Hi-Fi Un!corn is a 5-member Korean-Japanese boy group that debuted on June 26th, 2023, with the single ‘Over the Rainbow’ under FNC Entertainment. The group members consist of KIYOON, HYUNYUL, TAEMIN, SHUTO, and MIN.
Hi-Fi Un!corn Profile
Debut: June 26th, 2023
Active Years: 2023–present
Hi-Fi Un!corn Members: KIYOON, HYUNYUL, TAEMIN, SHUTO, MIN.
Genre: Korean-Japanese pop
Status: Active
Label: FNC Entertainment
Oldest Member: HYUNYUL
Youngest Member: MIN
Fandom Name: n/a
Type: Kpop Boy Group
Hi-Fi Un!corn Facts:
– Hi-Fi Un!corn was formed through TBS and FNC Entertainment’s program “THE IDOL BAND: BOYS BATTLE”.
– The group’s slogan is “We want to deliver quality music and become a generation unicorn”.
– Hi-Fi Un!corn was initially named ‘Aircraft carrier’.
– The group consists of Guitarist, Bassist, Drummer, and Vocalists.
– Hi-Fi Un!corn was established by the group CNBLUE on February 7th, 2023.
– Every member in Hi-Fi Un!corn has an official color.
– They aspire to become a band version of BTS.
– Hi-Fi Un!corn debuted simultaneously in Korean and Japan with their debut single “Over the Rainbow”.
WEBSITE
hifiunicorn.com
Social Media Handles
Instagram: hfu_official
Youtube: fncjapan
Twitter: HFU_official
Streaming Platform Links
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Hi-Fi Uni!corn Members Profile
1. KIYOON
Stage Name: KIYOON (기윤 / ギユン)
Birth Name: Son Kiyoon (손기윤 / ソン ギユン)
Position: Leader, Bassist
Birthday: March 24th, 2000
Active Years: 2023–present
Age 24 (in Nov 2024)
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: n/a
Weight: n/a
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: B
KIYOON Facts:
– KIYOON performed Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” at the producer audition.
– Green is his designated Hi-Fi Un!corn colour.
– He stated during his producer audition that he wanted to succeed Lee Jungshin.
– His favourite Japanese dishes are Yakitori and tempura (Interview with Topicool).
– He loves his dog Leo, the spring, and the flowers.
– He abhors drinking, smoking, coffee, and hot meals.
– Japanese bands like Yorushika and Mrs. Green Apple are among his favourites.
– “Here to steal everyone’s heart,” is his catchphrase.
– He has an ESFP/ISFP MBTI type.
– He is the bassist and the band’s leader.
– He went to the same school as Lee Jungshin of CNBLUE.
– He is a great fan of the band CNBLUE and collects their records.
– He wants to visit Sapporo during the winter
– CNBLUE picked him after the producer audition.
– At his producer audition, KIYOON played Dakota Red on a Sire Marcus Miller P5.
– During his audition, he provided the bass for Charlie Puth’s song “Attention.”
– He utilised the Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Classic bass guitar played by CNBLUE Jungshin during the opening round and semifinals.
– In elementary school, KIYOON attended a music programme, where the guitar was his first instrument to be learned. (Interview from Junon)
– He used Jungshin’s Fender ’60s Jazz Bass in sunburst and Moollon J Classic bass guitar in gold sparkle, respectively, during performances of Radio + Between Us and DoReMiFaSal at the finals.
– He participates in club events for volunteers.
– He enjoys playing the contrabass, learning Japanese, and creating floral arrangements.
– KIYOON concluded his military service and joined the military band unit before the competition. Yook Sungjae from BTOB and Ricky from Teen Top was also in the group when he joined.
– ‘Shout Out’ is the song he loves the most.(Interview in k-style)
– KIYOON was a member of the rock group P.O.P (Pieces of Puzzle) with SHUTO and MIN.
– He asserted that he started playing the bass after hearing “I’m a Loner” by CNBLUE and being attracted by Jungshin’s slap bass performance. He initially purchased a Fender bass in 3-tone sunburst without knowing how to play; nonetheless, he quickly picked it up and developed an interest in it, which helped establish his musical career.
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WEBSITE
hifiunicorn.com
Social Media Handles
Instagram: lydian_bass
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2. HYUNYUL
Stage Name: HYUNYUL (현율 / ヒョンユル)
Birth Name: Son Kiyoon (손기윤 / ソン ギユン)
Position: Guitarist
Birthday: January 15th, 2000
Active Years: 2023–present
Age 24 (in Nov 2024)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: n/a
Weight: n/a
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: n/a
HYUNYUL Facts:
– HYUNYUL’s Hi-Fi Un!corn colour is Purple.
– He began learning the guitar at age 6 . He sang Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” for the producer audition (Junon interview).
– He likes to read movie reviews.
– He performed with both an acoustic and an electric guitar to give it a unique feel.
– He enjoys studying the language and culture of Japan.
– At his producer audition, he identified himself as Kim Hyunyul, who is good at everything but what he has never done before.
– He longs to visit Japan’s Hokkaido region and indulge in sukiyaki.
– ENFP is his MBTI type.
– He has his parents, older sister, and older brother in his family.
– He claimed that, after playing the guitar, drawing is his second-best talent.
– Additionally, HYUNYUL enjoys practising latte painting, especially when it’s cold outside.
– He enjoys the bands KEYTALK and Kankaku Pierrot from Japan.
– When asked which of the contestants he believed was the most attractive by the show’s producers, he said that he thought he was in the top 5.
– He enjoys snowboarding a lot. (Interview with Topicool)
– At the producer audition, he was chosen by N.Flying, KEYTALK, and F.T. Island, but he joined the N.Flying team.
– He claims that his sincerity and optimism are his selling points.
– A concert by HYUNYUL is intended for a large venue like Tokyo Dome.
– Swimming, surfing, bowling, cycling, table tennis, volleyball, and foot volleyball are among his sports of choice.
– For his producer audition, he played a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar and a Taylor Big Baby Taylor electric (BBTe) acoustic guitar.
– He believes he looks like a Meerkat.
– He used CNBLUE Yonghwa’s guitars at the semi finals and championships, using a custom Fender Telecaster for the performances of Dry Flower and DoReMiFaSol and a PRS SE 24 electric guitar in Blue Matteo for the rendition of Radio + Between Us.
– In his profile, HYUNYUL states that he loves music and hates when people treat others badly.
– “I will always do my best in the present,” is his mantra.
– His favourite Japanese dishes are a bowl of skirt steak and harimi-don.
– He thinks of Yong Hwa of CNBLUE as his role model due to his hard working nature.
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WEBSITE
hifiunicorn.com
Social Media Handles
Instagram: myeo_neuli
Youtube: 현율 String Night
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3. TAEMIN
Stage Name: TAEMIN (태민 / テミン)
Birth Name: Um Taemin (엄태민 / オム テミン)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 14th, 2001
Active Years: 2023–present
Age 23 (in Nov 2024)
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: n/a
Weight: n/a
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: n/a
TAEMIN Facts:
– TAEMIN’s only family members are his parents and older brother.
– He was born in Pennsylvania, USA.
– He studied in America, which is why his English is excellent. He gave a rendition of Troye Sivan’s “Youth” at the producer audition. He chose it because he liked the singer and it goes well with the show’s strengths, which are themes about youth and being young.
– His representative color in Hi-Fi Un!corn is blue.
– He desires a ski trip.
– He claimed at his producer audition to be an insider vocal from America because he participated in musical theatre, football, and school chorus.
– He likes Japanese fast food.
– He has not yet tried sushi.
– TAEMIN is proficient in the keyboard, cello, and acoustic guitar.
– He was chosen by both Kankaku Piero and F.T. Island during the producer audition, but he joined the F.T. Island group.
– He enjoyed playing musical instruments as a hobby.
– He’s been a skydiver.
– TAEMIN has his DNA, according to Yonghwa of CNBLUE, who also claimed that he recognized himself in him.
– He likes fried chicken and jelly the most among Japanese delicacies.
– At his producer audition, he played on an acoustic Crafter Flame Maple Noble series guitar. He used Yonghwa’s PRS private stock acoustic guitar and a blue custom microphone during the semifinal and championship matches.
– “Tone that will immediately make you smile” is his catchphrase.
– TAEMIN likes ice cream and rice balls a lot.
– He studied the cello when he was younger.
– He enjoys reading and learning foreign languages.
– He loves pop music, horror movies, running, and jogging but hates mint chocolate.
– He wants to go to Japan’s Universal Studios. (Interview with Topicool)
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WEBSITE
hifiunicorn.com
Social Media Handles
Instagram: tae_miinnn
Youtube: 태민
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4. SHUTO
Stage Name: SHUTO (しゅうと / 슈토)
Birth Name: Fukushima Shuto (ふくしま しゅうと / 후쿠시마 슈토)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 14th, 2003
Active Years: 2023–present
Age 21 (in Nov 2024)
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: n/a
Weight: n/a
Nationality: Japanese
Blood Type: O
SHUTO Facts:
– SHUTO was born in the Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto.
– He wants to go bungee jumping and skydiving.
– ESTP is his MBTI type.
– His interests include theatre viewing and perfume collection.
– He enjoys eating eel rice bowls, sushi, and his mother’s hamburgers.
– He trained in calligraphy for ten years and Judo for six.
