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Beomgyu
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 9.9M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersChoi Beom-gyu (born March 13, 2001), known mononymously as Beomgyu, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the global boy band TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) under Big Hit Music.
### Role & Artistry
* Position: He is often recognized as the group’s visual, center, and lead dancer/vocalist.
* Signature Voice: He is known for his deep, husky vocal tone, which provides a unique contrast to the higher registers of his fellow members.
* Musicianship: Beomgyu is a skilled guitarist (playing both acoustic and electric) and frequently contributes to the group's music as a composer and producer. Notable credits include "Maze in the Mirror" and "Thursday’s Child Has Far To Go."
* Solo Work: In March 2025, he released his first solo song titled "Panic," which he helped write and produce.
### Personality & Background
* The "Mood Maker": Within TXT, Beomgyu is famous for his high energy, witty humor, and "beagle-like" personality. He is often the one to lighten the atmosphere during interviews and variety shows.
* Hometown: He is from Daegu, South Korea, and occasionally speaks with a charming satoori (regional accent).
* Early Life: Before joining Big Hit, he played in a rock band in middle school. He was the final member of TXT to be revealed and trained for approximately three years before their 2019 debut.
* Interests: He loves photography, playing video games, and has a pet parrot named Toto.
### Quick Facts
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| Birthday | March 13, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 180 cm (5'11") |
| MBTI | INFJ / ENFJ (has varied over time) |
| Representative Emoji | 🐻 (Bear) or 🦋 (Butterfly) |
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Changbin
Occupation: RapperInstagram: 10.5M Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersSeo Chang-bin, known mononymously as Changbin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment, and is also part of the group's in-house production team and sub-unit, 3Racha, where his stage name is SpearB.
He was born on August 11, 1999, in Yongin, South Korea. Changbin is primarily known for his powerful, fast-paced rap style and often contributes to writing lyrics and composing music for Stray Kids. Although primarily a rapper, he has also shown his singing abilities. He trained at JYP Entertainment for two years. He has appeared as a contestant on the rap survival show Show Me the Money 9. His motto is: "Let's live with a positive mind, enjoy the life."
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Cho Gue-sung
Occupation: Football PlayerInstagram: 1.6M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersCho Gue-sung is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Danish Superliga club Midtjylland and the South Korea national team.
He was born on January 25, 1998, in Ansan, South Korea, and is 27 years old. He is known for his presence in aerial duels.
His senior club career has included time with FC Anyang, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and Gimcheon Sangmu FC (during his military service), before joining Midtjylland in July 2023. He has also represented South Korea in international tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Choi Hyun-wook
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 8.5M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersChoi Hyun-wook (born January 30, 2002) is a South Korean actor known for his natural acting style and versatility. Originally a baseball player for ten years, he transitioned to acting after a high school elbow injury led him to enroll in Hanlim Multi Art School.
He is widely recognized for his roles in several popular television and web series:
Breakthrough Roles: He gained significant attention in 2021 for his performances in "Taxi Driver" (as a school bully) and "Racket Boys" (as Na Woo-chan), the latter of which earned him the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards.
Rising Popularity: He further solidified his status as a rising star through the coming-of-age drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" (2022) and the action series "Weak Hero Class 1" (2022).
Recent Works: His career continued to grow with lead roles in "Twinkling Watermelon" (2023) and appearances in "D.P. 2" and "High Cookie." In 2025, he starred in the romantic comedy "My Dearest Nemesis" and the film "Mantis."
Standing at 181 cm, Choi is noted for his expressive performance style and has appeared in high-profile music videos, such as NewJeans' "Ditto."
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Daniel Dae Kim
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 817K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 775K Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 580.1K Followers / Subscribers X: 218.7K Followers / SubscribersDaniel Dae Kim is an American actor, producer, and director known for his prominent roles in network television and film.
He was born in Busan, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was young, growing up in Pennsylvania.
His most widely recognized television roles include:
Jin-Soo Kwon in the hit sci-fi action series Lost (2004–2010), for which he shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble.
Chin Ho Kelly in the police procedural series Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2017).
Beyond acting, he is an executive producer of the ABC television series The Good Doctor, which is produced by his company, 3AD. He has also had recurring roles in shows like Angel, Star Trek: Enterprise, ER, and 24, and voiced the character Johnny Gat in the Saints Row video game series. He also played Fire Lord Ozai in the Netflix live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Kim has also performed on stage, notably starring as the King of Siam in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of The King and I. In 2025, Time magazine listed him as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
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Do Kyungsoo
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 4.1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersDo Kyungsoo is a prominent South Korean singer and actor, best known by his stage name D.O. He is a member and one of the main vocalists of the globally popular K-pop boy band, EXO, which debuted in 2012.
