Allen (CRAVITY) Profile, Bio, & Facts 

Allen (앨런) is a Taiwanese-American singer and a member of the K-pop boy group CRAVITY under Starship Entertainment.

Allen (CRAVITY) Profile

Allen (CRAVITY) Facts:

Early Life

– He isriginally from Taipei, Taiwan, Allen moved to Los Angeles, California, USA when he was just 5 years old.
– He attended Glen A. Wilson High School in California.
– He used to live in Hacienda Heights, LA.

Personal Life

– He has an older brother.
– His fan base dates back to 2017.
– He is influenced a lot by JOOHONEY from MONSTA X. (euphoriazine)
– He is roommates with Jungmo and Wonjin, they’re collectively known as the “Chocolate Room.”
– Allen’s expertise lies in creating choreographies.
– He is fluent in English, Korean, and Mandarin.
– His favorite fashion item that he can’t without is belt. (Harpers Bazaar)
– He is proficient in singing, rapping, dancing, choreographing, and producing songs.
– He looks up to WJSN as his role models.
– He is skilled in writing and composing songs.
– Woobin makes fried pork belly for Allen as he used to eat it growing up. (BuzzFeed Celeb)
– He draws inspiration from 3racha (Stray Kids) and Day6.
– He maintains close friendships with all the members of Stray Kids.
– While traveling he likes to listen to more calm and relaxing songs. (atwoodmagazine)
– His nicknames include Leoni, Leni, and Leni hyung.
– If given the choice, he’d prefer Seongmin as his younger brother.
– The essential items he wouldn’t leave home without: hand cream, wallet, and water.
– He would choose permanent hair instead of permanent abs. (Elle Korea)
– He initially meant to participate in the “Stray Kids Survival Show” but was replaced before the first episode.
– He enjoys singing and dancing.
– He would choose a lake house instead of a beach house if given a chance. (Good Housekeeping)
– He adheres to the motto: “No pain, no gain.”
– His hobbies include singing, walking, staring out of the window, and humorously, “photosynthesis.”
– He really looks up to Ateez. (Dork)
– His habits involve constantly touching the back of his head and rolling his lips.
– If he has to wear one thing for the rest of his life then it would be white tee, blue jeans, and sneakers. (Teen Vogue)
– He is proficient in martial arts.
– He also contributes to the creative process by writing some of the lyrics for CRAVITY’s songs.
– There is a tumor in his left leg which doesn’t affect his health.
– He prefers friend trips instead of Baecation.

Career

– He was once a trainee with JYP Entertainment from 2016 to 2018.
– He was officially introduced on January 29, 2020.
– He was previously part of the Wilson-male hip-hop dance team.
– On March 16, Allen was unveiled as a member of the group.
– He debuted as the Main Dancer and Main Rapper for CRAVITY.

Likes & Dislikes

– His favorite colors are black, light blue, red, white, and blue.
– He doesn’t like green color.
– He likes cotton, eucalyptus, lavender, and white musk scents.

Food Preferences

– His favorite dish is fried rice.
– He can not eat eggplant.
– He likes peaches.
– He prefers waffle fries.
– He prefers waffles over pancakes. 

Controversy

– In a 2021 interview with BuzzFeed News, Allen shared his perspective on K-Pop, describing it as a “giant melting pot” that brings together music, clothing, and dance. However, a statement he made about K-Pop appreciating, not appropriating, various cultures drew criticism from fans who perceived it as dismissive of cultural appropriation concerns in the industry.

– Allen issued a private message on Universe, offering an apology for any offense caused by his remarks. He acknowledged that his response was narrow-minded and lacked awareness of the harm caused by cultural appropriation. He clarified that his intention was never to undermine fans who have experienced hurt due to cultural appropriation but rather to express his view of K-Pop as a global, inclusive community for artists and fans. 

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