ATEEZ

ATEEZ (에이티즈), known pre-debut as KQ Fellaz, is a 8-member boy group under KQ Entertainment. The group consists of: Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. They released the pre-debut song, From on July 9, 2018 with another trainee named Junyoung. The group debuted on October 24, 2018 with their first mini album, Treasure Ep.1: All to Zero. On July 8, 2019, ATEEZ signed with USA record label RCA Records. They are also signed to the Japanese record label Nippon Columbia since 2019.

Group Name Meaning: A TEEnagers Z, where teenagers from A-Z (everyone) can be fans.

Official Greeting: “8 MAKES 1 TEAM! Hello, we are ATEEZ!”

ATEEZ Official Fandom Name: ATINY

Fandom Name Meaning: ATINY is a combination of ATEEZ and DESTINY

ATEEZ Official Logo:

 Official Social Media:

Website: ateez.kqent.com / ateez-official.jp (Japan)

Instagram: @ateez_official_ / @from_the_witness

X: @ateezofficial / @ATEEZstaff / @ATEEZofficialjp (Japan)

TikTok: @ateez_official_

YouTube: @ATEEZofficial

Fancafe: ATEEZ

Facebook: ATEEZofficial

ATEEZ Member Profiles:

Hongjoong

Stage Name: Hongjoong (홍중)

Birth Name: Kim Hong-joong (김홍중)

Position(s): Captain, Main Rapper, Vocalist, Composer, Center

Birthday: November 7th, 1998

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Height: 172 cm (5’8″)

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: INFP-A

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @no1likeme8_8

Hongjoong Facts:

• He was born in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

• He has an older brother named Bumjoong who is a contemporary dancer and an actor.

• Hongjoong was the first to join KQ Entertainment.

• The CEO gave him the name of ‘Captain’, because of their worldview/concept.

• If the ATEEZ’s members call Hongjoong « Leader » instead of « Captain », they have to give him 50,000 won.

• Nicknames: Hong-leader, Mini-Hong, Korea Big Minion, Pokjoong.

• Hongjoong is considered the dad of the group.

• His hobbies are listening to music and composing.

• Hongjoong has two tattoos: one on his ankle featuring the word ‘faith’ with wings and another on his inner right arm saying ‘NO 1 LIKE ME’.

• He has been actively supporting campaigns such as Polished Man, Dear Heart, and Happy Hippie Ring.

• His favorite colors are Red and Yellow.

• His role models are G-Dragon and Zico.

• He said he likes many UK artists like David Bowie, One Direction, and Harry Styles.

• As of March 2023, Hongjoong has 92 KOMCA credits.

• He is fluent in English and can also speak basic Japanese and Spanish.

• Hongjoong was a contestant on MIXNINE. He ranked 42nd overall and was eliminated in episode 10.

• Hongjoong and Yunho are the hosts of MBC’s Idol Radio Season 3.

• Hongjoong held his first film photo exhibition named From November 7, 1998 at GALLERY99 in Mapo-gu, Seoul from November 1-November 7, 2022. The money earned from the event was then donated to charity.

• Hongjoong’s fans are called “hongsami” (홍삼이).

• Hongjoong is close friends with MADDOX, EDEN, Stray Kids’ Bang Chan, WOODZ, Yoo Insoo, TREASURE’s Choi Hyunsuk, and CIX’s BX.

• One of Hongjoong motto is “Don’t waste your calories with food that aren’t delicious.”

Seonghwa

Stage Name: Seonghwa (성화)

Birth Name: Park Seong-hwa (박성화)

Position(s): Vocalist, Rapper, Performer, Visual

Birthday: April 3rd, 1998

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Height: 178 cm (5’10″)

Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)

MBTI Type: ENFJ-T

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @_starhwa_

Seonghwa Facts:

• He was born in Jinju, Gyeongnam, South Korea.

• Seonghwa is the oldest member.

• He has an older brother.

• Seonghwa was the fifth member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Mars (Hwaseong), Angrybird.

• Fans said he look like Toothless from the movie How to Train Your Dragon.

• He studied in Australia.

• Seonghwa is considered the mom of the group. However, he recently said that each members has grown and that he feel like he and Hongjoong doesn’t have to take on these roles anymore.

• His hobbies are watching dramas, building action figures, cleaning, ASMR, and playing games.

• Seonghwa’s voice is the most flexible.

• Seonghwa is afraid of heights.

• He loves Star Wars and LEGO.

• Seonghwa likes to play Animal Crossing.

• His favorite colors are black, silver, and blue.

• His role models are Shinee‘s Taemin, EXO‘s Kai, DPR Ian and IU.

• He falls asleep right away when he drunk.

• Seonghwa auditioned for MIXNINE but didn’t pass.

• He is fluent in English and can also speak basic Japanese.

• In 2021, Seonghwa, along with Yunho, San and Jongho, debuted as an actor in the Korean drama "Imitation". He played the role of Seyoung, a SPARKLING‘s member.

