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
| 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 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Youngkwang (영광) |
| Birth Name | Kim Young Kwang (김영광) |
| Position | Lead Vocalist, Rapper |
| Birthday | February 14, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2022–present |
| Age | 23 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Karis (카리스) |
| Birth Name | Lee Kunhee (이건희) |
| Position | Lead Vocalist |
| Birthday | March 6, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2020–present |
| Age | 23 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Dongjae (동재) |
| Birth Name | Go Dongjae (고동재) |
| Position | Main Dancer |
| Birthday | May 7, 2004 |
| Active Years | 2022–present |
| Age | 21 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Hyun (현) |
| Birth Name | Chu Hyunjin (추현진) |
| Position | Lead Vocalist |
| Birthday | April 26, 2005 |
| Active Years | 2022–present |
| Age | 20 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Lumin (루민) |
| Birth Name | Yoon Sumin (윤수민) |
| Position | Vocalist |
| Birthday | September 20, 2006 |
| Active Years | 2022–present |
| Age | 18 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Phoenix (불사조) |
| Birth Name | Yoon Sumin (윤수민) |
| Position | Dancer, Maknae |
| Birthday | May 22, 2009 |
| Active Years | 2023–present |
| Age | 15 (in 2025) |
| 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
| 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
| Stage Name | Sunwook (선욱) |
| Birth Name | Kim Sun-wook (김선욱) |
| Position | N/A |
| Birthday | March 2, 2001 |
| Active Years | 2022-2023 |
| Age | 24 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Hwanjun (환준) |
| Birth Name | Yoo Hwan-jun (유환준) |
| Position | N/A |
| Birthday | October 10, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2022–2023 |
| Age | 22 (in 2025) |
| 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
| Stage Name | Donghyeon (동현) |
| Birth Name | N/A |
| Position | N/A |
| Birthday | October 28, 2002 |
| Active Years | 2023 |
| Age | 23 (in 2025) |
| 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.
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