Origins & Roots Born Liu Zhi in Xianning, Hubei, Siwaige’s early life was marked by frequent relocations across various towns, fostering a resilient and adaptable spirit from a tender age. Growing up amidst a bustling family dynamic alongside siblings, his…
Origins & Roots Born Jung Ki Suck in Guseo-dong, Busan, Simon Dominic discovered his passion for rhythm and poetry amidst the bustling maritime culture of South Korea’s southern port city. Raised in a close-knit family, he developed an early appreciation…
Origins & Roots Born in Chungju, South Korea, Park Byung Gyu—better known by his stage name SIM2—developed an early fascination with sound during his high school years. Raised in a culturally grounded environment, his initial curiosity quickly transformed into a…
Origins & Roots Born on March 12, 2001, in Seoul and raised in Incheon, South Korea, Sim Yerin developed an early passion for performance and movement. Growing up with a natural affinity for rhythm, she immersed herself in physical training…
Origins & Roots Born in Seoul, South Korea, Kwon Min-sik spent formative years developing a diverse worldview, which included living in Vancouver, Canada, during high school. This international exposure allowed him to seamlessly blend Western hip-hop influences with Korean sensibilities.…
Origins & Roots Born in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Hwang Sihyeon grew up with a natural affinity for performance and stage arts, nurtured by a supportive family and an older sister who shared in her creative pursuits. Training & Scouting…
Origins & Roots Born on March 12, 2001, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Shuzo Ohira grew up in a globally-minded household. With both parents working for Swissair, international travel and multicultural exposure became foundational elements of his early life, shaping his…
Origins & Roots: Shokuma emerged as a distinctive force within the South Korean live idol scene, operating under the management of AWAFE. The group was conceptualized around dark, theatrical personas that immediately captured the imagination of alternative pop enthusiasts. Formation…
Origins & Roots Born on March 5, 1995, in Tokyo, Japan, Shison Jun grew up immersed in a creative and musically inclined family environment. His grandmother was famously known as an uta no one-san, laying an early artistic foundation that…
Origins & Roots Park Shinyoung was born on March 19, 2000, in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, growing up with a deep passion for rhythmic movement and performance arts. From her early childhood, she exhibited a bubbly and energetic personality, frequently participating in…