NU’EST Members Profile

NU’EST Members Profile and Facts:

NU’EST (뉴이스트) consisted of 5 members: JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren. The band debuted on March 15, 2012, under Pledis Entertainment. While Minhyun promoted as a member of WANNA ONE, the rest of the members promoted as a sub-unit called NU’EST W. (W comes from “Waiting”)
As of May 25, 2020 Big Hit Ent. became Pledis’ major shareholder, but Pledis will continue to act as an independent label.
Pledis announced that NU’EST will cap off their official activities on March 14, 2022 and they disbanded.

NU’EST Fandom Name: L.O.Λ.E (read as LOVE)
NU’EST Fandom Color: Deep Teal and Vivid Pink 

NU’EST Official Accounts:
Instagram: nuest_official / Instagram Japan: nuestjapanofficial
Twitter: nuestnews / Twitter Staff: STAFF_NUEST / Twitter Japan: @officialnuestjp
YouTube: NU’EST / YouTube Japan: NU’EST Japan
TikTok: @nuest_official
Fan Cafe: nuest
Weibo: PLEDIS_NUEST
Weverse: NU’EST
Facebook: pledisnuest

NU’EST Members Profile:
JR

Stage Name: JR (제이알)
Birth Name: Kim Jong Hyeon (김종현)
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Face of the Group, Vocalist
Nickname: Bangkok City Boy, National Leader
Birthday: June 8, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Official Height: 178 cm (5’10”) / Real Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP-T
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @__jonghyeon / @issue_jonghyeon (Company account)
Twitter: @em_jonghyeon

JR Facts:
– He was born in Kangreung, Kangwon-do, South Korea.
– JR has 2 older sisters.
– He was the first member revealed by Pledis.
– His stage name stands for Junior Royal.
– His specialty: writing lyrics and speaking Japanese.
– JR knows how to play piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, tuba, drums, and trombone.
– His hobbies are playing games and reading manhwa.
– JR likes black, yellow, and green, but for hair color he prefers black.
– He loves chicken, but he hates eating tomatoes.
– JR can’t eat spicy food.
– During Produce 101, he received the nickname “National Leader”, because he was kept being chosen as the leader.
– According to his members, he has a strong charisma.
– The part of his body that he liked most is his eyes.
– He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You“ along with Ren and BaekHo.
– Appeared in the MV for Orange Caramel‘s “Bangkok City“.
– His role models are Eminem and BIGBANG.
– Was the rapper in After School Uee‘s single “Sok Sok Sok“.
– JR is a huge anime fan and a huge gamer.
– JR was a contestant on Produce 101 (Season 2), but he didn’t make the top 11.
– He is part of the cast of “Night Goblin”.
– JR is a fixed MC on JTBC’s show “LAN Cable Life”.
– In the dorm, they had 4 rooms, JR and Ren shared a room.
– Update: The members moved out of the dorm since early 2019, only JR and Ren chose to still live in the dorm.
– Pledis confirmed that JR will leave the company once his contract expires on March 14, 2022.
– On May 16, 2022 it was announced that he signed with Evermore Entertainment.
– He debuted as a soloist on November 8, 2022 with his first mini-album “Meridiem“, under the stage name Jonghyeon.
– He is now using his full birth name instead of just Jonghyeon.
– JR’s Ideal Type is someone who is strong on the outside but tender on the inside; someone who can take good care of him.
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Aron

Stage Name: Aron (아론)
Birth Name: Aaron Kwak
Korean Name: Kwak Young Min (곽영민)
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: May 21, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Official Height: 176 cm (5’9″) / Real Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean-American
Instagram: @theaaronkwak

Aron Facts:
– Was born and raised in L.A California.
– Aron has 2 younger sisters.
– Education: Loyola High School
– He was scouted at the same Korean festival that Nichkhun of 2PM was scouted at.
– Aron is known as a ‘sexy brain’ guy. He got accepted to NYU (for journalism) but gave it up to join Pledis.
– His parents were against it at first, but after 6 months of pestering them, they told him to just go.
– He was within the top 0.5% for the SAT in all of the US. He only missed 6 questions, which were all in math because he’s bad at math.
– When Pledis held auditions in LA, he got 1st or 2nd place (he doesn’t remember which), so he got casted immediately
– Aron did radio DJing on Arirang for 2.5 years
– He learned Korean after coming to Korea.
– Aron speaks English.
– He really likes pigskin, he loves its texture.
– Aron loves bad puns and pulling pranks on the members.
– Aron currently has a dog: Kkotsooni.
– His role models are Anthony Hamilton and TVXQ.
– He has his own fan club, named Aronator.
– Aron featured in Raina’s “Loop”.
– In the new dorm he had his own room.
– Update: Nu’est members moved out of the dorm and live separately since early 2019.
– Aron took a temporary hiatus, due to anxiety from January 2, 2021 to June 30, 2021.
– Pledis confirmed that Aron will leave the company once his contract expires on March 14, 2022.
– On Mar 22, 2022 he stared a Podcast called KOREAN COWBOYS, with Joel (ex. BTL).
– He’s currently using his real name, Aaron.
– Aron’s Ideal Type is a girl with a bright and pure smile.
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Baekho

