Stardust Boys (2023-present).
– Education: Sungkyunkwan University (Business Management Major).
– His nicknames are Xiao Long Bun and Long.
– Xilong was in a band in school.
– He really enjoys playing badminton.
Xu Shihuan
Stage Name: Xu Shihuan (许世焕)
Birth Name: Xu Shi Huan/ Shi Fan (许世焕)
Korean Name: Heo Se Hwan (허세환)
Birthday: August 30, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFJ > ENFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_sh
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-许世焕
Xiaohongshu: ccsivannn
Xu Shihuan Facts:
– He was a contestant on FAN PICK (2023), but dropped out after the first round.
– He attended Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy.
– His role model is INFINITE.
– Shihuan’s favorite song is “Last Romeo” by INFINITE.
– There is nothing he doesn’t like to eat.
– The words he wants to hear the most are “You’re working hard to prepare,” because he thinks people who give their best are the coolest.
– He is most confident in his visuals.
– Shihuan’s charming point is his honesty.
– An emoji he often uses is 😁.
– Hashtags that describe him are #Ulzzang, #TodaysHeartthrob, #00.
Syo
Stage Name: Syo (쇼)
Birth Name: Syo Painia (パイニエ聖)
Birthday: October 20, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Japanese-American
Company: Independent
Instagram: @starlightboys_SYO
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-SYO
Syo Facts:
– He’s from Hokkaido, Japan.
– He appeared in the music videos of SixTONES‘ “ANTHEM” and imase‘s “Happy Order?”.
– Syo did the backing vocals for “Gesture of the Waves” by Radwimps‘ Yojiro Noda.
– He made an appearance in a commercial for the game Zenless Zone Zero.
– He made a minor appearance in the 2023 drama Informant.
– Syo can play the drums, and regularly performs as part of a band at a variety of events as a drummer and vocalist.
– He can speak Japanese and English.
– He never learned dancing, and only taught himself how to dance for the show.
– Syo likes baking and playing basketball.
– His life goals are to become a singer like Michael Jackson, and bring diversity into K-Pop.
– The animal he gets compared to is a dog.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “perfectionist”, because performance-wise he doesn’t like to be unprepared and always wants to give the audience the best of himself.
– A must when he sleeps is for it to be quiet.
– His favorite song is “Smile” by Michael Jackson.
– Syo’s childhood dream was to be a musician.
– If he won the lottery he would build a house for his family in his hometown, Hokkaido, one in Tokyo, China, and one in Korea.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be pizza.
– Syo’s biggest fear is not being able to perform anymore.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to the 1980s, because he loves the music, fashion, culture and anything from the 80s.
Hoang Phan (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Hoang Phan (황판/ 黄攀)
Birth Name: Hoàng Phan
English Name: Dillon
Birthday: November 16, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Vietnamese-American
Company: N/A
Instagram: N/A
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-HOANGPHAN
Hoang Phan Facts:
– He was born in Hue, Vietnam, but moved to the USA when he was around 10 months.
– He was a contestant on Asia Super Young (2023) under the name Dillon.
– Phan was formerly under WAKEONE.
– He attended Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy.
– His specialty is being good at languages. He speaks English, Vietnamese, and Korean.
– His nickname is Big Yellow (大黃), which he was given by his friend.
– He is a homebody.
– Phan’s favorite food is tomato egg.
– His hobbies include playing games, cooking, and eating.
– He is a shy person, but will gradually warm up to you once he gets to know you.
– His favorite compliment is being told that he did well.
– If he could predict future, he would like to know how well known he will become in China.
CongB
Stage Name: CongB (콩비)
Birth Name: Nguyễn Thành Công
Korean Name: Won Seong Gong (원성공)
Chinese Name: Ruan Chenggong (阮成功)
Birthday: December 8, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 174 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T
Nationality: Vietnamese
Company: Mustation Entertainment
Instagram: @kopsskops
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-CONGB
X: @_CONG_twt
TikTok: @congb_
YouTubee: CONGB Official
Facebook: CONGB – 콩비
CongB Facts:
– He is from Sơn Tây, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
– He was a contestant on Boys Planet (2023), where he was eliminated in episode 8, ranking 43rd.
– CongB released the pre-debut song “Em đợi anh lâu chưa ?” on December 16, 2023.
– The “B” in his stage name represents four important aspects of his life: Boys Planet, Bean (his nickname), Butterfly (the final song he performed on Boys Planet), and being the Best version of himself.
– Education: Military University of Culture and Arts (Music Education Department).
– He was a member of the dance team Oops! Crew.
– His fandom name is Unicong.
– CongB is one of the Vietnamese faces of the Korean skincare brand Jumiso.
– His nicknames are Kopss, Cốp, Kong, Bean, and Congsimkung.
– He can play the piano, guitar, and organ.
– His role model is NCT‘s Ten.
– His hobbies include gaming, watching movies, and traveling.
– CongB’s specialties are acting cute, imitating the sound of a mosquito, and raising one eyebrow.
– He is most confident in his smile.
– Two of his favorite songs are “Hype Boy” and “Cookie” by NewJeans.
– His favorite sport is volleyball.
Yoojun
Stage Name: Yoojun (유준/ 裕俊)
Birth Name: Jung Gun (정건)
Birthday: December 22, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 180 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_yoojun
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-裕俊
Yoojun Facts:
– He is from Hwajeong, Goyang, South Korea.
– Yoojun is a member of the boy group BAE173 (2020-present).
– He was a contestant on PEAK TIME (2023) with the other BAE173 members.
– He is a former trainee at RBW, DSP Media, and Source Music, and he joined PocketDol Studio in 2019.
– Education: Goyang Hwajeong Elementary School, Hyunsan Middle School, School of Performing Arts Seoul (Department of Theater and Film), Global Cyber University (Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment).
– Yoojun originally entered an arts high school in order to purse his dream of becoming an actor.
– He appeared in Song Gain‘s music video for “엄마 아리랑”.
– He trained together with ONEUS and is still close with all of the members.
– His current stage name, Yoojun, was chosen through a random draw where the BAE173 members put potential stage names into a container before debut. The name Yoojun was suggested by fellow member Youngseo.
– He has a sister.
– His hobbies are reading and making bracelets and necklaces.
– Yoojun and The Boyz‘s Eric are childhood friends.
– He became good friends with VANNER‘s Yeonggwang and DKB‘s Yuku through PEAK TIME.
– His favorite foods are chicken feet, and all kind of snacks and fruits (but mainly strawberries).
– Yoojun dislikes watermelon and cucumber.
Han Jeongwoo
Stage Name: Han Jeongwoo/ Jungwoo (한정우/ 韩静禹)
Birth Name: Han Jeong Woo (한정우)
Birthday: January 2, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @starlightboys_hanjeongwoo
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-韩静禹
TikTok: @hxw__xx
Han Jeongwoo Facts:
– He is a former member of the pre-debut group ODD ONE OUT (2023).
– He’s a former CUBE Entertainment and Brand New Music trainee.
– Jeongwoo got street casted four times.
– His older brother is former NIK and LUCENTE member Parkha.
– He has a Collie dog named Umi.
– He’s most confident in his singing and dancing.
– Jeongwoo writes his own music.
– He’s friends with JUST B‘s Siwoo, and Fantasy Boys and Universe League contestant Keum Jinho.
– ATEEZ shared his “Crazy Form” Challenge on their Instagram story. It’s also the song he auditioned with for Starlight Boys.
– The animal he gets compared to is a dinosaur.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “chic”.
