X1 profile: members, debut date, songs, fun facts
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X1 was a renowned South Korean boy band formed by the eleven contestants of X101. The members were picked from different groups based on their abilities. Before its dismissal on 6th January 2020, the group was working under Swing Entertainment. X1 profile might help you to learn more exciting facts about the members of this renowned group.
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The chemistry behind X1 members is extraordinary. Their songs and performances always kept their fans yearning for more. The group comprised of Seungwoo, Seungyoun, Yohan, Dongpyo, Junho, Hangyul, Wooseok, Eunsang, Hyeongjun, Dohyon, Minhee. What else is there to know about the Kpop group and its members?
X1 debut date
The group officially made a breakthrough on 27th August 2019. The debut album was titled Emergency: Quantum Leap.
X1 members’ profile summary
Below are X1 Kpop member’s dates of birth, real names, and other exciting facts:
1. Seungwoo
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- Real name: Han Seungwoo
- Date of birth: 24th December 1994
- Place of birth: Buk-gu, Busan, South Korea
- Age: 25 years old
- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
- Chinese sign: Dog
- Blood type: B
- Height: 6’0”
- Company: Plan A
- Position: Leader, lead dancer, rapper, and vocalist
Fun facts about Seungwoo
- He is a true believer in Buddhism.
- He is the youngest in the family of three kids (2 boys and a girl).
- His sister, Han Sun Hwa, is also popular like him.
- Seungwoo had a dream of becoming a UFC fighter before he found his destiny in music.
- He is a graduate of Busan Energy Science High School.
- He cannot stand bugs and dust.
- He has appeared on the following television shows: Me & 7 Men (2016), Born Identity (2017), VICTON’S Prelude to War (2018)
- His favourite drink and meal are beer and beef jerky respectively.
- Black and red are his favourite colours.
- He is well-equipped with martial art skills.
- His favourite K-pop role models are Huhgak, G-Dragon, and APink.
- As of 2019, Seungwoo had three tattoos.
- He likes spending most of his time alone.
- Six-packs, Captain, and Seunggu, are his nicknames.
- Family is one of his priorities in life.
2. Seungyoun
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- Real name: Cho Seung Youn
- Date of birth: 5th August 1996
- Place of birth: Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Age: 23 years old
- Birth sign: Leo
- Chinese sign: Rat
- Blood type: O
- Height: 6’0”
- Company: Yuehua Entertainment
- Position: Lead rapper, main vocalist
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Fun facts about Seungyoun
- He is the only kid in his family
- He can fluently speak five languages: Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese and English
- He can play football. He once played for the Corinthians for two years.
- His draws his inspiration from Kanye Wes, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, and San. E
- Seungyoun is good at playing the guitar
- He is a movie lover. Some of his favourite movies include: Above Time, The Avengers, If Only etc
- His favourite colours are red, green, blue, and white.
- Seungyoun loves cats, dogs, lions, horses and tigers.
- He can compose and produce songs.
- He is a team worker. He steers the mood whenever he is practicing with his peers.
- He has eight tattoos on his body.
- He comes from an affluent neighborhood, Cheongdamdong.
- He was a contestant in Show Me the Money competition.
- Some fans call him, “Team Rocket.”
3. Yohan
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- Real name: Kim Yo Han
- Date of birth: 22nd September 1999
- Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Age: 20 years old
- Position: Face of the group, vocalist, lead rapper
- Nationality: Korean
- Height: 5’11”
- Company: OUI Entertainment
Fun facts about Yohan
- He has two beautiful sisters.
- Yohan attended Seoul Physical Education High School.
- He has 13-years taekwondo skills. He is among the best on the National Team.
- He spends his free time playing with kids.
- He was a guest actor in Let’s Eat Dinner Together, the 2016 TV series.
- He was more close to Junho than other members of X1.
- He received over 1.3m votes ranking first among his peers.
- Also, Yohan has worked with other competent performers in other competitions and music festivals.
4. Dongpyo
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- Real name: Son Dong Pyo
- Date of birth: 9th September 2002
- Place of birth: Yeongdeok-gun, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Chinese Zodiac: Horse
- Age: 17 years old
- Position: Lead vocalist, dancer
- Blood type: O
- Height: 5’5”
- Company: DSP Media
- Nationality: Korean
Fun facts about Dongpyo
- He grew up in Pohang
- Dongpyo studied in Seoul a school known as Yeongdong High School.
- He has no record of siblings.
- His hobbies are dancing, colouring, and singing.
- He loves to wear braces.
- He was once a member of the ARTBEAT dance crew.
- He is a good friend to Yohan; they once shared a room.
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5. Junho
Source: Instagram
- Real name: Cha Jun Ho (차준호)
- Date of birth: 9th July 2002
- Place of birth: Hongseong-gun, South Chungcheong
- Zodiac sign: Cancer
- Age: 17 years old
- Position: Visual, vocalist
- Height: 5’10”
- Blood type: A
- Company: Woollim Entertainment
- Nationality: Korean
Fun facts about Junho
- He is a classmate to a Chowon and Heuning Kai.
