Pentagon members profile: Name, birthday, height, age
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Pentagon, also known as PENTAGON or PTG is a Kpop band, owned and managed by Cube Entertainment. The group dates back to 2016 and consists of ten band members, namely Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, E'Dawn, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok. Their first single 'Pentagon' debuted about the same time as their debut as a group. Since then, Pentagon members have united, and together, they have released some of the top-ranking singles in the Korean billboard 100.
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Merely five months after their debut, the group also debuted in Japan with a single titled "Gorilla." The song was so good it ranked the top three on the Orion chart. Indeed, Pentagon members shine not only at home but also abroad. However, their success was not without a drawback. By 2018, the group suffered one of the most significant blows with two of their members taking a long hiatus, and eventually, one left the group. For now, the band is only made up of nine members as Yanan, one of the members who had left returned.
Pentagon members profile
Here is what you need to know about Pentagon members age, height, birthday and much more.
Hui
- Name: Lee Hoe Taek
- Stage Name: Hui
- Nickname: Huiting
- Birthdate: August 28, 1993
- Birthplace: Gwacheon, South Korea
- Age: 26 Years old
- Position: Leader, main vocalist, lead dancer
- Height: 172 cm (5’8″)
- Weight: 57 Kg
- Blood type: A
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Hobbies: Playing game, football, composing music
Facts
- Schooled in Modern K Academy
- The mother was an English teacher but is now retired
- Can play the piano
- Was once a JYP trainee
- Took part in the JYP 7th Audition Final Round back in 2010 and won as Best Male Vocalist
- Was featured in G.NA’s ‘Secret’ MV and promotional activities
- Was featured in Rain's 'Rain Effect.'
- He auditioned in the 9th-week program for CUBE Entertainment and was officially accepted as a Pentagon member
- He composed ‘Never’ for Produce 101 E’Dawn and Wooseok
- He composed Wanna One‘s debut track ‘Energetic’ which won lots of awards
- Wrote the lyrics for 'Energetic.'
- He composed Like Paradise, together with Flow Blow. This is one of Kriesha Chu's song in her 1st mini-album
- He wrote the lyrics for “Dramatic” belonging to girl group BVNDIT‘s
Jinho
- Stage name: Jinho
- Birth name: Jo Jin-Ho
- Position: Main vocalist
- Birthday: April 17, 1992
- Zodiac sign: Aries
- Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
- Blood type: A
- Nationality: Korean
Jinho facts
- Jinho was born in Seoul, South Korea
- Can play the piano and guitar
- He can speak Korean and Chinese
- Made his debut at SM Entertainment’s project boy unit, SM the Ballad in 2010
- In 2008 Jinho was the winner of SM Everysing Contest
- He auditioned for CUBE Entertainment after he left SM Entertainment
- He was accepted as a Pentagon member after eight-week-audition- this is after he finally completed his Pentagon Graph
- Before debuting with Pentagon Jinho trained for eight years
- He likes pink colored clothes, mostly sweaters
- He is good at high notes
Hongseok
- Stage name: Hongseok
- Birth name: Yang Hong Seok
- Position: Lead vocalist
- Birthday: April 17, 1994
- Zodiac sign: Aries
- Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Blood type: A
- Nationality: Korean
Facts
- He lived outside Korea for a total of 11 years (lived in San Diego, Madison, Singapore, and China)
- Hongseok is the second born after an older brother, Junseok
- He can speak Korean, English, and Chinese
- He attended the Hwa Chong International School in Singapore from 2007 – 2010
- Attended the Tianjin Nankai High School (China)
- Proceeded to the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing
- His hobbies include reading books and study languages
- Formerly worked at YG Entertainment
- In 2012, he auditioned as Model Team/Vocal Team for JYP 9th Audition Final Round– Modeled alongside HyunA for Clride.n
- He likes working out
- He’s the best at cooking in the group hence his nickname ‘home mom’.
- Cast in the 2017 movie "The Love That's Left."
- Casts in the variety show “Tutor” along with Seventeen’s Vernon.
- Tutors Chinese language
- Features on the show "Real Men 300".