– His favorite sport is soccer.
– A must have when he sleeps is blankets.
– Jeongwoo’s favorite song is “New Zealand” by Layone.
– His biggest fear used to be his future. He felt like he couldn’t achieve anything and helpless.
– His childhood dream was to be an idol.
– If he won the lottery he would buy a house.
– If Jeongwoo could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be instant noodles.
– A superpower he would like to have is summoning.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to his first year of middle school, because that’s when he had the most fun and carefree time with his friends.
Park Siwoo
Stage Name: Park Siwoo (박시우/ 朴时宇)
Birth Name: Park Jin Yeol (박진열), but he legally changed it to Park Siwoo (박시우)
Birthday: February 5, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFP > ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: Insight Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_siwoo
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-朴时宇
Park Siwoo Facts:
– He is from Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
– He is a former member of BLANK2Y (2022-2023).
– Siwoo was a contestant on Produce X 101 (2019) wand Wild Idol (2021).
– He was formerly under Aubemoon Studio.
– Education: Hanlim Arts School (Practical Dance Department).
– He was a track and field player until middle school.
– Siwoo speaks Korean, English, and Chinese.
– His specialties are his athletic abilities, and being able to pick up choreographies fast.
– He has a younger brother.
– His role model is The Boyz s Juyeon.
– Siwoo’s previous dream job was to become a baker.
– He has to watch a drama while he’s eating.
– He’s interested in fashion and perfumes.
– His hobbies are drawing and playing badminton.
– Motto: “Just do what makes you happy.”
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Ivan
Stage Name: Ivan (아이반)
Birth Name: Chen Ming Xuan (陈明轩)
Birthday: February 21, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 177 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Malaysian
Company: Yuxiao Media
Instagram: @starlightboys_ivan.cmx
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-陈明轩
Douyin: 陈明轩
Xiaohongshu: 陈明轩 （兮月）
Facebook: Ivan 陈明轩
Ivan Facts:
– He’s a member of Chengxin Project (Class 2)/ Cheng Xin Ji Hua.
– He likes to use a camera to record his life.
– Ivan can play the electric guitar.
– He speaks Chinese and Malay.
– He think he’s above average handsome.
– Ivan can be shy.
Yang Yan
Stage Name: Yang Yan (양얜/ 杨言)
Birth Name: Yang Yan (杨言)
Birthday: March 16, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 177 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Singaporean
Company: NoonTalk Media, Insight Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_yangyan
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-杨言
TikTok: @yangyann_
Yang Yan Facts:
– He acted in the drama Stranger In The Dark (熟悉的陌生人).
– Yang Yan has a degree in business and programming.
– He used to do part-time modeling.
– He can speak Chinese, English and a bit of Korean.
– His specialties are acting, and playing the guitar and piano.
– Yang Yan’s hobbies are singing, dancing, and cooking.
– Motto: “Be happy with what you do.”
Ke Mingkai
Stage Name: Ke Mingkai (커밍카이/ 柯洺楷)
Birth Name: Ke Ming Kai (柯洺楷)
Birthday: May 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 176 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: TOV Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_mingkai
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-柯洺楷
Ke Mingkai Facts:
– He is currently a member of the trainee group YOUTOVE (2024-present).
– He was announced as a TOV Entertainment trainee and YOUTOVE member on July 16, 2024.
Ryou Kaito (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Ryou Kaito (료카이토)
Birth Name: Ryou Kaito (梁海斗)
Chinese Name: Liang Hai Dou (梁每斗)
Birthday: May 15, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Japanese-Chinese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_kaito
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-梁海斗
TikTok: @kaito.haidouliang
Xiaohongshu: 梁海斗
Ryou Kaito Facts:
– He is from Osaka, Japan.
– His mother is Chinese, and his father is half Japanese.
– Kaito is a model.
– He can speak Japanese, Chinese, and since he was a trainee in Korea he can also speak Korean quite fluently.
– He likes hip-hop music.
– Kaito writes his own raps.
– The animal he gets compared to is a rabbit, because he has a small face with big front teeth.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “steady”.
– His favorite sport is soccer.
– A must have item when he sleeps is his pillow.
– His favorite song is “Waterfall” by B.I.
– His happiest moment recently is being on this show.
– Kaito’s biggest fear is his mom.
– His childhood dream was to be a soccer player.
– If he won the lottery he would buy a car.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be dumplings.
– A superpower he would like to have is mind reading.
– If Kaito could go back in time, he would return to being in his mothers womb, as he had no memories at that time.
Cai Chengyuan
Stage Name: Cai Chengyuan (카이청위안/ 蔡承源)
Birth Name: Cai Cheng Yuan (蔡承源)
Birthday: September 16, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Ningbo Huajieyu Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd
Instagram: @starlightboys_ccy
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-蔡承源
Douyin: 蔡承源源源
Xiaohongshu: 蔡承源
Cai Chengyuan Facts:
– He is an actor.
– He appeared in several plays including Shear Madness Salon, and今夕清影何处寻, and the short drama 花朝.
– Chengyuan trained for 3 months prior to Starlight Boys.
– He speaks Chinese and English.
– He applied to Starlight Boys because he wants to inspire and bring hope to others through his performances.
– Chengyuan’s strengths are that he has clear goals and is very resilient.
– His weaknesses are that he struggles to express his true feelings.
– His specialties are singing, dancing, and acting.
– He thinks his charming point is his eyes.
– Dance styles he specializes in are breaking and popping.
– Chengyuan’s hobbies include singing, dancing, performing, reading, and watching movies.
– He likes K-Pop because it brings him hope and strength in his life.
– He looks up to EXO and BIGBANG because he admires how they worked hard and endured a lot to get where they are right now, and he hopes to become an idol like them with lots of strength, energy, and his own unique style.
– Chengyuan thinks the most important thing you need to become a K-Pop idol is to have charisma.
– Motto: “I am who I am, a different kind of firework.”
Kawk Gun
Stage Name: Kawk Gun (곽건/ 郭建)
Birth Name: Gwak Gun (곽건)
Birthday: September 29, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 183 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_kawkgun
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-郭建
Kawk Gun Facts:
– He is a former member of the boy group 14U (2019) and Pê•che (2022-2023), and is currently part of the actor group ASTEON (2024-present).
– His actual surname is “Gwak”, but due to his father mistakenly writing it as “Kawk”, he decided to stick with it.
– Education: Pyeongtaek High School (transferred), Hanlim Multi Art Scool (Department of Entertainment), Dong Seoul University (Department of Acting and Performing Arts).
– Gun has variety show experience as a host on Scienstar Q along former IMFACT‘s Taeho (2017-2018), and in 2015 he appeared on the program Same Bed, Different Dreams with his mother and younger brother.
– After 14U‘s disbandment, he auditioned for several companies with little success, and to make ends meet, he took on several part-time jobs, including working at a convenience store, billiard hall, and banana factory, and as a stylist’s assistant for idol groups.
– His father thought the name Gun sounded cool after watching the K-Drama Emperor Wang Gun, which is how Gun got his name.
– His family owns a restaurant, where he helped out as a server during his high school days.
– Gun is close friends with ex-1THE9‘s Jinsung, Sungwon, and Doyum, TXT‘s Taehyun and Beomgyu, ex-MYTEEN‘s Hanseul, and ex-TRCNG‘s Hohyeon.
– He has loved dancing and singing from a young age, and in 2010 he decided he wanted to become an idol.
