Knowing More About MYNAME’s Members
Debuted in late October 2011, MYNAME is a five-member boy group that garnered attention for being Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee’s creation. They were introduced through the reality show Ta-Dah It’s Myname as well as debut performances on music shows and a guest appearance in the drama Dream High 2. Currently, MYNAME is more active in Japan than South Korea and most of its members have participated in the survival show The Unit as contestants. In this article, Channel-Korea will provide information about all of MYNAME’s members including their personal profiles, facts, and Instagram accounts. So, keep reading!
MYNAME Official Accounts
Before we delve into the personal profiles of MYNAME’s members, it is better that we discover them through the official accounts on several social media platforms which are listed below.
Twitter: @myname_2011
Facebook: mynameofficialpage
Fan Cafe: myname2011
YouTube: MYNAMEofficial
Instagram: @myname_s2_mygirl (South Korea) and @myname_jpn (Japan)
MYNAME’s Gunwoo’s Full Profile
Stage Name: Gunwoo
Birth Name: Lee Gun Woo
Nickname: MYNAME’s dad
Birth: Daejeon, South Korea, January 30, 1989
Age: 31 (Korean age) / 30 (International age)
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Astrology: Snake
Blood Type: AB
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Siblings: one older sister
Languages: Korean and Japanese
Education: Namdaejeon High School and Wusong University with a major in sports health
Twitter: @Mybabygunwoo
Instagram: @iibbgwiixxy
Fun Facts About MYNAME’s Gunwoo
- Gunwoo was the first member to join H2 Media (MYNAME’s agency).
- He decided to pursue a career in music when he was 20 years old.
- His favorite food is ham, chicken, and pizza. On the other hand, he does not like fried rice, kimchi, and sushi.
- Gunwoo’s hobby is playing soccer.
- His favorite colors are black, white, and pale colors.
- He is closest to Insoo. He would date Insoo if he was a girl.
- Gunwoo has several tattoos on his right bicep, including: “Only I Can Change My Life, No One Can Do It For Me,” “1989.01.30 LOVE,” a sun, rain, and a cactus.
- His ideal type is a tall girl.
- Along with Chaejin, Seyong, and JunQ, Gunwoo participated in KBS’s survival show The Unit and passed the auditions. He was eliminated in 37th place during the second elimination round.
MYNAME’s Insoo’s Full Profile
Stage Name: Insoo
Birth Name: Kang In Soo
Nickname: MYNAME’s mom
Birth: Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea, March 10, 1988
Age: 32 (Korean age) / 31 (International age)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Astrology: Dragon
Blood Type: AB
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Siblings: one older brother
Languages: Korean and Japanese
Education: Anyang Arts High School with a major in dance and a focus on ballet, Sejong University, and Korea National Open University
Twitter: @k10208888
Instagram: @insoo_casper
Fun Facts About MYNAME’s Insoo
- Insoo participated in the show Mnet’s Superstar K 2 in 2010. He ended in the top 24.
- His hobbies are exercising and playing basketball.
- His favorite colors are black and white.
- Insoo’s role model is Usher.
- His favorite food is Korean and Japanese food.
- He is a big fan of the NBA (National Basketball Association).
- Insoo is in charge of nagging in the dorm. According to JunQ, he is very strict and self-disciplined.
- His ideal type is an innocent girl.
- He released his first Japanese solo Naked Love before enlisting.
- Insoo officially enlisted on October 26, 2017.
MYNAME’s Seyong’s Full Profile
Stage Name: Seyong
Birth Name: Kim Se Yong
Nickname: President Kim
Birth: Busan, South Korea, November 20, 1991
Age: 29 (Korean age) / 28 (International age)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Astrology: Sheep
Blood Type: O
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Siblings: one older sister
Languages: Korean and Japanese
Education: Seoul National University of Fine Arts
Twitter: @MYNAME_KYong
Instagram: @sy_911120
Fun Facts About MYNAME’s Seyong
- Seyong was a trainee for JYP Entertainment for three years when he was in middle school. Unfortunately, he left due to personal reasons.
- Seyong dreamed of becoming a soccer player when he was a young kid.
- Seyong’s hobbies are playing soccer and beatboxing. He often plays soccer with JunQ.
- Seyong does not have a favorite food, and he said there is no food he dislikes.
- In April 2014, he participated in the show Idol Dance Battle D-Style where he placed 1st.
- Seyong’s favorite colors are white, black, red, and blue.
