Atee*z Members Profile (Updated!) - Kpop Profiles (2024)

Atee*z Members Profile and Facts:

Atee*z (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 the mini-album “Treasure Ep.1: All to Zero“. On July 8, 2019, Atee*z signed with USA record label RCA Records. They are also signed to the Japanese record label Nippon Columbia since 2019.

Atee*z Official Fandom Name: ATINY
Fandom Name Explanation: ATINY is a combination of Atee*z and DESTINY.
Atee*z Official Fandom Color: N/A

Atee*z Current Apartment Arrangement:
1: Seonghwa, San, Mingi
2: Hongjoong, Wooyoung, Jongho
3: Yunho, Yeosang
(all members have solo room)

Atee*z Official Logo:

Atee*z Official SNS:
Website: atee*z.kqent.com / atee*z-official.jp (Japan)
Instagram: @atee*z_official_ / @from_the_witness
Twitter: @atee*zofficial / @Atee*zstaff / @Atee*zofficialjp (Japan)
TikTok: @atee*z_official_
YouTube: Atee*z
Fancafe: Atee*z
Facebook: Atee*zofficial

Atee*z Member Profiles:
Hongjoong

Stage Name: Hongjoong (홍중)
Birth Name: Kim Hong Joong (김홍중)
Position: Captain, Main Rapper, Vocalist, Composer, Center
Birthday: November 7th, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INFP-A
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: 🐿
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 Atee*z’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.
– His specialty is reforming clothes.
– 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.
–Seonghwa and Hongjoong hate mint-chocolate.
– His role models are G-Dragon and Zico.
– He said he likes may 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’s microphone color is white because he thinks it goes well with all the colors. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– 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). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
– 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.”
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Seonghwa

Stage Name: Seonghwa (성화)
Birth Name: Park Seong Hwa (박성화)
Position: Vocalist,Rapper, Performer, Visual
Birthday: April 3rd, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFJ-T (His previous result was ESFJ)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: 🐰 / ⭐️
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. (Salary Lupin Ep.2)
– 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. (Atee*z Consequence Interview)
– His hobbies are watching dramas, building action figures, cleaning, ASMR, and playing games.
– Seonghwa’s voice is the most flexible.
– In High School, he was the head of the dance club.
– Seonghwa is afraid of heights.
– He smells the best in the group according to the members.
– He loves Star Wars and LEGO.
– Seonghwa likes to play Animal Crossing.
– His favorite colors are Black, Silver, and Blue.
– Seonghwa and Hongjoong hate mint-chocolate.
– His role models are Shinee‘s Taemin and EXO‘s Kai.
– He thinks Yunho is the funniest member.
– His favorite city is London.
– He can’t sit cross legged.
– He falls asleep right away when he drunk.
– Seonghwa’s microphone color is silver because he wanted to get one since he was a trainee and he thinks it’s cool. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– 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 is called the best loooking, dancingamd best singing by member because of his versatility.
– He comforts the members when they need it.
– 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.
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Yunho

Stage Name: Yunho (윤호)
Birth Name: Jeong Yun Ho (정윤호)
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: March 23rd, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 186 cm (6’1”)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ-A
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: 🐶
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.
– Yunho has his drivers license.
– His favorite color are all the colors.
– 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.
– Yunho said Seonghwa is his favorite fashion icon/model.
– His favorite movie is Spiderman “No Way Home”.
– Yunho is the energizer of the group (Codename is Atee*z Ep.1).
– He texts his manager the most.
– Yunho’s microphone color is blue, but he originally wanted white. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– 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 Dayoungwhile they studied in Sopa.
– Hongjoong and Yunho are the hosts of MBC’s Idol Radio Season 3.
– Yunho’s fans are called “hotteok” (호떡). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
– Yunho’s lifetime motto is “Let’s do our best rather than being the best.”
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Yeosang
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Stage Name: Yeosang (여상)
Birth Name: Kang Yeo Sang (강여상)
Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Performer, Visual
Birthday: June 15th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFJ (His previous result was ISFP-T)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: 👑
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 online games and eating chicken.
– Yeosang’s specialties are flying drones and skateboarding.
– His favorite colors are Black and Red.
– Yeosang created a character named ‘Hehetmon’.
– His role models are BTS‘ V and NCT‘s Taeyong.
– Yeosang’s microphone color is red, because it’s a color that he likes. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– Yeosang auditioned for MIXNINE but didn’t pass.
– Hongjoong said that Yeosang is the most difficult member to parent, because he has to repeat things to him multiple times. (Idol Radio Ep.3 with TEMPEST)
– Yeosang has been an MC for SBS MTV ‘The Show’ since February 19, 2021.
– Yeosang’s fans are called “yeoddongie” (여둥이). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
– Yeosang is friends with TXT’s Yeonjun,Soobin and Taehyun.
– He and TEMPEST’s memberHyeongseop have known each other since trainee days.
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San

Stage Name: San (산)
Birth Name: Choi San (최산)
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: July 10th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height:177-178 cm (5’9½” -5’10″)*
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INTJ (His previous result was INFP)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: ⛰
Instagram:@choi3an

