50 Youngest K-Pop Idols: List of K-pop artists

K-Pop idols have started their career very young. The phrase maknae which is the Korean term for the youngest members of the group is very common in the K-Pop fans community. These Idols started training to be in the industry and debuted at a younger age than the average idol. Many of them are still in their school-age years. Despite their young age, their talent is undeniable. With that, check out these 50 K-pop idols who were the youngest ever .

1. Jungkook (BTS)

Jungkook	Information
Full Name	Jeon Jung-kook
Stage Name	Jungkook
Date of Birth	September 1, 1997
Age	25
Place of Birth	Busan, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Height	178 cm (5’10”)
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type	A
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Education	School of Performing Arts Seoul, Global Cyber University
Occupation	Singer
Genres	K-pop, EDM
Years Active	2013–present
Labels	Big Hit
Group	BTS (Member)
Awards	Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit (2018)
Solo Tracks	“Begin,” “Euphoria,” “My Time”
Soundtrack Songs	“Stay Alive,” “Dreamers”
Collaborations	Charlie Puth’s “Left and Right”
Ambassadorship	Global Ambassador for Calvin Klein

Jungkook is known worldwide as Golden Maknae, the youngest member of the famous group BTS. He is the group’s main vocalist, lead dancer and rapper. He has made a collaboration with the great artist Charlie Puth on making the song “Left and Right”. The song topped the iTunes charts in 106 countries, surpassing 450 million streams in just 193 days on Spotify. Jungkook also owns the most nominations in the history of the American People’s Choice Awards as a solo artist. Most recently, he also performed the theme song for the world cup 2022 in Qatar.

2. Lisa (Blackpink)

Lisa	Information
Stage Name	Lisa
Real Name	Lalisa Manobal (Pranpriya Manobal)
Date of Birth	March 27, 1997
Age	26
Birthplace	Buriram Province, Thailand
Nationality	Thai
Occupation	Rapper, Singer, Dancer
Group Affiliation	Blackpink
Debut Year	2016
Labels	YG Entertainment, Interscope
Genres	K-pop, Dance-pop, Hip Hop
Instruments	Vocals
Languages	Thai, English, Korean (Fluent); Japanese, Chinese (Basic)
Education	Praphamontree School I and II
Solo Debut	September 2021 (Lalisa)
Solo Achievements	First female artist to sell 736,000 copies of an album in its first week in South Korea; Most-viewed music video by a soloist in 24 hours on YouTube; First K-pop soloist to win an MTV Video Music Award and MTV Europe Music Award; Most followed K-pop artist on Instagram
Notable Collaborations	DJ Snake, Ozuna, and Megan Thee Stallion on the single “SG”; Taeyang’s second extended play collaboration “Shoong!”
Endorsements	Celine, Adidas, D&G Downy, Zhengouli, MAC Cosmetics, Vivo, Chivas Regal, Bulgari

Lisa is a Thai member of the international group Black Pink. The group has many songs with billions of views such as How you like that, Kill this love, DDU-DU DDU-DU,.. Lisa’s debut album “LALISA” has surpassed 660 million streams on Spotify, helping Blackpink’s maknae create a historic record as the first album by an Asian artist to achieve this milestone.

This achievement proves that Lisa’s attraction in the international music market is not small. No one can deny Lisa’s talent, but for a foreign artist to succeed in the harshly competitive and discriminatory Korean entertainment environment is not easy. She has passed through a difficult time to get success like now. 

3. Tzuyu (Twice)

Tzuyu	Information
Full Name	Chou Tzu-yu (周子瑜)
Birth Date	June 14, 1999 (age 24)
Birthplace	East District, Tainan, Taiwan
Nationality	Taiwanese
Occupation	Singer
Group	Twice
Genres	K-pop, J-pop
Instrument	Vocals
Years Active	2015–present
Labels	JYP Entertainment, Warner Japan, Republic
Notable Achievements	– Debuted as a member of Twice with the release of “The Story Begins” EP. – Selected through audience voting on the reality show “Sixteen”. – Released solo covers as part of the Melody Project series. – Featured in endorsements for LG U+, Crocs Korea, and Zooc. – Chosen as the muse of Japan’s cosmetic brand Visée. – Donated ₩50 million to the “South Korean Community Chest” for COVID-19 prevention. – Known for her beauty and popularity, referred to as the “Light of Taiwan.”
Education	– Certified middle school education at Tainan Municipal Fusing Junior High School. – Graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in South Korea.
Notable Incident	– Involved in a flag controversy in 2016, which had political implications. – Cultural sensitivity training and new procedures implemented by JYP Entertainment as a response.

Being a familiar face in the top of the most beautiful faces in the world, Tzuyu is considered to have both beauty and talent. She had participated in the reality show to select outstanding contestants to form a group under JYP Entertainment. She has proved her talent and has been chosen as 1 of 9 members of Twice. She is also admired for her impressive fashion sense. Tzuyu shows a comfortable fashion style that still feels luxurious and elegant 

4. Yugyeom (Got7)

Yugyeom	Information
Full Name	Kim Yu-gyeom (김유겸)
Stage Name	Yugyeom (유겸)
Date of Birth	November 17, 1997 (age 25)
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, dancer
Group Affiliation	Got7
Subunit Affiliation	Jus2
Genres	K-pop, R&B
Years Active	2014-present
Labels	JYP Entertainment (2011-2021), AOMG (2021-present)
Notable Achievements	– Ranked second on Mnet’s “Hit the Stage”
Philanthropy	– Donated to the Black Lives Matter Fund

Yugyeom was born on November 17, 1997 in Seoul, South Korea. Although he was born in Seoul, he lived in Saudi Arabia for a while. He started dreaming of becoming a singer and a dancer while watching Big Bang and JY Park concerts when he was young. He is a multi-talented artist who can sing, dance, play instruments and compose songs. Since the group’s disbandment, he has focused on his solo career, but has not yet gained the same popularity as when he was active as a group.

5. Sehun (Exo)

Sehun	Information
Full Name	Oh Se-hun
Stage Name	Sehun
Date of Birth	April 12, 1994 (age 29)
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Occupation	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model, Dancer
Group	EXO
Sub-Groups	EXO-K, EXO-SC
Agency	SM Entertainment
Education	School of Performing Arts Seoul
Debut	April 2012 (with EXO)
Genres	K-pop, Hip-hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	SM
Filmography	Secret Queen Makers, Now, We Are Breaking Up, Dokgo Rewind, Catman, Dear Archimedes, The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure, All That We Loved
Variety Shows	Busted! (Netflix)
Sub-Unit	EXO-SC (with Chanyeol)
EP	What a Life (July 2019, with EXO-SC)
Brand Ambassador	Dr. Jart+ (China), Zegna’s clothing line XXX, Dior Men, Cartier’s digital project Pasha De Cartier
Fashion Shows	Louis Vuitton, Berluti
Magazine Covers	Vogue Korea (22nd anniversary issue), Dior Global Ambassador
Awards	Weibo Star Award (5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards), Best Dressed Man at Louis Vuitton’s show

Se-hun debuted with the group on April 8, 2012 when he was only 18 years old. Once the youngest member of SM’s Entertainment, EXO, he is now known as an actor. He gradually showed his passion for acting and was given many lead roles.