• Seonghwa’s fans are called “ddeongwife” (떵와이프). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)

• After "Kingdom: Legendary War", he said that he became close to THE BOYZ‘s Juyeon and Stray Kids‘ Lee Know. He is also friends with P1Harmony‘s Soul.

Yunho

Stage Name: Yunho (윤호)

Birth Name: Jeong Yun-ho (정윤호)

Position(s): Main Dancer, Vocalist

Birthday: March 23rd, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Height: 186 cm (6’1”)

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: ENFJ-A

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @yunou._.u

Yunho Facts:

• He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.

• He has a younger brother named Gunho.

• Yunho was the second member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Yunhogizer, Golden Retriever, Big bear.

• Yunho graduated from SOPA.

• His hobbies are playing with members, gaming, and sport.

• His specialties are his dance, his vocal, and gaming.

• His role models are TVXQ‘s Yunho and EXO‘s Kai.

• Yunho and Mingi have known each other before joining KQ Entertainment. They both auditioned for the company without the other knowing and met at the audition.

• His favorite movie is "Spiderman No Way Home".

• Yunho is the energizer of the group.

• Yunho auditioned for MIXNINE, but didn’t pass.

• He and Wooyoung got selected by Millennium dance complex.

• In 2021, Yunho, along with Seonghwa, San, and Jongho, debuted as an actor in the Korean drama "Imitation". He played the role of Yujin, a SPARKLING‘s member and one of the main characters.

• He was classmates with WJSN‘s Dayoung while they studied in Sopa.

• Hongjoong and Yunho are the hosts of MBC’s Idol Radio Season 3.

• Yunho’s fans are called “hotteok” (호떡).

• Yunho’s lifetime motto is “Let’s do our best rather than being the best.”

Yeosang

Stage Name: Yeosang (여상)

Birth Name: Kang Yeo-sang (강여상)

Position(s): Vocalist, Rapper, Performer, Visual

Birthday: June 15th, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Height: 175 cm (5’9″)

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: ISFJ

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @im_ovation

Yeosang Facts:

• He was born in Pohang, South Korea.

• He has an older sister.

• Yeosang was the sixth member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Speaker of facts, Hehetmon.

• He is often said to be a living statue because of how beautiful he is.

• The fans call him Maltese but he insists on being called a Doberman.

• Yeosang is a former Big Hit trainee.

• Yeosang received offers from 6 different companies before choosing KQ Entertainment. Hongjoong said that the team leader of the rookie team made a lot of effort to make Yeosang join the agency.

• Yeosang has a distinctive birthmark near his left eye but it often gets covered with makeup.

• His hobbies are playing games online and eating chicken.

• Yeosang’s specialties are flying drones and skateboarding.

• Yeosang created a character named ‘Hehetmon’.

• His role models are BTS‘ V and NCT‘s Taeyong.

• Yeosang auditioned for MIXNINE but didn’t pass.

• Yeosang has been an MC for SBS MTV ‘The Show’ since February 19, 2021.

• Yeosang’s fans are called “yeoddongie” (여둥이).

• Yeosang is friends with TXT’s Yeonjun, Soobin and Taehyun.

San

Stage Name: San (산)

Birth Name: Choi San (최산)

Position(s): Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist

Birthday: July 10th, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Height: 177-178 cm (5’9½” -5’10″)*

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: INTJ

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @choi3an

San Facts:

• His hometown is Namhae, South Gyeongsan, South Korea.

• San is the first idol from Namhae and he takes great pride in it. In 2021, he even became a promotional ambassador for his hometown.

• His dad is a Taekwondo instructor. He works at a sports club for people with disabilities.

• San has an older sister named Haneul.

• He has a cat named Byeol.

• San was the fourth member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Sannie, Mountain, Santan, Chestnut.

• His hobbies are sleeping and playing sports.

• His specialities are whistling, vocals, and Happy Virus.

• He really likes plushies and often carries with him a plushie named Shiber.

• San has a black belt in Taekwondo (3rd dan).

• His role model is EXO‘s Kai.

• San’s favorite singers are Zion.T and Dean.

• San auditioned for MIXNINE, but didn’t pass.

• In 2021, San, along with Seonghwa, Yunho and Jongho, debuted as an actor in the Korean drama "Imitation". He played the role of Minsu, a SPARKLING‘s member.

• He is fluent in Japanese and English.

• His favorite movie is "Along With The Gods".

• His favorite fashion icon/model is Hongjoong.

• San’s fans are called “pudding” (뿌딩).

• San is close to SF9‘s Zuho, AB6IX‘s Woojin, and TXT‘s Yeonjun.

• San’s Ideal Type: Someone who is warm-hearted.

Mingi

Stage Name: Mingi (민기)

Birth Name: Song Min-gi (송민기)

Position(s): Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Vocalist

Birthday: August 9th, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Height: 184 cm (6’0″)

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: ENTP-T

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @fixon_n_on

Mingi Facts:

• He was born in Incheon, South Korea.

• He has an older brother.

• Mingi was the third member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Mingki, Man Gi, Princess Minki.