Simultaneously, he has established a successful career as a critically acclaimed actor, starring in a diverse range of films and television dramas. His notable acting roles include the films My Annoying Brother (2016), Along with the Gods (2017/2018 series), Swing Kids (2018), and the drama series 100 Days My Prince (2018) and Bad Prosecutor (2022). He has received several prestigious acting awards, including the Best New Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
He launched his solo music career in 2021 with his first extended play (EP), Empathy. His subsequent solo releases include the EPs Expectation (2023) and Blossom (2024). In 2023, he departed from SM Entertainment for his solo and acting activities to join his new agency, Company SooSoo, while remaining a member of EXO under SM Entertainment.
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Felix
Occupation: RapperInstagram: 25.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 0 Followers / SubscribersFelix, whose birth name is Lee Felix Yong Bok, is an Australian rapper and singer based in South Korea. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
He is noted for his deep voice, which is a distinguishing feature in Stray Kids' tracks. As a dancer, he is recognized for the precision, energy, and charisma he brings to performances. He is part of the dance line subunit of Stray Kids known as DanceRacha.
Born in Seven Hills, Sydney, Australia, his parents are Korean immigrants. He practiced taekwondo for twelve years and achieved a black belt. He is known for his sweet and attentive personality, often called the "sunshine" of the group, and enjoys giving hugs and baking brownies for the other members.
Visually, he has been noted for his freckles and has cultivated an experimental and fashionable image.
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G-Dragon
Occupation: RapperInstagram: 24.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 8.4M Followers / Subscribers X: 7.9M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 4.1M Followers / SubscribersG-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, is a highly influential South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and fashion icon.
He is widely known as the leader of the legendary K-pop boy band BigBang, which is recognized as one of the best-selling boy groups in the world. He has been nicknamed the "King of K-pop" due to his extensive impact on the industry and global spread of the Hallyu (Korean Wave).
G-Dragon is celebrated for his deep involvement in the production of his music, composing and writing numerous hit songs for both BigBang (such as "Lies," "Last Farewell," and "Haru Haru") and his successful solo career (including "Heartbreaker" and "Crooked"). Beyond music, he is a major figure in fashion, often recognized for setting trends and collaborating with major luxury brands. He recently became an entrepreneur and is now under the agency Galaxy Corporation.
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Gong Yoo
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 6.1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersGong Yoo, whose birth name is Gong Ji-cheol, is a highly popular and globally recognized South Korean actor.
He is best known for his leading roles in several iconic K-dramas and films, including the romantic comedy series Coffee Prince (2007), the fantasy-romance drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (also known as Goblin, 2016–2017), the critically acclaimed film Silenced (2011), the successful zombie thriller movie Train to Busan (2016), and his notable cameo as the Recruiter in the Netflix series Squid Game (2021).
Gong Yoo has a diverse filmography, seamlessly moving between romantic comedies, action thrillers, and dramas that tackle social issues. He has won numerous awards, including a Baeksang Arts Award for Best Leading Actor in Broadcasting for his role in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. He is considered a major figure in the Hallyu (Korean Wave).
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Han Ji-sung
Occupation: RapperInstagram: 7.7M Followers / Subscribers X: 2.2K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersHan Ji-sung, known professionally as Han, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was born on September 14, 2000. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids and is also part of its production team, 3Racha, both affiliated with JYP Entertainment. He is a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association. He has been credited with writing and/or producing nearly 200 songs. Han lived and studied in Malaysia for a period before returning to South Korea.
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Hwang In-youp
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 22M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 525K Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 144.4K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersHwang In-youp (Korean: 황인엽) is a South Korean actor and model born on January 19, 1991. He began his career in the modeling industry in 2017 before making his screen debut with a main role in the web series Why (2018).
He is widely known for his roles in:
True Beauty (2020–2021) as Han Seo-jun, which brought him significant popularity. He also contributed to the drama's soundtrack with the song "It Starts Today."
18 Again (2020) as Goo Ja-sung.
The Netflix original series The Sound of Magic (2022).
Why Her (2022), where he took on his first lead role on a terrestrial TV station.
