WINNER Members Profile and Facts:
WINNER (위너) currently consists of 4 members: Yoon, Jinu, Hoony, and Mino. Taehyun left the group in November 2016. WINNER debuted after the survival TV show WIN: Who Is Next. WINNER is under YG Entertainment. Their broadcast debut was on Inkigayo on August 17, 2014.
WINNER Official Fandom Name: INNERCIRCLE
WINNER Official Fandom Color: Nebula Blue
WINNER Official Logo:
WINNER Official SNS:
Instagram: @winnercity
X (Twitter): @yginnercircle / @yg_winnercity
TikTok: @Wn_tiktok
YouTube: Winner Channel
Facebook: OfficialYGWINNER
WINNER Member Profiles:
Yoon
Stage Name: Yoon (formerly Seungyoon)
Birth Name: Kang Seung Yoon (강승윤)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: January 21st, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ESFP
Instagram: @w_n_r00, y8n_l8ks_at
Twitter: @official_yoon_
Yoon Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He is an only child.
– Education: Busan Music and Arts High School.
– He learned to play the guitar in the eighth grade.
– Yoon finished in 4th place on the popular TV show Superstar K2 (2010).
– He made his solo debut in on July 13th 2013, where his song “It Rains” reached the top spot on many charts.
– His hobbies are composing music, writing lyrics, going to the pool, playing the guitar, drawing, photography, playing billiards.
– He can’t eat peaches and apples.
– Yoon claims himself to be a look-alike of Lee Jun Ki or So Ji Sub.
– He can speak Korean, Japanese, and English.
– Yoon has a poodle dog name Thor. (vlive)
– Him and Hoony live in the same dorm because they have dogs.
– Yoon is good friends with GOT7‘s JB.
– Yoon is also close with Zico, and people think they look alike (MAMA 2014 Hidden Story, We K-pop).
– He won rookie of the year on Gaon Chart Award in 2010.
– Yoon’s Ideal Type: “My type is very close to that of Seunghoon’s. I like someone who has her own lifestyle and personality. Also, someone who tries her best to do everything, even if she cannot finish the job perfectly. I find those personality very attractive. About the looks… Actually, I think the proportion is important, so I will not discuss about the appearances. Girl who has everything equally good is fine.”
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Jinu
Stage Name: Jinu (formerly Jinwoo)
Birth Name: Kim Jin Woo (김진우)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: September 26th, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Instagram: @xxjjjwww
Twitter: @official_jinu_
Weibo: XXJJJWWW_OFFICIAL
Jinu Facts:
– He was born in Imjado, South Korea.
– He has 2 sisters: an older sister, named Heera and a younger sister, named Jinhi.
– Education: Joy Dance Academy.
– He trained for five years. (vlive)
– He was a backup dancer at the 2011 YG Family Concert alongside fellow group member Taehyun.
– His hobby is swimming.
– He is a regular cast of the travel reality show “Wizard of Nowhere”.
– He is allergic to cat fur.
– Jinu has 2 Sphynx cats named Bay and Ray.
– According to Yoon, Jinu has a warm and tender personality.
– Jinu likes a lot to play video games.
– He is the peacemaker of the group (Youth Over Flowers)
– Jinu is a homebody.
– He started his military enlistment on April 2, 2020 as a public service worker, and was discharged on December 31, 2021.
– Jinu’s Ideal Type: “My ideal type is someone who has white skin and a cute face like puppy. I like someone who is not oversized but not too skinny either. I would not like her to wear high heels, because I will look shorter than her. It would be nice if her height is about 165cm.”
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Hoony
Stage Name: Hoony (formerly Seunghoon)
Birth Name: Lee Seung Hoon (이승훈)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: January 11th, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Instagram: @maetamong
Twitter: @official_hoony_
TikTok: @arudaum
Weibo: xiexietamong
Hoony Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has two older sisters.
– Hoony moved to Seoul after graduating high school and auditioned for ‘Korea’s Got Talent’ as part of the dance group ‘Honest Boys’.
– He participated on the first season of Kpop Star (where he finished on fourth place).
– Hoony choreographed a flash mob performance for G-Dragon.
– His hobby is writing lyrics.
– Hoony can speak Korean and Japanese.
– Because his rooftop room was right by YG Entertainment’s building growing up, he states that “at night he would stare at [it] and dream of making it big there”
– Honny also have a chihuahua dog named Lee Hee, but Lee Hee is currently in Busan, in his parents house.
