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TEEN TOP Members Profile & Facts

TEEN TOP Members

TEEN TOP (틴탑) is a South Korean 4-member Kpop boy group under TOP Media. The group members consist of Chunji, Niel, Ricky and Changjo. They debuted on July 9, 2010, with their first single album “Come Into the World”.

TEEN TOP Profile

Debut July 9, 2010
Active Years 2010–present
TEEN TOPMembers Chunji, Niel, Ricky,  Changjo
Genre Kpop
Status Active
Label TOP Media
Oldest Member Chunji
Youngest Member Changjo
Former Member L.Joe, C.A.P
Fandom Name ANGEL (엔젤)
Fandom Color Pearl Light Lavender

TEEN TOP Facts:

– Their name stands for “Teenage Emoboy Emotion Next Generation Talent Object Praise”.
– TEEN TOP was originally a six-member group.
– Four members, Changjo, Niel, C.A.P, and L.Joe auditioned through an open Lotte World audition and only Chungji and Ricky had a closed audition.
– Their “Natural Born Teen Top” album debuted at number 1 on the Gaon Albums chart as well as number 13 on Billboard’s World Albums chart.
– Niel and Changjo left the agency on December 28, 2021, but remain a member of the group.
– Chunji and Ricky left the agency on December 28, 2023, but remain a member of the group.
– All remaining four members have left TOP Media but are members of the group.
– Former members, L.Joe left both the group and the agency in February 2017, while C.A.P left on May 11, 2023.

Major Work

– Their most popular songs include “Miss Right”, “No more perfume on you”, and “ To You”.

Awards

– They have won several awards including Single Album of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Best Male Group, Best Rookie Group, and New Generation of Artists award.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: official_teentop
Twitter: TEEN_TOP
Facebook: TeenzOnTopOfficial
YouTube: TEEN TOP OFFICIAL
TikTok: @official_teentop 

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

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TEEN TOP Members Profile

1. Chunji

Chinji TEEN TOP Member
Chinji
Stage Name Chunji (천지)
Birth Name Lee Chan Hee (이찬희)
Position Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday October 5, 1993
Active Years 2010–present
Age 31 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Libra
Height 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight 53 kg (117 lb)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type B
MBTI ISFP-T

Chunji Facts:

– Chunji shares a close friendship with ZE:A’s Dongjun.
– He recommended the Han River in Seoul as a must-visit place.
– He has a passion for puzzles, especially 1000-piece ones.
– Basketball is his favorite sport.
– He listens to ballad songs in his free time.
– 7 is his favorite number.
– Chunji’s nicknames include Power Voice, King of Mirrors, and Bunnie.
– If he could be another musician, he would like to be Beyonce because of her perfect dancing and her powerful voice.
– He loves going to the theater alone in his free time.
– He plays games when he can’t sleep. (Arirang K-Pop
– He has acted in musicals such as “Caffeine” and “Russian Coffee”.
– According to him, Dongdaemun is the best place to go in Seoul at night. (Dingo Kdrama)
Park Hyo Shin inspired him to become a musician.
Read more facts about Chunji

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @teentop_2ch
YouTube: 천지CHUNJI

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

2. Niel

Niel TEEN TOP Member
Niel
Stage Name Niel (니엘)
Birth Name Ahn Daniel (안다니엘)
Position Main Vocalist, Face of the Group
Birthday August 16, 1994
Active Years 2010–present
Age 30 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Leo
Height 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight 54 kg (119 lb)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type A
MBTI INFP

Niel Facts:

– Niel is a big fan of TAEMIN.
– His dream is to become a billionaire where he wouldn’t have to know the exact amount of money in his bank account.
– He trained for only a year.
– If he could be another musician, he would like to be Chris Brown because he can dance to any kind of music, he’s tall, and he has a good voice.
– If he could have a superpower, he would like to see the future. (Arirang Radio)
– He is a big fan of Emma Watson.
– He likes eating watermelon in summer instead of ice cream.
– His favorite Korean food is galbijjim. (K-Food Music)
– His passport was once stolen in L.A.
BigBang inspired him to become a musician.
– He owned a coffee shop named Café DaNi in Seoul.
– The thing he rocks at is the game ‘rock, paper, scissor’ as he never lost in that game.
– To him, music is a reason to live.
– He would like to collaborate with Jay Park. (The Andy Trieu Show)
– He would rather visit the beach rather than the mountain in summer.
– He chose ginseng chicken soup to eat during the hottest days.
Read more facts about Niel

Website: NEW ENTRY – 니엘 (NIEL)

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @i_know_niel
Twitch: 틴탑니엘
YouTube:니엘 NIEL 
Twitter: NEWENTRY_Niel
TikTok: @i_know_niel
Weibo: NIEL_AHNDANIEL

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

3. Ricky

Ricky TEEN TOP Member
Ricky
Stage Name Ricky (리키)
Birth Name Yoo Chang Hyun (유창현)
Position Lead Dancer, Vocalist
Birthday February 27, 1995
Active Years 2006–present
Age 29 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Height 172 cm (5’8″)
Weight 65.7 kg (145 lb)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type AB
MBTI ISTP

Ricky Facts:

