Under 19 Contestants Profile and Facts

Under 19 Profile and Facts

Under 19 was a survival show on MBC for trainees under the age of 19 years old. The show aired place between November 3, 2018 and February 9, 2019. There were a total of 57 contestants participating, with 9 of them debuting under the final group 1THE9 (원더나인). The group was managed by MBK Entertainment, and had a 1 year contract. They debuted the 13th of April, 2019, and officially disbanded on August 8th, 2020.

Under 19 Official Sites:
Twitter: @MBC_Under19

Under 19 Profiles:
VOCAL TEAM:
Coach:  Crush & Solji (EXID)

Jin Jinseok (Retired from the show)

Stage Name: Ji Jinseok (지진석)
Birth Name: Ji Jin Seok (지진석)
Birthday: 1998
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @by_jinseok

Jinseok Facts:
– His nickname is Earthquake (JiJin).
– He likes practicing the guitar.
– His specialty is Badminton.
– His favorite food is chicken.
– His favorite song is Major Lazer (ft. Justin Bieber and MØ) – Cold Water.
– He is under Black Y Music.
– On January 26, 2019 it was announced that he retired from the show due to health reasons.
– He debuted as a soloist on June 3, 2019, with the single ‘Good Night’.
Show more Ji Jinseok facts…

Lee Dongjoon (Eliminated – Placed 13th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Lee Dongjoon (이동준)
Birth Name: Lee Dong Joon (이동준)
Birthday: 1999
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jooon_n_

Dongjoon Facts:
– His nicknames are B.I and “Poop-Jun”.
– He likes playing computer games and listening to music.
– His specialties are dancing, rapping, singing, and basketball.
– Dongjoon’s favorite foods are spicy tteokbokki and chicken.
– His favorite songs are iKON‘s ‘Goodbye Road’, Roy Kim‘s ‘The Hardest Part’ and Dean‘s ‘Instagram’.
– He was ranked 13th in vocal team and 31st in overall ranking. He was eliminated in ep 12.
– Lee Dongjoon and Suren are under Histar Media.

Kim Taewoo (Debut team – Ranked 3rd Overall)

Stage Name: Kim Taewoo (김태우)
Birth Name: Kim Tae Woo (김태우)
Birthday: April 23rd, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Taewoo Facts:
– His nickname is “Park Seojoon resemblance”.
– He’s known to look like the Korean actor Park Seojoon.
– His likes playing baseball.
– He’s under A Team Entertainment (formerly AQ Entertainment).
– His specialty is having fun with people.
– His favorite food is Mosuel, a popular Korean cake\pie.
– He says that he wanted to be an idol since he was born.
– His favorite song is Ra.D’s ‘Mom’.
– He debuted as a member of BLANK2Y under the stage name Louis under Keystone Entertainment.
– After BLANK2Y members left the company, he joined DS Entertainment with other members. He’s set to debut in DV.OL.
Show more Taewoo fun facts…

Kim Jungwoo (Eliminated – Placed 10th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Kim Jungwoo (김정우)
Birh Name: Kim Jung Woo (김정우)
Birthday: May 7, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @vvaahhnn
TikTok: @jungwoo0507
Soundcloud: Wusic

Jungwoo Facts:
– He’s a former member of UTH, HNB and YOURS.
– He debuted as a member of NINE.i.
– He’s known to look like anime characters.
– His nickname is “desert fox”.
– He likes composing, clothes shopping, and traveling alone.
– His specialties are piano (classic) and his English.
– His favorite food is salmon.
– His favorite songs are Avicii’s ‘Waiting for love’, Crush‘s Cereal and Woo Jinyoung & Kim Hyunsoo‘s ‘Falling in Love’.
– He says that he’s overflowing and full confidence.
– He went to an international middle school
– He can speak English very well.
– He can play the piano.
– He can write lyrics and compose songs.
– He has experienced travelling abroad to 20 different countries.
– With a pen, he sometimes wants to draw a dot next to his eyes.
– He was ranked 10th in vocal team and 26th in overall ranking and was eliminated in Ep. 12.
Show more Jungwoo fun facts…

Kim Bin (Eliminated – Placed 17th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Kim Bin (김빈)
Birth Name: Kim Bin (김빈)
Birthday: 1999
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Natinality: Korean

Bin facts:
– His nickname is Black Bean.
– He likes to write.
– His specialties are the ability of speaking and acting.
– His favorite food is all types of meat.
– His favorite song is The Weekend’s ‘Die For You’.
– He is an FNC Entertainment trainee.
– He was ranked 17th in Vocal Team and 50th overall, getting eliminated in Episode 6.

Yoon Doyeon (Eliminated – Placed 19th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Yoon Doyeon (윤더연)
Birth Name: Yoon Do Yeon (윤도연)
Birthday: 2000
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 170 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Natonality: Korean

Doyeon Facts:
– His nickname is “Muscles”.
– His hobbies are watching movies alone and seeing people he didn’t saw for a long time.
– His specialty is composition.
– His favorite food is meat.
– His favorite song is Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose’.
– He was ranked 19th in vocal team and got eliminated in Episode 6.

Lim Younseo (Eliminated – Placed 12th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Lim Younseo (임윤서)
Birth Name: Lim Youn Seo (임윤서)
Birthday: 2000
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 69 kg (153 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Younseo Facts:
– His nickname is “Yoon-sseol”.
– His hobbies are playing games and fishing.
– His specialties are Volleyball and jumping rope.
– His favorite food is beef.
– He was ranked 12th in vocal team and 30th in overall ranking and was eliminated in Ep. 12.

Lee Jaeeok (Eliminated – Placed 15th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Lee Jaeeok (이재억)
Birth Name: Lee Jae Eok (이재억)
Birthday: December 13, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @leeeeejaee_ok

Jaeeok Facts:
– His nickname is “Eokjae”.
– His likes doing makeup.
– His specialties are cheerleading and tumbling.
– His favorite foods are sashimi and sushi.
– His favorite song is Dean‘s ‘I’m not sorry.’
– He ranked 15th in vocal team and 37th in overall ranking and was eliminated in Episode 12.
– He participated in the survival show Extreme Debut: Wild Idol, with the number #30. He was eliminated in the final episode.
– He was an MBK trainee until 2020. After, he joined One Cool Jacso Entertainment.
– He was part of MBK Boys, but didn’t debut in the group.
– He was rumored as part OCJ Newbies but didn’t make it.

Kim Youngwon (Eliminated – Placed 12th Overall)
Stage Name: Kim Youngwon (김영원)
Birth Name: Kim Young Won (김영원)
English Name: Paul Kim
Birthday: July 19, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean-American
Instagram: @kingyoungwon

Youngwon Facts:
– He is from Virginia, USA.
– His nicknames are Black Bean Pavilion and Puppy.
– His hobbies are playing basketball and busking.
– His specialties are playing guitar, busking, and his English.
– His favorite foods are steak and Kimchi stew.
– His favorite song is Troye Sivan’s Talk Me Down.
– He debuted as a soloist on July 19, 2019 with ‘Tanghulu’.
– He was a member of the pre-debut boy group ODD ONE OUT.
Show more Kim Youngwon fun facts…

Yoon Taekyung (Eliminated – Placed 8th in Vocal Team)

Birth Name: Yoo Tae Kyung (윤태경), but legally changed it to Yun Doha (윤도하)
Birthday: September 27, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean
TikTok: @yundohaworld

Taekyung Facts:
– Yoon Taekyung’s favorite song is Jung Joon Young’s ‘Princess.’
– He was ranked 8th in Vocal Team and 23th overall, getting eliminated in Episode 13.
– He participated in the survival show Stars Awakening and debuted in the show’s’s resulting group, n.SSign, on July 1st, 2023.

Shin Yechan (Debut team – Ranked 4th Overall)

Stage Name: Shin Yechan (신예찬)
Birth Name: Shin Ye Chan (신예찬)
Birthday: May 14th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @shin__yechan

Yechan Facts:
– His nickname is ‘Classical Schooler’.
– Shin Yechan is the tallest contestant.
– He was a TOP media trainee.
– His hobbies are guitar performances, watching movies, and soccer.
– His favorite foods are pizza and fried chicken.
– His specialty is talking to his foreign friends in English when there’s a possibility.
– 3 things he hears often is “Your thoughts are deep”, “You’re handsome”, and “You’re earnest.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would want to do all the things if there were no people.
– He thinks his TMI is that he’s actually not a serious person but he’s also not a fun person either.
– His favorite songs are Park Hyoshin’s ‘Beautiful Tomorrow’, Jung Seunghwan’s ‘The Snowman’ and Jonghyun‘s ‘End of a day.’
– He ranked 4th, making it into 1THE9.
– After 1THE9 disbanded, he debuted as a member of Omega X under Spire Entertainment on June 30, 2021.
– He filled a lawsuit against Spire Entertainment along with fellow members and they moved agencies to IPQ Entertainment.
– He also made his acting debut with the BL Drama A shoulder to cry on.
Show more Shin Yechan fun facts…

Lim Hyeongbin (Eliminated – Placed 14th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Lim Hyeongbin (임형빈)
Birth Name: Lim Hyeong Bin (임현빈)
Birthday: March 3, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 180 cm (5’11)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @0303_bini

Hyeongbin Facts:
– He is a Kakao M trainee.
– His favorite song is Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody.
– Jinsung, Doyum, Byeonghee, Seunghwan and Hyeongbin are part of STARHILL BOYS.
– He was ranked 14th in vocal team and 35th in overall ranking and was eliminated in Ep. 12.
– He debuted in the boy band Bandage on April 3rd, 2020, along with fellow Superband contestants. Two years after he left the band due to creative differences.
– He enlisted in the military on August 14, 2023.
Show more Hyeongbin fun facts…

Kang Junhyuck (Eliminated – Placed 7th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Kang Junhyuck (강준혁)
Birth Name: Kang Jun Hyuck (강준혁)
Birthday: 2001
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Junhyuck Facts:
– He doesn’t have a favorite song but he said that he loves all Jung Seunghwan’s songs.
– He was ranked 7th in Vocal Team and 22nd overall, getting eliminated in Episode 13.
– He left DSP Media while he was a member of the pre-debut trainee group DSP N.
– He enlisted on January 3, 2022.

Jeon Chanbin (Eliminated – Placed 6th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Jeon Chanbin (전찬빈)
Birth Name: Jeon Chan Bin (전찬빈)
Birthday: April 17, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 173 cm (5’8.3″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @bin_xhan

Chanbin Facts:
– His favorite songs are Park Won’s All of My Life and all of Paul Kim’s songs.
– His nickname is Jjanbin.
– He was ranked 6th and has been eliminated in Episode 13.
– He was part of DSP N and was supposed to debut in MIRAE but he left the company.
– He debuted as a soloist with the song ‘Jealousy’ on May 21, 2021.
Show more Jeon Chanbin fun facts…

Jay Chang (Eliminated – Placed 18th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Jay Chang (제이창)
Birth Name: Jay Chang
Birthday: March 8th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Chinese-American
Instagram: @jaychang63

Jay Facts:
– He is from New Jersey, USA.
– He was a part of the 7Sins dance crew.
– He is half Chinese and half Irish.
– He trained at Born Star Academy in New York.
– His favorite song is Maroon 5’s Daylight.
– He was ranked 18th in Vocal Team and got eliminated in Episode 6.
– He was part of M.O.N.T Arena under FM Entertainment.
– He participated in Boys Planet and made it to the final, ranking 10th.
– He debuted as a soloist with the mini album ‘LATE NIGHT’ on October 17th, 2023.
– He also joined Armada Entertainment and debuted under the boy group ONE PACT on November 30, 2023.
– Jay was a contestant the survival show Build Up. He made it to the final with the group HunMinJayBit, the winner group that will be debuting under the name B.D.U.
Show more Jay Chang fun facts…

Kim Kun (Eliminated – Placed 16th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Kim Kun (김건)
Birth Name: Kim Kun (김건)
Birthday: February 16, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @kkeon_0216

Kun Facts:
– His favorite song is Lee Hi‘s ‘Breathe’.
– He was ranked 16th in Vocal team and 38th in overall ranking and was eliminated in Ep. 12.
– He was part of the pre-debut boy group Sea Park.
– He debuted in WE US on April 3rd, 2023, with ‘Purple Sky’. He left the group on July of 2023.
– He joined Black Bear Records and debuted in DayChild under the stage name K with the single album ‘Illumination.’
Show more Kim Kun fun facts…

Jung Jinsung (Debut team – Ranked 2nd Overall)

Stage Name: Jung Jinsung (정진성)
Birth Name: Jung Jin Sung (정진성)
Birthday: March 30, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @dontxallmea

Jinsung Facts:
– He is from Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– He was a Kakao M trainee.
– His nicknames are Eye King and CCM (Cold City Man).
– His hobbies are taking pictures, listening to music alone while taking a walk, and reading books.
– His favorite food is crackers.
– His specialty is imitating Kim Yu Na.
– 3 things he hears often is “Close your eyes and sleep,” “Your eyes are pretty” and “You’re fun.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would eat all the crackers in the world and go to all the amusement park in the world and play there for a day.
– He thinks his TMI is that he goes to the bakery every morning to eat a cheese tart.
– His favorite songs are Chet Baker’s ‘But Nor For Me’ and ‘Blue Room’.
– Jinsung and Doyum are close friends, since they trained together under the same entertainment company, Fave.
– Jinsung, Doyum, Byeonghee, Seunghwan and Hyeongbin were part of STARHILL BOYS.
– He’s good at aegyo and has very big reactions to stuff.
– He went inactive as a public figure after he left Play M Entertainment (now IST) until 2023, when he created a public Instagram.
Show more Jinsung fun facts…

Kim Youngseok (Eliminated – Placed 17th in Vocal Team)

Stage Name: Kim Youngseok (김영석)
Birth Name: Kim Young Seok (김영석)
Birthday: May 21, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus/Gemini cusp
Height: 173 (5’8″)
Weight: 52 kg (115 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Youngseok Facts:
– His nicknames are ‘Sseuki’ and ‘Jjingjjingi’.
– His hobby is collecting dolls.
– His favorite food is jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles).
– His specialties are whistling, doing impressions of Doraemon, and copying girl group poses.
– 3 things he hears often is “You’re cute,” “Clumsy” and “Illegal Mister Kim Goo”.
– His favorite song is iKON‘s ‘Goodbye Road’.
– He thinks his TMI is that when he’s seriously worried he puts a blanket over himself, all the way to his head and continue worrying.
– He was a KQ Entertainment trainee, part of KQ Fellaz.
– He was ranked 11th in vocal team and 28th in overall ranking and was eliminated in Ep. 12.
– It’s unknown when he left KQ Fellaz.
– He joined Brand New Music but he left.
– He was announced as a contestant of the survival show LOUD but got eliminated in the first round.