Not only did he enter the acting field, he also won several awards. He proved himself and cleared up the stereotypes about idols not acting well. At the same time, he is also active as a singer when releasing an album “We Young” collaborated with fellow member Chanyeol.

6. Suzy (miss A)

Suzy	Information
Full Name	Bae Suzy
Known As	Suzy
Date of Birth	October 10, 1994
Age	28 years old
Birthplace	Buk District, Gwangju, South Korea
Education	School of Performing Arts Seoul (Graduated in 2013)
Occupation	Singer, Actress, Model
Agency	Management SOOP
Group	Miss A (Former member under JYP Entertainment)
Debut	Television Series: Dream High (2011)
Popular Drama	Gu Family Book (2013)
Series	Uncontrollably Fond (2016)
Musical Genres	K-pop, Dance-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Awards	Best New Actress at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards
Philanthropy	Donated ₩50 million to the victims of the Sewol ferry sinking
Endorsements	CF Queen with numerous endorsement deals

Suzy is a former member of the girl group Miss A under JYP Entertainment, now she is under Management SOOP, she is also known by the nickname “National First Love” in Korea. Since 2018 Suzy and the members have started working as individuals. On April 8, 2019, Suzy joined Management SOOP as an actress to focus her career on acting.

At the KBS Drama Awards, Suzy received the Best New Actress award along with the Best Couple award with co-star Kim Soo Hyun. Besides, she has been constantly invited to MC from music shows to major award ceremonies.

7. Seungri (Big Bang)

Seungri	Information
Name	Seungri
Stage Names	Seungri, V.I
Date of Birth	December 12, 1990 (age 32)
Birthplace	Gwangju, South Korea
Occupation	Former singer, songwriter, actor, businessman
Group Affiliation	Former member of the South Korean boy band BigBang
Record Label	YG Entertainment
Musical Genre	K-pop, electropop
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Notable Releases	– EP: V.V.I.P (2011) – EP: Let’s Talk About Love (2013) – Studio Album: The Great Seungri (2018)
Acting Career	– Musical: Sonagi (2008) – Films: Nineteen (2009), Why Did You Come to My House? (2009) – Drama: Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo (2013), Angel Eyes (2014)
Legal Issues	Involved in the Burning Sun scandal, charged with sexual bribery and embezzlement

Seungri is a talented artist but also full of scandal. Not only is he a member of the legendary group Big Bang, he is also a self-composed artist, actor, DJ, record producer, businessman, CEO. On March 2019, Seungri withdrew from the entertainment industry due to his prostitution scandal. In May, 2019, the police arrested Seungri and he was sentenced to 3 years in prison and fined 1.1 billion Won for 9 crimes.

8. Kyuhyun (Super Junior)

Kyuhyun	Information
Full Name	Cho Kyu-hyun
Stage Name	Kyuhyun
Date of Birth	February 3, 1988
Age	35
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, R&B
Occupations	Singer, musical theatre actor, television host
Instruments	Vocals
Years Active	2006–present
Labels	SM Label, SJ
Solo Debut	November 13, 2014
Solo Album	At Gwanghwamun
Education	Bachelor’s degree in Post-Modern Music, Kyunghee University

Coming from a 13-member group Super Junior, Kyuhyun’s voice is considered one of the most technical and powerful male voices in KPOP. Kyuhyun is a highly educated idol, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Postmodern Music from Kyung Hee University, then continued to study for a master’s degree at the university.

Kyuhyun debuted as a solo artist on November 13, 2014 with his first mini album “At Gwanghwamun”. He also participates in musical performances,acting and hosts reality shows

9. Seohyun (Girls Generation)

Seohyun	Information
Full Name	Seo Ju-hyun
Stage Name	Seohyun
Date of Birth	June 28, 1991
Nationality	South Korean
Occupations	Singer, Actress, Songwriter
Education	Dongguk University (Theatre Acting)
Agency	Namoo Actors
Group Membership	Girls’ Generation, Girls’ Generation-TTS, SM Town
Genres	K-pop, R&B
Years Active	2007–present
Labels	SM Entertainment (Former)
Filmography	Love and Leashes (2022), Jinxed at First (2022), Holy Night: Demon Hunters (upcoming), Seeking the King (upcoming), Song of the Bandits (upcoming)
Notable Awards	Best New Actress (MBC Drama Awards, 2017), Special Acting Award (SBS Drama Awards, 2016), Best New Actress (KBS Drama Awards, 2022)
Charitable Contributions	Donated 100 million KRW to Dongguk University (2013), Donated 100 million KRW worth of feminine products (2020)
Mentor	Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

In August 2007, Seohyun officially debuted as a member of girl group Girls’ Generation. She has a gentle beauty and a kind heart. Seohyun supported the disadvantaged students and donated 100 million won to Dongguk University’s scholarship fund.

In 2011, she became a UNICEF ambassador after her work with the organization’s project to help children in Africa. She is also a talented actress who appeared in hit movies like Scarlet Heart: Ryeo, The Producers, Private Lives. 

10. Krystal F(X)

Krystal F	Information
Full Name	Chrystal Soo Jung
Stage Name	Krystal Jung
Date of Birth	October 24, 1994
Birthplace	San Francisco, California, United States
Nationality	Korean-American
Occupations	Singer, Actress
Years Active	2001–present
Agency	H& Entertainment
Relatives	Jessica Jung (sister)
Musical Career Genres	K-pop
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Group	f(x)
Notable Drama Series	The Heirs (2013), My Lovely Girl (2014), Prison Playbook (2017), The Bride of Habaek (2017), Player (2018),
Education	Korea Kent Foreign School; Hanlim Multi Art School (Graduated with an achievement award); Sungkyunkwan University
Notable Achievements	Won first place in SBS’s figure-skating show Kim Yuna’s Kiss & Cry; Best Onscreen Couple at DramaFever Awards

Krystal is a Korean-American singer and actress. She used to be a member of the girl group f(x) under SM Entertainment. She was born in San Francisco, California, USA.  In 2000, her family and her returned to Korea, SM Entertainment staff discovered Krystal. After that, SM realized Krystal’s potential, so she asked Krystal to study vocals and choreography. Having both talented and well-trained, she became famous quickly.

11. Hwasa (Mamamoo)

Hwasa	Information
Full Name	Ahn Hye-jin (Korean: 안혜진)
Stage Name	Hwasa (Korean: 화사; stylized as Hwa Sa)
Date of Birth	July 23, 1995
Age	27
Birthplace	Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Occupations	Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Television Personality
Record Label	P Nation‍
Genres	K-pop, Jazz, R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Debut Year	2014
Education	Wonkwang Information Arts High School
Influences	Beyoncé
Solo Debut	February 2019
Notable Solo Songs	“Twit,” “Maria,” “LMM,” “Why”
Notable Collaborations	Loco, Dua Lipa
Latest EP	María (2020)
YouTube Channel	Hwasa Official
Brand Ambassador	The North Face, Lotte Crunky Gold, Davich’s ‘Trevues’ lenses, Coca-Cola’s Gold Peak Tea, Rarekind, Everland Caribbean Bay, Ottogi Jjamppong, The Sims 4, MCM, Adidas, Kiss New York, Lotte Chilsung Beverage, Olive Young (with EXO’s Kai)

Not only is Hwasa a member of the K-pop group MAMAMOO which is very successful in Korea, but also has a solo career that has made a strong breakthrough globally. In 2020, she reached number 9 in the top 100 most searched K-pop singers on YouTube. Once rejected because of her appearance, she did not give up but took it as a motivation to improve herself. She set a new standard of beauty for herself, from which she shines with her musical talent and unique style.