– Ricky was the first member to join Teen Top.
– If he could be another musician, he would like to be PSY because his stages are always exciting and fun.
– He tends to mispronounce words occasionally.
– His favorite summer song is 4Minutes’ “What’s Your Name”.
– Meeting fans at fan signs brings him great joy.
– To cope with stress, he often smiles to feel better.
– He recommended Itaewon in Seoul as a must-visit place.
– In the group’s early songs, he didn’t get many parts due to throat issues.
– He excels at math and can perform mental calculations quickly.
– He enjoys the handshake the most among physical affection. (Arirang K-Pop)
– His nicknames include Lovely Boy and Rickhanna.
– Ricky is close friends with BTOB‘s Sungjae, BF (BOYFRIEND)’s Minwoo, Kwangmin, Youngmin, and model Baek Kyung Do.
– BigBang’s T.O.P inspired him to become a musician.
– He is the shortest member of the current Teen Top lineup.
– His favorite Teen Top song is “Oh! Good.”
– He likes to listen to Korean National Anthem before sleeping.
Read more facts about Ricky

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @ricky_teentop_
YouTube: 우린 살아있다 We are alive
Twitter: @T_Ricky_T

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon 

4. Changjo

Changjo TEEN TOP Member
Changjo
Stage Name Changjo (창조)
Birth Name Choi Jong Hyun (최종현)
Position Main Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday November 16, 1995
Active Years 2010–present
Age 29 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Height 179 cm (5’10.5″)
Weight 58 kg (128 lb)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type B
MBTI INTJ

Changjo Facts:

– Changjo is the youngest but he is in charge of masculinity in the group.
– He doesn’t usually write a song based on his personal experience.
– He recommended Myeongdong in Seoul as a must-visit place.
– He is close friends with AB6IX‘s Donghyun.
– If he could be another musician, he would like to be Usher because he is handsome and cool.
– He is best at coordination games.
– In Teen Top, he’s known for making the other members laugh through his actions, and he enjoys doing it.
– He suffered from bipolar disorder.
– He had extreme acne so he used saline solution to maintain his skin.
– For summer drinks, he chose iced coffee.
– He wants to delete his early days from his memory because he was very chubby.
– He often says “OK”. (Arirang K-Pop)
– His hobbies include collecting car figurines, online shopping (mostly browsing), and creating dance routines.
– According to him, Dongdaemun is the best place to go in Seoul at night. (Dingo Kdrama)
– He matured the most among the members after debuting.
– BigBang and Shinhwa inspired him to become a musician.
– If he had to pick an animal that reflects his personality, it would be an ant because of his hardworking nature.
– He listens to One Direction or Jay Z songs in his free time.
– He prefers visiting the beach rather than a mountain in summer.
– He prefers cocktails during summer instead of beer.
Read more facts about Changjo

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @t.changjo
YouTube: 창조 CHANGJO

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

FORMER MEMBERS

5. L.Joe

L.Joe ex.TEEN TOP Member
L.Joe
Stage Name L. Joe (엘조)
Birth Name Lee Byung Hun (이병헌)
Position Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday November 23, 1993
Active Years 2010–present
Age 31 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Height 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight 53 kg (117 lb)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type A
MBTI INTJ

L.Joe Facts:

– L.Joe and Changjo were the most awkward members.
– If he could be another musician, he would like to be Andy of Shinhwa because he loves him.
– He doesn’t like hearing that he lost weight rather he likes to hear that he gained weight.
– He wants to receive a composing studio as a gift.
– His favorite sport is golf.
– He is a fan of G-dragon.
– According to members, he can be touchy, stubborn, sensitive about small things, and weird.
– He is jealous of Ricky’s happy smile and his sweet voice. (Teen Top Official)
– He talks in his sleep and often sleepwalks.
– He listens to classical music in his free time.
– He got the most votes as the member who would fight with his girlfriend the most.
– His favorite food is McDonald’s Shanghai Chicken. (iFensi)
Read more facts about L. Joe

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Twitter: @ljoeljoe1123
Instagram: @iam_byunghun

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon 

6. C.A.P

C.A.P ex.TEEN TOP Member
C.A.P
Stage Name C.A.P (캡)
Birth Name Bang Min Su (방민수)
Position Leader, Main Rapper
Birthday November 4, 1992
Active Years 2010–present
Age 32 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Height 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight 61 kg (134 lb)
Nationality Korean
Blood Type A
MBTI INFP

C.A.P Facts:

– C.A.P was the eldest member in Teen Top.
– He recommended Korean-style pancakes with a glass of makgeolli (Korean rice wine) in Seoul.
– He is a big fan of Jihyo from Twice.
– If he could be another musician, he would like to be T.I because he likes his style of rap and his lyrics.
– He has a strong interest in design, particularly graffiti.
– He owns four dogs named Bangja, Coco, Eddie, and Tori.
– He prefers short hair on girls. (Arirang Radio)
– He has two older sisters: the first is three years older, and the second is one year older.
– He is friends with Zico and Kyung from Block B.
– His favorite summer song is Psy’s “Gentleman”.
– He loves seafood a lot and can steam crabs and make sliced raw fish. (Cosmopolitan)
– He listens to Jazz and hip-hop music in his free time.
– According to Niel, everyone agreed that C.A.P is the funniest member.
– He likes reading books and likes the Shingeki no Kyojin type books.
Read more facts about C.A.P

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @bangminsu1992
YouTube: 방민수 (BANG MINSU)
SoundCloud: 방민수 (BANG MINSU)
Twitter: @teentopbang

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon 

TEEN TOP Photos

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