The Boyz is a South Korean K-pop group formed in 2017 by Cre.Ker Entertainment. The group consists of eleven members: Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Juhaknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric. They debuted with the release of their single "Boy" and quickly gained popularity for their impressive vocal harmony, flawless choreography, and innovative fashion style.
Since their debut, The Boyz has stood out for their unique and eccentric musical concepts, exploring various styles from pop to hip-hop and R&B. Additionally, they are known for their talent in dance and live performances, and already have a solid fanbase around the world.
The group has also been commercially successful, having released several successful albums and collaborations. They have already won several awards, including the "Rookie of the Year" at the Korean Music Awards and the "New Artist Award" at the Mnet Asian Music Awards. With their talent and dedication, The Boyz has established itself as one of the most promising K-pop groups of today.
Group
THE BOYZ | 더보이즈
Fandom
THE B | 더비
Debut
December 6, 2017
Debut Album
THE FIRST
Latest Release
BE AWAKE
Leader
SANGYEON
Lightstick
Years Active
2017 – present
Label
IST Entertainment
Distributor
Kakao Entertainment
Official Page
member
“Best We THE BOYZ!" / "Hello, we are THE BOYZ!”
Sangyeon
“The Class President of THE BOYZ, Beyond Your Imagination.”
Name
SANGYEON | 상연
Full Name
Lee Sangyeon | 이상연 | 李上淵
Born
November 4, 1996
Hometown
Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Height
176cm | 5′-09″
Shoe Size
260mm
Blood Type
A
Family
Mother, Father, Older Sister
Education
Hanlim Arts School
Position
Banjang (Leader), Main Vocalist
Filmography
Music Video
Year
Artist
Title
2017
MELODYDAY
You Seem Busy
2016
Ailee
If You
SANGYEON Facts
Catchphrase: ” The Class President of THE BOYZ, Beyond Your Imagination, SANGYEON. “
He was discovered on the street by a casting director of LOEN (Cre.Ker, IST) Entertainment.
He is a former MBK Entertainment trainee.
Training Period: 5 – 6 years (Cre.Ker (3 years) + MBK)
IST (Cre.Ker) audition song: his original song
He is Catholic and his Christian (baptismal) name is Tobiah.
His English name is Jayden Lee.
He graduated from Hanlim Arts School (department of broadcasting & entertainment) on February 12, 2015.
Hobbies: snowboarding, driving, workout, music
If he was not a Kpop idol, he would have become a composer.
Role Model: Crush, D.O. (EXO)
He sleeps to relieve stress.
If he could be a professional athlete, he would choose soccer.
He placed first in his middle school cross-dressing contest.
If he was born female, he would be a member of THE GIRLZ.
MBTI: ESFP-T
He does not like fish.
Ideal Type: a kind hearted person.
Favorites
Beverage: mango smoothie
Character: Mystique, Iron Man
Color: red, black, white
Film: Marvel Cinematic Universe films
Food: meat
Scent: vanilla
Season of the Year: spring, fall
Subject in School: Korean
Word: THE B
Family
Mother
Father
Older Sister Born: 1988 She got married.
“The Sweet Voice of THE BOYZ.”
Name
JACOB | 제이콥
Full Name
Jacob Bae | 제이콥 배
Korean Name
Bae Junyoung | 배준영 | 裴俊英
Born
May 30, 1997
Hometown
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Height
175cm | 5′-09″
Shoe Size
270mm
Blood Type
B
Family
Mother, Father, Older Brother, Two Dogs
Years Active
2017 – present
Position
Sub-Leader, Lead Vocalist
Label
IST Entertainment
JACOB Facts
Catchphrase: ” The sweet voice of THE BOYZ, JACOB “
He is a Christian (Protestant).
Motto: There can never be success without happiness. Run happily.
He was on the school basketball team for 4 years and on the volleyball team for 6 years.
He does not like watching horror movies.
Hobbies: music composition, traveling, basketball
Specialty: eating cereal
He can play the guitar.
He exercises to relieve stress.
