TRCNG Members Profile

TRCNG Members Profile and Facts

TRCNG (티알씨엔지) was a  8 member boy group under TS Entertainment that consisted of: Jihun, Hayoung, Hakmin, Jisung, Hyunwoo, Siwoo, Hohyeon and Kangmin. They debuted on October 10, 2017, with their 1st mini album NEW GENERATION. On November 18, 2019, Taeseon and Wooyeop announced they had terminated their contracts and sued TS Entertainment for abuse and mismanagement. TRCNG’s contract was terminated on March 28, 2022, and the group disbanded after a three-year hiatus, according to TS Entertainment.

Group Name Meaning: Teen Rising Champion in a New Generation.
Official Greeting: Hello, we are TRCNG.

TRCNG Fandom Name: Champion
TRCNG Official Fan Color: N/A

TRCNG Official Logo:

TRCNG Official SNS:
Facebook: officialTRCNG
X: @TRCNG_official
Instagram: @trcng_official
Youtube: TRCNG
Spotify: TRCNG
Apple Music: TRCNG
Melon: TRCNG

TRCNG Member Profiles:
Jihun

Stage Name: Jihun (지훈)
Birth Name: Kim Jihun (김지훈)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: January 9, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 176 cm (5 ft 9)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bxb_wolfburn
X: @BXB_wolfburn

Jihun Facts:
– Jihun’s nickname is “Honey face” (vLive).
– Education: Seoul Performing Arts.
– His hobby is cycling (once he starts cycling, he’d go on for 5-6 hours) (vLive).
– His specialty is playing the violin (he even played in an orchestra) (vLive).
– His favourite musician is The Script.
– Jihun had an acting career and was in dramas like Doctor Stranger.
– His motto: “Always be happy for everything that happens in your life” (vLive).
– On February 28, 2022, it was reported that Jihun’s contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– On April 18, 2022 it was announced that Jihun has signed with APR Entertainment (Later changed name to Wolfburn).
– It was later announced that he would be debuting in their new boy group APR PROJECT together with fellow TRCNG members Hyunwoo, Siwoo and Kangmin
– They released Boyhood I S#1 and  “Boyhood I S#2,  a part of their  of their pre-debut “Youth Trilogy” project titled “Sadness, Beginning, Flight”.
– On October 10th 2022 they released the song “SCENE” that featured fellow TRCNG member Hohyeon.
– It was revealed that the group would be changing their name to BXB and would be adding one more member.
– On January 30 2023 they debuted with their first single Intro: Flight and a new beginning
– He also participated in the survival show Peak Time.
– He is currently in BXB.

Hayoung

Stage Name: Hayoung (하영)
Birth Name: Choi Hayoung (최하영)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: August 22, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 181 cm (5 ft 11)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
 MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @lukeatme_822 / @sibsams (Producer Profile)

Hayoung Facts:
– Hayoung lived in L.A., California (vLive).
– Hayoung’s nickname is “Bulldozer” (vLive).
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.
– His hobby is playing soccer (when he was in middle-school he was really good at it) (vLive).
– His specialties include English, composing, and working out.
– His favourite musician is Bruno Mars.
– Hayoung would like to be reborn as Kangmin for his husky voice and cute face (Arirang Radio).
– Hayoung is the English speaker of the group (vLive).
– Hayoung is friends with NCT‘s Haechan, and he wants to do a duet with him.
– His motto: “Carpe diem!” (which means “seize the day”) (vLive).
v HaYoung admires B.A.P‘s DaeHyun and would love to sing with him one day he also joined TS because he admires B.A.P.
– He enlisted on September 6th, 2021.
– He was in the military band.
– On March 16, 2022 it was reported that Hayoung’s contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– After he was discharged he decided to restart his career as a Producer/Songwriter under the name LUKE.
– He later joined the Global Music Production company called Monotree.
– He has participated in producing songs for groups like JO1, TRENDZ, ONF, TO1, Golden Child, Gfriend and many more.

Hakmin

Stage Name: Hakmin (학민)
Birth Name: Lee Hakmin (이학민)
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: September 20, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 171 cm (5 ft 7)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @xhxxmqp

Hakmin Facts:
– Hakmin’s calls himself “chicken” because he’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside (vLive).
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.
– His hobby is bowling (when he was in middle-school he even played in a team).
– His favourite musicians are Chris Brown and JongUp (B.A.P).
– Hakmin is left-handed.
– His motto: “Trough hard work, your dreams will become reality” (vLive).
– On February 28, 2022, it was reported that Hakmin’s contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– Hakmin seems to be living a normal life, he sometimes updates on his instagram story.