– His favorite animal is the hedgehog. He owns a pet hedgehog and he often compares himself to one.
– His role model is Park Hyungsik.
– Gun’s favorite sport is bowling.
– His habit while sleeping is listening to music.
– His favorite song is “Time to Shine” by H1-KEY.
– Gun’s hobbies are taking naps (without setting an alarm), collecting perfumes, watching movies and dramas, watching YouTube, and going out by himself.
– He describes himself with the words “dice”, suggesting that he is unpredictable, spontaneous, and full of possibilities, and “gradation”, meaning that the more you get to know him, the deeper the impression he leaves.
– Two moments he would like to go back to are 2010, when he decided to pursue an idol career, and his second year of middle school at age 15, because his school days felt like something out of a K-Drama.
– His happiest moment recently is receiving a text from his little brother.
Phoom
Stage Name: Phoom (품)
Birth Name: Chawonwat Thongyoo (ภูมิ ชวัลวัฒน์ ทองอยู่)
Chinese Name: Liao Zhi Hui (廖志辉)
Birthday: October 14, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Thai
Company: Independent
Instagram: @starlightboys_phoom
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-廖志辉
Phoom Facts:
– He is from Nonthaburi, Thailand.
– He is an actor and model.
– Phoom made his acting debut in 2024 with a support role in the drama Surviving Beauty.
– He can speak Thai, English and Chinese.
Choi Junho
Stage Name: Choi Junho (최준호/ 崔俊镐)
Birth Name: Choi Jun Ho (최준호)
Birthday: November 20, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_junho
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-崔俊镐
YouTube: 최준호
Choi Junho Facts:
– He was a contestant on Vocal Showdown (2023).
– He’s a former Fantagio trainee.
– Junho attended Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy.
– He considers himself a vocal machine.
– The animal he gets compared to is a deer.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “quiet”.
– His favorite sport is basketball.
– A must have item when he sleeps is his doll named Odung.
– His favorite song is “RUNAWAY” by YUDABINBAND ft. Ha Hyunsang.
– Junho’s biggest fear is being nervous.
– His childhood dream was to be a baseball or basketball player.
– If he won the lottery he would buy a house for his parents.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be pizza.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to fly.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to 2018, because he thinks his singing abilities were the best during that time. Junho recently picked up some bad habits while singing, so he wants to go back to change those habits.
Hikari
Stage Name: Hikari (히카리/ 江谷光/ ひかり)
Birth Name: Etani Hikari (江谷光 / 에타니 히카리)
Korean Name: Kim Kari (김카리)
Birthday: January 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFP > INTP
Nationality: Japanese
Company: KISS Entertainment/RD Company, PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_hikari
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-江谷光
Hikari Facts:
– He was born in Osaka, Japan.
– He’s a member of the boy group FANTASY BOYS (2023-present), which was formed through the survival show Fantasy Boys (2023), where he ranked 8th.
– Hikari trained for 1 year and 8 months prior to his debut.
– Before becoming an idol trainee, he was a soccer player and was given the opportunity to join the J1 League (the top soccer league in Japan), but turned it down in order to pursue a career as an idol.
– He has a younger sister.
– His fandom name is Hichudan (히츄단).
– He is close friends with NXD‘s Hiroto and Fantasy Boys‘ Yuma as they trained together at the same company.
– Hikari is a rapper.
– His nicknames are Kari, Bear, Puni Puni, and Hikaso.
– His favorite Sanrio character is Cinamoroll, and his favorite Pokémon characters are Plush and Minon,
– Hikari’s favorite color is yellow.
– His favorite food is curry rice.
– His favorite clothing style is training wear.
– The perfume he wears frequently is Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Cologne.
– He listed a world tour, bungee jumping, and a trip to the moon as items on his bucket list.
– Hikari claims he can get along with any animal.
Luo Junwei
Stage Name: Luo Junwei (루어쥔웨이/ 罗俊炜)
Birth Name: Luo Jun Wei (罗俊炜)
Birthday: February 18, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: The Line Star Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_luojunwei
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-罗俊炜
Xiaohongshu: 罗俊炜
Luo Junwei Facts:
– He was born in Shaoyang, Hunan, China.
– He is a former member of 1EqualFive (2023).
– Junwei was a contestant on The Coming One 2 (2018), but was eliminated in the first round.
– He is a former Yuehua Entertainment trainee.
– Education: Sichuan Conservatory of Music (graduated).
– He can sing, rap, and dance, and is known to be an all-rounder among his fans.
– Junwei’s fandom name is 小尾巴.
– His official fan colors are sky blue and blush pink.
– He’s interested in fashion.
Park Yeonwook
Stage Name: Park Yeonwook (박연욱/ 朴衍昱)
Birth Name: Park Yeon Wook (박연욱)
Birthday: March 12, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ and ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: PA Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_yeonwook
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-朴衍昱
Park Yeonwook Facts:
– He is friends with The Wind‘s Kim Heesoo.
– He attended Mudoctor Academy in Busan and Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy.
– Yeonwook is labelmates with UP10TION‘s Hwanhee and Dongyeol.
– His specialty is being able to pull of different styles and concepts.
Yoo Gwanwoo
Stage Name: Yoo Gwanwoo (유관우/ 刘冠佑), Neil Liu
Birth Name: Liu Guan You (刘冠佑)
Korean Name: Yoo Gwan Woo (유관우)
Birthday: May 14, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Taiwanese
Company: Image Music
Instagram: @neil_liu0514
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-刘冠佑
Xiaohongshu: 刘冠佑
Yoo Gwanwoo Facts:
– He was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, but has lived in Mainland China since 2020.
– He’s a former member of IXFORM (2021-2022) under the name Neil Liu, that was created through the survival show Youth With You 3 (2021).
– Gwanwoo made his solo debut on November 13, 2023, with the single “Umbrella For You”.
– He’s a former TOP Media trainee where he trained for 3.5 years (2016~2019) and was a member of MCND‘s reserve team.
– Education: Chien Fong Junior High School.
– He is a former Haohan Entertainment trainee (2020) and was a member of their Haohan H2 program.
– He made his acting debut with a guest role in the 2015 movie Where the Wind Settles, and in 2023 he appeared in the drama Tiger and Crane.
– Gwanwoo has been dancing since a young age and has been part of several dance groups, including Mini DF and The Black Hole, and has competed in several dance contests alongside them as well as MCND‘s reserve team. He has won many awards with his groups.
– He attended the Taiwanese dance studio “Dance Studio”.
– Gwanwoo appeared in several Chinese magazines including KNIGHT, Wonderland, SoCool, and Feast.
– He speaks Korean well.
– His fandom name is Nai You (奶柚), and his fandom colors are early red sun and grapefruit color.
– His specialty is street dance.
– Gwanwoo was a brand/ promotion ambassador for Rejoice and Smile Tomorrow Charity Foundation.
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Pong
Stage Name: Pong (퐁/ ພົງ)
Birth Name: Phong Silithum (ອານຸພົງ ສິຣິທຳ)
Birthday: May 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Lao
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_phong
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-PONG
TikTok: @phongsilithum
Pong Facts:
– He was born in Vientiane, Laos.
– He was a finalist on the Lao survival show Oishi Teen Idol Season 2 (2024).
– Education: Vientiane Institute of Technology.
– He was part of the dance groups D.O.Be and DX-SEVEN.
– Pong and his dance team DX-SEVEN won the “Best Performance” award at the 2021 Changwon K-Pop World Festival.
– He participated in the dance competition SHOW ME YOUR STEP.