MBTI: INFP
He cannot eat spicy food, shrimps and soda.
Nicknames: Coby, Jakey
Favorites
Artist: Sam Kim
Cereal: KRAVE
Color: olive, burgundy
Food: yogurt, cereal, bingsu (shaved ice)
Scent: fruit
Family
Mother
Father
Older Brother Name: Jeff Bae | 제프 배 Born: 1995 Instagram: @shotsbybae
Lucky (dog)
Dexter (dog)
“The Charming Guy of THE BOYZ.”
Name
YOUNGHOON | 영훈
Full Name
Kim Younghoon | 김영훈 | 金泳勛
Born
August 8, 1997 Seoul, South Korea
Hometown
Incheon, South Korea
Height
183cm | 6′-00″
Shoe Size
265-270mm
Blood Type
A
Family
Mother, Father, Older Brother
Education
Incheon Yeonsong High School
Position
Sub Vocalist
Filmography
TV Series
Year
Title
Role
2020
Love Revolution
Lee Kyungwoo
Music Video
Year
Artist
Title
2017
John Park
DND (Do Not Disturb)
2016
I.O.I
Whatta Man (Good man)
MELODYDAY
Color
YOUNGHOON Facts
Catchphrase: ” The younghoonnam of THE BOYZ, YOUNGHOON. “ younghoonnam: Younghoon + hoonnam (nice / good-looking / charming guy)
He was discovered on the streets of Sinsa-dong, Seoul by a casting director of IST (Cre.Ker) Entertainment while eating bread at a convenience store.
IST (Cre.Ker) audition songs: Dear Love by The One, I Miss You by Kim Bumsoo
He was born in Seoul and raised in Incheon.
Hobbies: watching movies, swimming, mobile games, sleeping
Specialties: skiing, acting
He is a Buddhist.
If he was born female, he would be a member of THE GIRLZ.
If he could be a professional athlete, he would choose soccer.
He does not like cucumbers.
His English name was Jelly Kim in middle school.
MBTI: INFP-T
Nicknames
Bbanghoon: young → 0 → bbang =
Bbangjanim: Bbanghoon + wangjanim (prince)
Favorites
Artists: DEAN, Yoon Hyunsang, V (BTS)
Cake: cheesecakes
Coffee: iced americano
Color: light blue
Season of the Year: winter
Word: THE B
Family
Mother Born: 1967
Father Born: 1967
Older Brother Born: 1992
Bori Breed: Cream Toy Poodle Bori means barley.
“The Present of THE BOYZ.”
Name
HYUNJAE | 현재
Full Name
Lee Jaehyun | 이재현 | 李在賢
Born
September 13, 1997
Hometown
Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Height
179.7cm | 5′-11″
Shoe Size
265-270mm
Blood Type
B
Family
Mother, Father, Older Sister
Education
Hanlim Arts School
Position
Lead Vocalist
Filmography
Music Video
Year
Artist
Title
2017
MELODYDAY
You seem busy (Feat. Jung Ilhoon)
2016
Color
2014
Anxious (Feat. Mad Clown)
HYUNJAE Facts
Catchphrase: ” The Present of THE BOYZ, HYUNJAE. “
His English name is Jerry Lee.
Motto: If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it.
He wanted his stage name to be Lee Hanbit.
Hobbies: workout, eating fried chicken, watching superhero movies
Specialty: spinning a book
MBTI: ENFJ-A
Ideal Type: someone who is on the same wavelength as him
He thinks he looks like cows.
He hates bugs.
Favorites
Character: Bart Simpson
Color: black
Flower: roses, sunflowers
Food: fried chicken
Fruit: melons, watermelons
Scent: shampoo
Subject in School: mathematics, science
“The Main Character of THE BOYZ ”
Name
JUYEON | 주연
Full Name
Lee Juyeon | 이주연 | 李柱延
Born
January 15, 1998
Hometown
Chowol-eup, Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Height
180cm | 5′-11″
Shoe Size
270mm
Blood Type
AB
Family
Mother, Father, Younger Brother
Education
Seoul Sahmyook High School
Position
Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Filmography
Music Video
Year
Artist
Title
2017
MELODYDAY
You Seem Busy
JUYEON Facts
Catchphrase: ” Juyeon (main character) of THE BOYZ, JUYEON “
JUYEON got into LOEN (Cre.Ker) Entertainment as a trainee in June 2015 and made his debut as a member of THE BOYZ in December 2017.