– He is a coach on the dance battle program “Dancing High”.
– Hoony & Yoon live in the same dorm because they have dogs.
– Hoony started his military enlistment on April 16, 2020 as a public service worker, and was discharged on January 14, 2022.
– Hoony’s Ideal Type: “I love being fashionable, so it will be nice to have a fashionable girlfriend. Also, I like girls who dress simply and cutely. About the personality, I will be attracted to someone who has a firm personality and has her own opinion.”
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Mino
Stage Name: Mino
Birth Name: Song Min Ho (송민호)
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Face of the Group
Birthday: March 30th, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP (His previous result was ENFP)
Instagram: @realllllmino
Twitter: @official_mino_
Mino Facts:
– He was born in Yongin, South Korea.
– He has 2 younger sisters: Song Danah from the girl group New F.O. and Song Hanbee.
– Education: Hanlim Arts High School.
– His nickname is Song Mojiri but his original nickname is SWAG. (“Secret Training Variety Show”)
– He really likes tteokboki; he can’t lose weight if he had tteokboki when he’s on a diet. (“Secret Training Variety Show”)
– Tteokboki is his know-how to relieve stress. (“Secret Training Variety Show”)
– Mino is afraid of bugs. (“New Journey to the West 4” Ep 5 )
– His all-time favorite movie is “Fight Club”. ( New Journey to the West 4 Ep 5 )
– People used to be uncomfortable with him but he’s very bright and cheerful, he laugh out easily and he’s a very sweet guy. (“Secret Training Variety Show”)
– He started out as an underground rapper by the name “Hugeboy Mino” and worked with people like Block B’s Zico and P.O and M.I.B’s SIMS.
– Mino was supposed to debut in Block B with Zico, Kyung, and Hanhae, but he left.
– His hobbies are composing music, writing lyrics, drawing, playing basketball, photography.
– In 2018 Mino had his first art exhibition Gentle Monster X Mino: Burning Planet.
– He was originally supposed to be the leader of WINNER, but due to an ankle injury the position was switched to Seungyoon.
– He appeared in the television series The Strongest K-POP Survival and Show Me the Money 4, where he finished as series runner-up.
– Alongside Bobby, he is part of the hip hop duo MOBB (formed in 2016).
– He used to be a member of B.o.M, who debuted in 2011, but that group wasn’t popular and disbanded.
– He’s a cast member of the travel reality show “New Journey To The West” 3 & 4.
– Mino has Munchkin cat, named Johnny.
– Mino is friends with Jackson of GOT7.
– Him and Block B’s P.O are friends from childhood who also made music together. (Secret Variety Training)
– Mino played tennis for two years. (New Journey to the West 3)
– He has his own house now. (Source: I live alone January 28, 2022)
– Mino began his military enlistment as a social service agent starting from March 24, 2023.
– Mino’s Ideal Type: “It’s funny that I like girls who has sense of humor as same as mine. I’m gonna say that I’m really dumb, so if my girl can be dumb with me together, it must be nice. And if two of us can be dumb limitlessly, I can think about forming a comic duo or some group like that (laugh).”
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Former Member:
Taehyun
Stage Name: Taehyun (태현)
Birth Name: Nam Tae Hyun (남태현)
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: May 10th, 1994
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Instagram: @souththth
Taehyun facts:
– He was born in Hanam, South Korea.
– Taehyun has a younger brother, Nam Dong-hyun.
– He was recruited to YG Entertainment in 2011 through a private audition.
– His hobbies are composing music and writing lyrics.
– He can speak Korean and Japanese.
– Has a tattoo on his left arm that says “Jean Michel Basquiat”, and one on his left wrist that says “Stay Gold”.
– He left the band on November 26, 2016. Nam Tae Hyun’s leave from the group and agency comes after YGE announced his hiatus, which he was taking due to reported mental health issues.
– After leaving YG Ent., he established his own agency South Buyers Club.
– On May 26th, 2017, he re-debuted with his newly formed band, South Club.
– Taehyun’s Ideal Type: “I like someone who has a strong heart and body! I guess I look cool and give an impression to people that I’m a bad boy (laugh). But in fact, I talk a lot. So I like someone who I can talk to easily. I will not control my girlfriend when I’m in love. I think I’m the type of guy who won’t let girls feel difficult to approach.”
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Note 2: Source for their MBTI types: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Interview (July 2022). Mino updated his MBTI to INFP in April 2023 (WINNER BROTHERS).
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