12. Yeri (Red Velvet)

Yeri	Information
Name	Kim Ye-rim (Yeri)
Date of Birth	March 5, 1999
Age	24
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Occupation	Singer, actress
Group	Red Velvet
Years Active	2015–present
Debut	March 10, 2015 (as a member of Red Velvet)
Hosting Experience	Show! Music Core, The Viewable SM
Variety Show Appearances	Secret Unnie, Law of the Jungle in Thailand
Reality-Variety Show	Yeri’s Room
Web Series	Drama Stage: “Mint Condition”, Blue Birthday, Bitch X Rich
Endorsements	Notre Colette lipstick collection, AprilSkin Korea
Philanthropy	Donated to support COVID-19 affected individuals, Donated to Jusarang Community’s Baby Box

Yeri is a former student of Hanlim Art School. She joined SM Entertainment after auditioning at SM Weekly Audition in 2011. She is the maknae of South Korean girl group Red Velvet and was introducted into the group as a new member on March 10, 2015. She also appeared many television shows such as “Show! Music Core”, “Secret Unnie” and “Law of the Jungle in Thailand”. She attracted many fans from those shows.

13. Chanmi (AOA)

Chanmi	Information
Name	Im Do-hwa (formerly known as Chanmi)
Stage Name	Chanmi
Date of Birth	June 19, 1996
Age	27
Birthplace	Gumi, South Korea
Occupations	Singer, Actress
Genre	K-pop
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years Active	2012–present
Record Label	FNC Entertainment
Group Membership	AOAAOA Cream
Korean Name – Hangul	임도화
Birth Name – Hangul	김찬미
Notable Achievements	– Debut with AOA as a member of the South Korean girl group

Chanmi Is a South Korean female idol singer, rapper and actress, a member of AOA. She is the youngest in the group. She takes on the position of lead rap and sub vocal of the group. Although debuting in 2012, the music is also quite good, but it seems that AOA was not famous in the early days of debut. Chanmi has participated in multiple solo competitions and she has been  impressed with her dancing skills and athleticism.

14. Sanha (Astro) 

Sanha	Information
Stage Name	Sanha
Real Name	Yoon San-ha
Date of Birth	March 21, 2000 (age 23)
Place of Birth	Seoul, South Korea
Alma Mater	Hanlim Multi Art School (Class of 2019)
Family	Youngest in the family 2 older brothers: Jun-ha and Je-ha
Trainee Period	Accepted as a Fantagio iTeen trainee
Debut	Debuted as part of the group Astro with the mini album “Spring Up”
Web Drama	Participated in the web-drama “To Be Continued”
Talk Show Host	Hosted the teenager-focused talk show “Yogobara”
Variety Show MC	Served as one of the MCs of the TVN D’s variety talk show “Blanket Kick at Night”
Hosting	Became a host for Show Champion
Sub-Unit Formation	Formed Astro’s first sub-unit “Moonbin & Sanha”
Sub-Unit Debut	Released their first extended play “In-Out” with the title track “Bad Idea”
Acting Endeavors	Starred in the web drama “Your Playlist”
Contract Renewal	Renewed his contract with Fantagio
Sub-Unit Disbandment	The sub-unit “Moonbin & Sanha” disbanded

Yoon San-ha started learning guitar under his father’s guidance from the age of 12. He debuted in 2016 with Astro under Fantagio’s management as the youngest member of the group. Moreover, he took on the lead role for web drama Love Formula 11. In 202, he became the official MC for the music show Show Champion by MBC.

15. Taemin (SHINEE)

Taemin	Information
Birth Name	Lee Tae-min
Stage Name	Taemin
Date of Birth	July 18, 1993
Age	29
Nationality	South Korean
Occupation	Singer, actor, dancer
Group Affiliation	SHINee, SuperM, Younique Unit, SM The Performance, SM Town
Debuted	May 2008 (with SHINee)
Label	SM Entertainment
Genres	K-pop, J-pop, R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Years Active	2008–present
Education	Myongji University
Known as	“Idol’s Idol”
Acting Debut	2009 MBC comedy “Tae-Hee, Hye-Kyo, Ji-Hyun”
Solo Debut	August 18, 2014 (with the release of his first EP, “Ace”)
Korean Studio Albums	Press It (2016), Move (2017), Never Gonna Dance Again (2020)
Japanese Studio Album	Taemin (2018)
Korean EPs	Ace (2014), Want (2019), Advice (2021)
Japanese EPs	Sayonara Hitori (2016), Flame of Love (2017), Famous (2019)
Concert Tours	Off-Sick (2017), Sirius (2018), T1001101 (2019), Never Gonna Dance Again (2020, canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic), Advice (2021)
Awards and Honors	Numerous awards and recognitions for his music and performances

Taemin  is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Shinee. Taemin learned to dance in the third grade of elementary school and was discovered through 2005 SM Open Weekend Audition Casting when he was in 6th grade.

In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group Shinee. The group debuted when he was 15.  Taemin studied Chinese in Beijing, he is currently majoring in music and film at Myongji University. In 2019, Taemin became a member of SuperM, a special group operating in the US market led by S.M. Entertainment established. He also achieved some success in the international market.

16. Jiyeon (T-Ara)

Jiyeon	Information
Stage Name	Jiyeon
Birth Name	Park Ji-yeon
Born	June 7, 1993 (age 30)
Education	Lila Art High School
Occupations	Singer, actress
Agency	AnB Group
Spouse	Hwang Jae-gyun (married in 2022)
Genres	K-pop
Years Active	2007–present
Group Memberships	T-ara, T-ara N4
Debut	T-ara debut in July 2009
Achievements	T-ara became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time
Solo Debut	Released first EP “Never Ever” in May 2014
Modeling Interest	Featured in pictorials and advertisements for Smart clothing company
Acting Recognition	Acclaimed acting projects, recognized as “Acting-idols representative”
Recent Activities	First solo fan meeting in 2022, released 2022 version of “Torre”
Contributions to Hallyu	Helped spread Hallyu wave across Asia, ranked fifth among biggest K-pop female celebrities
Marriage	Married baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun in December 2022

A South Korean singer, actress, MC and model, Jiyeon is a member of the girl group T-ara and officially debuted with the group on July 29, 2009 founded and managed by MBK Entertainment. Her position in the group is lead vocal and lead dancer. Jiyeon is the youngest member of T-ara, she is said to be the most prominent member and has the most fans in the group. With a beautiful and attractive face, Jiyeon often appears on Korean beauty charts.