– He attended Fanglao Dance Studio and The Black Academy.
– Pong can speak Lao and English.
– His hobbies are dancing in his room and in general, singing, rapping, and playing the guitar.
– The animal he gets compared to is a monkey.
– He describes himself as a hard worker who always focuses on what he wants to achieve.
– His favorite sport is badminton.
– His favorite song is “Unbreakable Love” by Eric Chou.
– Pong’s happiest moment recently is coming to Starlight Boys and finally realizing his dreams.
– His biggest fear is that he might lose sight of the dream he has yet to achieve.
– His childhood dream was to be an artist.
– If he won the lottery he wouln’t buy anything for himself and gift it to his parents and family.
– If he could only live off one food or beverage for the rest of his life, it would be water.
Gunwoo
Stage Name: Gunwoo (건우/ 建佑)
Birth Name: Kim Gun Woo (김건우)
Chinese Name: Jian You (建佑)
Birthday: May 28, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENTJ > ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: Individual
Instagram: @starlightboys_t28
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-建佑
Gunwoo Facts:
– He was born in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– He is a former member of TFN (2021-2024).
– Education: Gumi Elementary School, Gumi Middle School, Bundang Central High School, Global Cyber University (Broadcasting and Entertainment Department).
– Gunwoo has a younger sister (born in 2014), and a younger brother named Kim Seonwoo (born in 2011).
– He attended Bundang Move Dance Academy.
– He was the MC for the reality program Daily Us.
– Gunwoo practiced boxing since the first year of middle school and wanted to participate in competitions by the third year, however, his father wouldn’t let him continue because he was worried he’d hurt his face.
– His hobby is going for walks in the early morning.
– His role model is Stray Kids’s Hyunjin.
– Gunwoo’s specialty is playing the piano.
– His favorite foods are doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) and chicken.
– His favorite color is blue.
Ling Qi
Stage Name: Ling Qi (링치 / 凌崎)
Birth Name: Líng Qí (凌崎)
Birthday: June 4th, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_lingqi.07
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-凌崎
Ling Qi Facts:
– He was born in Beijing, China.
– He’s a member of the boy group FANTASY BOYS (2023-present), which was formed through the survival show Fantasy Boys (2023), where he ranked 6th.
– Ling Qi is a former member of X-TIME (2017-2018), and PocketDol‘s co-ed project group A SIX (2024).
– He was a contestant on Idol Producer (2018).
– He is a former SM Entertainment and Yue Hua Entertainment trainee.
– Ling Qi can speak Korean and Chinese.
– His individual fandom names are 007/GongGongChil (공공칠) and LingLingQi (零零七).
– His role models are TXT‘s Yeonjun and BTS‘ Jungkook.
– He is close friends with NCT DREAM‘s Renjun, as they trained together at the same company.
– His interests are hip-hop, watching anime, and playing football.
– Ling Qi has a habit of watching dramas while showering.
– His bucket list includes traveling around the world and living forever.
– He thinks the word that describes him the best is “charming”.
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Jung Haesung
Stage Name: Jung Haesung (정해성/ 丁海成)
Birth Name: Jung Hae Sung (정해성)
Birthday: June 19, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 174 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_junghaesung
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-丁海成
Jung Haesung Facts:
– His specialty is playing the electronic music tadpole.
– He’s friends with VENUE401 BOYS‘ Minhoo.
Ngan Chauyuet (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Ngan Chauyuet (안추월/ 顏秋越)
Birth Name: Ngan Chau Yuet/ Yan Qiu Yue (顏秋越)
Birthday: October 13, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP and INTP
Nationality: Chinese (Hong Kong)
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_nganchauyuet
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-颜秋越
Ngan Chauyuet Facts:
– He is a model and was featured in Bazaar.
– He appeared in an ad for Pocari Sweat.
Rin
Stage Name: Rin (凜/ 린)
Birth Name: Sato Rin (佐藤凛)
Birthday: October 19, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Japanese
Company: HIBEAT Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_rin
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-佐藤凛
Rin Facts:
– He is part of the Kpop, K-fashion and K-beauty global influencer network at HIBEAT Entertainment.
– He did karate until grade 3 of high school. He won second place in the Kanto tournament.
– Rin is a fan of TXT.
Michael Wu
Stage Name: Michael Wu (마이클우)
Birth Name: Michael Wu
Birthday: January 28, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Canadian
Company: Independent
Instagram: @starlightboys_michaelwu
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-MICHAELWU
Michael Wu Facts:
– He was born in Vancouver, Canada.
– Education: St. George’s School, Stanford University (Film & Media Studies & Communication Major, class of ’25).
– Michael is proficient at English, Chinese, and French.
– He started dancing when he was 6 years old. His mom enrolled him in ballet without his knowledge, but he ultimately fell in love with it.
– At the age of 13 he was offered to pursue ballet on a professional level, but turned it down because he wanted to focus on his education.
– He specializes in hip-hop, ballet, and contemporary jazz, and describes his dance style as a blend of these three genres, infused with dubstep elements, old-school influences, and a gritty hip-hop vibe.
– Michael appeared on Canada’s Got Talent with his dance crew GRVMNT in 2022, where they received the golden buzzer, and has participated in the dance competitions World of Dance Season 4 and Hip Hop International 2021, where he placed 2nd.
– He used to work as a dance instructor and choreographer at Freshgroove Productions, and has completed several internships at film and entertainment companies.
– He was a member of the 91st and 92nd British Columbia Youth Parliament.
– Michael regularly sang and danced at various events when he was in high school.
– He was co-captain of the debate team in high school.
– He used to practice Italian opera.
– Michael likes creating choreographies.
– His dad was initially against him pursuing a career as an entertainer and performer and wanted him to become a lawyer instead.
– He’s a smart student who has received several educational honors and awards.
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Vexter (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Vexter (벡터/ เว็กซ์เตอร์)
Birth Name: Supamon Pattarachailerk (ศุภมน ภัทรชัยฤกษ์)
Birthday: February 14, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 192 cm (6’3″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Thai
Company: RS Music, Channel 8
Instagram: @starlightboys_vexter
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-VEXTER
X: @s_vexterplus
TikTok: @s_vexter
YouTube: S_VEXTER
Vexter Facts:
– He lives in Phrao, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
– He is an actor and model.
– Vexter had a support role in the Thai BL Bad Guy My Boss.
– He was formerly under Rocket Link Entertainment.
– Education: Sarasas Witaed Bangbuathong, Dhurakij Pundit University (College of Aviation).
– He walked the runway as a model for several brands including Myriad Grand Monde, NiyomJeans, Ake Nattaphol, and more.
– He won first place at the MISTER DPUSMARTIDOL 2023 contest.
– Vexter can play the piano/ keyboard.
– He is on the national bowling team.
– He can speak Thai and English.
– Vexter has a French Bulldog.
– He has his driver’s license and drived a red Toyota GT86.
Float (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Float (플로트)
Birth Name: Nattawut Treedach (ณัฐวุฒิ ตรีเดช)
Chinese Name: Wu Piao Ming (吴漂铭)
Birthday: February 25, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Thai
Company: Stardust Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_float
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-FLOAT
X: @floatnw
Facebook: @nattawut.treedach.31
TikTok: @float_nw
Float Facts:
– He was born in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
– He’s currently a member of the pre-debut boy group Stardust Boys (2024-present).
– Float is a former member of Hashtax (2023-2024).
– His former stage name is Qfloat.
– He can speak Thai, English and a bit of Korean.
