APEX Members Profile

APEX Members Profile and Facts:

APEX (에이펙스), formerly known as Like A Movie or LAM (영화처럼), is a South Korean boy group consisting of 5 members: Siryu, Mingyu, Joha, K:DAY and Gyeom. They debuted on June 16, 2018 with the digital single “Twillight” under Top Cloud Entertainment, and moved to J-Star Entertainment sometime in 2022. They had their last schedule as Like A Movie on June 30, and rebranded to APEX on July 2, 2024. APEX made their official re-debut on July 14, 2024, with the single “The Giant”.

Group Name Meaning: N/A
Former Greeting: “Ready? Action! Like a Movie! (In Korean:) Hello, we are Like a Movie!”

APEX Fandom Name: POPCORN
Fandom Name Meaning: N/A
APEX Official Colors: N/A

APEX Official Logo:
(2018-2019) (2019-2023) (2023-2024) (2024)

Official SNS:
Instagram: @apex5_official / @official_likeamovie (old account)
X: @apex5_official / @LAM_twt (old account)
TikTok: @apex5_official
YouTube: TOP CLOUD

APEX Member Profiles:
Siryu

Stage Name: Siryu (시류)
Birth Name: Lee Woong (이웅)
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: May 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @p_siryu

Siryu Facts:
– He used to be under My Star Media and in the group N2 along with Woohyuk, Domo, and Mingyu.
– He wrote Like A Movie’s song “Goodbye” along with the other members.
– His hobbies are walking and playing with his dogs.
– He used to have braces.
– Siryu’s specialties are acting and whistling.
– His charming points are the way his corners of his mouth lift when he smiles, monolids and long legs.
– He likes his members, watching movies and chicken.
– He dislikes eggplant, bugs, the smell of Mingyu‘s feet.
– Siryu’s interests include clothes, shoes and music.
– His favorite artists are BTS and BUMKEY.
– His goal is for people from all over the world to love and support them.
– What APEX means to him: “A family who shares everything”.
– Siryu has the best English pronunciation among the members.
– Motto: “Be someone who is needed anywhere you go”.

Mingyu

Stage Name: Mingyu (민규)
Birth Name: Yeom Min Gyu (염민규)
Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: March 28, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @yeom_mg

Mingyu Facts:
– He used to be under My Star Media and in the group N2 along with Woohyuk, Domo, and Siryu.
– He’s a former MBK Entertainment trainee.
– Mingyu wrote Like A Movie’s song “Goodbye” along with the other members.
– His hobbies are fantasizing, spacing out and cleaning.
– His specialties are rope umping, massaging, talking, and making funny faces.
– Mingyu’s charming points are the mole on his nose, and his 4D personality.
– He likes strawberry flavors, strawberry scents, and real strawberries.
– He dislikes sashimi and other raw foods.
– His favorite artists are Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, BIGBANG and Ovan.
– Mingyu’s favorite color is purple. (Instagram Live)
– What APEX means to him: “My goal”.
– He has the broadest English vocabulary among the members.
– His dream is to visit America.
– Motto: “Tomorrow is another day”.

Joha

Stage Name: Joha (조하)
Birth Name: Kim Ji Hyeok (김지혁)
Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: August 22, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @j.ha_98

Joha Facts:
– He was born on Jeju Island, South Korea.
– He wrote Like A Movie’s song “Goodbye” along with the other members.
– Joha has an older brother.
– His hobbies are teasing the members, listening to music and gaming.
– His specialties are b-boying, acrobatics, swimming and speaking in Jeju island dialect.
– Joha’s charming points are his monolids and innocent smile.
– He likes teasing Domo and the other members, wearing nice clothes and sweet things.
– He dislikes slang and vegetables.
– His interests include clothes, eating, and finding new ways to bother Domo.
– His favorite artists are Buzz and Noel.
– Joha’s goal is to live happily.
– What APEX means to him: “The beginning of my dream”.
– His dream is to visit America.
– Motto: “Let’s live happily”.

K:Day

Stage Name: K:Day (케이데이)
Birth Name: Kang Se Chan (강세찬)
Position: N/A
Birthday: December 16, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Nationality: Korean
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @day.by.day_k

K:Day Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He was added to the group on November 6, 2023.
– K:Day is a former member of N.CUS (2019-2021) under the stage name IF.
– His hobbies are window shooping for accessories and clothes, bowling, meditating, and reading sentimental novels.
– Words that are often used to describe him are pretty, chic, and cute.
– He is very athletic.
– His charming points are his good body proportions, being able to listen to others well, and having a bright and energizing personality.
– He admires WINNER‘s Seungyoon because of how refined his facial expressions and gestures are on stage.
– K:Day enjoys all types of music.
– His goal is to have a fan-meeting and throw a surprise concert for fans.
– His dream is for his parents to be happy because of his success.

