Nationality New Zealand / South Korean

01SYNTH

Origins & Roots 01SYNTH, born Choi Bo-young, emerged from the vibrant creative undercurrents of Seoul, South Korea. From an early age, she exhibited a profound fascination with synthetic audio frequencies and the limitless possibilities of electronic composition. Training & European…

00z (NCT)

Origins & Roots 00z represents a unique phenomenon within the sprawling universe of NCT, uniting six exceptional talents all born in the millennial milestone year of 2000. Hailing from diverse corners of East Asia—including South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Japan—these…

00z

Origins & Roots Born from the unique camaraderie of idols sharing birth years, 00z—affectionately known as BBangBBang’s—was formed to unite exceptional talents born in the year 2000. Representing different powerhouse agencies and groups, the members forged an immediate bond through…

0018

Origins & Roots Emerging into the contemporary South Korean indie landscape under the enigmatic moniker 0018 (공공일팔), the artist chose a title rich in conceptual depth. The numeric prefix ’00’ symbolizes eternity and the boundless horizon of time, while ’18’…

ABOUT (어바웃)

Origins & Roots Born on December 2, 1994, Jo Tae Kyoung—professionally known as ABOUT—grew up immersed in a rich sonic environment that would ultimately shape his artistic trajectory. Hailing from South Korea, he developed a deep-seated passion for music during…

Ziu (VAV)

Origins & Roots Born Park Hee Jun in Seoul, South Korea, Ziu grew up with a deep passion for melody and performance, nurturing artistic aspirations from a young age. Training & Scouting Before stepping into the limelight, he spent five…

Yunah (ILLIT)

Origins & Roots Born on January 15, 2004, in Chungju, South Korea, Roh Yunah grew up with a deep appreciation for the arts, nurtured by a family that valued creative expression and gourmet cooking. Training & Trials Demonstrating remarkable dedication,…

Yuna (ITZY)

Origins & Roots Born on December 9, 2003, in Suwon, South Korea, Shin Yuna grew up with a natural vibrancy and creative flair. Supported by her family, her early childhood was marked by active participation in sports and arts, nurturing…

Yeri

Origins & Roots Born Kim Ye Rim in Seoul, South Korea, Yeri grew up with a deep passion for the arts, surrounded by her three younger sisters with whom she shared a playful childhood. Training & Scouting Displaying immense early…