Bae Hyeonjun (Eliminated – Ranked 16th overall)
Stage Name: Bae Hyeonjun (배현준)
Birth Name: Bae Hyeon Jun (배현준)
Birthday: January 6th, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @hyeonjun_bae

Hyeonjun Facts:
– He is an actor under MAJOR9.
– He made his acting debut with a secondary role in the drama Fly Back.

RAP TEAM:
Coach:  Dynamic Duo

Yoo Yongha  (Debut team – Ranked 6th Overall)

Stage Name: Yoo Yongha (유용하)
Birth Name: Yoo Yong Ha (유용하)
Birthday: January 11, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 177 (5’10”)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @you_haaaaa

Yongha Facts:
– In ep.14, Yongha stated that he has a nut allergy.
– He was an OUI Entertainment trainee along with Kim Junseo.
– He ranked #6 overall, making it into the final group.
– After 1THE9 disbanded, he went back to OUI Entertainment and debuted in the boy group WEi on October 5th, 2020, with the mini album IDENTITY: First Sight.
Show more Yoo Yongha fun facts…

 Lee Junhwan (Eliminated – Placed 17th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Lee Junhwan (이준환)
Birth Name: Lee Jun Hwan (이준환)
Birthday: 1999
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean

Junhwan Facts:
–Lee Junhwan is part of a crew called TUMINATI Crew.
– Jung Hyunjun/Trix and Lee Junhwan are currently making music together.
– He ranked 54 overall and got eliminated in Episode 6.

Choi Yonghun (Eliminated – Placed 15th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Choi Yonghun (최용훈)
Birth Name: Choi Yong Hun (최용훈)
Birthday: November 27th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @0_choi

Yonghun Facts:
– He was a member of the group T.E.N.
– He debuted in WOW on March 8, 2021, with the single ‘Miss You.’
– He was ranked 15th in rap team and got eliminated in Episode 6.

Kim Sungho (Eliminated – Placed 6th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Kim Sungho (김성호)
Birth Name: Kim Sung Ho (김성호)
Birthday: August 28th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @ksh108

Sungho Facts:
– He was ranked 21st overall and got eliminated in Episode 13.
– He regularly posts on social media and releases songs in SoundCloud under the name ‘ROSE (김성호)’.
Show more Sungho fun facts…

Kim Junjae (Eliminated – Placed 19th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Kim Junjae (김준재)
Birth Name: Kim Jun Jae (김준재)
Birthday: 2000
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @xido.00

Junjae Facts:
– Kim Junjae was under ThinkAbout Entertainment.
– He was ranked 51st overall and got eliminated in Episode 6.
– He participated in Produce X 101 and ranked 94th.
– He is a DJ and independent artist.

Jung Hyunjun (Eliminated – Placed 11th in Rap Team)

Stage Name: Jung Hyunjun (정현준)
Birth Name: Jung Hyun Jun (정현준)
Birthday: 2000
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 73 kg (160 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @junghyunjunnn

Hyunjun Facts:
– His favorite song is Roy Kim’s ‘The Hardest Part.’
– Jung Hyunjun lived in Ukraine, but goes to school in South Korea.
– Jung Hyunjun/Trix and Lee Junhwan are currently making music together.
– Jung Hyunjun was ranked 11th in rap team and got eliminated in Episode 9.
– He releases music in SoundCloud under the name j00n.
– He has completed his military service.

Jang Rui (Eliminated – Placed 13th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Jang Rui (장루이)
Birth Name: Jang Rui (장루이)
Korean Name: Jang Ye (장예)
Birthday: March 72000
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @symph0nia

Rui Facts:
– Jang Rui was ranked 13th in rap team and got eliminated in Episode 9.
– He debuted in Seven O’Clock on November 12, 2019.
– After Seven O’Clock disbanded, he joined Extreme Debut: Wild Idol as the contestant no. 35. He got eliminated in Episode 3.
Show more Jang Rui fun facts…

Choi Soomin (Eliminated for breaking the rules)
Stage Name: Choi Soomin (최수민)
Birth Name: Choi Soo Min (최수민)
Birthday: April 11, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 180.3cm (5’11″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @edd_smg00
Soundcloud: otaxu0hdiypq
Youtube: at m

Soomin Facts:
– His rapper name is EDd Min.
– He’s good at soccer and basketball.
– His hobby is exercising.
– His favourite foods are pizza, chicken feet and McNuggets.
– His favourite songs are his songs.
– His bucketlist is to rank number 1 on the Billboards chart.
– His TMI: I jog for an hour every day.
– He was eliminated for breaking the rules. (Drinking and being active on social media during the competition).
Show more EDd Min fun facts…

Park Jinoh (Eliminated – Placed 8th in Rap Team)

Stage Name: Park Jinoh (박진오)
Birth Name: Park Jin Oh (박진오)
Birthday: March 19, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 172 (5’8″)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @jino_01_star

Jinoh Facts:
– He was ranked 8th in rap team and 27th in overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.
– He releases music under the name J1NO.

