Origins & Roots Born on September 13, 1999, in Seoul, South Korea, Choi Yeonjun spent formative years spanning Seoul, Seongnam, and even two transformative years living in San Jose, California during his childhood. As an only child, his early exposure…
Origins & Roots Born in Seoul and raised in Jeonju, South Korea, Hwang Yeji displayed a natural affinity for rhythm and movement from a very young age. Growing up with an older sister in a supportive environment, her early childhood…
Origins & Roots Born on March 26, 1990, in Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Kim Min-seok grew up with a disciplined yet playful demeanor. Raised in a close-knit family with a younger sister whose identity he fiercely protected, he developed an…
Origins & Roots Born in Busan, South Korea, Lee Ji Hoon—globally celebrated as Woozi—displayed an early, profound inclination toward classical music and instrumental mastery. Long before stepping into the K-pop limelight, he immersed himself in playing the clarinet and various…
Origins & Roots Born in Changwon, South Korea, Jeon Wonwoo grew up with a quiet and observant disposition, developing a deep appreciation for literature, music, and cinematic arts from an early age. Formative Years & Discovery Moving to Seoul during…
Origins & Roots Born on June 26, 2007, in Busan, South Korea, Lee Wonhee spent her early childhood immersed in a supportive family environment before relocating to Changwon. From a young age, she exhibited natural artistic inclinations and a lively…
Origins & Roots Park Wonbin was born on March 2, 2002, in the coastal city of Ulsan, South Korea. Growing up alongside an older brother, he developed an early affinity for physical activities and athletics, distinguishing himself as a talented…
Origins & Roots Won Jimin was born on November 25, 2007, in Wonju, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Growing up in a supportive household alongside her parents and a younger sister, Jimin developed an early appreciation for the arts, though her…
Origins & Roots Born Kim Min-jeong in the coastal metropolis of Busan, South Korea, Winter grew up in a disciplined family environment where military service was a proud tradition. Her early years were marked by a balanced upbringing in Yangsan,…
Origins & Roots Born Shon Seung-wan in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, Wendy grew up in a musically inclined family that nurtured her artistic aspirations from a very young age. Education & Moving Abroad During her elementary school years, she moved to Canada…