17.Umji (G-Friend)

17 Umji	Information
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years Active	2015-2021
Debut EP	Season of Glass
Debut Single	“Glass Bead”
Members	Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB, Umji
Notable Achievements	– Won several rookie awards despite being from a small company – First-place win on numerous music shows with “Rough” – Released the first studio album “LOL” in 2016 – Pre-orders for “The Awakening” EP exceeded 100,000 copies – First-ever girl group to be interviewed for the Grammy Mini Masterclass – Disbanded on May 22, 2021
Major Singles	“Glass Bead”, “Me Gustas Tu”, “Rough”, “Navillera”, “Fingertip”, “Love Whisper”, “Summer Rain”, “Sunrise”, “Fever”, “Crossroads”, “Apple”, “Mago”
Major Albums	“LOL” (2016), “Time for Us” (2019), “回:Walpurgis Night” (2020)
Concerts and Tours	First concert, First Asian tour
International Recognition	Nominated for “Best Korean Act” at the MTV Europe Music Awards Ranked in the top 10 K-pop MVs most beloved by South Koreans in 2016
Commercial Success	Sold over 84,000 copies of “Time for the Moon Night” EP in Korea Global pre-orders for “The Awakening” EP exceeded 100,000 copies Highest selling Korean album with “Time for Us” (over 86,000 copies sold on Gaon)
Awards and Honors	Melon Music Award for “Best New Female Artist” Grand Prize (Daesang) at the Korean PD Awards
Brand Ambassador	Shopee Indonesia’s 2019 Global K-Market Ambassador

When Umji first debuted as a member of GFriend, the Korean online community harshly criticized her as “the ugliest female idol in Kpop history”. Being criticized for her appearance made Umji lack confidence on stage. Umji often lowers her head or hides behind GFriend members to avoid being caught on camera.

The female idol gradually changes her appearance. Umji has publicized her weight loss journey. The female singer revealed that she has lost 8-9 kg since her debut. She also makes an effort to take care of her appearance.

18. Kang Seungyoon (Winner)

Kang Seungyoon	Information
Full Name	Kang Seung-yoon
Korean Name	강승윤
Date of Birth	January 21, 1994
Birthplace	Haeundae District, Busan, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Associated Acts	Winner, YG Family
Years Active	2010–present
Genres	K-pop, Hip hop, Rock, Ballad
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar
Labels	YG Entertainment
Notable Achievements	Fourth place on Superstar K2

Kang Seung-yoon was born in Busan, South Korea on January 21, 1994. Kang Seung Yoon has been studying guitar since 8th grade. Participated in several professional snooker competitions and won a national snooker competition held in Busan, then became Busan’s representative in snooker competitions. After finishing the competition Superstar K2 with 4th place, Kang seungyoon signed with YG Entertainment and became an exclusive artist.

19. Minzy (2ne1)

Minzy	Information
Full Name	Gong Min-ji
Stage Name	Minzy
Date of Birth	January 18, 1994
Age	29
Place of Birth	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Occupation	Singer, Rapper, Dancer
Education	Baekseok University (Theology, Magna Cum Laude)
Debut	May 6, 2009 (2NE1)
Genres	K-pop, R&B, Hip Hop
Instrument	Vocals
Years Active	2009–present
Labels	YG Music Works, MZ Viva, CJ E&M, MZ Entertainment
Former Group	2NE1
Solo Debut	April 17, 2017 (EP: Minzy Work 01: “Uno”)
Notable Songs	“Ninano”, “I Wanted To Love”, “Lovely”, “Teamo”
Notable Performances	Sister’s Slam Dunk Season 2, The Rebel OST

Minzy is a South Korean singer, former member of the girl group 2NE1. Minzy is the granddaughter of the famous folk dance master Gong Ok-jin. She participated in many dance competitions and won various awards. A video of her at a dance competition in Gwangju was uploaded to the Internet and went viral.

This video was then uploaded to YG’s homepage, they contacted and recruited her to join YG when she was only in 6th grade. She is a progressive person who wants to try different types of music and doesn’t want to limit herself to one particular genre.

20. Yuna (Itzy)

Yuna	Information
Stage Name	Yuna
Birth Name	Shin Yuna
Date of Birth	December 9, 2003
Age	19 (as of 2023)
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual
Height	170 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type	A
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Representative Song	“Dalla Dalla”
Agency	JYP Entertainment
Years Active	2019–present
Languages	Korean
Instagram	@yunaaaa__

Yuna is a member of the girl group ITZY founded and managed by JYP Entertainment. In the group’s lineup, she takes on the position of lead dancer, lead rapper, vocalist, visual and Maknae. Yuna used to play hockey for about 4 years when she was 11 to 15 years old. She also received the ‘Best Player’ award in high school sports club matches.

21. Sohee (Wonder Girls)

Sohee	Information
Full Name	Ahn So-hee
Date of Birth	June 27, 1992
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Occupations	Actress, Singer
Years Active	2004–present
Agencies	BH Entertainment, KeyEast
Genres	K-pop
Former Group	Wonder Girls
Notable Film	Train to Busan (2016)
Early Acting Debut	Yu Dae-eol’s short film (2004)
Breakthrough Role	Happy! Rose Day (2013)
Management Agency	BH Entertainment, KeyEast
Notable Series	Heart to Heart (2014)
Notable Films	Hellcats (2008), Train to Busan (2016)
Notable Drama	Thirty-Nine (2022)

Sohee was born in 1992, so far she has been active in the entertainment industry for 15 years. She auditioned for JYP and became a trainee at the age of 12. Although the group is famous, the youngest member Sohee has become a national treasure thanks to her unique and strange visuals. In 2013, she focused on her acting career.

22. Hyein (NewJeans)

Hyein	Information
Name	Hyein
Stage Name	NewJeans
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, Pop, R&B
Years Active	2022–present
Labels	ADOR, Geffen
Members	Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein
Debut Single	“Attention”
Debut EP	NewJeans
Debut EP Release	August 2022
First Single Album	OMG
First Single Album Release	January 2023
Notable Achievements	– First number-one song on South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart
Collaborations	Musinsa, Levi’s, Coca-Cola, LG Electronics, McDonald’s Korea

In NewJeans, Hyein is the youngest, but is considered the most promising member when entering the fashion field. Hyein has been active as a child model, performing in a number of fashion shows. Thanks to the experiences accumulated at a young age, Hyein has always shown herself to be professional in many fashion-related activities.

23. Jisung (Nct)

Jisung	Information
Name	NCT (Neo Culture Technology)
Formation	January 2016
Members	20
Sub-Units	NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, NCT DoJaeJung
Music Abilities	Versatility in music, vocal and rap abilities
Performances	Powerful performances
Concept	“Most experimental boy band” in K-pop with limitless members
Album Sales	Over 28 million album sales across all sub-units
Record Label	SM Entertainment
Debut Date	April 9, 2016 (NCT U), July 7, 2016 (NCT 127), August 24, 2016 (NCT Dream), January 17, 2019 (WayV)
Notable Albums	Empathy (2018), Resonance (2020), Universe (2021)
Awards	Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards
Pre-ordered Album Sales	1.7 million copies (Universe)
Founder	Lee Soo-man
Pre-debut Engagements	SM Rookies, trainees under SM Entertainment
Individual Engagements	Various commercials, child actor, Chinese music scene, singing competition, TV show appearances, etc.

