KickFlip Members Profile & Facts

KickFlip (킥플립) is an upcoming seven-member Kpop boy group formed on the show LOUD under JYP Entertainment. The group members are Kyehoon, Amaru, Donghwa, Juwang, Minje, Keiju, and Donghyeon. They will make their debut on January 20, 2025 with the mini album “Flip It, Kick It.”

KickFlip Profile

KickFlip Facts:

– Their name, “KickFlip” comes from a skateboarding trick symbolizing skill and precision, where the board flips 360° and lands back under control.
– The group was formed on August 15, 2021, in the audition round of the show “LOUD” by SBS.
– Amaru, Keiju, and Kyehoon were selected by JYP and PSY to join their respective labels during the show but they joined JYP Entertainment for their debut.
– They were expected to debut on January 1, 2025 but postponed their debut until January 20, in light of the Jeju Plane Crash incident in South Korea.

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Twitter: kickflip_jype 

KickFlip Members Profile

1. Kyehoon

Lee Gyehun Facts:

– Kyehoon is considered the temporary leader because he has had the longest training period.
– He was called Frozen Man when he was a trainee because he trained for a long period and it felt like he was frozen in time.
– He is great at cup stacking, Taekwondo, and swimming.
– JYP calls him the backbone of the group.
– He can dance, rap, and write rap lyrics.
– He was 1st place in the voting rank and performed last during the casting round.
– He loves going to saunas.
– He likes going to the Sun Cruise Resort in Jeongdongjin and watching the sea.
– His favorite food is dipping soboro-ppang.
– He has released songs like “Flowering”, “10 Out of 10” with Dongyeon, and “Money”.
– His signature phrase is “Gyehun, do you feel refreshed?”.
– He was a trainee with Stray Kids, Boy Story, and ITZY.
– Read more facts about Kyehoon 

2. Amaru

Amaru Facts:

– Amaru was also a trainee along with Treasure’s Japanese members under YG Japan.
– His nickname is “Maru”.
– His first stage name was “Positive Maru”.
– He prefers to eat chicken over ramen for the rest of his life.
– He has attended 2PM concerts in Japan as a kid.
– He is very competitive and does like to lose games.
– He used to be under YG Entertainment Japan.
– He likes carbonated drinks over cheese pizza.
– He sleeps with a doll named “Fumo Fumo”. His grandmother gave him that doll when he was around 4 years old.
– Read more facts about Amaru 

3. Donghwa

Donghwa Facts:

– Donghwa is passionate about fashion, especially vintage fashion.
– He has renewed his contract twice with the company.
– His Chinese zodiac sign is Dog.
– His special skills include writing lyrics, songwriting and dancing freestyle.
– He enjoys skateboarding.
– Read more facts about Donghwa

4. Juwang

Juwang Facts:

– Juwang attended Soul Tree Practical Music Academy.
– His special skills include tumbling and sports.
– He likes eating, cooking and getting fit.
– His Chinese zodiac sign is dog.
– Read more facts about Juwang  

5. Minje

Minje Facts:

– Minje used to attend WithBill Dance Studio.
– His Chinese zodiac sign is Dog.
– His special skills include jump rope, English, and handwriting.
– He enjoys watching movies and playing basketball in his spare time.
– He became a trainee under JYP Entertainment in August 2021.
– He can perform double jumps.
– Read more facts about Minje 

6. Keiju

Keiju Facts:

– Keiju is scared of horror movies and haunted houses.
– He is scared of horror movies and haunted houses.
– He was cast by the PSY for the P Nation team during the auditions of the show but he chose JYP Entertainment for his debut.
– He has been to Seventeen, BTS, and NCT 127 concerts in Japan.
– He likes to sleep when he is stressed.
– He has a habit of washing his hands right after waking up.
– His nickname is “케이짱”. It means Keiju is the best and Kei-chan.
– He actively participated in the choreographing process on the show.
– He plays pranks on his members very often.
– He was in the Japan team on the show “Stage K” iKON episode.
– Read more facts about Keiju 

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7. Lee Donghyeon

Lee Donghyeon Facts:

– Donghyeon is not a morning person and often goes back to sleep right after waking up.
– He played ice hockey for the Daegu Sky Eagles Ice Hockey Club before joining the show Loud. His jersey number was 99.
– He performed “90’s Love” by NCT U during the casting round.
– He was known by the name “Ice” during the show.
– He got eliminated during the 2nd live show round after fan voting but JYP used the wildcard to save him from elimination.
– His favorite food is kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) made by his mother.
– His special skills include singing, dancing, writing poetry, and playing ice hockey.
– Read more facts about Donghyeon 

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KickFlip – “Umm Great” Pre-debut Release Music Video: