Waker (웨이커/ ウェイカー) is a six-member South Korean boy group under HOWLING Entertainment. The group members are Kohyeon, Kwon Hyeop, Ijun, Leo, Sebum, and Sae Byeol. They debuted on January 8, 2024, with the single “Atlantis”.
Waker Profile
| Debut | January 8, 2024 |
| Active Years | 2023–present |
| WakerMembers | Kohyeon, Kwon Hyeop, Ijun, Leo, Sebum, Sae Byeol |
| Genre | N/A |
| Status | Active |
| Label | HOWLING Entertainment. |
| Oldest Member | Kohyeon |
| Youngest Member | Sebum |
| Former Member | N/A |
| Fandom Name | Sleeper |
Waker Facts:
– All group members are former contestants of various survival shows.
– They released their first pre-debut digital single “Dash” on December 1, 2023.
– Kohyeon was a member of 14U. He is also a former member of the pre-debut group Ten-X.
– Kwon Hyeop was a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2, where he represented Maroo Entertainment.
– Leo was a contestant on Fantasy Boys.
– Sebum was a member of the pre-debut group DREAMER and also a contestant on CAP-TEEN and Stars Awakening under his birth name Kim Junsoo.
– Saebyeol was a contestant on Produce X 101 where he represented Source Music.
– Ijun was a pre-debut member of Shooter-X and a former contestant on MIXNINE under his birth name Jo Youngho, where he represented Maroo Entertainment.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: official_waker
Youtube: WAKER_official
Twitter: WAKER_official
TikTok: @official_waker
Facebook: officialWAKER
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Melon | Bugs
Waker Members Profiles
1. Kohyeon
| Stage Name | Kohyeon (고현/ コヒョン) |
| Birth Name | Go Hyeon (고현) |
| Position | Leader, Vocalist |
| Birthday | October 1, 1994 |
| Active Years | 2021–present |
| Age | 29 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 180 cm (5’11) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | O |
| MBTI | N/A |
Kohyeon Facts:
– He used to be a member of 14U and its sub-unit Xplosive.
– Playing basketball is his specialty.
– Kohyeon was a member of the pre-debut group Ten-X as well as the duet Luha & Gohyeon.
– He had already completed his military duty and was assigned to the police squad.
– On August 23, 2021, he released his first digital song, ‘Don’t Laugh,’ as his solo debut.
– He was dubbed 14U’s “emotional main vocal.”
– Kohyeon and his previous groupmate Luha had a YouTube channel, although it is presently inactive. During their 14U days, the channel was dubbed ‘Over’Z,’ and E.Sol was a member.
– His favorite foods include BBQ pork and chocolate.
– He is an actor who has appeared in various plays and musicals.
– His greatest charming points, according to him, are his lips and voice.
– His least favorite foods are cucumbers.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagarm : hyeonsty1e
Twitter: real_hyeon94
YouTube: kohyeon
2. Kwon
| Stage Name | Kwon Hyeop (권협/ クォンヒョプ |
| Birth Name | Kwon Hyeop (권협) |
| Position | Rapper |
| Birthday | February 10, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2017– present |
| Age | 26 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Height | 174 cm (5’8) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | N/A |
Kwon Facts:
– He received his diploma from SOPA.
– After receiving a D on his Produce 101 audition, he was reevaluated and received a C.
– His hobbies include painting and doing magic tricks.
– His specialties include piano playing and urban dance.
– He was a Maroo Entertainment trainee.
– He is fluent in English.
– He had stated that he would no longer pursue a career as an idol, but it appears that he has changed his mind.
– Kwon Hyeop was a competitor on Season 2 of the survival show Produce 101, when he was evicted on episode 5 and ranked #65 as a Maroo Entertainment trainee.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: kwon_hyeop
3. Ijun
| Stage Name | Ijun (이준/ イジュン) |
| Birth Name | Jo Youngho (조영호) but changed to Yijun (조이준) |
| Position | Dancer |
| Birthday | July 13, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2017 – present |
| Age | 26 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | N/A |
| MBTI | N/A |
Ijun Facts:
– He wanted to become an idol after being captivated by dance videos.