Lee Minwoo (Eliminated – Placed 16th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Lee Minwoo (이민우)
Birth Name: Lee Min Woo (이민우)
Birthday: 2001
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @signature_minumanu

Minwoo Facts:
– He was ranked 16th in rap team and got eliminated in Episode 6.

Kim Yejoon (Eliminated – Placed 10th in Rap Team)

Stage Name: Kim Yejoon (김예준)
Birth Name: Kim Ye Joon (김예준)
Birthday: August 15, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 181 (5’11”)
Weight: –
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @yejoon_music
Youtube: Yejoon-music

Yejoon Facts:
– He’s from Daegu, South Korea.
– His nickname is ‘Elephant’.
– His hobby is listening to music.
– His favorite food is Jamaican chicken.
– Yejoon’s English name is ‘John Kim’.
– His specialty is doing a pretty falsetto.
– Kim Yejoon also auditioned for High School Rapper‘s 3rd season.
– He debuted in the boy group URSA MAJOR after making it to the lineup in the survival show Show King Night.
– 3 things he often hears is “You have a lot of meals”, “You’re good at rapping”, and “Would you like a double portion?”
– If he was the last person on Earth he wouldn’t be able to do anything since he’s scared when alone.
– He thinks his TMI is that among all fruit, his favorite is tangerines.
– He can speak Korean and English.
– Kim Yejoon was ranked 10th and got eliminated in Episode 9.

Chang Minsu (Eliminated – Placed 18th in Rap Team)

Stage Name: Chang Minsu (장민수)
Birth Name: Chang Min Su (장민수)
Birthday: June 4, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @kid.vlpha

Minsu Facts:
– He’s from New Zealand.
– Chang Minsu’s English name is Matthew.
– His stage name is KID.VLPHA, and he’s from a rap crew called “INEFFA”.
– He was ranked 18th in Rap Team and got eliminated in Episode 6.

Lee Sangmin

Stage Name: Lee Sangmin (이상민)
Birth Name: Lee Sang Min (이상민)
Birthday: 2002
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Sangmin Facts:
– His nickname is ‘Jjangu’ (Jjangu is a Japanese character in Crayon Shin Chan, Jjangu is the Korean name for it).
– His hobbies are collecting dolls, collecting playmobil, and writing (calligraphy).
– His favorite food is pizza.
– His specialty is calligraphy.
– 3 things he hears often is “You’re funny”, “Your photos never turn out well”, and “I wouldn’t guess you’re 15 in international age.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would sing Zak Abel’s ‘Say Sumthin’.
– Lee Sangmin appeared in April’s Japanese MV “Oh-e-Oh”.
– He’s under DSP Media along with Siyoung.
– He debuted in the boy group MIRAE under the stage name Khael on March 17, 2021, with the mini album ‘KILLA.’

Koo Hanseo (Eliminated – Placed 14th in Rap Team)

Stage Name: Koo Hanseo (구한서)
Birth Name: Koo Han Seo (구한서)
Birthday: 2002
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (172 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean

Hanseo Facts:
– Koo Hanseo was ranked 14th in Rap Team and 41st overall, getting eliminated in Episode 9.

Park Sungwon (Debut team – Ranked 7th Overall)
Stage Name: Park Sungwon (박성원)
Birth Name: Park Sung Won (박성원)
Birthday: December 18, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (172 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @pak_sungwon

Sungwon Facts:
– He’s was A Team Entertainment trainee.
– He ranked 7th overall and made it to 1THE9.
– He joined Rain Company and debuted under the stage name Won in the boy group Ciipher on March 15, 2021.
– After leaving Rain Company, he made his solo debut on December 4, 2023.
Show more Park Sungwon fun facts…

Jeong Taekhyeon (Debut team – Ranked 5th Overall)
Stage Name: Jeong Taekhyeon (정태현)
Birth Name: Jeong Taek Hyeon (정태현)
Birthday: July 28, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 178 (5’10”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @th728

Taekhyeon Facts:
– He ranked 5th overall and debuted in 1THE9.
– After 1THE9’s disbandment, he became an actor under Management Air.
Show more Jung Taekhyeon fun facts…