– Education: Khon Kaen Wittayayon School, Khon Kaen University.
– He acted in the BL drama Beyond the Star.
– Float is a rapper.
Shengqi
Stage Name: Shengqi (성치/ 盛琦)
Birth Name: Lu Sheng Qi (芦盛琦)
Birthday: March 10, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 178 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: TOV Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_shengqi
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-盛琦
Shengqi Facts:
– He is currently a member of the trainee group YOUTOVE (2024-present).
– He was announced as a TOV Entertainment trainee and YOUTOVE member on July 16, 2024.
– Shengqi is a big fan of SEVENTEEN, and often covers their songs.
– He can speak Chinese and Korean.
– His specialties are doing circus tricks and dancing.
Li Shengjun (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Li Shengjun (리성준/ 李圣浚)
Birth Name: Li Sheng Jun (李圣浚)
Birthday: March 24, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 181 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFJ > ISTJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: TOV Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_lishengjun
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-李圣浚
Li Shengjun Facts:
– He is currently a member of the trainee group YOUTOVE (2024-present).
– He was announced as a TOV Entertainment trainee and YOUTOVE member on July 16, 2024.
– Shengjun participated in FAN PICK (2023), but dropped out after the evaluation round.
– He formerly went by the name Li Ge.
– He likes sports and exercising.
– Shengjun says he is cold on the outside, but warm on the inside.
– He is energetic when he’s on stage.
Jaemin
Stage Name: Jaemin (재민/ 在民)
Birth Name: Ha Jae Min (하재민)
Birthday: May 4, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_jaemin
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-在民
Jaemin Facts:
– He was a contestant on Fantasy Boys (2023), but was eliminated in episode 2.
– He trained for one year prior to Fantasy Boys.
– Jaemin attended Gimpo Practical Music and Dance Academy.
– His favorite color is white.
– Jaemin’s unique charm is the three beauty marks on the side of his neck.
– He describes himself as “tofu guy”, highlighting his soft character and versatility.
– His favorite nickname is “Ha Meongmung” (“meongmung” means “woof”), because he likes puppies and wants to become like one.
– His favorite lyrics is “It’s okay to make mistakes since you’re still young,” from Kang Seungyoon‘s “IYAH”.
– Three things on Jaemin’s bucket list are going on a solo trip, spend an entire day sleeping, and going busking after he has improved his skills.
– His favorite style to wear is a cropped jacket, pants with special details, and boots.
– The concept he wants to try the most is a sexy concept.
– Jaemin is most confident in his dancing.
– He strives to become an idol who can provide his fans with strength during difficult times, as well as a cool role model that people can be proud of.
Kris
Stage Name: Kris (크리스/ คริส)
Birth Name: Kannawat Junlapan (กันต์ณวัฒน์ จุลพันธ์)
Birthday: July 21, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Thai
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_kris
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-KRIS
TikTok: @oohmkann
Facebook: Kannawat Junlapan
Kris Facts:
– He is from Phichit, Thailand.
– Kris was a contestant on To Be Number One Idol 11 (2021), and was supposed to appear on the Thai survival show 9low on top (2023) which got cancelled.
– He previously went by the name Ohm (โอม).
– He was a backup dancer at several events including the 2023 Gotcha Pop Conert, the Kamikaze Party Reunion 2023, and RS Meeting Concert 2024 Dance Marathon.
– Kris took dance classes at Just Jerk.
– He is a vocalist and dancer.
– Kris liked playing the guitar, singing, and dancing since he was a kid.
– He can speak Thai and Korean.
Yang Donghwa
Stage Name: Yang Donghwa (양동화/ 梁彤华)
Birth Name: Yang Dong hwa (양동화)
Birthday: August 19, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: Bluedot Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_donghwa
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-梁彤华
X: @YDH_twt
YouTube: YANGDONGHWA
Yang Donghwa Facts:
– He’s from Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– He made his solo debut on February 18, 2024 with the single “Blackout”.
– Donghwa was a contestant on The Origin – A, B, Or What? (2022), where he placed 6th, earning a spot in the final group ATBO (2022). However he had to leave the group before their debut due to a controversy.
– He trained for 2.5 years prior to The Origin.
– He composed and arranged “Time Difference” by INFINITE, and also has credits on all of his solo music.
– Education: Seoul Wonkwang Elementary School, Junggye Middle School, Cheongdam High School.
– He writes, composes, and produces his own music.
– Donghwa has an older brother.
– His nicknames are Yang Dongie, Fairytale book, and Workout-hwa.
– His charming points are his figure and charismatic eyes.
– Donghwa’s hobbies include taking walks, watching animations, and listening to music.
– He can’t sit cross-legged for long.
– He can do a handstand for three seconds.
– Donghwa has a habit of brushing his teeth often.
– When he was younger, he didn’t like the texture of lip balm and rarely used it, but now he applies it regularly.
Hijiri
Stage Name: Hijiri (히지리/ 尾圣)
Birth Name: Osan Hijiri (堀尾圣)
Birthday: September 11, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Japanese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_hijiri
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-堀尾圣
Hijiri Facts:
– He was born in Aichi, Japan.
– He’s a former member of the J-Pop group BERAVE (2020-2023).
– Hijiri used to be a trainee in Korea, so he can speak a little bit of Korean.
– His hobby is dancing.
– He can dance to any type of music.
– His special skills are long-distance running and waking up early.
Zhao Jiayin (Dropped Out ep.2)
Stage Name: Zhao Jiayin (자오지아인/ 赵家寅), Crescyin
Birth Name: Zhao Jia Yin (赵家寅)
Birthday: October 6, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 185 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Independent
Instagram: @starlightboys_zhaojiayin
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-赵家寅
X: @crescyin
Xiaohongshu: 赵家寅
TikTok: @crescyin0
Facebook: Crescyin
Zhao Jiayin Facts:
– He is from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
– He is a solo artist under the name Crescyin.
– Jiayin plays the electric guitar and pipa (traditional Chinese plucked string instrument).
– He writes and composes his own music.
– He can sing and rap.
– The animal he gets compared to is a tiger, because the second character of his name, 寅 (Yin), represents one of the twelve Earthly Branches, which is associated with the Year of the Tiger.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “fearless”.
– Jiayin’s favorite sport is badminton.
– A must when he sleeps is having a bundle of stuff he can hold in his arms.
– His favorite song is “Can You Feel My Heart” by Bring Me The Horizon.
– His happiest moment recently is training and practicing his dancing.
– Jiayin’s biggest fear is the people in KIRA’s Interview that were trying to scare him.
– His childhood dream was to be a firefighter.
– If he won the lottery he would buy a guitar and a Supro amp.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be x.
– A superpower he would like to have is any superpowers that Superman has.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to the 80s, because he thinks the music, culture and society back then were captivating.
Kim Seonjae
Stage Name: Kim Seonjae (김선재)
Birth Name: Kim Seon Jae (김선재)
Chinese Name: Jin Shan Zai (金善宰)
Birthday: October 9, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_sj
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-金善宰
Kim Seonjae Facts:
– He attended Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy.
– He was street casted by five different companies.
– Seonjae is friends with VENUE401 BOYS‘ Minhoo.
– The animal he gets compared to is a fox.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “honesty”.
– His favorite sport is basketball.
– A must have item when he sleeps is his dog plushie.
– His favorite song is “Boom Boom Bass” by RIIZE.
– His happiest moment recently is participating in Starlight Boys.
– Seonjae’s biggest fear is bugs.
