Origins & Roots Born in Incheon, South Korea, Kang Kiyoung discovered his passion for performance early in life, leading him to pursue formal theatrical training at the University of Suwon’s Department of Theatre and Film. Formative Years Navigating the competitive…
Origins & Roots Kang Jieun was born on October 17, 1993, in South Korea, displaying an early and profound passion for music and performing arts. Training & Early Trials Before stepping into the mainstream spotlight, Jieun honed her exceptional talents…
Origins & Roots Born on October 22, 2000, in the culturally vibrant prefecture of Hyōgo, Japan, Obayashi Kairyu developed an early, profound affection for his hometown and the arts. Growing up in a supportive environment, his innate musicality and passion…
Origins & Roots Born in Tokyo and raised in Chiba, Koga Yudai—known globally as K—began his journey with a focus on athletic excellence. Before the glitz of the K-pop stage, he was a dedicated marathon runner, showcasing a level of…
Origins & Roots Born on October 19, 2000, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, KSoul (born Liu Ze Kai, also known as Su Er) discovered his passion for performance at a young age. Growing up amidst rich cultural surroundings, he cultivated an…
Origins & Roots Takahashi Juri was born on October 3, 1997, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kashima City, Japan. Growing up alongside her older and younger brothers, she developed an energetic and expressive personality from an early age, deeply drawn to the…
Origins & Roots Choi Jun-seo was born on October 5, 1995, in South Korea. Growing up with a deep appreciation for acoustic melodies and contemporary ballads, he developed an early affinity for vocal expression that would eventually define his artistic…
Origins & Roots Born Samuel Juno Park in Fullerton, California, Junoflo grew up immersed in the vibrant multicultural landscape of Southern California. From an early age, he developed an intense fascination with music, deeply inspired by legendary hip-hop icons such…
Origins & Roots Born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 21, 2000, Son Joonhyung grew up as an only child with a profound curiosity for the world around him. In his early elementary school days, he dreamed of becoming a…
Origins & Roots Born in the vibrant heart of Seoul, South Korea, Han Sujeong—known professionally as Jungtune—discovered an early, profound affinity for acoustic harmonies and classical structures. Growing up in a culturally rich household, she immersed herself in various musical…