Get to Know 1The9
In this article, Channel-Korea will provide you with a detailed rundown of everything you need to know about 1THE9. So, keep reading!
Yoo Yong-ha’s Profile and Facts
Name: Yongha (용하)
Stage Name: Yoo Yong-ha (유용하)
Date of Birth: January 11th, 1999
Position: Vocalist, Leader, Lead Rapper
Instagram: @you_haaaaa
Facts:
- Yongha auditioned for The Unit but he didn’t pass
- He is under OUI Entertainment
- He is the oldest member of the group
- Yongha is part of Oui Boyz with stage name Youha
- He was ranked 11th in fashion in Episode 13
- “Rain” by IU is his favorite song
- Jinsung and Seunghwan are his roommates
- His favorite food is fried chicken
- Yongha has a nickname, that is Young-ddaeng
- He was in the same team with Song Byeonghee and Yoon Taekyung during the final live stage, but unfortunately, Taekyung got eliminated before the final live stage
Kim Tae-woo’s Profile and Facts
Name: Kim Tae-woo (김태우)
Stage Name: Taewoo (태우)
Date of Birth: April 23rd, 1999
Position: Rapper, Vocalist
Blood Type: O
Instagram: –
Facts:
- Taewoo has wanted to be an idol since he was a kid
- A Team Entertainment is his agency
- He was ranked 8th in fashion in Episode 13
- Everybody says that he resembles Park Seo-joon
- He admits that he is the cutest member and is good at doing aegyo
- “Mom” by Ra.D is his favorite song
- Although he was in the vocal team, the directors were impressed by his dancing skills
- His hobby is playing baseball
- Taewoo’s Chinese zodiac is the Rabbit
- He likes Mosuel cake/pie
Lee Seung-hwan’s Profile and Facts
Name: Lee Seung-hwan (이승환)
Stage Name: Seunhwan (승환)
Date of Birth: May 20th, 2000
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Blood Type: B
Instagram: –
Facts:
- He studied at Gangseo High School
- He is under Kakao M
- Seunghwan was a trainee for a year and three months
- Before debuting with 1the9, he was part of Fave Boys along with Jinsung, Hyeongbin, Byeonghee, Doyum, and Jimin
- He is so polite, and everyone admits it
- He loves fashion, so much so that he got ranked 1st in fashion (in Episode 13)
- Seunghwan likes BTS and also their songs: his lock-screen is BTS’ “DNA”
- Besides being polite, he is also the epitome of patience
- Lately, his favorite song is “Every Day Every Moment” by Paul Kim
Shin Ye-chan’s Profile and Facts
Name: Shin Ye-chan (신예찬)
Stage Name: Yechan (예찬)
Date of Birth: May 14th, 2001
Position: Lead Dancer, Main Vocalist
Blood Type: A
Instagram: –
Facts:
- Yechan can play the guitar
- He is under TOP Media
- His hobbies are playing football, watching movies, and playing guitar
- Yechan was ranked 7th in fashion among 19 trainees (in Episode 13)
- Chicken and pizza are his favorite foods
- His height is 183 cm, and when he was in Under Nineteen he was the tallest contestant
- In the group, he and Seunhwan are called the Sweet Boring Line
- Classical Schooler is his nickname
- When he was in Under 19 (Under Nineteen) he was called Boring-chan by the contestants
Kim Jun-seo’s Profile and Facts
Name: Kim Junseo (김준서)
Stage Name: Junseo (준서)
Date of Birth: November 20th, 2001
Birthplace: Ulsan, South Korea
Position: Visual, Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @__k_junseo
Facts:
- He was the last member to be announced of joining 1the9 and he was ranked 9th in the last episode
- Junseo is under OUI Entertainment
- He has a younger brother named Kim Junhui
- Not only in the group, but even as a contestant of Under 19, all the contestants called him the no 1 visual
- He studied at Mugeo Middle & High School, and Shinbok Elementary School
- He likes “Downpour” by I.O.I
- He is good at taking pictures
Jeon Do-yum’s Profile and Facts
Name: Jeon Doyum (전도염)
Stage Name: Doyum (도염)
Date of Birth: February 21st, 2002
Position: Center, Vocalist, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper
Blood Type: B
Facts:
- Doyum is a former trainee of C9
- He is under Kakao M
- He really loves fantasy movies, and he said that he feels good when he watches fantasy movies
- Doyum is a big fan of BTS. He said that he wanted to be a singer after he watched BTS’ “I Need U.” Not only that, but his phone’s lock-screen is a BTS photo
- His favorite song is BTS’ song “Epilogue: Young Forever”
- He is really passionate about all things, such as he wants to be on a reality show after debut
- Galbitang is his favorite food, and he also likes fruits, coffee, winter, etc.
Jung Jin-sung’s Profile and Facts
Name: Jung Jinsung (정진성)
Stage Name: (Jinsung (진성)
Date of Birth: March 30th, 2002
Birthplace: Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Position: Visual, Lead Dancer, Main Vocalist
Blood Type: B
Facts:
- He trained for two years and two months
- Jinsung is under Kakao M
- He is a big fan of BTS and his lock-screen is a picture of BTS
- Jinsung, TXT’s Taehyung, and Beomgyu are close friends
- His favorite songs are Chet Baker’s songs “But Nor For Me” and “Blue Moon”
- Jinsung said that he’s the cutest, sexiest, and most playful member of 1the9
- He wants a world tour concert after debut
Jeong Taek-hyeon’s Profile and Facts
Name: Jung Taekhyeon (정택현)
Stage Name: Taekhyeon (택현)
Date of Birth: July 28th, 2003
Position: Face of the group, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @th728
Facts:
- Taekhyeon was born in Gunpo, South Korea
- He is under Management Air
- Before debut, he had appeared in several dramas and Korean movies such as Farewell (2013 – Movie), The Suffered (2014 – Movie), Forgotten (2017 – Movie), Dark Figure of Crime (2018 – Movie), Good Doctor (2013 – drama), Inspiring Generation (2014 – drama), The Three Musketeers (2014 – drama), etc.
- Taekhyeon was the MC of Tooniverse’s shows Season 7, and also was the special MC on Under Nineteen (Ep. 10)
- He has appeared on several advertisements such as Kumon
Park Sung-won’s Profile and Facts
Name: Park Sung-won (박성원)
Stage Name: Sungwon (성원)
Date of Birth: December 18th, 2003
Position: Maknae, Vocalist, Main Rapper
Blood Type: B
Instagram: @inmypurple_
Facts:
- He has two nicknames, namely Bunny and Big Eyes
- He also introduced himself as bunny Sungwon on Weekly Idol
- Sungwon is an idol under A Team Entertainment
- His favorite song is “Jasmine” by DPR Live
- He can write lyrics
- Sungwon is called the “happy virus” by the band members and fans