Shinwon
- Stage name: Shinwon (신원)
- Birth name: Ko Shin Won (고신원)
- Position: Sub vocalist
- Birthday: December 11, 1995
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Height: 184 cm (6’0″)
- Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
- Blood type: A
- Nationality: Korean
Shinwon facts
- He is not the oldest child; he has an older sister named Yejin
- Shinwon worked in the BWCW store part-time
- He was cast as a street model for LEFAS
- Shinwon is a self-proclaimed visual
- He has broad shoulders and has a hot temper
- He especially loves McDonald’s hamburgers
- Lying down is one of his hobbies
- Together with Jinho, Kino, Yeo One, Yuto, and Wooseok, he was a cameo in the 'Age of Youth 2.'
Yeo One
- Stage name: Yeo One
- Birth name: Yeo Chang Gu
- Position: Lead vocalist
- Birthday: March 27, 1996
- Zodiac sign: Aries
- Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
- Blood type: B
- Nationality: Korean
Facts
- He comes from Daejeon Gwangyeoksi Central, South Korea
- He is the second born after his older sister
- He appeared in promotional activities, including G.NA's 'Secret' MV.
- Was featured in BEAST’s Dongwoon’s ‘KIMISHIKA’ MV.
- He took part in the Rainbow Concert in support of mentally disabled children
- He's very diligent, a good actor, very talkative, watches dramas a lot, good dancer, and a good swimmer.
- He knows all of his solo songs and is a huge fan of Jung Jun Il from MATE.
- His favorite color is black.
- In 2015, he modeled for CLRIDE.
- He featured in the web drama "Spark" (2016) on a supporting role
- Together with Shinwon, Jinho, Kino, Yuto, and Wooseok, he was a cameo in the 'Age of Youth 2.'
- Participated in the KBS Musical Drama ‘Chosun Beauty Competition’.
Yanan
- Stage name: Yanan
- Birth name: Yan An
- Position: Sub vocalist, visual
- Birthday: October 25, 1996
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Height: 187 cm (6’1″)
- Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Blood type: A
- Nationality: Chinese
Facts
- Yanan was born in Hokkaido (Japan)
- Through an audition which was held in China, Yanan became a CUBE trainee.
- He is fluent in both Chinese and Korean.
- He dreads amusement park rides.
- He can play Erhu (a traditional Chinese instrument).
- Before getting spotted by the CUBE, he wanted to become an air steward.
- He was a swimmer, a big fan of Little Mix.
- He was a contestant of "The Collaboration," a Chinese show.
- In Pentagon’s dorm, Yan An & Yeo One share a room.
- On August 22, 2018, Yanan was said to go on hiatus due to health problems - Cube announced on Pentagon's official social media
- He reappeared on November 12, 2018, at the Pentagon's vLive, marking an end to his hiatus.
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Yuto
- Stage name: Yuto
- Birth name: Adachi Yuto
- Position: Lead rapper, lead dancer, vocalist
- Birthday: January 23, 1998
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- Height: 185 cm (6’0″)
- Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
- Blood type: O
- Nationality: Japanese
Facts
- He comes from Nagano, Japan.
- He is not the firstborn, has one older sister named Akari, and two older brothers.
- He is fluent in both Japanese and Korean
- He is a former JYP trainee.
- Audition for CUBE Entertainment - completing his Pentagon Graph in the 9th-week program.
- He appeared on ISAC 2015 Chuseok Special together with BEAST's Dujun and Yoseob, as well as Roh Jihoon.
- He is a buddy to ONF‘s Yuto - both are of Japanese descent and former trainees of JYP.
- He can’t eat spicy food.
- He is a rapper and can rap in Korean and Japanese.
- Together with Shinwon, Jinho, Kino, Yeo One, and Wooseok, he was a cameo in 'Age of Youth 2.'
Kino
- Stage name: Kino
- Birth name: Kang Hyung Gu
- Position: Vocalist, main dancer, rapper, face of the group
- Birthday: January 27, 1998
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
- Blood type: B
- Nationality: Korean
Facts
- His younger sister is named Minju.