– He attended a trade school and majored in Korean. (Interview from Junon)
– He was able to compete in a high school flower boy competition in Japan and go to the semifinals.
– In the 2021 competition for the most attractive high school kid, he advanced to the semifinals.
-‘ I’ll make everyone laugh,’ is his catchphrase.
– SHUTO, KIYOON, and MIN were members of the rock group P.O.P (Pieces of Puzzle).
– During the producer audition, he sang the song “366 Days” by Shimizu Shota ft. HY. He continued by saying that the song was a pivotal moment in his life that made him realise this was what he wanted to pursue. In his first year of high school, he also performed it for the first time in front of an audience.
– Red is his designated Hi-Fi Un!corn colour.
– When questioned why he wasn’t already a trainee at a well-known organisation, he replied that he enjoyed singing as a child but found it difficult as his voice started to change. During that time, he listened to a number of songs that gave him strength and reminded him how much he loved singing.
– He prepared Beautiful by Crush and 10.000 hours by Justin Bieber for The Idol Band’s preliminary round.
– After seeing the IU song “Love Poem” video, SHUTO was motivated to sign up for the programme because he wanted to learn how to sing like them and visit South Korea.
– He was chosen by both CNBLUE and N.Flying during the producer audition, but he chose to join the CNBLUE group.
– He used the special gold microphone that belonged to CNBLUE Yonghwa for the semifinals and the final.
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WEBSITE
hifiunicorn.com
Social Media Handles
Instagram: tbxh.3
Twitter: ghygcn__
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5. MIN
Stage Name: MIN (민 / ミン)
Birth Name: Heo Min (허민 / ホ ミン)
Position: Drummer
Birthday: September 8th, 2005
Active Years: 2023–present
Age 19 (in Nov 2024)
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: n/a
Weight: n/a
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: n/a
MIN Facts:
– MIN’s representative color in Hi-Fi Un!corn is Yellow.
– He has an ENFP type in MBTI.
– He considers his father as his role model.
– His father has an academy for drummers and MIN has been playing drums since high school.
– He used to be in the rock band P.O.P (Pieces of Puzzle).
– He doesn’t like to eat cucumbers.
– He likes to play soccer in his free time.
– He performed Charlie Puth’s ‘Boy’ at his producer audition.
– His father is a drummer.
– He would like to visit Japan’s Universal Studios.
– MINchose to go with CNBLUE despite being selected by N.Flying, CNBLUE, and KEYTALK during producer auditions.
– He played pocky in P.O.PPY with Takato-kun.
– He considers himself as someone who is born to be a drummer at his producer audition.
– He started playing drums professionally in his second year of high school.
– He likes Japanese sushi.
– He likes the singing voice of Yoo Hweseung.
– MIN enjoys the performance of Kim Jaehyun who is a drummer in CNBLUE.
– He needs improvement in his facial expressions during his performance.
– He used to mimic his father’s drumming at the age of five.
– Because of his father’s influence, he was exposed to music even when his mother was still carrying him.
– In keeping with the Korean tradition ‘Doljabi’, MIN also decided on the drumsticks in his first birthday party, suggesting his potential future job choice.
– He hates watching anime.
– He was compared to CNBLUE’s Minhyuk by CNBLUE’s Yonghwa because both of them have fathers who are drummers..
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WEBSITE
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Social Media Handles
Instagram: heogroov_
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Hi-Fi Un!corn FAQs
1. How old are the Hi-Fi Un!corn members? (oldest to youngest)
Hi-Fi Un!corn members’ ages and birthdays are as follows:
– HYUNYUL was born on January 15, 2000, and is 24 years old.
– KIYOON was born on March 24, 2000, and is 24 years old.
– TAEMIN was born on July 14, 2001, and is 23 years old.
– SHUTO was born on August 14, 2003, and is 21 years old.
– MIN was born on September 8, 2005, and is 19 years old.
2. How tall are the Hi-Fi Un!corn members? (tallest to shortest)
Hi-Fi Un!corn members heights are unknown.
3. Where are the Hi-Fi Un!corn members from? (ethnicity & nationality)
Hi-Fi Un!corn members’ nationality & ethnicity are as follows:
– HYUNYUL is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– KIYOON is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– TAEMIN is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
– SHUTO is Japanese by ethnicity and nationality.
– MIN is South Korean by ethnicity and nationality.
All Hi-Fi Un!corn members are from South Korea except for SHUTO who is Japanese.
4. What are the official positions of Hi-Fi Un!corn members?
Following are the official Hi-Fi Un!corn members’ positions:
– KIYOON is the Leader and Bassist.
– HYUNYUL is the Guitarist.
– TAEMIN is the Vocalist.
– SHUTO is the Vocalist.
– MIN is the Drummer and Maknae.
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