– He was a member of the pre-debut group Shooter-X before leaving sometime in 2020.
– Ijun used to be Park Jihoon’s backup dancer.
– He was chosen as one of Mixnine’s top visuals.
– His parents are his role models.
– His motto is “If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it”.
– He was a Maroo Entertainment trainee.
– He was a trainee for four years before joining Mixnine where he finished 52nd.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: joiijun
4. Leo
| Stage Name | Leo (리오/ リオ) |
| Birth Name | Kim Seungjun (김승준) |
| Position | Vocalist, Dancer |
| Birthday | September 6, 2000 |
| Active Years | 2023 – present |
| Age | 24 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ISTJ |
Leo Facts:
– His motto is “Let us not dwell on the past.”
– He trained for 5 years before joining Fantasy Boys.
– Black and purple are his favorite colors.
– Because of his lengthy legs, he is known as the Proportion King.
– Hip-hop clothing and Nike shoes are his favorite styles to wear.
– He has poor vision.
– Hashtags he use #Homebody, #AnimeFan, and #SoccerFan.
– His representative emoji is 🧊.
– His favorite lines are from BE’O’s song “Limousine”: “I say hello, it’s been a long time since I saw you all, to those who said I wouldn’t make a hit, look at me now.”
– He used to play outside a lot when he was younger, despite the fact that he is now a homebody.
– His bucket list includes three items: learning the Japanese language, perfecting the guitar, and traveling around the world.
– He descride himself ‘Giraffe’ and ‘Meerkat’.
– He is especially interested in experimenting with seductive, dreamy, and sophisticated notions.
– He appeared on the reality show Fantasy Boys but was removed on episode 7.
– He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School’s modeling program.
– His motto is “Let’s not regret the past”.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: seungjun_kim
5. Saebyeol
| Stage Name | Saebyeol (새별/ セビョル) |
| Birth Name | Yoon Minguk (윤민국) |
| Position | Vocalist |
| Birthday | 2002 |
| Active Years | 2019 – present |
| Age | 22 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | N/A |
| Height | 181 cm (5’11) |
| Weight | 68 kg (149 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | N/A |
Saebyeol Facts:
– He was a trainee for 2 years and 1 month before joining Produce X 101.
– He received his diploma from SOPA.
– He received a D for his Produce X 101 audition, but it was eventually reevaluated to a C.
– He auditioned for the show alongside Source Music’s JWiiver’s Chae Gaho and Cube’s pre-debut trainee group NOWADAYS Kim Hyeonbin.
– He was previously a Source Music apprentice.
– He is linked to former UNB member Kim Kijung.
– He enjoys listening to music, watching movies, and singing.
– Saebyeol competed on the survival show Produce X 101, where he was eliminated on episode 5 and rated #92 as a Source Music trainee.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: Saebyeol
6. Sebum
| Stage Name | Sebum (세범/ セボム) |
| Birth Name | Kim Junsoo (김준수) |
| Position | Maknae, Vocalist |
| Birthday | December 27, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2020 – present |
| Age | 21 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | N/A |
Sebum Facts:
– He appeared on the survival show CAP-TEEN but failed the first performance review.
– He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School’s Practical Dance Department.
– He dislikes chicken breast and perilla leaves.
– Sebum specializes in freestyle dancing, beatboxing, and performing dance covers.
– His favorite fruits and vegetables are strawberries and peaches.
– He is described in the words “Passionate Dancer,” “Choreography Creator,” “Beatboxer,” and “Dog Face.”
– His nickname is “Comb-Pattern Bowl”, which is a form of Gaya period pottery.
– His hobby is creating song choreographies.
– His favorite songs are ‘(The End)’ by Kwon Jin Ah and ‘Bungee’ by Baekhyun (EXO).
– He was a member of the pre-debut band Dreamer.
– He describes himself with the hashtags #ReverseCharm #Energetic #MakesOthersHappy.
– He was also a contestant on Stars Awakening, where he was eliminated in the third round in episode 9. His final position was #17.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: bird__bum
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