Nam Dohyon (Eliminated – Placed 12th in Rap Team)
Stage Name: Nam Dohyon (남도현)
Birth Name: Nam Do Hyon (남도현)
Birthday: 2004
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean

Dohyon Facts:
– His hobby is composing.
– His nickname is ‘Weird Kid’.
– His specialty is beat box.
– His favorite food is fried chicken.
– 3 things he hears often is “Handsome”, “Nice/Kind”, and “You’re a genius.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would lie down on the floor and sleep.
– He thinks his TMI is that he doesn’t eat mixed curry.
– Nam Dohyon was ranked 12th and has been eliminated in Episode 9.
– He was a participant of Produce X 101. He made it to the lineup and debuted in X1 on August of 2019.
– After X1’s disbandment, he debuted in PocketDol Studio’s duo H&D.
– He debuted in BAE173 with the min album ‘INTERSECTION: SPARK’ on November 19th, 2020.
– He left BAE173 on June 22nd, 2023.
Show more Nam Dohyon fun facts…

Bang Junhyuk (Retired from the show)
Stage Name: Bang Junhyuk (방준혁)
Birth Name: Bang Jun Hyuk (방준혁)
Birthday: December 19, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Junhyuk Facts:
– His nickname is ‘Shorty’.
– Bang Junhyuk was a TOP media trainee.
– His hobby is drawing.
– His favorite food is samgyeopsal (barbecued pork belly).
– 3 things he hears often is “Hi”, “You’re handsome”, and “Your voice is nice.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would want to plant an apple tree that lives for a year.
– He thinks his TMI is that he moves his ears when he’s bored.
– His specialty is doing different genres of rap.
– Bang Junhyuk had to quit Under Nineteen due to health reasons.
– He participated in High School Rapper S4 and Show Me The Money 10.
– He debuted in the boy group MCND with the mini album.
Show more Bang Junhyuk fun facts…

Lee Yechan
Stage Name: Lee Yechan (이예찬)
Birth Name: Lee Ye Chan (이예찬)
Birthday: October 21, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 153 cm (5’0″)
Weight: 39 kg (85 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Yechan Facts:
– He has an older sister, her name is Lee Ye Eun.
– He was a KQ Entertainment trainee.
– His favorite foods are ramen, tteokbokki (hot and spicy rice cakes), and gorabab (korean crackers/cookies).
– He was on ‘My Life’ under the name Ji Eun Chan.
– His specialties are taekwondo and soccer.
– His hobby is basketball.
– 3 things he often hears is “You’re short”, “You look young”, and “You have big eyes.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would want to do his own concert.
– His nickname is ‘Shorty’.
– He thinks his TMI is that his face gets really swollen.
– He debuted under KQ Ent.’s boy group xikers.
Show more Lee Yechan fun facts…

PERFORMANCE TEAM:
Coach:  Eunhyuk (SUPER JUNIOR)

Kim Shihyun

Stage Name: Kim Shihyun (김시현)
Birth Name: Kim Won (김원) but he legally changed it to Kim Shi-hyun (김시현)
English Name: Edward Kim
Birthday: May 6th, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Shihyun Facts:
– He was a member of Longguo&Shihyun.
– He was born in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.
– His nicknames are “Kkot-shi”, “Indian Prince”, and “Kim Circle”.
– His family includes his mom, dad, and older brother (named Kim Young).
– One of his skills is reading.
– His hobbies include doing puzzles, reading fiction books, sleeping, and playing games.
– He likes to converse in a conversation, travel, and sleep.
– He doesn’t like seafood, hot weather, and reptiles.
– His favorite season is fall. (Longguo & Shihyun Take On The Bromance Game interview)
– His best characteristics include his smile and the beauty mark under his eye.
– His role models are Yoo Jae-suk and Im Chang-jung.
– He owns 2 cats named Reushi and Tobli with Longguo.
– He has two tattoos: one on his hipbone reading “luce sicut stellae” (which he got after he saw Longguo’s), and one on his back that’s unfinished. (Pocari Private Life)
– He was a participant on Produce 101 Season 2 but left before the first episode aired due to health problems.
– He is currently a member of WE IN THE ZONE.

Eddie (Eliminated – Placed 17th in Performance Team)

Stage Name: Eddie (에디)
Birth Name: Eddie Valencia
Birthday: December 20, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Latino-American
Instagram: @qxeddie

Eddie Facts:
– Eddie is gay.
– He is a part of a dance cover group called The First Bite.
– Has been receiving a lot of bashing for not being Asian, for being gay, and for not being good at Korean.
– His nickname is ‘Red Flavor’.
– His hobbies is covering K-Pop songs.
– His favorite food is dak galbi (stir fried spicy chicken).
– His specialty is covering girl group dances.
– 3 things he often hears is “Your hair color is pretty”, “Your eyes are sparkling and pretty”, and “You’re always smiling.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would visit the best houses in the world.
– He thinks his TMI is that he tried coloring his hairs of the seven colors of the rainbow.
– His eyes are originally brown but he uses contact lenses a lot.
– Eddie was ranked 17th and has been eliminated in Episode 9.

