ENHYPEN Profile & Facts

Group Name : ENHYPEN ; Korean : 엔하이픈 ; Japanese : エンハイフン

(Meaning : According to etymology, ENHYPEN derives its name from the symbol Hyphen (-), that creates new meanings including "Connection, Discovery, & Growth". Similar to how a hyphen connects different words to discover new meanings, ENHYPEN aims "to come together to connect, discover and grow together to create a new act.")

Company : Belift Lab

Fandom Name : ENGENE (Meaning #1 : The fans of ENHYPEN are considered the “engines” that allow the group to grow and move forward.) (Meaning #2 : ENHYPEN and fans “Share the same DNA to connect, develop, and grow together.”)

Fandom Name Announcement : October 8, 2020

Year Debut : 2020

Members : 7 members

Leader : Jungwon

Hyung Line (Oldest) : Heeseung, Jay, Jake & Sunghoon

Maknae Line (Youngest) : Sunoo, Jungwon & Ni-Ki

Stage Name : JUNGWON ; Korean : 정원 ; English : Johnny Yang

Full Name : Yang Jungwon

Position : Leader

Solo Fandom Name : EDENS

Nicknames : Garden, Sheep Garden, Yang Garden

Date of Birth : February 9, 2004

Place of Birth : South Korea

Language : Korean

Age (as of 2020) : 16 years old ; Korean Age : 17 years old

Blood Type : AB

Zodiac Sign : Aquarius ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Monkey

Height : 174 cm (5'8½")

Family : Parents & 1 Older Sister

Education : Namgang High School

Training Time : 1 year 4 months

I-LAND Finals : Ranked 1 with 1,417,620 votes

Likes : Having a conversation, watching movies, walking in the rain, taking his socks off before getting to bed

Dislikes : Sound of people eating.

Charm : smiling eyes, dimples & broad shoulders

Talents : Taekwondo, singing, popping

Special Skill : Making the sound of Squidward’s footsteps from Spongebob Squarepants.

MBTI : ESTJ (Executive) - They possess great fortitude, emphatically following their own sensible judgment. They often serve as a stabilizing force among others, able to offer solid direction amid adversity.

Role Model : BTS Jungkook

Favorite Color : Blue & Orange

Favorite Season : Winter

Question & Answer :

{If you could have any superpower, what would it be?}

: I want the one that makes whatever I say comes true.

{Which country do you want to visit the most?}

: Definitely Canada. I want to go there to see the auroras.

{What do you want to do most when you debut?}

: I want to perform together with ENHYPEN on a big stage.

{What kind of a person do you want to become?}

: I want to become someone who others find cool and admirable.

{How can you make such cute and funny puns and reactions?}

: I think I was born this way hehe..

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: Adaptability, Balance, Absorptive

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: Life partners without boundaries.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: Never forget how I became a debut member. Hard times will pass eventually.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: As a member of a group awaiting debut, my goal is to release the quality debut album and show quality performances. Then, to ultimately become the world’s top artist!

Other Facts :

- He is considered the ‘hidden ace’ of I-LAND.

- He ranked first on two of the four tests (Into the I-LAND test and the final test).

- He had the most votes from South Korea.

- He is a former SM Entertainment Trainee

- He was raised by his Grandmother while his parents are working.

- He and Sunghoon are the most handsome members according to I-LAND members.

- He looks like Gfriend's Eunha.

- He doesn't really play video games.

- He always puts his best effort everyday.

- He wishes to grow taller.

Stage Name : HEESEUNG ; Korean : 희승

Full Name : Lee Heeseung

Position : Not yet announced

Solo Fandom Name : ACES

Nicknames : Heedeung

Date of Birth : October 15, 2001

Place of Birth : Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Language : Korean

Age (as of 2020) : 19 years old ; Korean Age : 20 years old

Blood Type : A

Zodiac Sign : Libra ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Snake

Height : 179 cm (5'10")

Family : Parents & 1 Older Brother

Education : Gwangnam High School (Graduated)

Training Time : 3 years 1 month

I-LAND Finals : Ranked 5 with 1,137,323 votes

Likes : Basketball, playing games, Dickies clothing brand, windbreaker hoodies, ramen, cats & dogs, sleeping,

Dislikes : Mint chocolate & Bugs

Charm : Eyes & Vocal line

Talents : singing, dancing, sometimes rapping

MBTI : INFJ (Advocate) - They tend to approach life with deep thoughtfulness and imagination. Their inner vision, personal values, and a quiet, principled version of humanism guide them in all things.

Role Model : His Father

Favorite Color : Purple & Ivory

Favorite Season : Winter & Spring

Favorite Emoji : 🤩

Favorite Song : Night Flight by Baek Yerin

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor : Rainbow Sherbet

Motto : “Let’s live diligently as life pass by”

Question & Answer :

{What compliment do you like the most?}

: I like hearing "You're so cool!"