• His hobbies are sleeping and hanging around at home.

• His specialty is writing notes.

• Fans say he looks like iKON‘s Bobby.

• He watches animes in his free time.

• Role Models: Jay Park, Kim Jong Kook and Post Malone.

• Yunho and Mingi have known each other before joining KQ Entertainment. They both auditioned for the company without the other knowing and met at the audition.

• Out of all the members, he thinks he would survive the longest in a zombie apocalypse.

• As of March 2023, Mingi has 86 KOMCA credits.

• Mingi was a contestant on MIXNINE. He ranked 113th overall and was eliminated in episode 7.

• On November 15, 2020, it was announced that Mingi will take a break due to anxiety problems. Even tho he was in hiatus, he still took part in the recording of the mini- album "Zero: Fever Part.2" and ATEEZ’ song for "Kingdom: Legendary War" ‘The Real’.

• On July 18, 2021, KQ Entertainment stated that Mingi fully regained his health after his 8 months’ hiatus and that he would be returning to the group’s activities.

• Mingi’s fans are called “ming-tiseu” (밍티스).

Wooyoung

Stage Name: Wooyoung (우영)

Birth Name: Jung Woo-young (정우영)

Position(s): Main Dancer, Vocalist

Birthday: November 26th, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 173 cm (5’8″)

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: ISTJ

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @wooyounggg__

Wooyoung Facts:

• He was born in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

• He has an older brother (born in 1997) and a younger brother (born in 2015) named Kyungmin.

• Wooyoung was the eighth and last member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Sexy Performer, BlackCat and Wooyo.

• Wooyoung attended Hanlim Multi Arts High School and was in the same class with Golden Child‘s Tag and Idol School‘s Bin Haneul during Senior Year.

• Wooyoung is a former Big Hit trainee. After leaving Big Hit, Wooyoung had a choice about companies but chose to join KQ Entertainment because of Yeosang. He said that they will either succeed together or fail together.

• His hobbies are collecting clothes, gaming, and bullying Seonghwa.

• Role Models: BTS‘ Jimin, HIGHLIGHT‘s Gikwang, and Shawn Mendes.

• His favorite color is black.

• His favorite games to play as a child were FIFA and League Of Legends.

• Wooyoung was a contestant on MIXNINE. He ranked 132nd overall and was eliminated in episode 7.

• He and Yunho got selected by Millennium dance complex.

• In January 2023, Wooyoung appeared in JTBC’s documentary “Fill In The Blank“.

• Wooyoung’s fans are called “yeongbu-in” (영부인).

• Wooyoung is close to TXT‘s Yeonjun, ex Golden Child’s Tag, Stray Kids‘s Changbin, ex THE BOYZ’s JuHaknyeon, and CRAVITY‘s Serim.

• He is also friends with ASTRO’s Moonbin, SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan, Stray Kids’ Felix, iKON‘s Jay, CRAVITY’s Wonjin, and WEi‘s Seokhwa.

• Wooyoung’s motto is “Let’s be happy.”

Jongho

Stage Name: Jongho (종호)

Birth Name: Choi Jong-ho (최종호)

Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae

Birthday: October 12th, 2000

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Height: 176 cm (5’9”)

Weight: N/A

MBTI Type: ISFP-T

Nationality: Korean

Instagram: @imfinalho_

Jongho Facts:

• He was born in Ilsan, but he moved to Seoul at a very young age.

• His mom used to be a basketball player.

• He has a younger brother who is a former archery player.

• Jongho was the seventh member to join KQ Entertainment.

• Nicknames: Apple, Power-Jongho, Little bear, Jjong.

• He is a former TOP Media trainee.

• His hobbies are playing pool and playing racing games on the computer.

• His specialty is arm wrestling, singing, playing soccer, splitting apples, and acting.

• Jongho is the strongest member.

• His role model is BTS‘ Jungkook.

• Jongho’s favorite singer is Bruno Mars.

• Jongho was a contestant on MIXNINE. He ranked 43rd overall and was eliminated in episode 10.

• His favorite ATEEZ’ song is “Be With You”.

• He loves MONSTA X and is a MONBEBE.

• In 2021, Jongho, along with Seonghwa, Yunho and San, debuted as an actor in the Korean drama "Imitation". He played the role of Hyuk, a SHAX‘s member.

• Jongho now has three OSTs of his own: “A Fairy Tale of Youth” (Young Actors’ Retreat OST), “Gravity” (Reborn Rich OST Part.1) and “Wind” (Our Blooming Youth OST Part.2).

• Jongho’s fans are called “jjongpo” (쫑뽀).

• Jongho is close to Kim Wooseok, SF9’s Chani, AB6IX’s Daehwi, Golden Child‘s Bomin, VICTON’s Byungchan, Stray Kids‘ Seungmin & Hyunjin, and MONSTA X’s Minhyuk.

• Jongho’s lifetime motto is “Do not be afraid if you have not even tried.”

Source: [kprofiles:https://kprofiles.com/ateez-members-profile/ ]