– His childhood dream was to be a basketball player.
– If Seonjae could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be pizza.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to turn back time, so he can go back to his childhood.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to his first year of middle school, because it was a huge turning point in his life. He wants to go back to that time and re-examine himself.
Zhang Jinghe
Stage Name: Zhang Jinghe (장징허/ 张景和)
Birth Name: Zhang Jing He (张景和)
Birthday: November 29, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_jinghe
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-张景和
Douyin: tn29_
Xiaohongshu: tn29_
Zhang Jinghe Facts:
– He is a big K-Pop fan and collects albums and photocards.
– He is a fan of NCT, RIIZE, and AESPA.
– Jinghe has a helix piercing.
Han Taei
Stage Name: Han Taei (한태이/ 韩汰利)
Birth Name: Han Tae I (한태이)
Birthday: January 15, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @starlightboys_hantaei
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-韩汰利
Han Taei Facts:
– He was a rugby player for 7 to 8 years, and spent 5 of those years playing in South Africa.
– Taei speaks Korean and English.
Doha
Stage Name: Doha (도하/ 道河)
Birth Name: Na Gyu Min (나규민)
Birthday: March 7, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 179 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_doha
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-道河
Doha Facts:
– He is from Buk-gu, Daegu, and grew up in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He is a member of BAE173 (2020-present).
– Doha was a contestant on Wild Idol (2021), and PEAK TIME (2023) with the other BAE173 members.
– He acted in the webdrama Love in Blackhole.
– He was a well-known child actor.
– Doha has previously been casted by ten big agencies, including HYBE, YG, SM, and JYP Entertainment.
– He attended Five Music & Dance Academy in Daegu.
– He initially didn’t plan to become an idol, but after moving to Daegu, he took a break of acting to focus on his studies. However he happened to get street-cast by idol several agencies and ended up auditioning for one agency just for the experience, but was successful and received more offers from big companies, so he decided to quit his studies and leave acting behind to pursue an idol career.
– Doha joined PocketDol Studio through street casting.
– He has writing and composing credits on BAE173‘s “Fifty-Fifty” and “Crimson”.
– His current stage name, Doha, was given to him by his cousin. It means “path of water”.
– His hobbies are taking pictures, reading webtoons and comics, and playing on his Nintendo.
– He excels at sports such as skating, basketball, billiards, and bowling.
– He writes his own raps.
– Doha can speak Korean, Japanese and a bit of Chinese and English.
Lee Daeul
Stage Name: Lee Daeul (이다을/ 李多乙)
Birth Name: Lee Da Eul (이다을)
Birthday: April 6, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 172 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTP > INTJ and INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Company: Independent
Instagram: @starlightboys_leedaeul
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-李多乙
Lee Daeul Facts:
– He was a contestant on Boys Planet (2023), where he was eliminated in episode 8, ranking 47th.
– He is a former 143 Entertainment trainee (2022-2023).
– Daeul was a trainee for 6 months prior to Boys Planet.
– Education: Muhak Middle School, Hanlim Multi Art School (Musical Theatre Major, 12th class, graduated in 2023).
– He is friends with PROJECT 7 contestant Kim Dohun, and ex-BAE173/ X1‘s Dohyon, and he went to school with both of them.
– His hobbies are sleeping, watching movies, exercising, and eating good food.
– His specialties are acting and portraying various facial expressions.
– Daeul’s role models are EXO‘s D.O, Jo Seungwon, and Hong Kwangho.
– His nicknames are Daldungi (달둥이) and Peach Daeul (피치달) because his face easily turns red.
– He has a habit of sighing often,
– During Boys Planet he was roommates with PENTAGON‘s Hui, who is now a mentor on Starlight Boys.
– The animal he gets compared to is a puppy.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “awesome”.
– His favorite sport is table tennis.
– A must have when he sleeps is his pillow.
– His favorite song is “Small Girl” by Lee Youngji ft. D.O.
– His happiest moment recently is being able to participate in Starlight Boys.
– Daeul’s biggest fears are laziness and misunderstandings.
– His childhood dream was to be an entomologist or veterinarian.
– If he won the lottery he would like to have an expensive meal with his family and parents.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be rice.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to stop time.
– If Daeul could go back in time, he would return to 6th grade, because he had the chance to study abroad, and also because he wishes he had been more confident, learned more, got along better with others, avoided bullying, and overcome challenges more effectively.
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Zai
Stage Name: Zai (자이)
Birth Name: Chai Ju Nan (翟浚安)
Birthday: June 24, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Taiwanese
Company: Catwalk
Instagram: @starlightboys_zai
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-翟浚安
Tiktok: @junan.di
Douyin: 宅
Xiaohongshu: 宅
Zai Facts:
– He was born in Keelung City, Taiwan.
– He is a model.
– Zai was a backup dancer for C.Y‘s”嗯” at U:NUS 1st anniversary concert, Tayal‘s “Dont Stop”, and other artists including ØZI, Ozone, Jiuze CP, Wu Zhuoyuan, and AcQUA.
– Education: Municipal Mingchuan Junior High School, Ji Long Business & Technology Industrial Design School.
– He can speak English and Chinese.
– He was urged by his senior Chen Lingjiu to audition for Starlight Boys.
– Zai has 15 years of dancing experience in numerous dance styles, including hip-hop, urban dance, K-Pop, and more.
– He started his career as a professional dancer sometime around 2022.
– He attended 1MILLION Dance Studio.
– Zai is a well-known TikTok star, boasting 1.8 million followers.
– He regularly goes busking.
– He is friends with Boys Planet contestants Chen Renyou and Qiu Shengyang, and Ozone members Lin Jiachen and Li Zheyan.
– Zai has collaborated with a number of brands including Samsung, Jo Malone, and Sony.
– He appeared on the show Super Entourage.
– His goal is to stand in the center of the stage, and in the future he would like to try different types of entertainment work as well.
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Minjae
Stage Name: Minjae (민재/ 旼渽)
Birth Name: Noh Minjae (노민재)
Birthday: July 21, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 172 cm (5’7.5″)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ > ENTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_minjae
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-旼渽
Minjae Facts:
– He’s from Seongbuk, Seoul, South Korea, but lived in in Bacolod City, the Philippines for two years when he was in elementary school.
– He is a member of the boy group BAE173 (2020-present) under the name Bit.
– Minjae was a contestant on PEAK TIME (2023) with the other BAE173 members.
– Education: UNO-R Grade School, La Salle University Affiliated Elementary School, Deokyang Middle School (transferred), Hwajeong Middle School, Hanlim Performing Arts High School (Department of Applied Music).
– He was a child model.
– He speaks English well since he lived in the Philippines.
– Minjae is very interested in fish and raises tropical fish himself. In middle school, he worked part-time at an aquarium to learn more about them.
– He likes sashimi, fish, Hawaiian pizza, cucumbers, sikhye (sweet rice drink (sikhye), and makchang (grilled beef intestines). There are no foods he dislikes, and if he encounters something he doesn’t like, he challenges himself to eat it anyway.
– His hobbies are finding good restaurants and going to aquariums.
– He has two pet hamsters named Kku Kku and Kka Kka.
– Minjae appeared in an advertisement for the Samsung Card S-Class TV.
– He is a big fan of ATEEZ.
– He’s friends with GHOST9‘s Jinwoo and NTX‘s Jiseong.
– Minjae likes listening to 90s ballad songs.
