NU'EST Members & Profiles

• BaekHo
• Full Name: Kang Dong Ho
• Position: Main Vocals
• Birthday: July 25, 1995
• Height: 178 cm (5‘8)
• Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
• Blood Type: AB
• Fun Facts:
  •His stage name means “White Tiger“. He got the nickname from label mate Uee from After School right before they released the song “Love Letter” by Happy Pledis.
  •Starred in After School‘s MV for “Play Ur Love“.
  •He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with Ren and JR.
  •He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he heard the news that he could perform on stage with After School Blue for their “Wonderboy” song 
  •DBSK/TVXQ are his role models
  •His ideal girl is a girl who cooks well and has a lot of aegyo.
  •He knows Kumdo and has been practising it for 7 years (as seen in his solo teaser).
  •He has been called the male JungAh (After School) since they both have smooth vocals, eye smiles, and are the main vocalist of their groups.

• MinHyun
• Full Name: Hwang Min Hyun
• Nick Name: Shanghai Boy
• Position: Main Vocals
• Birthday: August 9, 1995
• Height: 183 cm (6‘1)
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Fun Facts:
  •Was a backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
  •He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he was featured in After School Blue‘s “Wonder Boy“ MV.
  •Starred in Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance“ MV, from where he received his nick name “Shanghai Boy“.
  •His role model is Eric Benet.
  •His ideal girl is someone who cooks well and has an interest in fashion.
  •Named as the male JooYeon (After School) since they‘re the face and center of their groups.

• Ren
• Full Name: Choi Min Ki
• Position: Vocals, Maknae
• Birthday: November 3, 1995
• Height: 179 cm (5‘9)
• Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Fun Facts:
  •Was a backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
  •He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with JR and BaekHo.
  •He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when it was confirmed he was going to be a member of NU‘EST.
  •His role model is Micheal Jackson.
  •His ideal girl is a girl who ”lies down looking at the blue sky above the green fields” (a metaphor for someone who doesn’t take things for granted and enjoys the value in even the smallest things. Someone who enjoys life and what it has to offer.). [Thank you to just an fyi for the tip!]
  •Said to be the mood maker of NU‘EST.
  •Named the male as the male So Young (After School) as they both are the ones with cute charms in their group. 

• JR
• Full Name: Kim Jong Hyun
• Position: Main Rapper, Leader
• Birthday: June 8, 1995
• Height: 176 cm (5‘7)
• Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Fun Facts:
  •His name stands for “Junior Royal“.
  •Appeared in the MV for Orange Caramel‘s “Bangkok City“.
  •Was the rapper in After School Uee‘s single “Sok Sok Sok“.
  •He says the happiest time during his trainee days was he was featured in Uee‘s “Sok Sok Sok“ song and even performed it live at a fan meeting.
  •He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You“ along with Ren and BaekHo.
  •His role model is Eminem.
  •His ideal girl is someone who is strong on the outside but tender on the inside.
  •Has been named the male Kahi (After School) since they are both the leaders, rappers, and dancers of their groups.

• Aron
• Full Name: Aaron Kwak
• Position: Vocals, Rapper
• Birthday: May 21, 1993
• Height: 175 cm (5‘7)
• Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Education: Loyola High School
• Fun Facts:
  •Was born and raised in L.A California.
  •He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he appeared on SBS Music Festival stage.
  •His role model is Anthony Hamilto.
  •His ideal girl is a girl with a bright and pure smile.
  •He was scouted at the same Korean festival that Nichkhun of 2PM was scouted at.
  •He has been named the male Bekah (After School) since they are both from America and are the rappers of their group.