Origins & Roots Born in the coastal port city of Busan, South Korea, Lee Min-hyuk—globally recognized under his stage moniker Skyminhyuk—harbored an early, insatiable obsession with rhythm and lyrical self-expression. Growing up far from the glitzy entertainment corridors of Seoul,…
Origins & Roots Born Mitsuhiro Hidaka in Chiba, Japan, SKY-HI grew up with an international perspective as his family had lived in the United States prior to his birth due to his father’s career as a pilot. Returning to Japan,…
Origins & Roots Formed in May 2015 under the esteemed Johnny & Associates banner, SixTONES emerged from the rigorous training grounds of Johnny’s Jr., bringing together six distinct personalities—Kochi Yugo, Kyomoto Taiga, Tanaka Juri, Matsumura Hokuto, Jesse, and Morimoto Shintaro.…
Origins & Roots Born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea, Kim Sion grew up surrounded by a deeply artistic family environment. Her mother was a professionally trained singer and dancer since childhood, instilling a profound appreciation for rhythm and…
Origins & Roots Born in Seoul, South Korea, Sin Yeyoung grew up with a profound appreciation for melody and vocal performance, nurtured by her family and early artistic exposure alongside an older sister. Training & Formative Years Hening her craft…
Origins & Roots Born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan, Shohei grew up with a deep appreciation for the arts, nurtured by a supportive family including his parents and younger brother. His given name translates to ‘a peaceful path,’ setting an…
Origins & Roots Born on December 4, 2004, in Tokyo, Japan, Iida Shizuku displayed an early inclination toward the performing arts. Growing up with dreams of becoming a star, she immersed herself in classical training, studying opera and practicing ballet,…
Origins & Roots Born on December 10, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan, Shizuki Renge spent her early childhood immersed in creative expression. As a young girl, she actively participated in a local theater troupe, nurturing an early comfort with performing arts…
Origins & Roots Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, affectionately known as Ebichu, emerged under Stardust Promotion in 2009 as a conceptual sister group to Momoiro Clover Z. Operating under the fictional identity of an endless middle school, the ensemble adopted unique attendance…
Origins & Roots Go Shinwon was born on December 11, 1995, in Cheongju-si, South Korea, growing up alongside an older sister named Yejin. From a young age, he exhibited a distinct artistic flair and an innate sense of style that…