Origins & Roots The formation of the ‘NOBODY’ project unit brought together three of the most dynamic and distinct forces in contemporary K-pop: Soyeon of (G)I-DLE, Winter of aespa, and Liz of IVE. Conceived as a high-profile crossover collaboration, the…
Origins & Roots Choi Soo Bin was born on December 5, 2000, in Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Growing up in a close-knit family with an older sister and brother, Soobin developed a gentle and grounded personality early on. Audition…
Origins & Roots Lee Sohee was born on November 21, 2003, in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, growing up alongside two older sisters in a close-knit family environment. Discovery & Training Initially uncertain of his professional path during his early…
Origins & Roots Born in Gwangju, South Korea, Hwang In Suk—better known by his stage name Siu—exhibited an early and intense passion for rhythm, movement, and performance that would eventually define his life’s trajectory. Training & Formative Years Before cementing…
Origins & Roots Formed under Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN emerged as a trailblazing 13-member ensemble destined to redefine the global music landscape. Training & Formation Through years of grueling trainee regimens, the members developed unprecedented self-producing capabilities across hip-hop, vocal, and…
Origins & Roots Born Kim Seung-min in Seoul, South Korea, Seungmin grew up with a deep passion for music, sports, and performance. As a young boy, his aspirations spanned wide, from dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player to taking…
Origins & Roots Boo Seung-kwan was born in Busan on January 16, 1998, but spent his formative years growing up in the picturesque island of Jeju-do. Raised alongside two older sisters in a lively household, his natural affinity for performance…
Origins & Roots Formed under SM Entertainment, Red Velvet – IRENE & SEULGI brought together two of the original group’s most celebrated pillars. Training & Scouting Both members underwent rigorous years as part of SM Rookies, cultivating their extraordinary performance…
Origins & Roots Kang Seul Gi was born on February 10, 1994, in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, growing up in a supportive family alongside her parents, older brother, and grandmother. Trainee Years Seulgi entered SM Entertainment as a trainee in…
Origins & Roots Born on December 7, 2000, in South Korea, Seo Min-gyu grew up with a profound appreciation for rhythm and poetry. Long before stepping into the national spotlight, he found solace and expression in urban subcultures, channeling the…