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East Shine Members Profile & Facts

East Shine Members

East Shine (이스트 샤인) is a seven-member boy group under TM Entertainment. The group consists of IEL, Youngkwang, Kunhee, Dongjae, Hyunjin, Phoenix, and Sumin. They debuted on November 16, 2023, with the mini album Embers.

East Shine Profile

Debut November 16, 2023
Active Years 2022–present
EAST SHINE Members IEL, Youngkwang, Kunhee, Dongjae, Hyunjin, Phoenix, Sumin
Genre Pop/ Dance
Status Active
Label TM Entertainment
Oldest Member Youngkwang
Youngest Member Phoenix
Former Member Goohyun, Sunwook, Hwanjun, Donghyeon  
Fandom Name N/A

East Shine Facts:

– East Shine is the first idol group launched by TM Entertainment.
– On August 31, 2023, they announced the arrival of a new member, Sumin, and the departure of Donghyeon, who did not appear on the jacket filming album.
–  The group members were revealed in the following order: Dongjae and Hyunjin – IEL –  Younggwang and Kunhee – Phoenix –  Sumin.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: eastshine_official
Youtube: eastshine
Twitter: eastshine_tment
TikTok: official_eastshine
Facebook: EAST SHINE
Naver : eastshineofficial.cafe

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music

East Shine Members Profile

1. IEL

IEL (East Shine)
IEL
Stage Name IEL (아이엘)
Birth Name Hwang Kyuhyun (황규현)
Position Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Composer, Lyricist
Birthday November 4, 2004
Active Years 2022–present
Age 20 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

IEL Facts:

– IEL also writes lyrics and composes music.
– He was revealed as the fifth member.
– He made an appearance on October 6, 2022.

2. Youngkwang

Youngkwang (East Shine)
Youngkwang
Stage Name Youngkwang (영광)
Birth Name Kim Young Kwang (김영광)
Position Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday February 14, 2002
Active Years 2022–present
Age 22 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Height 174 cm (5’9)
Weight 56 kg (123 lbs)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type A

Youngkwang Facts:

– He was a KAIROS member.
– He was the sixth and final member to be revealed.
– He made an appearance on October 6, 2022.
– Hobbies include watching sad films or reading novels, playing video games, and going for walks.
– He received his training at BornStar Academy.

3. Karis

Karis (East Shine)
Karis
Stage Name Karis (카리스)
Birth Name Lee Kunhee (이건희)
Position Lead Vocalist
Birthday March 6, 2002
Active Years 2020–present
Age 22 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Kunhee Facts:

– Kunhee is a former trainee with JN Entertainment.
– He was identified as the seventh member.
– He made an appearance on October 6, 2022.
– His hobbies include guitar and badminton.

4. Dongjae

Dongjae (East Shine)
Dongjae
Stage Name Dongjae (동재)
Birth Name Go Dongjae (고동재)
Position Main Dancer
Birthday May 7, 2004
Active Years 2022–present
Age 20 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Dongjae Facts:

– He was revealed as the second member.
– He made an appearance on October 4, 2022.

5. Hyun

Hyun (East Shine)
Hyun
Stage Name Hyun (현)
Birth Name Chu Hyunjin (추현진)
Position Lead Vocalist
Birthday April 26, 2005
Active Years 2022–present
Age 19 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Hyun Facts:

– He was revealed as the third member.
– He made an appearance on October 4, 2022.

6. Lumin

Lumin (East Shine)
Lumin
Stage Name Lumin (루민)
Birth Name Yoon Sumin (윤수민)
Position Vocalist
Birthday September 20, 2006
Active Years 2022–present
Age 18 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Lumin Facts:

– He is the final member to be introduced.

7. Phoenix

Phoenix (East Shine)
Phoenix
Stage Name Phoenix (불사조) 
Birth Name Yoon Sumin (윤수민)
Position Dancer, Maknae
Birthday May 22, 2009
Active Years 2023–present
Age 15 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Thai
Blood Type N/A

Phoenix Facts:

– He was unveiled as a new member on the group’s Instagram page on June 29, 2023.
– He participated in a KFC commercial in Thailand.

Former (East Shine) Predebut Members:

8. Goohyun

Goohyun East Shine
Goohyun
Stage Name Goohyun (구현)
Birth Name N/A
Position Trainee
Birthday N/A
Active Years 2022-2023
Age N/A
Zodiac Sign N/A
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Goohyun Facts:

– He was revealed as a member of EASTSHINE on November 17, 2022, but he left the group before their debut.

9. Sunwook

Sunwook East Shine
Sunwook
Stage Name Sunwook (선욱)
Birth Name Kim Sun-wook (김선욱)
Position N/A
Birthday March 2, 2001 
Active Years 2022-2023
Age 23 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign N/A
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Sunwook Facts:

– He was revealed as a member of the group on September 22, 2022.
– He left the group before their debut on June 29, 2023.

10. Hwanjun

Hwanjun East Shine
Hwanjun
Stage Name Hwanjun (환준)
Birth Name Yoo Hwan-jun (유환준)
Position N/A
Birthday October 10, 2002
Active Years 2022–2023
Age 22 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign N/A
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Hwanjun Facts:

– He was revealed as a member of EASTSHINE on October 5, 2022.
– He left the group before their debut on June 29, 2023.

11. Donghyeon

Donghyeon East Shine
Donghyeon
Stage Name Donghyeon (동현)
Birth Name N/A
Position N/A
Birthday October 28, 2002 
Active Years 2023
Age 22 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign N/A
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Nationality Korean
Blood Type N/A

Donghyeon Facts:

– He was revealed as a member of the group on June 29, 2023.
– On August 31, 2023, it was known that he left the group as he did not appear in the filming album.

East Shine Photos

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Latest Release: ( Trainee Performance ) https://youtu.be/tNp_HMbMz6o



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