{What do you think is your charm?}

: Focusing when I need to.

{What's the source of your energy when you're tired and exhausted?}

: I think the main driving force is the high goals I set for myself.

{What do you want to do most when you debut?}

: I want one of the songs of the album to be written and composed 100% by myself.

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: Creativity, Adaptability, Growth

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: The beginning of a lifelong dream.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: Dreams need to change and adjust as you move forward.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: To become more professional as a musician and artist, do music with all seven members for a long time.

Other Facts :

- He is considered the ‘ace’ of the group.

- He has the perfect trifecta: visual, singing, and dancing.

- He was the one who wanted to speak most casually to by the I-LAND members.

- He preferred to spend time playing with his friends over studying.

- He has experience with song writing and composing.

- He can be lazy at times.

- He was trained in BigHit Entertainment together with Jay, Sunghoon & Jungwon.

- He is friends with TXT as they trained together.

- He already has some experience with songwriting and composing.

Stage Name : JAY ; Korean : 제이 ; English : Jay Park

Full Name : Park Jong Seong

Position : Not yet announced ( He considered the mood maker of the group )

Solo Fandom Name : BLUE JAYS

Nicknames : Angry Bird

Date of Birth : April 20, 2002

Place of Birth : Seattle, Washington, USA

Language : English, Korean & Japanese

Age (as of 2020) : 18 years old ; Korean Age : 19 years old

Blood Type : B

Zodiac Sign : Taurus ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Horse

Height : 180 cm (5'11")

Family : Parents

Education : Hanlim Multi Arts School

Training Time : 2 years 11 months

I-LAND Finals : Ranked 2 with 1,182,889 votes

Likes : Fashion, clothes, cooking, eating delicious food, blank staring, clothes shopping, playing games

Dislikes : Sesame leaves, carrots & Bugs

Charm : Being dark, sexy and funny

Talents : singing, hiphop bouncing, dancing

Other Skill : Doing a Massage

MBTI : ENTP (Debater) - They tend to be bold and creative, deconstructing and rebuilding ideas with great mental agility. They pursue their goals vigorously despite any resistance they might encounter.

Favorite Color : Purple

Favorite Season : Autumn

Favorite Emoji : ❤️

Favorite Cartoon : Pororo

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor : Pistachio

Motto : “Live the life the way you were born” & “Let’s just talk and live. I am human, too! Can’t I even talk? I’m really mad. Anyways you’ve done a great job”

Question & Answer :

{What do you usually think about?}

: "I'm hungry"

{How do you always make the people around you smile?}

: Because I try hard to.

{When are you the happiest while dancing?}

: When people cheer me on while I'm dancing.

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: Energy, Performance, Fashion

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: My life itself as it is and will be.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: there will always be hard work and perseverance behind the glitz and glamour.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: I should aim high enough to achieve at least half of that goal. My goal is to reach the top of the world.

Other Facts :

- He is an only child.

- He is a former SM Entertainment and Big Hit Entertainment trainee.

- His father, James Park, is the president of Sinar Tour.

- He has never dated anyone since birth.

- He describes himself as dalgona.

- He was voted as one of the dirtiest member by I-LAND members together with Daniel.

- His most precious item is the watch that given by his Father.

- He moved to Korea around 2010.

- He mentioned it has ben 10 years since he moved to Korea so his English is a little rusty.

- He learned the basic Japanese language by watching animes.

- He attended LP Dance Academy before joining Big Hit Entertainment as a Trainee.

- He once dream to be a chef when he was young.

Stage Name : JAKE ; Korean : 제이크 ; English : Jake Sim

Full Name : Shim Jaeyoon

Position : Not yet announced

Solo Fandom Name : JAKEYS

Nicknames : Daeng, Jaeila

Date of Birth : November 15, 2002

Place of Birth : Brisbane, Australia

Language : English & Korean

Age (as of 2020) : 18 years old ; Korean Age : 19 years old

Blood Type : O

Zodiac Sign : Scorpio ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Horse

Height : 176 cm (5'9")

Family : Parents & Dog ( Leila )

Education : Dwight School Seoul, St. Peters Lutheran College

Training Time : 9 months

I-LAND Finals : Ranked 3 with 1,179,633 votes

Likes : Dogs & Puppies, showing off his muscles, hiphop, clothes, used to playing soccer, working out, grape flavored soda,

Dislikes : Nothing

Charm : Corner of lips, his love for dogs

Talents : singing, dancing, & playing violin

Other Skill : Arm Wrestling & making puppy faces

MBTI : ISTJ (Logistician) - These people tend to be reserved yet willful, with a rational outlook on life. They compose their actions carefully and carry them out with methodical purpose.