Jisung  is a South Korean rapper, singer, and dancer. He is the youngest member of the Korean boy band NCT. He started his career as a child actor, starring in various commercials and a child model for clothing brands. He used to attend Seoul Mia Elementary School. Jisung became a trainee under SM Entertainment in 2013, at the age of 11. In 2016, he was announced as the first member of NCT Dream. The group released the song “Trigger The Fever”, the official song of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

24. J (STAYC)

J	Information
Name	J
Stage Name	J
Birth Name	Kim Ji Eun
Date of Birth	January 31, 2004
Age	19 years old
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Lead Vocalist, Maknae (Youngest)
Height	166 cm (5’5″)
Weight	Approximately 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type	O
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School (Major: Practical Dance)
Training Period	2 years and 6 months
Debut	November 12, 2020 (with STAYC)
Notable Achievements	– Youngest member of STAYC

J‘s real name is Jang Yeeun born on December 9 2004, J is the youngest member of the group. Since his debut, he has been appreciated for his visuals, in StayC J is playing the role of Sub Vocalist, Rapper for the group. She is also known as maknae of the girl group under High Up Entertainment with 6 members. Her role model is Jessi.

25. I.N (Stray Kids)

I N	Information
Full Name	Yang Jeong-in
Stage Name	I.N
Date of Birth	February 8, 2001
Age	22
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Lead Vocalist, Maknae (Youngest Member)
Height	167 cm
Weight	52 kg
Blood Type	A
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Education	SOPA (School of Performing Arts Seoul)
Years Active	2017 – Present
Labels	JYP Entertainment
Instagram	@realstraykids
Twitter	@Stray_Kids
TikTok	@stray_kids_official
YouTube	Stray Kids Official

I.N is a member of a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment through the reality TV show of the same name. He was born in Busan, Korea Jeong In joined JYPE in 2015. Stray Kids operates successfully in the international market. The number of fans from abroad, especially the Americas, Japan and the Middle East is much higher than the number of fans in Korea.

26. Shuhua ((G)I-Dle)

ShuhuaI Dle	Information
Name	Shuhua
Korean Name	여자아이들 (Yeoja Aideul)
Japanese Name	ジー アイドゥル (Ji Aiduru)
Date of Birth	January 6, 2000
Nationality	Taiwanese
Position	Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual
Height	161 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type	B
Training Period	2 years and 6 months
Specialties	Acting, Modeling, Languages (Korean, Chinese, English)
Hobbies	Watching movies, Listening to music, Drawing
Instagram	@official_g_i_dle.shuhua
Weibo	@shuhuaofficial_
TikTok	@official_gidle_shuhua
Fun Fact	Fluent in Mandarin, Korean, and English

(G)-IDLE is one of the popular groups in the Korean entertainment industry, the group attracts attention when gathering talented female idols with outstanding looks. But there is a controversial member for netizens, which is Shuhua. She is said to be the least talented in the group. She is a straightforward artist. However,  Shuhua’s frankness harmed her when she was repeatedly criticized by netizens for disrespecting fans.

27. Chanwoo (Ikon) 

Chanwoo	Information
Full Name	Jung Chan-woo
Korean Name	정찬우
Stage Name	Chanwoo
Date of Birth	January 26, 1998
Age	25
Birthplace	Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Occupation	Singer, Actor
Group	iKON (under 143 Entertainment)
Musical Debut	September 15, 2015 (with iKON’s pre-release digital single “My Type”)
YouTube Channel	“Chan’s Life (찬우살이)”
Latest Project	Lead role in a rom-com film/drama titled “My Chilling Roommate” (announced on September 30, 2021)
Donation	Donated ₩10 million to the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief for the residents affected by the Gangwon wildfire in South Korea (April 8, 2019)

Chanwoo is a South Korean singer and actor and the youngest member of the group iKON founded and managed by YG Entertainment. He acted as a child actor in Boys Over Flowers and The Heirs. Chanwoo was officially confirmed as a member of iKON on November 5, 2014. He is a kind person and he was reported to donate ₩10 million to the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief.

28. Nancy (Momoland) 

Nancy	Information
Stage Name	Nancy
Birth Name	Nancy Jewel McDonie
Date of Birth	April 13, 2000
Age	23
Nationality	Korean-American
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupations	Singer, Actress, Host
Genres	K-Pop
Years Active	2011–present
Former Group	Momoland
Labels	MLD Entertainment, Aria Diamond
Debut	November 10, 2016 (Momoland)
Notable Achievements	Winner of “Finding Momoland” reality show
Projects	Sunny Girls, Some Light, The Power of K
Endorsement	Some By Mi skincare brand
Latest Agency	Aria Diamond
Disbandment	February 14, 2023 (Momoland)

Nancy has a large fan base because of her angel beauty. The singer is famous from the early days of her debut thanks to the blend of the beauties of the US and Korea.  Regularly appearing in beauty rankings, it is not surprising that Nancy ranked second in the list of 100 most beautiful faces in the world in 2022.

She used to be a victim of body shaming because of her weight gain. After seriously practicing and losing weight, the 22-year-old idol’s beauty still remains in shape. She owns 47 fancams with over 1 million views on YouTube.

29. Dino (Seventeen)

Dino	Information
Name	Dino
Stage Name	Dino
Date of Birth	February 11, 1999
Age	24
Position	Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Maknae
Genres	K-pop, synth-pop, hip hop, R&B, EDM
Years Active	2015–present
Labels	Pledis, Geffen, Universal
Spinoffs	BSS
Members	S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino

Dino’s parents are both dancers and his father also has a dance studio, probably the dancing talent of the youngest member SEVENTEEN inherited from his parents. He has raised his dream of becoming a singer with Michael Jackson as his ideal model and has always kept his enthusiasm until now, when Dino has debuted for 7 years. Dino has always surprised fans with his energetic dance moves. Besides, his singing and rapping ability did not disappoint fans.

30. Niki (nhypen)

Niki	Information
Background	Enhypen is a South Korean boy band formed by Belift Lab through the survival competition show I-Land. They debuted in 2020 with the EP “Border: Day One.” The name Enhypen represents “Connection, Discovery, & Growth.”
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years Active	2020–present
Labels	Belift
Members	Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki
Debut EP	Border: Day One
Notable Achievements	– Winner of the Next Leader Award at the 2020 Fact Music Awards.
World Tour	Enhypen announced their first world tour starting in September 2022 in Seoul and ending in Japan in November.

Niki is a Japanese trainee under BELIF+. He is the maknae of the popular boy group ENHYPEN. He was named the best dancer in I-LAND. He can memorize choreography in just ten minutes. Niki started to cultivate a love of dancing with two genres, jazz and ballet, it was not until later that his passion for hip hop really grew with his dream of becoming an idol.

