Origins & Roots Born Jeong Hoyong in Jinju, South Korea, RONI grew up alongside an older brother in a household where music served as an early, magical escape. Sharing a single family MP3 player, young Hoyong frequently imagined himself performing…
Origins and Early Roots Born on July 31, 2001, in South Korea, Roh Jeongeui displayed an innate creative spark from an early age. Growing up alongside an older sister, she navigated a typical yet vibrant childhood while secretly harboring a…
Origins & Roots Rocket Punch burst onto the South Korean music scene under Woollim Entertainment, establishing an identity rooted in dynamic concepts and youthful charm. Training & Formative Trials Each member underwent rigorous training regimens, with several members also gaining…
Origins & Roots Formed under the management of SOENSHA, RIRYDAY emerged as the inaugural flagship group of the ambitious MY HERO PROJECT. Bringing together talented trainees with rich backgrounds in major audition programs like Produce 101 Japan The Girls and…
Origins & Early Roots Born on August 1, 2005, in Fukushima, Japan, Riria grew up with a deep appreciation for the arts, showing an early inclination toward performance and rhythmic expression. Training & Formative Years Her dedication led her to…
Origins & Roots Riona Crystal Hamamatsu was born in Los Angeles, California, before relocating to Tokushima, Japan, at the age of eleven. Growing up in a multicultural environment laid the foundation for her fluent linguistic abilities and a broad global…
Origins & Roots Born in Niigata, Japan, Rina Sawayama spent her early childhood immersed in Japanese culture before relocating to London, England, at the age of five. This multicultural upbringing profoundly shaped her artistic identity, blending Eastern heritage with Western…
Origins & Roots Born in Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Riku grew up as an energetic only child with grand athletic aspirations. In his early years, his absolute focus was on soccer, joining his first competitive club at the tender age of…
Origins & Roots Born in the vibrant cultural hub of Gwangju, South Korea, Rico (Park Hyeongmin) discovered his profound affinity for rhythm and blues at an early age, immersing himself in vocal styling that would eventually shape his artistic identity.…
Origins & Roots Born in Janggi-dong, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, South Korea, Kim Min-jun—better known by his stage name Rex—grew up surrounded by a supportive and vibrant family. Alongside his parents, older sister, and younger brother, his early childhood was grounded in…