Favorite Color : Black & Ivory

Favorite Season : Spring

Favorite Emoji : 👌

Favorite Sport : Soccer

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor : Chocolate

Motto : “Live with positive vibes” & “Work hard, play hard”

Question & Answer :

{Are you more comfortable with English or Korean?}

: Nowadays, I really don't use English, so I think Korean.

{If you were to give yourself 3 compliments?}

: I get along with people well. I can show people an awesome performance on stage and I have a positive mindset.

{What kind of person do you want to be in the future?}

: I want to be someone who delivers positive energy to others

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: Passion, Perseverance, Love

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: The turning point in my life. ENHYPEN members are my life partners.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: There must be respect and consideration towards one another in order to make a great team. Good communication is the key and sometimes sacrifices need to be made.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: My goal as a group currently is to have a successful album debut, but in the long term, I hope to perform worldwide.

Other Facts :

- He dreamed of becoming an idol after watching BTS’ DNA performance.

- He was selected to participate on I-LAND from the global auditions conducted by Big Hit Entertainment.

- He is an only child.

- He comes from a wealthy family.

- He is a smart guy.

- He was in the top on math class.

- He is a cute but clumsy person.

- He want to collaborate with Drake someday.

- He likes to earn the #1 spot on Billboard charts after debut.

Stage Name : SUNGHOON ; Korean : 성훈

Full Name : Park Sunghoon

Position : Not yet announced

Solo Fandom Name : PENGUINS

Nicknames : Ice Prince, Ice Boy, Penguin, Figure Skating Prince

Date of Birth : December 8, 2002

Place of Birth : Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Language : Korean

Age (as of 2020) : 17 years old ; Korean Age : 18 years old

Blood Type : O

Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Horse

Height : 177 cm (5'10")

Family : Parents & 5 year old Sister ( Park Yeji ) , Dog ( Gaeul )

Education : Pangok High School

Training Time : 2 years 1 month

I-LAND Finals : Ranked 6 with 1,088,413 votes

Likes : skating, clothes, shoes & coffee

Dislikes : Mint chocolate, hats, ghosts & Bugs

Charm : Dimples, Face, Eye smile, & nose

Talents : Ice skating & contemporary dancing,

Other Skill : Facial Expression

MBTI : ISTJ (Logistician) - These people tend to be reserved yet willful, with a rational outlook on life. They compose their actions carefully and carry them out with methodical purpose.

Favorite Color : White

Favorite Season : Autumn

Favorite Emoji : 😘

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor : Coffee

Motto : “Just do it”

Question & Answer :

{What are the good and bad habits you developed as a figure skater?}

: Good thing is that my movements can be elegant. One bad thing is I had to stay upright when figure skating so I still look awkward when dancing hip-hop.

{Which is better, eating ramyeon at an ice rink, or eating ramyeon in I-LAND?}

: Honestly speaking, I think eating at a rink tastes a little better.

{Are you a prince?}

: No, I am not.

{What do you want to do most after you debut?}

: I want to perform in a concert.

{How do you develop a tireless, diligent mentality?}

: I wasn't like that from the start. I think you can make it happen if you have a positive mindset.

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: The Little Prince, Ice, Luxury

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: Besides connection, development, and discovery, which is embodied in our team name, ENHYPEN also means the tie between our fans and us.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: I’ve learnt that the chemistry among the members is really important and that professionalism is also critical.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: I wish for ENHYPEN’s successful debut and the "Rookie of the Year" title and hope to eventually become a world renowned artist.

Other Facts :

- He has won many figure skating competitions including the novice gold medal of Lombardia Trophy in 2015 and the junior silver medal in the 2016 and 2017 Asian Figure Skating Trophy.

- He is a former Big Hit Entertainment trainee; he is currently under BELIFT LAB.

- He was a very shy young kid so his mother got him started on skating. He eventually became runner up male skater of South Korea.

- He did ice skating for 10 years.

- He has a hard time doing aegyo.

- His ideal type is Irene from Red Velvet.

- He likes to listen to hip-hop when he is in a good mood.

- If he could eat only one food the rest of his life, it would be samgyeopsal (a three layer meat dish).

- If he could get introduced to any of the members’ sisters, he would choose Jake’s (even though Jake has no sisters) because he thinks Jake is a very trustworthy person.

- He and Jungwon were voted as the most handsome members by I-LAND members.

- He was voted the best husband material by I-LAND members.

- After Sunghoon quit figure skating to pursue a career as a singer, he wanted to prove to his parents that he had made the right decision. He used that mindset to work hard every day to debut.