Stage Name: Baekho (백호)
Birth Name: Kang Dong Ho (강동호)
Position: Main Vocalist
Nickname: Eye-Smiled Prince, Sexy Bandit
Birthday: July 21, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Official Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″) / Real Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @this_is_baekho
Twitter: @BAEKHO_PLEDIS
Youtube: BAEKHO(KANG DONG HO)

Baekho Facts:
– He was born in Jeju, South Korea.
– Baekho has a younger brother.
– His specialty is fencing, writing lyrics, and composing.
– His hobby is spontaneous trips.
– He loves food.
– He is scared of traveling alone on the subway.
– His stage name means “White Tiger“. He got the nickname from label mate Uee from After School right before they released the song “Love Letter” by Happy Pledis.
– During Produce 101 Baekho was given the nickname “Sexy bandit”.
– He starred in After School‘s MV for “Play Ur Love“.
– He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with Ren and JR.
– His role models are DBSK/TVXQ.
– He knows Kumdo and has been practicing it for 7 years (as seen in his solo teaser).
– Baekho was PRISTIN‘s vocal director for PRISTIN‘s debut mini album.
– Baekho was a contestant on Produce 101 (Season 2), but he didn’t make the top 11.
– In the dorm, he had his own room.
– Update: They moved out of the dorm and live separately since early 2019.
– Pledis confirmed that Baekho decided to renew his contact with Pledis, once his current contract expires on March 14, 2022.
– On October 12, 2022 he debuted as a soloist with the mini-album “Absolute Zero” and the title track “No Rules“.
– Baekho’s Ideal Type is a girl who cooks well and has a lot of aegyo.
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Minhyun

Stage Name: Minhyun (민현)
Birth Name: Hwang Min Hyun (황민현)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
Nickname: Shanghai Boy
Birthday: August 9, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Official Height: 183 cm (6’0″) / Real Height: 181 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @optimushwang
Twitter: @MINHYUN_PLEDIS
Youtube: HWANG MIN HYUN

Minhyun Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has an older sister.
– His specialty is writing lyrics, composing, and speaking Japanese.
– He can play the piano.
– His hobbies are cleaning and organizing.
– Minhyun is allergic to fur.
– Minhyun is the “mom” of the group, always taking care of the others and nagging them to clean.
– Starred in Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance“ MV, from where he received his nickname “Shanghai Boy“.
– He waa backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
– His role models are Eric Benet and DBSK/TVXQ.
– Minhyun was a contestant on Produce 101 (Season 2). He ranked on place 9th so he promoted with WANNA ONE.
– Wanna One officially disbanded as of December 31, 2018, and Minhyun returned to NU’EST.
– He acted in the dramas “Live On” (2020), “Alchemy of Souls” and played Seo Yul (2022).
– In the dorm, he had his own room.
– Update: They moved out of the dorm and live separately since early 2019.
– Pledis confirmed that Minhyun decided to renew his contract after the expiration of his previous contract, on March 14, 2022.
– He debuted as a soloist on February 27, 2023 with the album “Truth Or Lie“.
– Minhyun enlisted on March 21, 2024.
– Minhyun’s Ideal Type: Someone older than him, with short hair, someone he can communicate well with.
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 Ren

Stage Name: Ren (렌)
Birth Name: Choi Min Gi (최민기)
Position: Sub Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: November 3, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Official Height: 178 cm (5’10”) / Real Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFJ
Nationality: Korean
Twitter: @REN_BPM
Instagram: @mingi_choi / @bpm_ren (Company account)
Fancafe: RENofficial
Youtube: 렌 (최민기)

Ren Facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He has an older brother, named Minseok. (Source: NU’EST LAB EP.5 Summer School #1)
– During Produce 101, Ren was given the nickname “Shoulder Gangster” because he can make his shoulders wider.
– His specialty is creating performance ideas and cosplaying.
– He can play the piano.
– His hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, swimming.
– He loves to dance around in the dorm and annoy JR while he’s trying to play video games.
– He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with JR and BaekHo.
– Ren waa backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
– His role models are Michael Jackson and DBSK/TVXQ.
– Ren is a big fan of Lady Gaga.
– He is the mood maker of NU‘EST.
– He has a cat named Lucky.
– Ren was a contestant on Produce 101 (Season 2), but he didn’t make the top 11.
– In the dorm JR and Ren shared a room.
– Update: The members moved out of the dorm since early 2019, only JR and Ren chose to still live in the dorm.
– Pledis confirmed that Ren will leave the company once his contract expires on March 14, 2022.
– On May 7, 2022 it was announced that Ren has signed an exclusive contract with Big Planet Made.
– He made his solo debut with the album, ‘Ren’dezvous‘ on June 13, 2023 with the title track ‘Ready to Move‘.
– Ren’s Ideal Type is a girl who “lies down looking at the blue sky above the green fields”.
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** NOTE 1: For the members who participated to Produce 101, we listed both their official height (as is listed by their company) and the real height (measured during their participation to Produce 101). Update: Aaron, Minhyun and Ren also confirmed their real height during “NU’EST Road”.

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N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging

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