Family by Choice (2024).
Hwang In-youp completed his mandatory military service before starting his career as a model. He studied in the Philippines during his high school and college years, where he used the English name Ryan Leon.
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Hyunjin
Occupation: RapperInstagram: 24.1M Followers / Subscribers X: 139K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersHyunjin is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer, best known as a member of the K-pop boy group Stray Kids. He holds positions in the group as a dancer, rapper, and vocalist. He is widely recognized for his striking visuals, often being described as having a doll-like appearance, and his powerful, fluid dance style. As a performer, he brings intense energy and charisma to the stage. Beyond his group activities, he has also been involved in song writing and has released solo songs, or "skz-records," showcasing his personal artistry.
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Occupation: SingerInstagram: 10.5M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 0 Followers / SubscribersI.N (pronounced "Eye-En") is the South Korean singer and dancer best known as the youngest member, or ***maknae***, of the hugely popular K-pop boy group Stray Kids. His full name is Yang Jeong-in.
Born in 2001, he is recognized for his sweet, clear vocals and often handles the high-note parts in the group's songs. He has a notably warm and gentle personality and a distinctive, endearing visual appearance, often characterized by his bright smile and braces (which he had for some time).
Within Stray Kids, I.N has also contributed to the group's songwriting and production efforts, which is a hallmark of the self-producing group. He is an integral part of their dynamic performances and powerful sound.
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Im Si-wan
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 4.7M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.1K Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersIm Si-wan is a South Korean singer and actor, born on December 1, 1988. He is a member of the K-pop group ZE:A and has gained recognition for his acting career, appearing in both television dramas and films. Im Si-wan is known for his versatile acting, taking on roles ranging from romantic leads to intense dramatic characters. His notable works include the dramas "Misaeng," "The King in Love," and films such as "The Attorney." He is praised for his emotional depth, expressive performances, and dedication to his craft.
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J-Hope
Occupation: RapperInstagram: 53.1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersJung Ho-seok, known professionally as J-Hope (제이홉; stylized in lower case), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He made his debut as a member of South Korean boy band BTS in 2013, under Big Hit Entertainment. J-Hope released his first solo mixtape, Hope World, in 2018. It was received positively by critics and peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200, the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist at the time. He became the first member of BTS to enter the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist in 2019, when his single "Chicken Noodle Soup", featuring singer Becky G, debuted at number 81. In 2022, J-Hope released his debut studio album Jack in the Box. In 2023, he released his single "On the Street" with J. Cole.
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J.Y. Park
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 2.3M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 956K Followers / Subscribers X: 871.5K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersJ.Y. Park (also known as Park Jin-young or JYP) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and reality television show judge.
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## 🎵 Key Highlights
He is the *founder** of JYP Entertainment, one of the most profitable entertainment agencies in South Korea, which he established in 1997.
He has developed and managed highly successful K-pop artists, including *Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, Miss A, Got7, Day6, Twice, Stray Kids,** and Itzy.
Park began his career as a singer, rising to stardom after the release of his 1994 debut album, Blue City*.
He is also known for his signature sound *"JYP~"** which is often heard in the songs he has composed.
He graduated from *Yonsei University** with a bachelor's degree in geology in 1996.
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Jay B
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 6.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersJay B (also known by his full name Lim Jaebeom) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer.
He is best known as the leader of the K-pop boy group GOT7 and is also part of the R&B/hip-hop duo Jus2.
Beyond his group activities, he has an active solo career, frequently releasing music under the stage name JAY B. His musical style often blends R&B, soul, and hip-hop. He is also known for his songwriting and producing contributions to both his group and solo work.
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Jennie Kim
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 88.4M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 20M Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersJennie Kim is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. She was born on January 16, 1996, in South Korea. Known mononymously as Jennie or by the stage name Jennie Ruby Jane, she is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink, which debuted in August 2016 under YG Entertainment.
Jennie lived in New Zealand for five years before returning to South Korea to become a trainee at YG Entertainment in 2010. She debuted as a solo artist in November 2018 with the single "Solo," which topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart and the US Billboard World Digital Songs chart. Her other solo singles include "You & Me" and "Mantra." She also made her acting debut in the 2023 HBO television series The Idol.
She is known for her musical versatility and fashion image, and has been dubbed the "Human Chanel" for her work as a global ambassador for the brand. In 2023, she established her own label, ODD ATELIER, for her solo activities and also signed with Columbia Records for her solo promotions.