- He spends his leisure time watching movies.
- Yohan is among his best friends in the group.
- He came in the 9th position on the PDX101 competition with 756,939 votes.
- His nickname is ChaCha.
- He schooled at Hanlim Multi Art High School.
- He is the youngest in the family of three kids.
- He likes biting his lips.
6. Hangyul
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- Birth name: Lee Han Gyul
- Date of birth: 7th December 1999
- Place of birth: Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea.
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Age: 20 years old
- Role: Lead vocalist, main dancer
- Height: 5’10”
- Blood type: O
- Company: MBK Entertainment
- Nationality: Korean
Fun facts about Hangyul
- He schooled at Incheon High School.
- He is an adopted child.
- Hangyul underwent surgery on his hand when he was six or seven years.
- Micheal Lee is his English name. The name was given to him by his adopted mother.
- Hangyul is shortsighted.
- He loves watching movies and playing basketball.
- He has 8-years of taekwondo experience.
- Hangyul’s favourite colours are black and fluorescent yellow.
- He hates spicy foods; Chinese foods are his favourite.
- He has previously worked with Shannon, IM, and T-ARA entertainment groups.
- He has his neck and back tattooed.
- His nickname is “Rocket Team.”
7. Wooseok
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- Real name: Kim Woo Seok
- Date of birth: 27th October 1996
- Place of birth: Daejeon, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Age: 23 years old
- Position: Lead vocalist, visual
- Height: 5’8”
- Blood type: B
- Company: Top Media
- Nationality: Korean
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Fun facts about Wooseok
- He rose to fame in 2015 under the Top Media K-pop group.
- He was featured on a single episode of The Show as a special MC.
- He is the only child in his family.
- He can speak Chinese.
- His nickname is Desert Fox.
- He can act.
- BTS is among his favourite artists.
- His hobbies are drawing, watching movies, poetry reading, and playing video games.
- He can compose songs.
- His was known as Wooshin while working under UP10TION.
- He is a very social person as compared to most of his X1 members.
8. Eunsang
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- Birth name: Lee Eun Sang
- Date of birth: 26th October 2002
- Place of birth: Jeju, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Age: 17 years old
- Position: Vocalist
- Height: 5’11”
- Blood type: A
- Company: Brand New Music
- Nationality: Korean
Fun facts about Eunsang
- He grew up in Busan.
- He was the last to join the X1 group.
- Eunsang has an older sister.
- His can speak English fluently.
- Eunsang is loved for his humility and reserved personality.
- Watching movies is among Eunsang’s hobbies.
- He has a slight problem with his eyes.
- He can play the violin perfectly.
- He was a roommate to Dohyon.
9. Hyeongjun
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- Real name: Song Hyeong Jun
- Date of birth: 30th November 2002
- Birthplace: Gyeonsang-do, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Age: 17 years old
- Position: Main rapper, Maknae
- Height: 5’8”
- Blood type: A
- Company: Starship Entertainment
- Nationality: Korean
Exciting facts about Hyeongjun
- He is the youngest in the family of three kids.
- Hyeongjun attends Yeongdeungpo High School.
- He was into soccer playing in his early years.
- Often, he surprises people with his dancing abilities.
- MONSTA X‘s Joohoney is his role model.
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10. Dohyon
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- Real name: Nam Do Hyon
- Date of birth: 10th November 2004
- Place of birth: Incheon-si, Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Age: 15 years old
- Position: Maknae, main rapper
- Height: 6’0”
- Blood type: O
- Company: MBK Entertainment
- Nationality: Korean
Exciting facts about Dohyon
- He is the youngest in a family of two boys.
- He attended school in Denmark and Japan.
- Writing and composing music as well as playing the piano, are his hobbies.
- He was a participant in a survival show known as Under Nineteen. Fans nicknamed him “Weird Kid.”
- Chicken is his favourite meal.
- He was the youngest in the group.
- He can eloquently speak English and Japanese.
- He was a roommate to Eunsang.
11. Minhee
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- Real name: Kang Min Hee
- Date of birth: 17th September 2002
- Place of birth: Suncheon-si, South Jeolla, South Korea
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Age: 17 years old
- Role: Vocalist
- Height: 6’0”
- Blood type: AB
- Company: Starship Entertainment
- Nationality: Korean
Fun facts about Minhee
- He is the youngest in the family of two boys.
- He comes from a family of medical background.
- He is a student at Naming High School.
- He is an outgoing person.
- Minhee appeared in a video song titled Thirst Mad Clown X Ailee.
X1 songs
Before being disbanded on 6th January this year, the group had released one album. Some of the songs in the collection include:
- Flash
- I’m Here for You
- Move
- Like Always
- U Got It
- Stand Up
Hopefully, this X1 profile has helped you to learn more about its members. They had a perfect chemistry that saw the group release entertaining tunes through their debut album, Emergency: Quantum Leap. Even after its dismissal, the members remain a favourite to many people in the Asian continent.
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