– His favorite movies are The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Huang Jialiang
Stage Name: Huang Jialiang (후앙지아량/ 黄佳亮)
Birth Name: Huang Jia Liang (黄佳亮)
Japanese Name: Keisuke (ケイスケ)
Birthday: July 29, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Qin’s Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_keisuke
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-黄佳亮
Douyin: BC221-黄佳亮
Huang Jialiang Facts:
– He was born in China, but lived in Japan for a while.
– He is a member of the trainee group BC221 (3rd gen) (2021-present).
– Jialiang can speak Chinese and Japanese.
– He can play the keyboard.
– He regularly covers K-Pop songs.
Hong Sungmin
Stage Name: Hong Sungmin (홍성민/ 洪成旻)
Birth Name: Hong Sung Min (홍성민)
Birthday: September 17, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP (when he’s outside) & INFP (when he’s home)
Nationality: Korean
Company: PocketDol Studio
Instagram: @starlightboys_sungmin
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-洪成旻
Hong Sungmin Facts:
– He’s from Hyucheon, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
– He’s a member of FANTASY BOYS (2023-present), which was formed through the survival show Fantasy Boys (2023), where he ranked 3rd.
– Sungmin is a former PLEDIS and HYBE trainee.
– Education: Yeongju Dongbu Elementary School, Daeyoung Middle School (transferred), Cheongdam High School.
– He’s friends with BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Taesan, EVNNE‘s Park Hanbin, xikers‘ Seeun, and TWS‘s Shinyu and Dohoon.
– His fandom name is Sungnyangdan (성냥단).
– His hobby is drawing, and he is entirely self-taught. He illustrated the album covers for FANTASY BOYS‘ Christmas Day and Potential.
– Sungmin’s parents run a sashimi restaurant, where he used to work part-time.
– He appeared in the music videos for Espero‘s “Don’t Cry” and “Endless”.
– He likes anime and Sanrio, with his favorite characters being Kuromi and Cinnamoroll.
– Sungmin is a brand ambassador for the K-beauty brand Lullua.
– He is a fan of SEVENTEEN‘s Woozi and (G)I-DLE‘s Soyeon.
– His special talents include imitating zombies, Minions, and frogs.
– The sports he is best at are running and bowling, and he’s bad at ball sports.
– He described himself as someone who was born to be an idol, and a multi-talented entertainer.
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Shao Ziheng
Stage Name: Shao Ziheng (샤오쯔헝/ 邵子恒), Owen
Birth Name: Shao Zi Heng (邵子恒)
English Name: Owen
Birthday: October 19, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Warner Music China
Instagram: @starlightboys_shao
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-邵子恒
Shao Ziheng Facts:
– He was born in Beijing, China.
– He is a former CHROMOSOME trainee.
– Ziheng made his solo debut on October 10th, 2024, with “Reckless” under the stage name Owen.
– He acted in the film Baby, Sorry in 2015.
– His father is the famous Chinese actor Shao Bing and his mother is actress Pei Zhang.
– He has a twin sister named Shao Zijiao.
– His dream was to become an actor when he was younger.
– In 2015, he appeared on Mango TV’s escape room show Crazy Magic with his family and TFBoys, as well as on BTV alongside his father and sister, in addition to several other reality programs.
– Ziheng’s hobbies are boxing, watching movies, and painting.
– He has been boxing since a young age.
– He is said to be very athletic.
– His spirit animal is the wolf.
– He describes his character as sincere, responsible, kind, and reckless.
– Ziheng’s favorite season is summer.
– He says music plays an important role in his life because it brings him happiness and helps him forget his worries.
– He can speak Chinese and bit of Korean.
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Wang Kun
Stage Name: Wang Kun (王坤), Walker
Birth Name: Wang Kun (王坤)
Birthday: January 24, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP-T
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Beijing Kundeqinyu
Instagram: @starlightboys_kami
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-王坤
Wang Kun Facts:
– He was a contestant on Asia Super Young (2023) under the name Walker, where he ranked 58th.
– Education: Beijing Dance Academy (Song and Dance Department).
– For about six years, from junior to senior high school, he studied ethnic and classical dance.
– Kun’s specialties and interests are musical theatre and Chinese dance.
– He describes his personality as cheerful, a bit crazy, and small in size but big in energy.
– The animal he thinks he resembles is a deer.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “cheerful”.
– His favorite sport is running.
– A must when he sleeps is music.
– His favorite song is “Voilà” by Barbara Pravi.
– His happiest moment recently is coming to Korea and meeting his friends and fans again.
– Kun’s biggest fear is being looked down upon.
– His childhood dream was to be an actor or traveler.
– If he won the lottery he would save his money, as there is nothing he needs right now.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be meat.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to solve all problems.
– If Kun had the opportunity to go back in time, he wouldn’t.
Zhang Hangyi (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Zhang Hangyi (장싱이/ 张行一)
Birth Name: Zhang Hang Yi (张行一)
Birthday: January 26, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: JS Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_zhy
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-张行一
Douyin: JS张行一
Xiaohongshu: JS张行一
Zhang Hangyi Facts:
– He’s from Anyang, Henan, China.
– He is part of JS Trainee Project (1st gen).
– Hangyi has a younger brother.
– He has a pet cat.
– He enjoys archery, e-sports, and painting.
– His favorite foods are ice cream and potatoes.
– Hangyi likes watching anime, his favorites being Your Name and Attack on Titan.
– He loves penguins.
Kingston Wong
Stage Name: Kingston Wong (킹스톤왕/ 黃昱翰)
Birth Name: Huang Yu Han (黃昱翰)
Birthday: March 31, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Malaysian
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_kingston
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-黄昱翰
TikTok: @kingstonwong31
YouTube: wongyokehon
Douyin: 黄昱翰
Kingston Wong Facts:
– He was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
– He released his first solo song “Always Be With Me” on August 17, 2021.
– Kingsotn was a contestant on the Hong Kong survival show King Maker V (2023).
– He won the championship in K-Pop 2024 competition in Malaysia.
– He can speak Malay and Chinese.
– Kingston creates his own choreographies.
Chen Xuanyou
Stage Name: Chen Xuanyou (쉬안유/ 陈宣佑)
Birth Name: Chen Xuan You (陈宣佑)
English Name: Ethan
Birthday: July 8, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 185 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Yue Kai Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_yoo
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-陈宣佑
Chen Xuanyou Facts:
– He is from Shanghai, China.
– He made an appearance in the drama series Prosecutor and Boy.
– Xuanyou’s goal is to let the whole world feel the joy of dancing.
Hou Jiaen (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Hou Jiaen (허우지아언/ 侯佳恩)
Birth Name: Hou Jia En (侯佳恩)
Birthday: November 12, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: JS Entertainment
Instagram: @houjiaen1112
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-侯佳恩
Douyin: JS侯佳恩
Xiaohongshu: JS侯佳恩
Hou Jiaen Facts:
– He was born in Yueyang, Hunan, China.
– He is part of JS Trainee Project (1st gen).
– Jiaen is learning to play the guitar.
– He likes archery and playing badminton.
– His favorite foods are spicy meat and ice cream.
– The animal he gets compared to is a puppy, because of his happy and cheerful personality.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “x”.
– His favorite sports are dancing and badminton.
– A must have when he sleeps is sleep gummies, or he can’t fall asleep.
– His favorite song is “Miss You 3000” by 831.
– His happiest moment recently is coming to South Korea, because he made many friends since coming there.
– Jiaen’s biggest fear is ghosts.
– If he won the lottery he would buy a big house by the sea and a big car.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be fried pork with chili.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to fly.