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Jimin
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 55.5M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersJimin, whose full name is Park Ji-min, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is a member of the boy band BTS, where he serves as a lead vocalist and main dancer.
He was born on October 13, 1995, in Busan, South Korea. He is known for his unique voice and excellent dancing skills. Jimin studied contemporary dance at Busan High School of Arts before joining Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee, and was the last member to be added to the BTS lineup before their debut in 2013.
Under BTS, he has released solo tracks like "Lie," "Serendipity," and "Filter." He released his debut solo album, Face, in 2023. Jimin has also been appointed as a Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture, along with his bandmates.
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Kai
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 14.3M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersKai, full name Kim Jong-in, is a South Korean singer, actor, and highly acclaimed dancer. He is best known as a member of the popular K-pop boy group EXO, its sub-unit EXO-K, and the supergroup SuperM. He is regarded as one of K-pop's best dancers, having a background in jazz and ballet, and is known for his magnetic stage presence. He made his solo debut in 2020 with the EP KAI, followed by Peaches in 2021 and Rover in 2023, establishing a strong R&B-focused solo career. Kai has also ventured into acting, starring in dramas such as Choco Bank and Andante. He is also recognized as a fashion icon and has been a global ambassador for luxury brand Gucci.
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Kang Ha-neul
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 825K Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersKim Ha-neul, known professionally as Kang Ha-neul (강하늘), is a South Korean actor. He gained early recognition through television dramas Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014) and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), and received critical acclaim for When the Camellia Blooms (2019) which earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor. He gained international recognition for his role in the second and third seasons of Squid Game (2024–2025). Known as a prolific Chungmu-ro actor, Kang has also starred in the films Twenty (2015), Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet (2016), New Trial (2017), Midnight Runners (2017), Forgotten (2017), Love Reset (2023), and Yadang: The Snitch (2025).
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Kim Jin-woo
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 1.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersKim Jin-woo (born July 17, 1983) is a South Korean actor and singer. He began his acting career in musical theatre, and has since starred in television series such as Queen and I (2012), The Birth of a Family (2012), Can't Stand Anymore (2013) and The Return of Hwang Geum-bok (2015).
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Kim Tae-hyung
Occupation: SingerFacebook: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 743K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersKim Tae-hyung known professionally as V (뷔), is a South Korean singer and songwriter. In 2013, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS, under Big Hit Entertainment. V has performed three solo songs under BTS' name—"Stigma" in 2016, "Singularity" in 2018, and "Inner Child" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. Outside of his music projects with BTS, V had his acting debut in the 2016 television series Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth and contributed the single "It's Definitely You" to its soundtrack. He released his first independent song, the self-composed "Scenery", in 2019. In 2023, V made his official debut as a solo artist with the release of the singles "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days". His debut solo album Layover was released on September 8, accompanied by a third single, "Slow Dancing".
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Lee Byung-hun
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 3.4M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersLee Byung-hun is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor born on July 12, 1970, in Seoul, South Korea. He is known for his versatile work in a wide range of genres across both South Korean and international cinema and television.
He began his career in the early 1990s and achieved a breakthrough with the 2000 film Joint Security Area. Other notable roles in South Korean productions include A Bittersweet Life, The Good, the Bad, the Weird, I Saw the Devil, Masquerade, and the television series Iris and Mr. Sunshine. His film Inside Men won him the Best Actor prize at the three most prestigious South Korean award ceremonies: the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the Grand Bell Awards. He also played the Front Man in the Netflix series Squid Game.
Internationally, he is known for portraying Storm Shadow in the Hollywood films G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and its sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation, as well as the T-1000 in Terminator Genisys and Billy Rocks in The Magnificent Seven. He was the first South Korean actor to present an Oscar at the annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
He is married to actress Lee Min-jung, and they have two children. He co-founded the management company BH Entertainment. He studied French literature at Hanyang University and has a master's degree in theater and cinematography from Chung-Ang University. He also practices taekwondo.
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Lee Jung-jae
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 7.4M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersLee Jung-jae is a South Korean actor, filmmaker, and businessman. Considered one of South Korea's most successful actors, he has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, six Baeksang Arts Awards, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Gotham Award. Aside from his acting career, Lee is also a businessman, having launched a chain of restaurants in Seoul, as well as founding several businesses including the development company Seorim C&D. He owns several of his businesses with fellow actor and close friend Jung Woo-sung.
