Origins & Roots Norari Kurari, also affectionately known as Norakura, emerged onto the Japanese idol scene in May 2021 as a successor group to #f606. Formative Days Formed with a fresh lineup combining experienced performers and new talents, the group…
Origins & Roots Born on July 19, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea, Noh Sanghyun spent his formative childhood years living abroad in both Boston, USA, and Canada. This multicultural upbringing instilled in him a deep global perspective, fluency in English,…
Origins & Roots Born in the vibrant district of Songpa-gu, Seoul, Choi Jin-hyeok—better known by his stage moniker nochexintoma—grew up surrounded by the bustling metropolitan energy and quiet residential calm of South Korea’s capital. From an early age, he developed…
Origins & Roots Born on July 11, 1999, in Bangkok, Thailand, Kornchid Boonsathitpakdee—globally celebrated as Nine—grew up in a vibrant household with one older sister and two younger brothers. From an early age, he exhibited a natural charisma and a…
Origins & Roots Born on June 26, 1980, in Seoul, South Korea, Yoon Nina developed a profound passion for music during her formative years, finding solace and expression in classical vocal training and contemporary melodies. Training & Early Trials Navigating…
Origins & Roots Born Wang Yixiang on July 9, 2002, in Taipei, Taiwan, Nicholas grew up with a deep passion for movement and rhythm. Supported by a close-knit family including his parents and an older sister, his early years were…
Origins & Roots Born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and raised across Thailand and New Zealand, Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul grew up in a cosmopolitan family of Thai-Chinese heritage. His multicultural upbringing instilled in him a unique global perspective from an early…
Origins & Roots Launched under Shinwha Entertainment, NextU emerged as an experimental global K-pop girl group designed to break conventional borders. The project embraced an unlimited member capacity welcoming diverse nationalities, religions, and backgrounds. Training & Development Trainees, audition hopefuls,…
Origins & Roots Emerging onto the dynamic J-Pop landscape, New City Mvmt was forged with a singular mission: to redefine the sonic heartbeat of modern metropolises. Comprising four exceptionally talented members—Jo, Kotarou, Yuki, and Reo—the group’s foundational ethos draws inspiration…
Origins & Roots NeonPunch emerged under A100 Entertainment as the agency’s inaugural girl group project, generating curiosity through masked pre-debut cover videos. Training & Formation The members underwent rigorous preparation, mastering synchronized choreography and distinct vocal styles while maintaining anonymous…