– If Jiaen could go back in time, he would return to when he was 16 and went to Hangzhou for training, far from his hometown. This distance caused him and his friends to drift apart, and he wishes he could go back to repair those friendships.
Huang Pengfeng (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Huang Pengfeng (후앙펑펑/ 黄鹏锋)
Birth Name: Huang Peng Feng (黄鹏锋)
Birthday: December 25, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: JS Entertainment
Instagram: @34.47345414
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-黄鹏锋
Douyin: JS黄鹏锋
Xiaohongshu: JS黄鹏锋
Huang Pengfeng Facts:
– He was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China.
– He is part of JS Trainee Project (1st gen).
– Pengfeng has a younger sister.
– He enjoys playing sports, particularly basketball.
– He is a fan of Karry Wang.
Sun Jiayang
Stage Name: Sun Jiayang (쑨지아양/ 孙佳洋)
Birth Name: Sun Jia Yang (孙佳洋)
Birthday: January 5, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 172 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Chinese
Company: JS Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_sunjiayang
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-孙佳洋
Douyin: 超冷漠
Sun Jiayang Facts:
– He is from Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
– He is part of JS Trainee Project (1st gen).
– Jiayang has a younger sister.
– He can play the piano.
– He’s good at skipping rope and sprinting.
– Jiayang’s hobby is drawing.
– His favorite singer is Shan Yichun.
– His favorite actor is Yangyang.
Bian Shiyu
Stage Name: Bian Shiyu (비안시유/ 卞士宇)
Birth Name: Bian Shi Yu (卞士宇)
Birthday: June 21, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: Top Class Entertainment
Instagram: @starlightboys_bsy
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-卞士宇
Douyin: 小宇Yu
Bian Shiyu Facts:
– He is from Huainan, Anhui, China.
– He is a vocalist.
– Shiyu’s specialty is freestyle dancing.
Jeon Mingyu
Stage Name: Jeon Mingyu (전민규/ 全珉奎)
Birth Name: Jeon Min Gyu (전민규)
Birthday: July 28, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 170 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_j.m.g
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-全珉奎
Jeon Mingyu Facts:
– Education: Seoil Culture and Arts High School (Musical/ Theater Acting Department).
– He acted in the play Mill Seed.
– He can do all type of dances (waaking, tutting, girl group dances, etc.).
Xin Che
Stage Name: Xin Che (신처/ 新澈)
Birth Name: Xin Che (新澈)
Birthday: August 30, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: UN24, W.Management
Instagram: @starlightboys_xinche
Weibo: @新澈XINCHE
Douyin: 新澈XINCHE/ 旧澈
Xiaohongshu: 新澈XINCHE
Xin Che Facts:
– He’s from Hubei, China.
– He released the single “浪漫指南” on August 30, 2024.
– Xin Che is a well-known influencer, boasting 775k followers on Douyin and often going viral on various apps due to his visuals.
– He was an idol trainee for a few months prior to the show.
– He’s a vocalist.
– His favorite colors are pink and blue.
– His favorite food is fried rice noodles.
– Xin Che loves pets, but is allergic to cat and dog fur.
– His specialty is aegyo.
– An animal he gets compared to is a puppy.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “calm”.
– His favorite sport is badminton.
– A must have item when he sleeps is his pillow.
– His favorite song is “BOOMBAYAH” by BLACKPINK.
– Xin Che is afraid of butterflies.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be watermelons.
– A superpower he would like to have is the ability to fly.
– When he was younger, Xin Che dreamed of becoming a space man after seeing an advertisement about it.
– If he won the lottery, he would buy a company.
– If he received the opportunity to travel back to the past he wouldn’t take it, because he’s content with things as they are now.
Yoshi
Stage Name: Yoshi (요시/ 中村义)
Birth Name: Nakamura Yoshi (中村義)
Birthday: October 31, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 175 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Japanese
Company: N/A
Instagram: @starlightboys_yoshi_
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-中村义
Yoshi Facts:
– His name means “good” in Japanese.
– He speaks Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
– He is passionate about dancing and singing.
– Yoshi likes watching K-Dramas, and recommends Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo and The Penthouse.
Zhu Enhao (Eliminated ep.2)
Stage Name: Zhu Enhao (주언하오/ 朱恩浩)
Birth Name: Zhu En Hao (朱恩浩)
Birthday: November 14, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 51 kg (112 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFP
Nationality: Chinese
Company: JS Entertainment
Instagram: @zhuenhao1114
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-朱恩浩
Douyin: 小z同学
Zhu Enhao Facts:
– He is from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
– He is part of JS Trainee Project (1st gen).
– Enhao has two solo songs out, called ‘远方’ and ‘蓝色星球’.
– He can play the guitar.
– He is a vocalist.
– Enhao’s hobbies include composing music, writing lyrics, singing, and dancing.
– His favorite sports are basketball and relay running.
– His official fan colors are periwinkle blue and light cobalt blue.
– Enhao’s favorite colors are blue and white.
Nam Son
Stage Name: Nam Son (남손)
Birth Name: Do Nam Son (Đỗ Nam Sơn)
Birthday: October 16, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTP-F
Nationality: Vietnamese
Company: TNK Entertainment, Big Art
Instagram: @starlightboys_namson
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-NAMSON
Nam Son Facts:
– He’s from Hai Duong, Vietnam.
– He is the youngest contestant on the show.
– Nam Son is currently a member of PICKUS (2023-present). The group was formed through the survival show FAN PICK (2023), where he ranked 4th.
– Education: Hanoi College of Arts (graduated).
– He is nicknamed “Cutie” and “Tree Sloth”.
– He considers his charming point his cool facial expressions when he’s on stage.
– Nam Son is the most confident in his vocals.
– His role model is Keshi.
– His favorite song is “Through the Night” by IU.
– Nam Son’s favorite food is phở.
– A phrase he says often is “Thank you so much!”.
– The words he wants to hear the most are “You did well!”.
– He loves composing.
– The hashtags that describe him are #CutieMaknae and #BestVocal
Kim Seongju
Stage Name: Kim Seongju (김성주/ 金成主)
Birth Name: Kim Seong Ju (김성주)
Birthday: October 18, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 185 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Company: KPLUS
Instagram: @starlightboys_kimseongju
Weibo: @StarlightBoys-金成主
Kim Seongju Facts:
– He is from Busan, Korea.
– He is currently a model.
– Seongju signed with KPLUS on May 1, 2024, after winning their K-School Look Contest, but was officially introduced as a new model on August 8, 2024.
– He attended KPLUS‘ Busan Model Academy, of which he graduated on November 4, 2023.
– Seongju had no trainee experience prior to the show. He never took any dance classes, and prepared his vocals for about 1 to 2 months.
– The animal he gets compared to is an ostrich.
– A word he uses to describe his character is “kind”.
– His favorite sport is soccer.
– A must have item when he sleeps is blankets.
– His favorite song is “Plot Twist” by TWS.
– His happiest moment recently is being selected as a contestant for Starlight Boys.
– Seongju’s childhood dream was to be a guitarist.
– If he won the lottery he would buy a house.
– If he could only eat one kind of food for the rest of his life, it would be sauced beef.
– A superpower Seongju would like to have is teleportation, so he can teleport home fast.
– If he could go back in time, he would return to his third year of junior high school, because that’s when he gave up on his dream of becoming a guitarist and chose to go to an academic high school instead of an arts school. Looking back, he believes the arts path would have been a better fit for him.
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