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Lee Know
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 7.8M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersLee Know, born Lee Min-ho on October 25, 1998, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, which was formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017.
In addition to his work with Stray Kids, Lee Know served as a host for the music chart show, Show! Music Core, from 2021 to 2023. He also serves as a global ambassador for Gucci.
Lee Know is known for his technical precision and ability to match his energy and movement to a song in detail, having danced professionally prior to his debut with Stray Kids. He has also been praised for his quality vocals and strong rap skills.
He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, having made significant donations to charity.
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Lee Min-ho
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 34.6M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 27M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersLee Min-ho (Korean: 이민호) is a South Korean actor and singer. He gained widespread fame with his role as Gu Jun-pyo in the television series Boys Over Flowers (2009), which also earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor. His other notable works are television series City Hunter (2011), The Heirs (2013), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020), as well as the action thriller film Gangnam Blues (2015). In 2022, he starred in the Apple TV+ period drama Pachinko based on the novel of the same name.
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Lee Seo-yeon
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 648K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersLee Seo-yeon, also known by her stage name Y:SY, is a South Korean singer. She was born on January 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea.
She is best known as a former member of the girl group Fromis 9, where she was recognized for her versatility in singing, dancing, and rapping, and served as the main dancer and lead vocalist/rapper. She also has songwriting credits on some of the group's tracks.
Lee Seo-yeon departed from Fromis 9 after her contract with Pledis Entertainment expired at the end of 2024. In 2025, she signed an exclusive contract with H1ghr Music and officially began her solo career under the stage name Y:SY. Her solo debut digital single, "NAKED," was released in November 2025.
Before her debut with Fromis 9, she participated in the Mnet survival show Idol School in 2017, finishing in seventh place. She was also a former trainee at YG Entertainment for many years, beginning at age 10.
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Park Sung-woong
Occupation: ActorIMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersPark Sung-woong is a South Korean actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. Born on August 8, 1973, he began his acting career in the late 1990s and gained recognition for his intense and charismatic performances. He often portrays strong, complex characters in genres ranging from action and thriller to drama. Park has appeared in notable films such as New World and The Outlaws, as well as various television dramas. He is praised for his commanding screen presence, deep voice, and ability to convey both toughness and subtle emotion.
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Psy
Occupation: RapperYouTube: 20.2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 9.5M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 4.5M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersA plain text description for Psy is:
Psy (stylized as PSY) is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known internationally for his viral 2012 single "Gangnam Style," which featured a distinctive horse-riding dance and became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views. His music is known for its humorous and energetic style, often incorporating catchy hooks and elaborate music videos. His real name is Park Jae-sang.
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Occupation: RapperInstagram: 48.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersRM (real name Kim Nam-joon, formerly known as Rap Monster) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the leader and a rapper of the globally popular K-pop group BTS.
Born in 1994, RM started his career in the underground Korean hip-hop scene as a teenager under the name Runch Randa. He joined Big Hit Entertainment (now Big Hit Music) in 2010 and debuted with BTS in 2013.
Known for his lyrical skills, deep voice, and intellectual approach to music, he has been heavily involved in writing and producing much of BTS's discography. He is recognized for his thoughtful lyrics that often deal with themes of self-love, mental health, and social commentary.
He has also released several solo projects, including the mixtapes RM and Mono, and his official solo studio album Indigo in 2022. He has collaborated with various international artists across different genres.
RM is also known for his high academic achievement, having scored in the top 1% of the nation in university entrance exams, and is fluent in English, which he learned largely by watching the American sitcom Friends.
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Roh Jae-won
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 1M Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersRoh Jae-won (born October 13, 1993) is a South Korean actor who has gained international recognition for his work in television series.
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## 🎭 Career Highlights
Roh Jae-won made his acting debut in 2020 and has since built a notable filmography, largely in K-dramas and films.
* Breakthrough Role: He is best known for his performance as Nam-gyu (Player 124) in the second season of the Netflix series ***Squid Game*** (2024–2025), a role he is also set to reprise in the third season.
* Other Key Series: He has also received praise for his roles in the series ***Daily Dose of Sunshine*** (2023), where he played a patient with delusional disorder, and the police procedural ***Doubt*** (2024).
* Film: His film appearances include roles in ***Ditto*** (2022) and ***A Normal Family*** (2024).