Jisung

Stage Name: Jisung (지성)
Birth Name: Kim Jisung (김지성)
Position: High-rapper
Birthday: December 21, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 171 cm (5 ft 7)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENTJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @arslunar

Jisung Facts:
– His nicknames is “Chocolate” (vLive).
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School.
– People say that Jisung looks like the Pokemon Rattata (vLive).
– Jisung was a child actor.
– Jisung and Hyunwoo have been trainees for the longest. (More than 5 years).
– He is interested in writing.
– Jisung and Kangmin wore braces pre-debut (vLive).
– Jisung is the hardest to wake up in the morning (Arirang Radio).
– Jisung is not really good at English but is learning it (vLive).
– Jisung respects Big Bang‘s G-Dragon (Arirang Radio).
– Jisung acted in drama “Queen of Classroom”.
– His motto” “Work with passion, like a crazy man” (vLive).
– On February 28, 2022, it was reported that Jisung’s contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– He enlisted on March 29 2022 and was discharged on September 28 2023.
– It seems like he has decided to live a normal life, he is not as active but he sometimes updates his instagram.

Hyunwoo

Stage Name: Hyunwoo (현우)
Birth Name: Kim Hyunwoo (김현우)
Position: Low-rapper, Dancer
Birthday: January 21, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bxb_wolfburn
X: @BXB_wolfburn

Hyunwoo Facts:
– Hyunwoo’s nickname is “sloth” because his appearance and personality are resembling those of a sloth’s (according to himself, vLive).
– Hyunwoo was a child model.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art School.
– Hyunwoo and Jisung have been trainees for the longest. (More than 5 years).
– Hyunwoo eats the most out of all of the members.
– He enjoys working out.
– His specialty is arm wrestling (vLive).
– He likes rice (when he’s hungry he can eat even 5 bowls of rice at once) (vLive).
– His favorite musicians are Beenzino, Tyler the Creator, and Meek Mill.
– His motto: “Let’s not give up” (vLive).
– On February 28, 2022, it was reported that Hyunwoo’s contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– On April 18, 2022 it was announced that Hyunwoo has signed with APR Entertainment (Later changed name to Wolfburn).
– It was later announced that he would be debuting in their new boy group APR PROJECT together with fellow TRCNG members Jihun, Siwoo and Kangmin.
– They released Boyhood I S#1 and  Boyhood I S#2, as a part of their  of their pre-debut “Youth Trilogy” project titled “Sadness, Beginning, Flight”.
– On October 10th 2022 they released the song “SCENE” that featured fellow TRCNG member Hohyeon.
– It was revealed that the group would be changing their name to BXB and would be adding one more member.
– On January 30 2023 they debuted with their first single Intro: Flight and a new beginning.
– He debuted as the leader.
– He also participated in the survival show Peak Time.
– He is currently in BXB.

Siwoo

Stage Name: Siwoo (시우)
Birth Name: Yoo Siwoo (유시우)
Position: Low-rapper
Birthday: May 11, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bxb_wolfburn
X: @BXB_wolfburn

Siwoo Facts:
– People call him “Bolmejael Siwoo” (meaning, the more you look at him, the most handsome he becomes) (vLive).
– His hobby is playing games and reading manga (vLive).
– Siwoo is good in Russian because he lived in Kyrgyzstan for seven years. (vLive).
– Siwoo, Wooyeop and Hohyeon only trained for about 1.5 years before debuting.
– His favorite artist is Big Sean.
– His motto: “The more dreams you have, the more you accomplish” (vLive).
– On April 18, 2022 it was announced that Siwoo has signed with APR Entertainment (Later changed name to Wolfburn).
– It was later announced that he would be debuting in their new boy group APR PROJECT together with fellow TRCNG members Jihun, Hyunwoo and Kangmin.
– They released Boyhood I S#1 and Boyhood I S#2, as a part of their  of their pre-debut “Youth Trilogy” project titled “Sadness, Beginning, Flight.
– On October 10th 2022 they released the song “SCENE” that featured fellow TRCNG member Hohyeon.
– It was revealed that the group would be changing their name to BXB and would be adding one more member.
– On January 30 2023 they debuted with their first single Intro: Flight and a new beginning.
– He also participated in the survival show Peak Time.
– He is currently in BXB.

Hohyeon

Stage Name: Hohyeon (호현)
Birth Name: Lee Hohyeon (이호현)
Position: Main Rapper
Birthday: October 14, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 177 cm (5 ft 10)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hohyeonyeahthatsme

Hohyeon Facts:
– His nickname is “Mojjinam” (meaning “the boy that appears on the monitor”, a.k.a he has a handsome face) (vLive).
– Education: School of Performing Arts, Department of Theater and Film.
– He has a older brother (1998).
– His hobby is cooking (vLive).
– Hohyeon, Siwoo and Wooyeop only trained for about 1.5 years before debuting.
– He is working hard in writing lyrics, he participated in writing the rap parts for the album (vLive).
– Hohyeon is left-handed.
– His favorite musician is Tupac.
– He was picked as an MC on SBS MTV THE SHOW 7 days after debut.
– He was an MC from October 17 2017 to May 8 2018.
– Hohyeon respects Block B‘s Zico. (Arirang Radio).
– Hyunwoo thinks Hohyeon is the most handsome member.
– If Hohyeon was a girl, he said he’d date Hayoung, because he looks good and they get along well (Arirang Radio)
v His motto” “Nothing is impossible as long as you don’t give up”.
– On March 26, 2022, it was announced that his contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– On October 10 he was featured on APR PROJECT´s second predebut single titled “Scene”
– On November 16 2022 he enlisted as a social service worker, he was discharged on August 16 2024.
– Its unclear what he will do after this.