Wumuti (Left the show)
Stage Name: Wumuti (우무티)
Birth Name: Wu Muti Tulson (吾木提·吐爾遜)
Korean Name: Oh Mok-je (오목제)
Birthday: July 7th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @wumut.t

Wumuti Facts:
– Wu Muti is in Uyghur Chinese descent, he’s from Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China.
– He is a former member of SWIN-S.
– Wumuti left the program right before the final episode due to personal issues.

Jeong Wonbeom (Eliminated – Placed 19th in Performance Team)
Stage Name: Jeong Wonbeom (정원범)
Birth Name:  Jeong Won Beom (정원범)
Birthday: 1999
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean

Wonbeom Facts:
– He is under Jellyfish Entertainment.
– Jeong Wonbeom was ranked 19th and has been eliminated in Episode 9.

Christian(Eliminated – Placed 15th in Performance Team)

Stage Name: Christian (크리스티안)
Birth Name: Christian Saraos
Birthday: May 13th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 59 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Filipino-American
Instagram: @finnthecoldguy

Christian Facts:
– He is from Marikina City, Philippines.
– He has a mom and 2 sisters who are very supportive of him.
– Christian’s father already passed away.
– He has a YouTube Channel called Chung-Hee Saraos.
– He introduces himself as ‘Performance Machine’.
– Christian loves to collect WWE figures and loves Adventure Time.
– His favorite Adventure Time character is Finn.
– Christian’s hobbies are exercising, collecting WWE figurines, editing videos, going to milktea shops, watch WWE, and driving.
– His specialty in dancing is flipping.
– Christian’s favorite food is Bulgogi.
– Christian is apart of a dance group called Ultimate Fries. Their group won the KCON9 Philippine KPOP Dance Battle.
– He is the 2nd place winner for 2018 Kpop Cover Dance Festival at Los Angeles.
– Christian Saraos is the Champion for 2018 Kpop World Festival Atlanta Preliminary.
– Christian’s unusual career is his TV commercial model experience.
– Three things Christian always hears about him are he doesn’t talk much, he’s cute, and innocent.
– Christian’s bucket list for life are to travel the world, and collect many action figures.
– Christian said that if he’s the last person to be alive, he would like to be a scientist.
– Christian’s TMI is pure and cute.
– His favorite song is IU’s ‘Rain’.
– He was ranked 15th in Performance team and 39th in the overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.

Min (Eliminated – Placed 12th in Performance Team)
Stage Name: Min (민)
Birth Name: –
Birthday: 2000
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 (5’10”)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Thai

Min Facts:
– He was ranked 12th in performance team and 33rd in overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.

Lee Seunghwan  (Debut team – Ranked 8th Overall)

Stage Name: Lee Seunghwan (이승환)
Birth Name: Lee Seung Hwan (이승환)
Birthday: May 20, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: B

Seunghwan Facts:
– He is a Kakao M trainee.
– Jinsung, Doyum, Byeonghee, Seunghwan and Hyeongbin are part of STARHILL BOYS.
Show more Seunghwan fun facts…

Kosuke (Eliminated – Placed 16th in Performance Team)

Stage Name: Kosuke (코스 케)
Birth Name: Namekawa Kosuke
Korean Name: Kwangwoo (광우)
Birthday: August 21, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese

Kosuke Facts:
– His nickname is Suke.
– He came to Korea somewhere between April and March as has been there for 6 months.
– He played soccer as a goalkeeper when he was in elementary and high school.
–Back in Japan, he performed at Tokyo Dome.
– He is a member of HNB.
– Kosuke was ranked 16th and has been eliminated in Episode 9.

Song Jaewon (Eliminated – Placed 11th in Performance Team)

Stage Name: Song Jaewon (송재원)
Birth Name: Song Jae Won (송재원)
Birthday: 2001
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Jaewon Facts:
– He was was ranked 11th in performance team and 32nd in overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.
– Song Jaewon is currently under DSP Media.

Song Byeonghee
Stage Name: Song Byeonghee (송병희)
Birth Name: Song Byeong Hee (송병희)
Birthday: May 4, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 182 (5’11”)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean

Byeonghee Facts:
– He is a Kakao M trainee.
– Jinsung, Doyum, Byeonghee, Seunghwan and Hyeongbin are part of STARHILL BOYS.
Show more Byeonghee fun facts…

Son Jinha (Eliminated – Placed 14th in Performance Team)
Stage Name: Son Jinha (손진하)
Birth Name: Son Jin Ha (손진하)
Birthday: 2001
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @modernsjh

Jinha Facts:
– His nickname is Jinhwa.
– He was ranked 14th in performance team and 36th in overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.