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## 🏆 Recognition
His work has earned him recognition, including a Best New Actor award at the APAN Star Awards in 2024 for his performances in Doubt and Daily Dose of Sunshine, and a nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Television at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2025 for Squid Game 2.
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Rosé
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 84.5M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 19.4M Followers / Subscribers X: 115.7K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersRosé (Roseanne Park) is a New Zealand and South Korean singer and songwriter. She is best known as the main vocalist and lead dancer of the globally successful K-pop girl group Blackpink.
Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, Rosé moved to South Korea in 2012 after a successful audition with YG Entertainment. She debuted with Blackpink in 2016 and launched her solo career in 2021 with the single album -R-. Her solo work has achieved international success. She is noted for her distinctive vocal color and stage presence.
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Seungkwan
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 8.9M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersBoo Seung-kwan, known mononymously as Seungkwan, is a South Korean singer and entertainer. Born on January 16, 1998, he is a prominent member and main vocalist of the internationally popular K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN. He is also part of SEVENTEEN's vocal unit and the subunit BSS (BooSeokSoon) alongside members Hoshi and DK.
Seungkwan is widely recognized for his powerful and soulful vocals, as well as his magnetic personality and witty humor, which has earned him the nickname "Mr. Mic" or "MC Boo." He is considered the group's "mood maker" and has gained significant recognition in the Korean entertainment industry for his active participation in various variety and reality television shows like Unexpected Q, Prison Life of Fools, The Devil's Plan, and Racket Boys. He has received awards for his entertainment work and is highly regarded for his ability to connect with the public and other celebrities.
Apart from group activities, Seungkwan has released several commercially successful original soundtracks (OSTs) for dramas and solo singles, showcasing his vocal range and emotional delivery. He is known for his sincerity and dedication, often taking on the role of promoting his group and cheering on his peers.
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Seungmin
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 10.6M Followers / Subscribers X: 15K Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersSeungmin (full name Kim Seung-min) is a South Korean singer, born on September 22, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. He is known mononymously as Seungmin.
He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, which was formed by JYP Entertainment and officially debuted in 2018. Seungmin is a part of the vocal line, sometimes referred to by the sub-unit name VocalRacha.
In addition to his group activities, he has worked as an MC for television programs like After School Club and We K-Pop. Seungmin has also contributed original soundtracks to K-dramas, including Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and Love in Contract.
Before becoming a singer, he had a dream of becoming a baseball player. His motto is: "Today you spent in vain is the day as tomorrow someone who passed away really wants to live through."
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Ssoyoung
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 12.2M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 172K Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / SubscribersSsoyoung is a South Korean content creator and YouTuber primarily known for her mukbang and ASMR videos.
Her videos often feature her eating a wide variety of seafood, sometimes prepared in unique or unusual ways, or other large, elaborate meals. She is also known for the exaggerated, often whispery sound effects and close-up chewing sounds characteristic of the ASMR format, which some viewers find relaxing and others find intense.
She has a substantial global following, though her content style has also been the subject of discussion and occasional controversy regarding the preparation and consumption of live or raw seafood.
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Steven Yeun
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 3.5M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 0 Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / SubscribersSteven Yeun is an American actor born in Seoul, South Korea. He is widely recognized for his role as Glenn Rhee in the television horror series The Walking Dead (2010–2016). Yeun has since earned significant critical acclaim for his work in film, becoming the first Asian American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his leading role as Jacob Yi in Minari (2020). He also received high praise for his performance in the South Korean film Burning (2018). More recently, he won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series for his starring role as Danny Cho in the Netflix dark comedy-drama Beef (2023). Yeun is also a prolific voice actor, known for roles such as Mark Grayson in the animated series Invincible.
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Stoney Choi
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 2.7M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 298K Followers / Subscribers Threads: 8.2K Followers / SubscribersStoney Choi is a popular TikTok star and content creator known for his foodie videos.
He is primarily known for *mukbang videos, food from different countries, and cooking videos** on his stoney\_choi TikTok account, where he has over 1.1 million followers.
He is from *South Korea** and was born on January 25, 1992, making him 33 years old as of the time of the search results.
He also has a large presence on *YouTube**, with over 2.74 million subscribers.
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T.O.P
Occupation: LyricistInstagram: 20.7M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersChoi Seung-hyun, known professionally as T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, composer, producer and actor. He performed as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and debuted as the lead rapper of the boy band BigBang in 2006. The group became one of the best-selling groups of all time in Asia and one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. In 2010, while the group was on hiatus, T.O.P and G-Dragon collaborated to release the album, GD & TOP. As a solo rapper, he has released two digital singles, "Turn It Up" (2010) and "Doom Dada" (2013), that have peaked at number two and four, respectively, on the Gaon Digital Chart.
