Karina
Origins & Roots Born Yu Ji Min on April 11, 2000, in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, South Korea, Karina grew up in a supportive family background with a medical lineage, as both her mother and older sister worked as nurses. From a…
Nationality New Zealand / South Korean
Kai (EXO)
Origins & Roots Born Kim Jong-in on January 14, 1994, in Suncheon, South Korea, Kai grew up with a deep appreciation for the arts. Encouraged by his family, he began studying ballet and jazz from a young age, laying the…
JxJ (SEVENTEEN)
Origins & Roots JxJ emerges as a powerful sub-unit collaboration featuring Jeonghan and Joshua, two exceptionally talented pillars of the global supergroup SEVENTEEN. Hailing from contrasting backgrounds—Jeonghan born in Seoul and Joshua raised in Los Angeles—both artists converged under PLEDIS…
Jungwon
Origins & Roots Born in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and raised in Gwanak-gu, Yang Jung-won grew up with a grounded household and a supportive older sister. From an early age, he showed remarkable athleticism and discipline, notably practicing Taekwondo for seven years…
Jungkook
Origins & Roots Born Jeon Jeong-guk in Busan, South Korea, Jungkook grew up with an innate athletic and creative spirit. Raised alongside an older brother by a supportive family, his early childhood was defined by a passion for sports, drawing,…
Jung Hyunjin
Origins & Roots Jung Hyunjin was born in South Korea on June 9, developing an innate passion for the arts during her early childhood years. Musical Awakening Developing her skills quietly, she mastered both the piano and guitar, laying a…
Joy
Origins & Roots Born Park Soo-young on September 3, 1996, in the scenic Jeju Island, South Korea, Joy grew up as the eldest of three sisters in a close-knit family. From a young age, she developed a deep appreciation for…
JOSHUA
Origins & Roots Born Joshua Hong in Los Angeles, California, Joshua grew up in a vibrant Korean-American household where he balanced traditional heritage with Western upbringing. Training & Scouting Displaying a natural affinity for music and acoustic melodies, he was…
UAU
Origins & Roots Born from the acclaimed seven-member powerhouse Dreamcatcher, UAU emerges as a carefully curated three-member sub-unit consisting of JiU, SuA, and Yoohyeon. Bringing together seasoned veterans of the industry who previously navigated the trials of MINX and grew…
JIU (Dreamcatcher)
Origins & Roots Born Kim Min-ji in Daejeon, South Korea, JiU exhibited a natural flair for performance and expressive arts from an early age. Growing up with a supportive family and a younger brother, her bright demeanor and infectious optimism…