31. I.M (Monsta X)

I M	Information
Stage Name	I.M
Real Name	Im Chang-kyun
Birthdate	January 26, 1996 (age 27)
Birthplace	Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Occupations	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Group Affiliation	Monsta X
Debut	Debuted in Monsta X through No.Mercy, a survival show on Mnet in 2015
Solo Debut	Released solo EP “Duality” in February 2021
Musical Genres	K-pop, Hip Hop, Trap
Fluent in	English (gained fluency while living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
Mixtapes	– “Who Am I?” (May 2016)
Contract	Decided not to renew contract with Starship Entertainment in August 2022
Signed with	Exclusive contract with Sony Music Korea for solo activities in November 2022
Fashion and Modeling	Became model for Versace’s Eros Fragrance perfume in June 2021
Chart Success	Dominated domestic and international charts with solo releases
Billboard Recognition	Named Billboard’s 2023 International Power Player
Philanthropy	Donated ₩500,000 to Miral Welfare Foundation for the disabled
Audiobook Narration	Narrated audiobooks for Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and William Wordsworth
Fluent English	Conducted exclusive interviews with Chicago Tribune and BBC
Unique Artistry	Established himself as an all-round artist with diverse music style

IM Monsta X was a Starship trainee for 2 years and was the 6th trainee announced to become a piece of Monsta X. He lived abroad a lot during his childhood, because his father was a scientist and his job required him to travel the world. He used to want to pursue science and education. He can speak English fluently so that’s why he is considered as the best English member in Monsta X).

32. Gahyeon (Dreamcatcher) 

Gahyeon	Information
Stage Name	Gahyeon
Birth Name	Lee Ga-hyeon
Date of Birth	February 3, 1999
Birthplace	Jeju, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Lead Vocalist, Maknae (Youngest Member)
Years Active	2014 – Present
Group	Dreamcatcher
Former Group	MINX (2014-2016)
Genres	K-pop, Rock, Metal
Labels	Dreamcatcher, Pony Canyon
Instagram	@mmtll88
Twitter	@mmtll3
TikTok	@mmtll88

Gahyeon‘s real name is Lee Ga Hyeon born on February 3, 1999. She is a member of the famous girl group Dreamcatcher under Dreamcatcher Company. She also auditioned for YG and passed the auditions. IN the group, she is in charge of rap and vocals. She was an honor student for 3 years. Gahyeon studied in the Philippines for several months. Her favorite subject was Math.

33. Huening Kai (Txt) 

Huening Kai	Information
Stage Name	Huening Kai
Real Name	Kai Kamal Huening
Date of Birth	August 14, 2002
Age	20 years old
Nationality	American (with Korean-German descent)
Position	Vocalist, Dancer
Blood Type	A
Height	183 cm (6’0″)
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs)
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School (attended)
Official Instagram	@kai.kamalhuening
Official Twitter	@txt_members
Official YouTube	TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Debut Date	March 4, 2019
Debut EP	The Dream Chapter: Star
Notable Achievements	– Highest-charting debut album by any male K-pop group

Kai Kamal Huening, whose Korean name is Jung Kai, is an American-Korean male singer. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, then he was reincarnated in China with his family for 12 years until he continued to live in Korea to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. He is a member of the boy group TXT founded and managed by Big Hit Music.

He appeared in “Questioning Film – What do you see?” and got 1.3 million views in less than a day. The title song “Crow ” also recorded 14.5 million views on YouTube, breaking the record for most viewed debut K-pop music video within 24 hours for a boy group.

34. Subin (Victon)

Subin	Information
Name	Subin (Victon)
Birth Name	Jung Su-bin
Stage Name	Subin
Date of Birth	October 5, 1999
Age	23
Height	175 cm (5’9″)
Weight	61 kg (134 lbs)
Position	Vocalist, Maknae (Youngest member)
Blood Type	A
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School
Debuted with Victon	November 9, 2016
Company	IST Entertainment (formerly Plan A Entertainment)
Instagram	@subin_o3o
Twitter	@VICTON_Subin

 Jung Su-bin was born in Daejeon, South Korea. In 2017, Subin became an official member of K Star’s Idol Acting Competition – I’m an Actor. With a sweet voice, Jung Subin also possesses the ability to master the stage, making even non-fans recognize it. At the age of 23, Jung Subin is always praised by fans for the confident and charismatic performances of the male idol Victon. Along with singing, he is also in several dramas.

35. Park Boeun (Classy)

Name	Park Boeun
Date of Birth	February 11, 2008
Place of Birth	South Korea
Occupation	singer-songwriter, rapper and model.
Debut timetime	2022 (14 years old)

Recognized as having similarities with BLACKPINK’s Jennie. Park Boeun was born in 2008, she became known after participating in the survival show My Teenager Girls, then a member of the group CLASS:y. The 14-year-old idol has a personal, modern beauty and professional performance style. She has always been invested more carefully in terms of her image than the rest of the members.

36. Jaehyeong (The Rose)

Jaehyeong	Information
Name	Jaehyeong
Stage Name	Jaehyung
Date of Birth	[Enter Date of Birth]
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Bassist
Years Active	2017–present
Labels	J&Star Company, Transparent Arts, Windfall (self-made label)
Genres	Pop rock, indie pop, indie rock
Background Information	The Rose is a South Korean indie-rock band under their company Windfall and partnered up with Transparent Arts. Composed of four members, including Jaehyeong (Jaehyung), the band gained popularity for their heartfelt lyrics and powerful performances. Jaehyeong contributes his bass skills, vocals, and musical arrangements to the group. The Rose debuted in 2017 with the single “Sorry” and has since released various singles and albums. They have embarked on world tours and established their self-made label Windfall in 2022. Known for their emotional and dynamic pop-rock sound, The Rose continues to impress fans worldwide.

Jaehyeong was born in Pohang and raised in Samcheok, Gangwon-do, South Korea. HeHe is one of the biggest fans of Coldplay. Not only is he a great guitarist, he’s also a good cook. Jaehyeong lacks confidence in Aegyo and thinks he’s bad at it. He used to suffer from his lungs problem before his debut. He appeared in “Coffee & Tea” music video and “Six love Story” web drama. He is also known as a warm and kind person so he is considered to be the dad of the group.

37. Jeon Somi (I.O.I)

Jeon Somi	Information
Name	Jeon Somi
Korean Name	전소미 (Jeon So-mi)
Birth Date	March 9, 2001 (age 22)
Birth Place	Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian-Dutch-Korean
Occupation	Singer, Rapper, Dancer
Agency	The Black Label
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School
Debut	Solo debut on June 13, 2019, with the single “Birthday”
First Group	I.O.I (Produce 101)
Notable Achievements	Winner of Produce 101
Discography	Released first studio album “XOXO” in 2021
Musical Genres	K-pop, Dance-pop, R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Former Agencies	JYP Entertainment
Labels	The Black Label
Notable Singles	“Birthday”
Multicultural Representation	Invited by The Blue House to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Korean Declaration of Independence
Other Activities	Regular cast member of Sister’s Slam Dunk 2
Reunion	Reunited with most members of I.O.I on their fifth debut anniversary with the livestream special “Yes, I Love It!”

Jeon Somi is a Canadian-Dutch-Korean singer and songwriter. She inherits the beauty from two bloodlines, the hybrid angel with gentle beauty and charming appearance always attracts the attention of the media and the public. Somi has always proven herself to be a talented, brave and confident singer, she is highly appreciated by her predecessors. Somi became famous as the winner of the Produce 101 competition and as a member of the show’s project girl group, I.O.I.