Training Period: 2 years and 6 months
When he was in middle school, he visited Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung with his family, and a V-SPEC (dance academy) instructor encouraged him to take dance classes. In the first year of high school, he passed his LOEN Entertainment audition held at that dance academy.
Motto : Live happily. : You Only Live Once.
Hobbies: workout, basketball
He was the class president of Chowol Elementary School’s student council in 2010.
LJ is his rap name.
Blue and East were his stage name candidates.
His English name was Joel (his English teacher picked it).
He is a nature lover.
He is scared of mantis.
If he could be a professional athlete, he would choose basketball.
THE SHOW MC (February 11, 2020 – February 2, 2021)
MBTI: ENTP
Favorites
Coffee: americano
Color: blue
Film: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
Food: samgyeopsal (pork belly)
Scent: herbs
Season of the Year: summer
Subject in School: physical education
Superhero: Spider-Man
TV Show: documentaries
Word: home
Family
Mother Born: 1967
Father
Younger Brother Born: 2002
“The Moonlight boy of THE BOYZ.”
Name
KEVIN | 케빈
Full Name
Kevin Moon | 케빈 문
Korean Name
Moon Hyungseo | 문형서 | 文炯書
Born
February 23, 1998 Gwangju, South Korea
Hometown
Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Height
176cm | 5′-09″
Shoe Size
265mm
Blood Type
AB
Family
Mother, Father, Older Sister
Education
University of British Columbia (dropout)
Position
Main Vocalist
KEVIN Facts
Kevin got into LOEN Entertainment (Cre.Ker Entertainment) in early 2017 and debuted as a member of THE BOYZ in December 2017.
Catchphrase: ” The Moonlight sensibility of THE BOYZ. “
He received an audition offer from a casting director of LOEN Entertainment after he participated in Kpop Star 6.
He was born in Gwangju, South Korea and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
His parents named him Kevin after they watched the movie, Home Alone (1990).
Motto: All things with a thankful heart.
He is a Christian.
He is a good cook.
Hobbies: playing the guitar, listening to music
Specialties: drawing, calligraphy, piano, English
He started playing the piano in middle school.
He dropped out of the University of British Columbia on September 14, 2016 (TMI: The first day of class was September 10, 2016).
Kevin attended the same elementary school as Michael Bublé did and he won the Michael Bublé prize (a prize given to a student who shows talent in music) in 7th grade.
He learned tap dancing when he was a kid.
MBTI: INFP-T
He hates spiders.
Favorites
Artist: Beyoncé
Beverage: coffee
Color: olive
Food: pumpkin pie, raw fish
Fruit: figs
Ice Cream Flavor: mint chocolate chip, The Tonight Dough (Ben & Jerry’s)
Family
Mother
Father
Older Sister Name: Stella Moon | 스텔라 문 Born: 1996
Name
NEW | 뉴
Full Name
Choi Chanhee | 최찬희 | 崔澯熙
Born
April 26, 1998
Hometown
Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Height
178cm | 5′-10″
Shoe Size
250mm
Blood Type
B
Family
Mother, Father, Older Brother
Education
Wanju High School
Position
Main Vocalist
NEW Facts
He decided on the stage name, NEW, because he wants to present new and nice music all the time.
He is a Christian.
Hobby: singing
Specialty: sleeping
Motto: Let’s not get puffy (because his face gets swollen easily).
He is a Level 1 in abacus calculation and mental calculation.
Singing and sleeping are his ways to relieve stress.
He is interested in fashion.
He does not like tomatoes, but he eats tomato pasta.
MBTI: INFP-T
Favorites
Beverage: iced americano
Character: Patrick Star in SpongeBob SquarePants.
Color: brown, gray, blue-black
Film: The Twilight Saga Because his childhood dream was to be a vampire.
Food: pizza
Scent: rain
Snack: HARIBO gummy candies
Song: The Cinematic Orchestra – To Build a Home
Subject in School: music
Family
Mother
Father
Older Brother Born: 1988
Name
Q | 큐
Full Name
Ji Changmin | 지창민 | 池昌珉
Born
November 5, 1998
Hometown
Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Height
176cm | 5′-09″
Shoe Size
260-265mm
Blood Type
AB
Family
Mother, Father, Two Older Sisters
Education
Korea Art High School
Position
Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Q Facts
Catchphrase: ” Making a Great Start for THE BOYZ “
He decided on the stage name Q (“cue”) to make a great start for THE BOYZ.
He danced to WOW by BTOB for his Cre.Ker audition.
Training Period: 3 years and 2 months
Yechan, Taek, etc were his stage name candidates.
He is a Christian.
He hates bugs, but he is not afraid of them. So Q catches bugs for his fellow THE BOYZ members.
He participated in the 1theK dance survival show DANCE WAR.
HaHaChangminee was his Tales Runner (game) username in elementary school.
He received a special prize in a piano competition in elementary school.
He can do an impression of the giraffe because he has a long neck.
MBTI: ESFP-T
He likes decorating his room.
Nicknames: Alpaca, Giraffe
Favorites
Color: blue
Food: tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes)
Scent: baby powder
Subject in School: Art
Full Name
Ju Haknyeon | 주학년 | 周鶴年
Hong Kongese Name
Zau Hok Nin | 자우혹닌 | 周鶴年
Born
March 9, 1999
Hometown
Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea
Citizenship
Republic of Korea
Height
175cm | 5′-09″
Shoe Size
255mm
Blood Type
B
Family
Mother, Older Sister, Younger Sister
Education
Hanlim Arts School
Position
Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Filmography
Music Video
Year
Artist
Title
2017
MelodyDay
You Seem Busy (Feat. Jung Ilhoon)
Ju Haknyeon Facts
Catchphrase: ” The Sweet Smile of THE BOYZ “
He lived in Hong Kong for a year when he was a kid.
Brian Ju was his stage name candidate.
He is Catholic and his Christian (baptismal) name is Simon.
Hobbies: feeding pigs, badminton
Doenjang Jjigae (soybean paste stew) is the best dish that he can cook.
He does not like mint chocolate chip flavor.
He hates snakes.
MBTI: ENTJ
He finished 19th in the survival show Produce 101 Season 2.
Nicknames
Jeju Boy
Ggul (oink-oink)
JuDdoMuk (Ju Haknyeon is eating again)
Favorites
Beverage: iced tea
Food: raw fish, salmon, dim sum, etc
Subject in School: history
Family
Mom She is Korean. She owns a pig farm in Jeju. It is the biggest farm in Seogwipo, Jeju.
Dad He is Hong Kongese. He passed away in 2016.
Older Sister Name: Ju Ukhyung | 주욱형
Younger Sister Name: Ju Suyeon | 주수연 Born: 2006
“The Sunshine of THE BOYZ.”
Name
SUNWOO | 선우
Full Name
Kim Sunwoo | 김선우 | 金善旴
Born
April 12, 2000 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hometown
Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Height
177.4cm | 5′-10″
Shoe Size
265-270mm
Blood Type
B
Family
Mother, Father, Younger Sister
Education
Hanlim Arts School
Position
Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
SUNWOO Facts
Training Period: 1 year and 3 months
He was born in Gangnam and moved to Seongnam at 2.
Motto : Make the Impossible Possible. : You only live once. Do whatever you want.
He was a soccer player for a year in 9th grade.
Hobbies: watching movies, writing lyrics, bowling, games (PlayerUnknowns’ Battlegrounds)
He works on music to relieve stress.
MBTI: ENTP-A
Role Model: ZICO
He does not like lotus root, beans and hobakjuk (pumpkin porridge).
He participated in the survival show High School Rapper before his debut.