Kangmin

Stage Name: Kangmin (강민)
Birth Name: Kim Kangmin (김강민)
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: November 13, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bxb_wolfburn
X: @BXB_wolfburn

Kang Min Facts:
– His nickname is “Siberian Husky” (because he has a puppy appearance and personality)(vLive).
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul.
– He was a child actor who appeared mostly in commercials.
– His hobby is drawing (vLive).
– His special skill is b-boying (especially b-boying freeze) (vLive).
v Kangmin and Jisung wore braces pre-debut (vLive).
– Kangmin gets ready the quickest in the morning (Arirang Radio)
– His favourite musician is Justin Bieber.
– His motto: “If you cannot avoid it, you might as well try and enjoy it” (vLive).
– On February 28, 2022, it was reported that Kangmin’s contract with TS Entertainment had officially been terminated.
– He participated in the survival show Wild Idol, where he was eliminated in the 3rd episode.
– On April 18, 2022 it was announced that Kangmin has signed with APR Entertainment (Later changed name to Wolfburn).
It was later announced that he would be debuting in their upcoming boy group APR PROJECT together with fellow TRCNG members Jihun, Hyunwoo and Siwoo.
– They released Boyhood I S#1 and Boyhood I S#2, as  a part of their  of their pre-debut ‘Youth Trilogy’ project titled “Sadness, Beginning, Flight”.
– On October 10th 2022 they released the song “SCENE” that featured fellow TRCNG member Hohyeon.
– It was revealed that the group would be changing their name to BXB and would be adding one more member.
– He changed his stage name to Hamin
– BXB debuted on January 30 with their first single Intro flight and a new beginning.
– He also participated in the survival show Peak Time.
– He is currently in BXB.

Former Members:
Taeseon

Stage Name: Taeseon (태선)
Birth Name: Yang Taeseon (양태선)
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: September 17, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 182 cm (5 ft 11)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFJ
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @9.17st (inactive) / @ymenter_official (Company Account)
X: @yment_official (Company Account)

Taeseon Facts:
– Taeseon’s nickname is “Frog leader” (because of his big eyes) (vLive).
– Taeseon used to be a Hanlim student before he transferred to SOPA, where he graduated in the Department of Practical Music.
– He has a younger brother (born 2003).
– He always has a big interest in fashion (vLive).
– His hobby is shopping for clothes (vLive).
– His specialty is keeping his eyes open for a long time (staring contests) (vLive).
– Taeseon is friends with Golden Child‘s Bomin.
– His favorite musician is Taeyang (Big Bang).
– His motto: “If you believe in yourself, you can do anything” (vLive).
– He said he’s been a fan of Apink‘s Chorong since young.
– On November 18, 2019 Taeseon and Wooyeop terminated their contracts and sued TS Entertainment for abuse and mismanagement.
– He made his acting debut in the web drama Idol and I.
– In 2022 he signed a contract with GGA (Gau Global Agency).
– It is believed he terminated his contract sometime in 2023
– He auditioned for the survival showPeak Time, but he did not make it through the first round.
– He participated in the survival show Fantasy Boys and made it to the final but failed to debut.
– He also acted in the web drama The Debut Group as a member of the groupUNNAME.
– After the show ended there was a high demand to debut UNNAME, it is currently in discussion.
– On July 19 2024 YM Entertainment announced that him and the other members would delete everything on their instagram and stop uploading and only upload on the company account from now on.
– He is currently in UNNAME.

Wooyeop

Stage Name: Wooyeop (우엽)
Birth Name: Jo Wooyeop (조우엽)
Position: Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: September 27, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 179 cm (5 ft 10)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
X: @jwy000927
Instagram: @w_y0927
Youtube: 빅보스

Wooyeop Facts:
– Wooyeop’s nickname is “sweet caffeine” because he likes coffee and his personality is sweet
– Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul
– His hobby is watching TV dramas
– He knows taekwondo (he started practicing taekwondo since he was 4 years old) (vLive)
– Wooyeop likes coffee, especially Americano and caramel macchiato (Arirang Radio).
– Wooyeop, Siwoo, and Hohyeon only trained for about 1.5 years before debuting
– His motto: “Manners make the man” (vLive).
– On November 18, 2019 Wooyeop and Taeseon terminated their contracts and sued TS Entertainment for abuse and mismanagement.
– He is currently active as an Actor, Youtuber and Model under the name Lee Chan.
– He recently starred in the short drama 내남자의 남자친구.

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