- Along with JunQ, Seyong wrote several MYNAME songs, namely “We Are the Night” (co-lyrics), “U-Turn” (co-lyrics), “Hocus Pocus” (co-lyrics), “Your Answer” (co-lyrics), “Broken Watch” (co-lyrics), and “Reason” (co-lyrics).
- Seyong participated in Mnet’s dancing competition Hit the Stage on episodes 7 and 8.
- Seyong appeared in the dramas Green Carriage (2009) and I Believe in Love (2011).
- Along with Gunwoo, Chaejin, and JunQ, Seyong participated in KBS’s survival show The Unit and passed the auditions. He was eliminated in 17th place during the final elimination round.
- Seyong was the Red Power Ranger for the Korean version of Power Rangers. Most of the contestants on KBS’s The Unit called him Red Ranger.
- Seyong’s ideal type is a girl who can give him a lot of love.
MYNAME’s JunQ’s Full Profile
Stage Name: JunQ
Birth Name: Kang Joon Kyu
Nickname: Lee Seung-gi’s twin
Birth: Uijeongbu, South Korea, August 9, 1993
Age: 27 (Korean age) / 26 (International age)
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Astrology: Rooster
Blood Type: AB
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Siblings: one older sister
Languages: Korean, Japanese, and English
Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts
Twitter: @KKangxx9449
Soundcloud: @kkangx
Instagram: @kkangx
Fun Facts About MYNAME’s JunQ
- JunQ is able to play the guitar and the bass because he played these instruments when he joined a band during middle school.
- He was a backup dancer for Fly to the Sky’s “Hwanhee.”
- His hobby is exercising.
- Along with Seyong, JunQ wrote several MYNAME songs, namely “Adrenaline” (co-lyrics), “Astonished” (co-lyrics), “You’re Waiting for Me” (co-lyrics), “U-Turn” (co-lyrics), “We Made It” (co-lyrics), “Your Answer” (co-lyrics), “Broken Watch” (co-lyrics), “Light (Present)” (co-lyrics), and “Reason” (co-lyrics).
- Q’s ideal type is an innocent girl, slim, and with a fair face.
- Along with Gunwoo, Seyong, and Chaejin, JunQ participated in KBS’s survival show The Unit and passed the auditions. He was eliminated in 24th place during the third elimination round.
MYNAME’s Chaejin’s Full Profile
Stage Name: Chaejin
Birth Name: Chae Jin Suk
Nickname: Jinnie
Position: Vocalist, Visual/Face of the Group, and Maknae (the youngest member of the group)
Birth: Seoul, South Korea, December 26, 1995
Age: 25 (Korean age) / 24 (International age)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Astrology: Pig
Blood Type: B
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 56 kg
Siblings: one younger brother
Languages: Korean and Japanese
Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts with a major in acting
Twitter: @Chae_jin1226
Instagram: @chaejin95
Fun Facts About MYNAME’s Chaejin
- Chaejin was the last member to join MYNAME.
- He is the one doing the most aegyo (cute acts) in the group.
- He has a bright personality.
- Chaejin’s hobby is drawing.
- His favorite colors are black, white, and purple.
- His favorite food is meat.
- Chaejin would date Gunwoo if he was a girl.
- He is closest to Seyong.
- His ideal type is a girl with a bright smile.
- Along with Gunwoo, Seyong, and JunQ, Chaejin participated in KBS’s survival show The Unit and passed the auditions. He was eliminated in 38th place during the second elimination round.
List of MYNAME’s TV Shows and Films
Ever since their early days, MYNAME’s members are used to being in front of the camera as they had to shoot their debut reality show which was aired on SBS MTV. Fans are able to see more of MYNAME through other shows such as the drama Dream High 2, the movie Shinokubo Story, and The Unit where most of the members participated as contestants. Here, you may check the list of MYNAME’s TV shows and films throughout the years!
2011 – SBS MTV’s Ta-Dah! It’s Myname Real Story (Regular Cast)
2012 – SBS MTV’s Diary (Regular Cast)
2012 – KBS’s Dream High 2 (Guest Roles on episode 1)
2012–2016: Let’s Go! Dream Team Season 2 (Regular Cast)
2013 – Tooniverse’s Thunderstruck Stationery Store (Guest Cast on episode 8)
2013 – Shinokubo Story (Lead Actors)
2013 – Tokyo MX’s Myname W Kitchen (Regular Cast)
2013 – Online, Myname Is Myname (Regular Cast)
2015 – MUH Lab’s Pocket Boyfriend (Regular Cast)
2017-2018 – KBS’s The Unit (as Finalists (except Insoo))
