NEWKIES Members Profile & Facts

NEWKIES is a pre-debut Kpop trainee group under Dongyo Entertainment. The group members currently consist of Jung Uiseok & Dang Hong Hai. Their debut date is unknown.

NEWKIES Profile

NEWKIES Facts:

– NEWKIES is a placeholder name and the group’s name will change after it’s officially announced.
– The agency was established in 2016 and the group is label mates with the groups DKZ and NINE TO SIX.
– The group is also called “DONGYO NEW ROOKIES.
– Dang Hong Hai was the first to be revealed in late October 2023, and Jung Uiseok was revealed after nearly four months in mid February 2024.
– The group is expected to add more members.

NEWKIES Members Profile

1. Uiseok

Jung Uiseok Facts:

– Uiseok is always at home according to Hai and doesn’t like going out. (N_EVER STOP Ep. 5)
– He likes following a familiar routine rather than taking on new challenges.
– His go-to phrase/word is “well” and he uses it very often.
– His favorite fragrance is the scent of soaps and even uses fabric softener that smells like soap. (N_EVER STOP Ep. 1)
– He loves to be under a blanket that is specifically made of cotton and considers it his favorite place.
– Hai’s first impression of him was that he was mature, and very warm and thought he could get along with him.
– He is the type to decide the places he’ll visit a week before the trip at most.
– His special talent is hand massage.
– He prefers eating one big meal over 6 small meals a day.
– He would rather go to the buffet alone than go to amusement parks alone.
– His favorite fruit is watermelon.
– He prefers winter or summer because he loves to eat winter snacks like hotteok and bungeoppang.
– He got 53 points in F type and 47 in T type in MBTI test.
– Read more facts about Uiseok

2. Dang Hong Hai

Dang Hong Hai Facts:

– Dang Hong Hai said he gets emotional and cries while watching most movies including Disney movies like Frozen. (N_EVER STOP Ep. 1)
– His favorite places are those that are quiet and beautiful like seaside, park or mountains.
– He often uses the phrase “it can happen”.
– He has a training period of 3 years.
– He likes reading the news and walking in his spare time.
– He used to like exploring new places and tourist spots but now just wants to chill at home. (N_EVER STOP Ep. 5)
– His favorite season is winter.
– He prefers taking new challenges over following a familiar routine.
– Uiseok described him as a “minion” because he is always energetic and lively.
– He can speak English and Korean.
– He likes listening to the song “As You Wish” by WJSN.
– He said he is good at staring contests.
– His favorite feature about his face is his lips but believes his eyes are pretty too.
– He has been an INFJ for six years. (N_EVER STOP Ep. 1)
– He prefers feeling hot over feeling cold.
– He likes to eat Lotus Stick biscuits
– He is the type to plan things in advance for trips.
– Read more facts about Dang Hong Hai

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