- He is fluent in Korean, Japanese, English
- Kino attended Hanlim Multi Art High School, Sejong University as a dance major.
- Kino is a former Power Vocal trainee.
- He appeared in promotional activities such as G.NA’s ‘Secret’ MV.
- Was featured in Rain's 'Rain Effect.'
- He was MC at the charity event, Rainbow Concert.
- He is a talented dancer and was a member of “Urban Boyz,” a dance team.
- He is a gifted choreographer. His works include choreography for "Gorilla" and "Like This."
- He is a member of the MOLA (Make Our Lives Awesome) group. It comprises of himself, Nathan, from the song “Chillin” and 15&’s Jimin, UNIQ’s Luizy (Seungyoun).
- Together with Shinwon, Jinho, Yeo One, Yuto, and Wooseok, he was a cameo in 'Age of Youth 2.'
Woosoek
- Stage name: Wooseok (우석)
- Birth name: Jung Woo Seok (정우석)
- Position: Main rapper, vocalist, Maknae
- Birthday: January 31, 1998
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- Height: 188.4 cm (6’2″)
- Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Blood type: O
- Nationality: Korean
Facts
- He hails from Gwangju, South Korea.
- He is the second born after his older sister Sojin.
- He attended Seoul School of Performing Arts.
- He is the youngest member of the Pentagon band.
- He was the winner of the Special Prize at a violin competition.
- He likes anime but dislikes cucumbers.
- He can sing the soprano part from an opera; he has a beautiful voice.
- Together with E'Dawn, he appeared in Jeon Soyeon's "Jelly" MV.
- He is a songwriter. with Seo Jaewoo and Kanto, he co-wrote "No Way" by UNIT RED on The UNIT along
E'Dawn
- Stage name: E’ Dawn
- Birth name: Kim Hyo-jong
- Position: Main dancer, lead rapper, vocalist
- Birthday: June 1, 1994
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
- Blood type: O
- Nationality: Korean
Facts
- He hails from a small town in Hwasun in South Korea.
- E’Dawn is a high-tone rapper
- In 2012, he auditioned for JYP 9th Audition Final Round in - Dance Team
- Before he signed with Cube, E’Dawn was a street dancer
- He also attended a dance academy.
- He appeared in promotional activities, including G.NA's 'Secret' MV.
- E’Dawn has body tattoos.
- His favorite color is black.
- When he was younger, E'Dawn wanted to be a zookeeper/train animals
Discography
- Universe: The Black Hall (2020)
Filmography
- Pentagon Maker (Mnet-M2, 2016)
- Pentory (Naver V App, YouTube, 2016–present)
- Pentagon's Textbook (Naver V App, 2016–2018)
- Pentagon's Private Life (MBC HeyoTV, 2016–2017)
- Pentagon's To-Do List (Naver V App, 2017)
- Pentagon's TNL (Thursday Night Live) (Naver V App, 2017) (Youtube, 2019)
- Just Do It, Yo! (YouTube, 2018–present)
- Pentagon X Star Road (Naver V App, 2019)
Tours and concerts
Here are the tours and concerts;
Tours
- 1st Japan Zepp tour - "Dear Cosmo (2019)
- Prism World Tour (2019)
Headlining concerts
- Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.1 - Love (2016)
- PENTAGON 1st Concert in Japan (2017)
- Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.2 - Trust (2017)
- Pentagon 2017 Tentastic Live Concert in Japan (2017)
- Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.3 - Promise (2017)
- Pentagon 2017 Tentastic Live Concert in Tokyo (2017)
- Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.4 - Dream (2017)
- PENTAGON! Great Live Concert in Japan 2018 Your Whiteday (2018)
- Pentagon Mini Concert Tentastic Vol.5 - Miracle (2018)
- Pentagon concert "PRISM" (2019)
Latest news
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Now you know all the Pentagon members names, height, weight birthday. They have released hit-after-hit singles, which have earned them accolades across Asia and gained them fans worldwide. All Pentagon members are talented artists with specialties in different areas or mastery of musical instruments.
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