San Facts:
– He was born in 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 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 favorite color is Dark Purple and Purple.
– His role model is EXO‘s Kai.
– San’s favorite singers are Zion.T and Dean.
– San has a matching tattoo with Wooyoung saying ‘amicus ad aras’ (meaning ‘friends until the end’) on his knee.
– San’s microphone color is gold. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– San auditioned for MIXNINE, but didn’t pass.
– San said that Yeosang is his bias.
– 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 is the mood maker. (Codename is Atee*z Ep.1)
– San’s fans are called “pudding” (뿌딩). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
– San is close to SF9‘s Zuho, AB6IX‘s Woojin, and TXT‘s Yeonjun.
– San’s Ideal Type: Someone who is warm-hearted. (V-LIVE)
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Mingi

Stage Name: Mingi (민기)
Birth Name: Song Min Gi (송민기)
Position: Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: August 9th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 184 cm (6’0″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP-T
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji:🐺 / 🐥
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.
– His favorite colors are Dark Blue and Cement.
– His role models are 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.
– Mingi acts like the youngest when they are in their dorms or in the studio. (Forbes Interview)
– 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’s microphone color is grey, because he thought it was pretty when he saw it on the floor. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– 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 Atee*z’ song for Kingdom: Legendary War’s ‘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). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
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Wooyoung

Stage Name: Wooyoung (우영)
Birth Name: Jung Woo Young (정우영)
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday: November 26th, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type:ISTJ (His previous results were ISFJ-T, ENFJ-T and ESFJ twice)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: 🦊
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.
– He said people told him he looks like a Welsh Corgi.
– 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 ever succeed together or fail together.
– His hobbies are collecting clothes, gaming, and bullying Seonghwa.
– Wooyoung has three tattoos: one on his rib saying ‘sin prosa sin pausa’ (meaning ‘don’t hurry but don’t stop’), another on his knee with the word ‘amicus ad aras’ (meaning ‘friends until the end’) which is a friendship tattoo with San and the last one is on his back and says ‘I’m never alone and I will never be’.
– His role models are BTS‘ Jimin, HIGHLIGHT‘s Gikwang, and Shawn Mendes.
– His favorite color is Black.
– According to other members, Wooyoung is the noisiest member. (DKDKTV’s interview with Atee*z)
– His favorite games to play as a child were FIFA and League Of Legends.
– Wooyoung’s microphone color is black, because it’s his favorite color. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– 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). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
– Wooyoung is close to TXT‘s Yeonjun, Golden Child’s Tag,Stray Kids‘s Changbin, 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, andWEi‘s Seokhwa.
– Wooyoung’s motto is “Let’s be happy.”
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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
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP-T (His previous result was ESFJ)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Emoji: 🐻 / 🍎
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 favorite colors are Red and Black.
– His role model is BTS‘ Jungkook.
– Jongho’s favorite singer is Bruno Mars.
– Jongho’s microphone color is purple because he thought it was pretty when he saw others who used it. (Atee*z Twitter Blueroom Live 200430)
– Jongho was a contestant on MIXNINE. He ranked 43rd overall and was eliminated in episode 10.
– His favorite Atee*z’ song is ‘Be With You’.
– He loves MONSTA Xand 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.
– He had the same vocal coach as EXO/Super M’s Baekhyun.
– 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). (Mysterious Invitation To. Atiny)
– 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.”
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NOTE 2: The current listed positions were taken from Atee*z/KQs official Website (before their site was updated with the current design). The positions listed on this profile are updated (see the rest of the Notes).

NOTE 3:In their latest “The World EP.2 : Outlaw” Showcase – June 16, 2023, they got introduced with their updated positions (Source).

NOTE 4: “Captain” means “Leader”, but since Hongjoong introduces his position as Captain, we used that variant.
Yunho, Mingi, and Wooyoung are considered Main Dancers officially(Source).
San has been referred to as Main Dancer on M-Nets show Kingdom: Legendary War (Source written in hangul), but on Atee*z Showcase June 16, 2023, his position has been updated to Lead Dancer, while Yunho, Mingi, and Wooyoung were introduced as Main Dancers (Source).
However, San revealed in December 2023 that the members recently gave him the Main Dancer position (Source). In April 2024 San‘s Main Dancer position has been made official (Source).
Seonghwa labeled himself as a performer when they checked their Namuwiki profiles (Source).
Yeosang has also introduced himself as performer (Source).
San is listed as Lead Vocalist in the Atee*z Self PT Full ver. (Source). Yeosang is listed as a Rapper, because he has been introduced as one in the Atee*z Showcase June 2023 (Source).

* Source for San’s height change: Universe tweet
San stated that he thinks he has grown to 177-178 cm. Sourcefor Mingi’s height update.

Source for the MBTI Types: vLive ~ 12:00 – 35:00. Yeosang updated his MBTI once again to ISFJ (source). Wooyoung updated his MBTI to ESFJ (source: WANtee*z EP.8).

For Reference On MBTI Types:
E = Extroverted, I = Introverted
N = Intuitive, S = Observant
T = Thinking, F = Feeling
P = Perceiving, J = Judging

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