MONSTA X’s Members Profile 2017: MONSTA X Facts,
MONSTA X consist of 7 members: Shownu, Jooheon, Wonho, Kihyun, Minhyuk, Hyungwon and I.M.
The group debuted on May 2015 and the members were selected through the survival show NO.MERCY. Their label is Starship Entertainment.
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MONSTA X Members Profile:
1. Shownu
Full name: Sohn Hyun-woo (손현우)
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: 18th June 1992
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Height: 181cm (5’11”)
Weight: 74kg (163lbs)
Blood Type: O
Shownu facts:
– He was born in Changdong, Donbonggu, Seoul, South Korea.
– Family: father, mother
– He was a former JYP Entertainment’s trainee with GOT7, but left due to training absences.
– He was a JYP trainee for about 2 years.
– He’s still friends with GOT7.
– He’s the oldest member, the “dad” in the band.
– He likes meat and to exercise.
– He was a back-up dancer in Lee Hyori’s BAD GIRL.
– He participates in creating most of Monsta X’s choreographies.
– In the dorm he currently shares a room with his group mates Hyungown and Wonho.
– Hobbies: listening to music.
2. Wonho
Full name: Shin Ho-seok (신호석)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: 1st March 1993
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Height: 178cm (5’10”)
Weight: 73kg (161lbs)
Blood Type: B
Wonho facts:
– He was born in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– Family: Parents, younger brother (married)
– Things that he likes: Protein, vitamins, other health products, electornics, studying song production.
– He is a former ulzzang.
– He appeared in “Ulzzang Shidae Season 3” TV show (2010/2011)
– He admires Kanye West a lot.
– Wonho have acrophobia (phobia of heights).
– He can speak Korean, Japanese and French.
– In the dorm he currently shares a room with his group mates Hyungwon and Shownu.
– Hobbies: Going out with friends and playing video games.
3. Minhyuk
Full name: Lee Min-hyuk (이민혁)
Position: Vocalist, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: 3rd November 1993
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Height: 178.8cm (5’10”)
Weight: 64kg (141lbs)
Blood Type: A
Minhyuk facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He likes cola, sweet potato and pizza.
– He’s the mood-maker of the group, lightening up the atmosphere with his jokes and funny personality.
– He’s most confident in his lips.
– He starred in “High-end Crush” (2015)
– He would like to learn acoustic guitar, because he thinks it would go well with his husky voice.
4. Kihyun
Full name: Yoo Ki-hyun (유기현)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: 22nd November 1993
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Height: 176cm (5’9″)
Weight: 64kg (141lbs)
Blood Type: B
Kihyun facts:
– In the band he’s the mom, the nagging one.
– He’s the best vocalist of the group.
– He graduated from DIMA, Dong’Ah Institute of Media and Arts.
– He likes composing songs and writing lyrics.
– He can play the piano.
– He released a single with Sistar’s Soyou & Giri boy titled “Pillow”.
– He’s especially good at making ramen.
– Hobbies: Dancing and hanging out with friends.
5. Hyungwon
Full name: Chae Hyung-won (채형원)
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: 15th January 1994
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Height: 181cm (5’11”)
Weight: 64kg (141lbs)
Blood Type: O
Hyungwon facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He likes pork bbq, sashimi, salted fried giant shrimp.
– He is known for his thick lips.
– He’s the one who sleeps the most.
– Before joining Monsta X, Hyung Won was a popular model. He participated to lots of fashion shows.
– He loves travelling. His parents own a travel agency, where he used to work when he was younger.
– He is a terrible cooker, according to his band mates.
– In the dorm he currently shares a room with his group mates Wonho and Shownu.
– Hobbies: Modeling and shopping.
6. Jooheon
Full name: Lee Joo-heon (이주헌)
Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: 6th October 1994
Zodiac sign: Libra
Height: 177cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65kg (143lbs)
Blood Type: O
Jooheon facts:
– His hometown is Daegu but his family came up to Seoul when he was little.
– He admires Michael Jackson a lot.
– He was the best rapper among the trainees.
– Released a single with Hyorin & MadClown.
– In addition to writing lyrics and song production, he wants to also take part in creating the album jacket and music video.
– Featured in MadClown’s single even though he was still a trainee.
– He used to be a member of the K-Pop boy group Nuboyz (Starship Entertainment).
– He speaks Korean and English.
– Hobbies: Playing video games, going out with friends, watching movies.
7. I.M
Name: Lim Chang-kyun (임창균)
Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday (Y.M.D): 26 January 1996
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 175cm (5’9″)
Weight: 65kg (143lbs)
Blood Type: O
I.M facts:
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– He lived abroad a lot during his childhood, because his father was a scientist and his work demanded of him to travel around the world.
– He leaved 3 years in Boston and 4 years in Israel.
– His role model is his father.
– He once wanted to pursue science and education.
– He can speak English fluently.
– Hobbies: Writing songs, hanging out with his group mates.
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