Gyeom

Stage Name: Gyeom (겸)
Birth Name: Lee Seung Yong (이승용)
Position: N/A
Birthday: August 16, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jjjxxeom
TikTok: @jjjxxeom

Gyeom Facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He was added to the group on November 6, 2023.
– Gyeom is a former member of N.CUS (2019-2021, 2023) under his real name Seungyong (formerly W.D).
– He auditioned for MBC M’s survival show Fan Pick, but didn’t make it onto the show.
– His older brother is Junyong of NOIR and INX.
– His hobbies are playing video games, watching anime, and snacking alone.
– Gyeom’s personality is often described as shy, funny, kind, attentive (listens to others well), and hard working.
– His dream was to release an album, but since he already achieved that goal, he would like perform at an annual award show.
– THE BOYZ‘s “No Air” and PUNCHNELLO‘s “Green Horizon” are two are of his favorite songs.
– An artist Gyeom admires and looks up to is Highlight‘s Gikwang. He would like to resemble Gikwang’s growth and charisma on stage.
– His goal is to earn a lot of money so he can buy gifts for his fans.
– He likes being on stage.

Former Members:
Domo

Stage Name: Domo (도모)
Birth Name: Ahn Do Mo (안도모)
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: March 13, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @domo.an_

Domo Facts:
– He left the group on January 18, 2024, following military evasion charges. It was revealed the prior day that he had faked a mental disorder to avoid his military service, and he was sentenced to a one year suspended prison sentence, and is currently on probation.
– He used to be under My Star Media and in the group N2 along with Mingyu, Woohyuk, and Siryu.
– Domo created the choreography for the group’s debut song “Twillight”.
– He wrote Like A Movie’s song “Goodbye” along with the other members.
– He’s a former MBK Entertainment trainee.
– Domo participated in the auditions for BigHit.
– He is friends with VIXX‘s Hyuk and former Lovelyz‘s Lee Mijoo.
– His hobbies are eating chicken, going to the gym, and gaming.
– His specialty is memorizing maps.
– Domo’s charming point is that he seems cold and careless from the outside, but he’s actually a really kind and warm person.
– He likes chicken, lean chicken, oven chicken, spicy chicken, and the person who sells chicken.
– He dislikes the use of slang.
– His interests include clothes, computer and music.
– Domo’s favorite artists are Charlie Puth and Shawn Mendes.
– His goal was to be recognized for his music.
– What Like A Movie meant to him: “Loved ones”.
– Motto: “Do your best for everything you’re given”.

Howoo

Stage Name: Howoo (호우)
Birth Name: Kim Seong Hun (김성훈)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: May 14, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISTP
Nationality: Korean
YouTube: 냐웅쿤

Howoo Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– Shortly after Like A Movie’s debut he went on hiatus due to an injury, and was absent from group promotions.
– In December 2018, he left Like A Movie and joined the group CHAZE (2018-2020) under the same company, where he would take it easy with dancing due to his injury.
– He is currently a member of TRY1 (2024-present).
– Howoo is a former member of ONE A DAY (2020), and Be on New (2022) under his real name Seonghun, and DUSTIN (2021) and (M)IRROR (2023) as Sunho.
– He helped compose and write lyrics for Like A Movie’s debut song “Twillight”.
– Education: Hanyang University.
– His hobbies are being active, playing basketball and other sports, gaming, sleeping, watching movies and listening to rap and pop songs.
– His specialties are composing and songwriting.
– Howoo’s interests include traveling, fashion, and money.
– He speaks Japanese and English.
– His charming points are his good body, his eye smile and his rapping and singing skills.
– He likes listening to rap, sleeping, exercising, gaming, watching movies, and fashion.
– He specifically enjoys listening to Korean Hip Hop, his favorite artists are Dok2, Sik-K, Nucksal, Microdot, and Loopy.
– Howoo doesn’t like raw fish.
– He’s scared of cockroaches.
– His goal is to travel around the world.
– He has a cat.
– If Howoo could have a superpower, it would be the ability to fly.
– He used to upload gaming videos to his YouTube channel.
– Motto: “Let’s live doing what we want to do”.

Woohyuk

Stage Name: Woohyuk (우혁)
Birth Name: Choi Woo Hyuk (최우혁)
Position: Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: November 9, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean

Woohyuk Facts:
– Starting March 21, 2022, Woohyuk went on hiatus due to his severe panic disorder.
– On May 30, 2022, it was announced that Woohyuk left the group due to his worsening anxiety and panic attacks.
– He used to be under My Star Media and in the group N2 along with Mingyu, Domo, and Siryu.
– Woohyuk is a former Woollim Entertainment trainee.
– He wrote Like A Movie’s song “Goodbye” along with the other members.
– His hobbies are eating, gaming, watching movies and dramas, and listening to music.
– He is good friends with Lovelyz‘s Lee Mijoo.
– Woohyuk’s specialty is asking a lot of questions.
– His charming points are his eye smile and thick eyebrows.
– He really likes eating.
– Woohyuk dislikes being hungry (there isn’t much that he doesn’t like).
– His favorite artist is BTS.
– His goal was for Like A Movie to be loved by all people around the world.
– The Like A Movie meant to him: “The reason I exist”.
– If Woohyuk could have a superpower, it would be teleportation.
– Motto: “Always think that you’re lacking” (meaning that you should always think that you can improve).

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