Hoya
Origins & Roots Born Lee Ho Dong in Busan, South Korea, Hoya exhibited a fierce passion for rhythm and performance from an early age. Growing up with two brothers, he channeled his boundless energy into rigorous physical disciplines, earning a…
Nationality American / South Korean
HOWZ
Origins & Formation HOWZ emerged as a highly anticipated pre-debut project under How Entertainment, drawing together diverse talents from different backgrounds and training academies. Trainee Journey The group introduced members sequentially starting in April 2020, featuring notable personalities like Wang…
KAJA
Origins & Roots KAJA emerged as a dynamic 6-member Japanese-South Korean boy group, initially known under the project name KJRGL and House Of Trainees. Formed under major music powerhouses Ariola Japan, Sony Music Japan, and Sony Music Korea, the ensemble…
HOTTIES
Origins & Roots Formed under the management of Solreino, HOTTIES emerged during a dynamic era of the K-Pop landscape, bringing together a talented ensemble of artists driven by ambition and artistic passion. Training & Formation The members underwent rigorous preparation,…
HOTSHOT
Origins & Roots Formed under Star Crew Entertainment (formerly K.O Sound and Ardor & Able), HOTSHOT emerged as a remarkably promising sextet comprising Junhyuk, Timoteo, Roh Taehyun, Sungwoon, Yoonsan, and Hojung. Each member brought extensive pre-debut training backgrounds from elite…
HOTCHKISS
Origins & Roots Kim Ho-jin, better known by his stage name Hotchkiss, was born on May 18, 2001, in Seoul, South Korea. Growing up with a deep fascination for rhythm and storytelling, he spent his formative years exploring creative outlets…
HOT TEEN
Origins & Roots HOT TEEN (핫틴) emerged in the vibrant landscape of South Korean pop music as a promising young trio, capturing the innocent yet dynamic energy of teenage idol culture. Training & Formation Brought together by youthful ambition, the…
Hot Sauce (Girls Planet 999)
Origins & Roots Hot Sauce emerged as a sensational temporary project unit during the explosive prelude of Mnet’s premier survival reality competition, Girls Planet 999. Comprising two exceptionally fierce trainees, Yoon Ji A and Seo Young Eun, the duo was…
BADKIZ
Origins & Roots BADKIZ (배드키즈), formerly known as HOT PLACE, emerged in the competitive K-Pop landscape under ZOO Entertainment with a clear mission to redefine energetic dance music. Training & Formative Trials The group endured numerous lineup rotations, internal restructuring,…
HOT ISSUE
Origins & Roots HOT ISSUE (핫이슈) burst onto the K-pop landscape under S2 Entertainment, capturing attention with their acronym meaning Honest, Outstanding, and Terrific Issue. Training & Formation Comprising seven talented members—Nahyun, Mayna, Hyeongshin, Dana, Yewon, Yebin, and Dain—the group…