Shin Chanbin (Eliminated – Placed 11th in Performance Team)
Stage Name: Shin Chanbin (신찬빈)
Birth Name: Shin Chan Bin (신찬빈)
Birthday: May 31, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @c___x___b

Chanbin Facts:
– He is known as Shin Jingyu from Boys24.
– He was ranked 10th in performance team and 29th in overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.

Oh Dahan (Eliminated – Placed 13th in Performance Team)
Stage Name: Oh Dahan (오다한)
Birth Name: Oh Da Han (오다한)
Birthday: 2001
Zodiac Sign: –
Height: 174 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @daaohan

Dahan Facts:
– He was ranked 13th in performance team and 34th in overall ranking and was eliminated in ep 12.

Kim Kangmin (Eliminated – Placed 18th in Performance Team)
Stage Name: Kim Kangmin (김강민)
Birth Name: Kim Kang Min (김강민)
Birthday: December 27, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 59 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Kim Kangmin Facts:
– Kim Kangmin was ranked 18th and has been eliminated in Episode 9.

Kim Junseo  (Debut team – Ranked 9th Overall)
Stage Name: Kim Junseo (김준서)
Birth Name: Kim Jun Seo (김준서)
Birthday: November 20th, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 64 kg (131 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean

Junseo Facts:
– He is an OUI Entertainment trainee.

Jeon Doyum (Debut team – Ranked 1st Overall)
Stage Name: Jeon Doyum (전도염)
Birth Name: Jeon Do Yum (전도염)
Birthday: February 21, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean

Doyum Facts:
– His nicknames are Jeondooyeob, Sikdoyum, and Voluptuous Doyum.
– He is a Kakao M trainee.
– His hobbies are watching fantasy movies and taking a walk.
– His favorite food is galbitang (short rib soup).
– His specialties are urban dance and acrobats.
– 3 things he hears often is “You’re charming”, “Your name is unusual”, and “You dance with a lot of feeling.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would sleep and go to the mart to eat all the food he wants to eat.
– He thinks his TMI is that there is a mole in the form of a heart on the center of his lower neck.
– He’s in the same (predebut) group as Jung Jinsung, Lee Seunghwan, Song Byeonghee, and Lim Hyeongbin.
– Jinsung, Doyum, Byeonghee, Seunghwan and Hyeongbin are part of STARHILL BOYS.
Show more Doyum fun facts…

Park Siyoung
Stage Name: Park Siyoung (박시영)
Birth Name: Park Si Young (박시영)
Birthday: May 6, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean

Siyoung Facts:
– His nickname is Chocomilk.
– He appeared in April‘s Japan debut single “Tinker Bell” MV.
– His favorite food is chicken.
– His hobbies are playing Basketball, Soccer, Watching movies alone, Listening to music while looking through the window.
– His specialty is his facial expressions and acting.
– He wants to travel around the world.
– He always hear from people that he’s special and looks young but has an adult personality.
– He says that he will be laying and sleeping on a big road if he was left alone on earth.
– He’s afraid of airplanes a little bit.
– He won 2nd place in Spinning Top competition.
– Something you want to say: “A Cutie Pie! Part Of Youngest-line! I will show you the power of youngest-line through Under Nineteen”.
– He appeared as a bad student role in ‘Chuldong! K-COP (Mobilize! K-COP)’ drama in 2015.
– He’s under DSP Media.
– He’s close to the trainee Song Jaewon, Who’s in the same company with him.
– He debuted in the boy group MIRAE under on March 17, 2021, with the mini album ‘KILLA.’

Suren

Stage Name: Suren (수런 / 薛苏仁)
Birth Name: Seol Soin (설소인)
Birthday: November 9, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Chinese
Instagram: @soyan_09

Suren Facts:
– He is from Hong Kong.
– His nickname is ‘Lele’.
– Suren attends Dulwich International School, Seoul.
– His hobbies are swimming and basketball.
– His favorite foods are cheese, chicken, rice, and pizza.
– His specialty is popping.
– 3 things he hears often is “Funny”, “Friendly”, and “Kind.”
– If he was the last person on Earth he would want to play excitedly without any worries.
– He thinks his TMI is that when he goes to the bathroom he unconditionally takes off all of his clothes.
– He has a younger sister.
– The first idol he liked was G-Dragon.
– He’s also known as a mini J-Hope for his dance skills and his facial resemble the BTS member.
– Suren was also pretty famous on TikTok.
– He takes classes in the 1million dance studio.
– He can speak English because he attends an international school, he says he’s most fluent in Chinese than Korean and English.
– Suren and Lee Dongjoon are under Histar Media.

Lee Jongwon
Stage Name: Lee Jongwon (이종원)
Birth Name: Lee Jong Won (이종원)
Birthday: March 20, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean

Jongwon Facts:
– He’s part of the CUBE TREE (Cube Ent. trainee).

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