38. So Jung Hwan (Treasure)

So Jung Hwan	Information
Stage Name	So Jung Hwan
Nationality	South Korean
Agency	YG Entertainment
Years Active	2020 (2020)–present
Genres	K-pop, dance, hip hop
Labels	YG, YGEX
Spinoffs	T5
Debut Album	The First Step: Chapter One (2020)
Certification	Platinum (KMCA)
Billboard Chart	Peaked at No. 3 on Social 50
YouTube Subscribers	Estimated 1.49 million subscribers
Japanese Debut	Released Japanese album on March 31, 2023
Arena Tour	First arena tour in Japan with over 300,000 attendees
Sub-unit	Member of T5 sub-unit
Upcoming Album	Second full-length album, “Reboot” (expected release in [Month Year])

Hwan  is a member of the popular group TREASURE under YG Entertainment. His passion is dance and Taekwondo. He used to be a child actor and model when he was 9 years old. He owns a dance institute in Iksan. He was criticized and not recognized for his talent at a young age. So Jung Hwan just joined YG and has little experience compared to the other members

39.Lee Seo (Ive)

39 Lee Seo	Information
Group Name	Ive (아이브)
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years Active	2021–present
Labels	Starship Entertainment, Columbia Records
Debut	December 1, 2021
Members	Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo
Latest Album	I’ve Ive (Released on April 10, 2023)
Latest Single	“I Am” (From the album I’ve Ive)
Achievements	– First number-one song: “Love Dive”
Brand Endorsements	– SK Telecom’s “V Coloring”
Charitable Initiatives	– Ambassador for the Korean Red Cross’ “Everyone Campaign”
Recognition	– Most anticipated K-pop artist of the year

Lee Seo is the youngest of Ive, she was just born in 2007. However, the female idol has very good stage skills, especially when she reacts quickly when having problems on stage. She is considered to have great potential. Since childhood, Leeseo has modeled for SM Kids – SM Entertainment’s child modeling agency. Therefore, the female idol is used to being exposed to the spotlight and the camera.

40. Kyujin (Nmixx)

Kyujin	Information
Stage Name	Kyujin
Real Name	Not available
Date of Birth	Not available
Age	Youngest member
Background Information	Nmixx in April 2023
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years Active	2021–present
Label	SQU4D
Members	Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, Kyujin
Past Members	Jinni

Kyujin was born in 2006 and raised in Seongnam, South Korea. Possessing natural talent, Kyujin became a JYP trainee when he was only 11 years old. After only a short time practicing here, Kyunjin was successfully selected to join the girl group NMIXX. As the youngest member of the group, she took the center position when performing the debut song “O.O .” 

41. Lee Suhyun (Akmu)

Lee Suhyun	Information
Name	Lee Su-hyun
Korean Name	이수현
Date of Birth	May 4, 1999
Age	24
Nationality	South Korean
Occupation	Singer, actress, radio DJ
Debut	April 7, 2014 (AKMU)
Label	YG Entertainment
Genres	K-pop, folk-pop
Instrument	Vocals
Associated Acts	AKMU, Hi Suhyun
YouTube Channel	Leesuhyun
TV Appearances	Begin Again (series regular) Superband (judge) Temporary Idol (acting debut) Relationship Appeal (variety show)
Radio DJ	AKMU Suhyun’s Volume Up on KBS Cool FM
Soundtrack Contributions	It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Mulan
Awards	16th KBS Entertainment Awards: Radio DJ Award
Background	– Born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea – Discovered musical talent with her brother – Auditioned for K-pop Star 2 and signed under YG Entertainment – Part of the project sub-unit Hi Suhyun
Additional Information	– Started a YouTube channel called Leesuhyun (formerly MochiPeach) – Acted in the web drama Temporary Idol – Participated in the show Begin Again – Served as a judge on Superband

Suhyun is a singer in the two-member group AKMU, she has a sweet voice and great sense of music. Suhyun is currently a rare young singer of the last 9x generation who is very desired by other artists to collaborate. Despite being highly praised for her music, Suhyun was once criticized for her appearance. She has a unique beauty that is not similar to some Kpop idols these days. At the same time, she has made netizens admire because although she is not beautiful, she is not self-deprecating.

42. Dahyun (Rocket Punch)

Dahyun	Information
Group	Rocket Punch
Date	June 2022
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, Synthpop, Retromoombahton, House
Years Active	2019–present
Labels	Woollim, Yoshimoto Kogyo
Members	Juri, Yeonhee, Suyun, Yunkyoung, Sohee, Dahyun
Debut EP	Pink Punch
Latest EP	Flash
Notable Singles	“Bim Bam Bum,” “Bouncy,” “Juicy,” “Ring Ring,” “Fiore”
Japanese Debut	Bubble Up! EP
Lead Tracks	“Chiquita,” “Flash”
Fan Meetings	April 2 and 3, 2022

Her real name is Jeong Da Hyun born on April 29, 2005. She is a member of the popular girl group Rocket Punch under Woollim Entertainment. She can speak Chinese, Korean and English. When she was young, she dreamed of herself being in a band, she especially liked the CNBLUE band. Although she is cute, she doesn’t act any aegyeo. She tries a lot in her career because she doesn’t want anyone feel disappointed or bad about her. It is easy to get sad when she heard someone told her: “I don’t see confidence in you”.

43. May (Cherry Bullet)

May	Information
Name	May
Stage Name	May
Birth Name	Kim May
Date of Birth	November 16, 2002
Age	20 years old (as of 2023)
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Vocalist, Maknae
Height	162 cm (5’4″)
Weight	45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type	A
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Representative Color	Green
Hobbies	Cooking, watching movies
Languages	Korean, English (basic)
Instagram	@maydaypark
Background Information	Cherry Bullet is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC…
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-Pop, Bubblegum pop, Dance pop, Teen pop
Years Active	2019 (2019)–present
Labels	FNC W
Members	Haeyoon, Yuju, Bora, Jiwon, Remi, Chaerin, May
Past Members	Mirae, Kokoro, Linlin

Her real name is Hirokawa Mao who was born on November 16, 2004. Her stage name is May. She is a member of the popular girl group Cherry Bullet under FNC Entertainment. Even though she’s the maknae, she’s the tallest member. This girl also had an impressive performance at Kcon Japan 2017. She joined in “How you like that” (team 1 “Plan Girls”) of the Connect Mission and “Fate” (6-girl team “Present”) and won. She was in the first place in episode 2, the second place in episode 5 and the third place in J08.

44. Chaeyeon (Busters)

Chaeyeon	Information
Group Name	Busters
Formation Year	2017
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genre	K-pop
Label	Marbling E&M Inc., JTG Entertainment
Debut	November 27, 2017
Debut Single Album	Dream On
Extended Play	Pinky Promise
Latest Single Album	Tropical Romance
Active Members	Jieun, Takara, Minji, Seira, Nami
Former Members	Chaeyeon, Jisoo, Hyungseo, Soyeon, Yeseo, Minmin, Yunji
Additional Member	Nami

Kim Chae Yeon was born in 2004 and debuted with Busters on November 27, 2017. At that time, the female singer was only 13 years old and was a Kpop idol who debuted at the youngest age, excluding children’s groups. Before debuting in Busters, she was a child actress. She was acting for the first time through the movie “Scandal Makers” released in 2008 at the age of 4.

45. Kim Seonyou (CLASS:y)

Name	Kim Seonyou
Date of Birth	March 20, 2008
Place of Birth	Ponam-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Occupation	Singer, Rapper
Debut time	2022 (14 years old)

Seonyu is a maknae of CLASS:y. The group is active in the Korean market and Japanese market. The group’s goal is to potentially enter the Billboard charts.Her main specialty is dancing. Seonyou has a YouTube channel in which she has uploaded a few dance covers. She is very talent and brave as well as life skills so that’s why she held the second position on the CAP-TEEN and My teenage girl survival shows.

46. Zoa (WEEEKLY)

Zoa	Information
Group Name	Weeekly
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop
Years Active	2020–present
Labels	IST
Members	Lee Soo-jin
Past Member	Shin Ji-yoon (Former)
Debut EP	We Are
Catchphrase	“Every day brings a new and special week”
Notable Show	Mix Nine (Survival show by YG Entertainment and JTBC)
Prominent Face on Show	Soojin (initial stages)
Hiatus and Surgery	Soojin withdrew from the show following an injury from a traffic accident and had surgery
Notable Releases	We Can (second EP) and “Zig Zag” (lead single)
Collaboration and Brand	Collaboration with South Korean eyewear brand Davich Optical Chain
Awards	Female Rookie of the Year Award from the Korean Consumer Forum
Ambassador	Lee Soo-jin selected as ambassador for the 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival
XR Animation Game	Collaborated with AliMoli Studio for the release of Astrostation, a 3D VR animation game

Zoa is a South Korean rapper under Play M Entertainment. The youngest member of the rookie girl group WEEEKLY – Zoa is a name that is being noticed on Knet forums. Only 15 years old, but Zoa has an impressive height which is 1m71, and possesses pure beauty. On stage, she is a strong rapper and very professional but in her daily life, she is just a little girl who likes watching dramas, and anime,… Her specialty is imitating characters in drama and movies. She is a big fan of the Harry Potter series. She is such a good player, she is confident in her skills, especially in the Mafia Game.

47. Minji (Busters)

Minji	Information
Group Name	Busters
Birth Name	Jeon Minji
Stage Name	Minji
Nationality	South Korean
Agency	Marbling E&M Inc., JTG Entertainment
Debut Year	2017
Years Active	2017-present
Former Members	Chaeyeon, Jisoo, Hyungseo, Soyeon, Minjung
Current Members	Jieun, Takara, Minji, Seira, Nami
Notable Activities	Solo performance in Japan (December 2022)
Promotional Albums	Dream On (2017), Grapes (2018), Pinky Promise (2019),

Her hometown is Yongin, South Korea. Before joining Busters, Minji used to be a child actor. She won a grand prize in a dancing competition for children when she was in elementary school then became a member of Busters in March 2020. However, Minji’s real position in the group is vocalist and rapper. Her appearance is also controversial, Minji is even younger than her real age, 14 years old. She looks like an elementary school student. She is also a tiktoker.

48. Jongseob (P1Harmony)

Jongseob	Information
Full Name	Jongseob
Stage Name	Jongseob
Group	P1Harmony
Background Information	South Korean boy band formed and managed by FNC Entertainment
Debut	October 28, 2020, with EP “Disharmony: Stand Out”
Genres	K-pop, Hip hop, R&B
Labels	FNC Entertainment, CAA
Fan Club Name	P1ece (피스)
Years Active	2020-present
Pre-Debut Journey	Contestant on K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance and member of Boyfriend. Joined YG Treasure Box but was eliminated. Later joined P1Harmony under FNC Entertainment.
Notable Achievements	Nominated for Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award and MAMA Men’s New Artist Award in 2021
Discography	EPs: “Disharmony: Stand Out” (2020), “Disharmony: Break Out” (2021), “Disharmony: Find Out” (2022), “Harmony: Zero In” (2022), “Harmony: Set In” (2022), “Harmony: All In” (2023)
Tours	2022 P1Harmony LIVE TOUR [P1ustage H: PEACE] in the United States. 2023 P1Harmony Live Tour [P1ustage H: P1oneer] in 12 cities across the United States
Recent Single	“Jump” – English version released as part of the EP “Harmony: All In” (2023)
Social Initiatives	Volunteered to help Mongolian children and farmers. Engaged in the ‘Watch and Donate V LIVE’ event to raise awareness about societal issues, particularly the education gap
Impact of COVID-19	Postponed shows and rescheduled tour dates in 2022 due to positive COVID-19 tests among staff members and some members

Jongseob was born in Paju-si, South Korea in 2005, he is the only child of the family. He is the youngest member of the boy group P1Harmony. In 2007, with Park Hyun Jin, Jongseob gained a prize as best duo. The group debuted on October 28th, 2020. He is in charge of rap in the group. He was a trainee under YG Entertainment and was chosen to be a contestant on Treasure Box. He is also the overall winner of Kpop Star 6. He likes writing songs and playing instruments whenever he has free time.

49. Jiheon (fromis_9)

Jiheon	Information
Stage Name	Jiheon
Birth Name	Baek Ji-heon
Position	Main Vocalist, Maknae (Youngest Member)
Date of Birth	April 17, 2004
Place of Birth	South Korea
Nationality	Korean
Height	164 cm (5’4″)
Weight	48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type	B
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Education	Hanlim Multi Art School
Years Active	2018 – Present
Agency	Pledis Entertainment
Debut EP	“To. Heart”
Notable Songs	“Love Bomb,” “Fun!,” “Feel Good (Secret Code)”
Achievements	Music Show Win on SBS MTV’s The Show
Latest Studio Album	“Unlock My World”

Jiheon was born on April 17, 2003 in Boseong County, South Korea. She was majoring in Film and Theater when she was at SOPA High School. She is nicknamed as “the smartest member of Fromis 9”. She was a trainee of IFI Training Center and Ti Agency. She is always the most active and friendly in the group Jiheon’s hobbies are dancing, playing guitar, acting and Hapkido. She is a true nerd. She likes to read books. Her favorite books are comics, mystery novels, and horror novels.

50. Ji Han (Weekly)

Ji Han	Information
Stage Name	Jihan
Full Name	Ji Han
Date of Birth	July 2, 2004
Age	19
Nationality	South Korean
Position	Vocalist
Background Information	Weeekly is a South Korean girl group under IST Entertainment.
Notable Achievements	Weeekly won the “Female Rookie of the Year Award” in 2023.
Collaborations	Weeekly collaborated with South Korean eyewear brand Davich
Member Changes	Shin Ji-yoon left the group in 2022 due to anxiety.
Participation in TV Shows	Some members participated in the Mnet’s show “Queendom Puzzle”.
Brand Ambassador	Lee Soo-jin became the ambassador for the Bucheon International

Jihan is the only child in her family. She is a South Korea singer who is managed by IST Entertainment. She debuted as a member of Kpop idol group Weekly in 2020 releasing the album We are.  She is one of the lead vocalists, lead dancers, and visuals in Weeekly.. She can play instruments such as piano and guitar.  With her intelligence and wisdom, she also succeeds in the field of hosting. Ji Han has taken on the role of host of SBS’shows with ATEEZ’s Yeosang and WEi’s Kim Yo Han.