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Wi Ha-joon
Occupation: ActorInstagram: 13.3M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersWi Ha-joon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role as Hwang Jun-ho in Squid Game (2021–2025). Wi has also starred in the films Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018), Shark: The Beginning (2021) and Midnight (2021), as well as the television series Something in the Rain (2018), Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019), 18 Again (2020), Bad and Crazy (2021), Little Women (2022), The Worst of Evil (2023), and The Midnight Romance in Hagwon (2024). In 2022, Wi was named one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year.[1] Wi is managed by MSTeam Entertainment.[2]
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Winter Kim
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 13.1M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersWinter (born Kim Min-jeong on January 1, 2001) is a South Korean singer and dancer. She is best known as a member of the popular K-pop girl group Aespa, which debuted under SM Entertainment in November 2020. Within Aespa, she is a vocalist and dancer, and the group is recognized for its unique "metaverse" concept.
She is also a member of the SM Entertainment supergroup Got the Beat, a sub-unit of the rotational girl group Girls On Top. Winter was born in Busan, South Korea, and trained for about four years before her debut.
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Yeh Shuhua
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 5.8M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / SubscribersYeh Shuhua (葉舒華) is a Taiwanese singer and dancer, best known as a member of the South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE.
Born on January 6, 2000, she debuted with the group in May 2018 under Cube Entertainment, holding the positions of sub-vocalist, visual, and the maknae (youngest member). She is known for her distinctive visuals and has a reputation for a humorous, straightforward personality. She speaks Mandarin and Korean, having worked hard to overcome the language barrier after moving to South Korea as a trainee.
She was inspired to become an artist by the K-pop singer Hyuna.
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Z.HERA
Occupation: SingerInstagram: 430K Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 7K Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 0 Followers / SubscribersZ.HERA (Ji Hye-ran) is a South Korean singer and actress.
She made her debut as a singer in 2013 with her mini-album Z. HERA Born. Before her singing debut, she gained attention after appearing on the documentary program Human Theater in 2006 as "Shaolin Girl," having learned Shaolin Kung Fu from a young age.
As an actress, she is known for her roles in various television series, including Moorim School: Saga of the Brave (2016) and Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), where she played the role of Park Soon-deok. She is also multilingual, speaking Korean, English, Mandarin, and basic Japanese.
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Zach Choi
Occupation: YoutuberYouTube: 33.3M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 29M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 13.7M Followers / Subscribers---
Who he is
Zach Choi is a content creator best known for his ASMR and mukbang videos, where he eats food on camera with minimal to no talking. His YouTube channel goes by the name Zach Choi ASMR.
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Background & origins
He was born in Seoul, South Korea, and at some point moved to the United States (he’s based in Los Angeles).
His birthday is August 27 (making him a Virgo).
Before his big online success, he worked normal jobs and also ran a fashion‑blog style project, then started producing his eating videos.
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Content style & what makes him stand out
His videos typically feature *no talking** — the focus is purely on the sounds of eating, cooking, crunching — building up that ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) experience. ([YouTube][4])
* He uses large portions, interesting dishes (often fast food, extreme spiciness, big texture contrasts) and high‑quality audio to make the eating experience immersive. ([YouTube][1])
* Because there’s little to no talking and no language line, his videos are globally accessible; you don’t need to understand dialogue to enjoy them.
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Popularity & reach
He has tens of millions of subscribers on YouTube (over 30 M) and a large following on TikTok and Instagram.
His most popular videos have tens of millions of views.
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What people like & what the appeal is
* For many viewers the crunching, chewing, sizzling sounds evoke that ASMR tingling feeling, or at least make for relaxing/background video.
* The novelty of extremely large portions and “how much can he eat or how interesting will the food be” gives a spectacle factor.
* The simplicity – you don’t need to follow a story or listen to commentary – makes it easy to watch while doing other things or as light entertainment.
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Additional notes / trivia
* Even though he eats large amounts and often “challenge‑style” foods, he keeps a fairly private personal life.
* Some threads on Reddit suggest people appreciate his content but wish there were more behind‑the‑scenes or actual cooking tutorials rather than just eating.
* His tagline or channel descriptor is “Silence Is Golden.” on YouTube.
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