Stage Name : SUNOO ; Korean : 선우

Full Name : Kim Sun Woo

Position : Not yet announced

Solo Fandom Name : SUNSHINES

Nicknames : Sunshine, Ddeonu, Desert Fox

Date of Birth : June 24, 2003

Place of Birth : Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Language : Korean

Age (as of 2020) : 17 years old ; Korean Age : 18 years old

Blood Type : O

Zodiac Sign : Cancer ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Goat

Height : 175 cm (5'9")

Family : Parents & an Older Sister

Education : Chilbo High School

Training Time : 10 months

I-LAND Finals : He was the "Producer's Pick", Ranked 8 with 935,771 votes

Likes : Computer games, Milky skin, Desert fox, Being loved, doing aegyo, Disney Movies, Mellow musics, Scented Candles, Mood lighting

Dislikes : Anything annoying

Charm : Cold but cute look, Eye smile, facial expression, his skin, his eye shape

Talents : Many

Other Skill : Facial Expression, taking good selfies,

MBTI : ENFP (Campaigner) - These people tend to embrace big ideas and actions that reflect their sense of hope and goodwill toward others. Their vibrant energy can flow in many directions.

Favorite Color : Mint, Purple, Pink and Blue

Favorite Season : All

Favorite Emoji : 😍

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor : Mint Chocolate & Rainbow Sherbet

Favorite Food : Tteokbokki ( His Soul Food )

Motto : “To have passion all year round”

Question & Answer :

{What do you think of yourself?}

: I think I’m perfect.

{How do you take such nice selfies?}

: Selfies look better if taken from slightly above your head.

{What do you eat to be so beautiful?}

: I drank a lot of water when I was young so I think water makes me look okay.

{How many selfies do you take in a day?}

: I never counted, but usually at least 50.

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: Vitamin, Charming, Handsome

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: ENHYPEN is like a staircase that will bring me to happiness in the future. I will continue to grow and overcome challenges as I climb up the stairs and achieve my goals.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: That life does not always unfold as planned, but the bumps along the road make me stronger.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: I personally hope for us to be the “Rookie of the Year” in 2021! We will move forward with the goal of becoming the number one group globally.

Other Facts :

- He is known for being very charismatic, happy, and uplifting.

- He is always smiling and shining.

- He has a delicate health. He had moments of exhaustion and weakness during the dance practices of I-LAND.

- He wants to be an idol to have a positive influence on others.

- His schoolmates in middle school referred to him as “Sam-oh oppa”

Stage Name : NI-KI ; Korean : 니키 ; Japanese : 西村リキ

Full Name : Nishimura Riki

Position : Maknae

Solo Fandom Name : NIKITTIES

Nicknames : Little Michael Jackson, Super Dancer

Date of Birth : December 9, 2005

Place of Birth : Okayama, Japan

Language : Japanese & Korean

Age (as of 2020) : 15 years old ; Korean Age : 16 years old

Blood Type : B

Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius ; Chinese Zodiac Sign : Rooster

Height : 180 cm (5'11")

Family : Parents & an Older Sister

Training Time : 8 months

I-LAND Finals : Ranked 4 with 1,140,718 votes

Likes : Dancing, watching movies

Dislikes : Waking up ( Early ), Bugs

Charm : smile, & doing dancing

Talents : Dancing

MBTI : ENFJ (Protagonist) - These warm, forthright types love helping others, and they tend to have strong ideas and values. They back their perspective with the creative energy to achieve their goals.

Favorite Color : Black

Favorite Season : Spring

Favorite Emoji : 🤭

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor : Mint Chocolate

Favorite Food : Dumplings ( His Soul Food )

Motto : “Dance is life”

Question & Answer :

{What do you think about when you dance?}

: I don't think about anything; I just have fun dancing.

{What's one thing you like the most besides dancing?}

: The practice studio.

{What kind of an artist do you want to become?}

: I want to become an idol who can touch people's hearts.

{Three words to describe yourself:}

: Absorptive, Dance, Concentration

{What does Enhypen mean to you?}

: The most precious thing in my life.

{Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN:}

: Aim to be better than I am now.

{Hope for the group as you debut:}

: I want to make our debut beyond fans' expectations and to become closer to our fans.

Other Facts :

- He used to be a backup dancer for SHINee for almost 1 year ( 2016-2017 ).

- He grew up dancing at his parents’ dance studio.

- He started dancing at the age of 5.

- He admires Michael Jackson.

- He can learn choreographies very fast. He memorized the choreography for the final episode of I-LAND within 20 minutes. While other people take about an hour to learn, he says he typically only needs 10 minutes.

- If he could perform onstage just once in his life, he would perform at the Billboard Music Awards.

- He is a left-handed.

- He can play a piano.

- His most precious item is a pair of dance shoes.

- He likes to be on the Billboard stage within ten years.

~ FanPark

( #ENHYPEN #JUNGWON #HEESEUNG #JAY #JAKE #SUNGHOON #SUNOO #NI_KI )

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