The Boyz members are Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, JuHaknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric. The 11-member K-pop boy group debuted on December 6th, 2017, with the mini album “The First“ under IST Entertainment.
THE BOYZ Profile
| Debut | December 6th, 2017 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| The Boyz Members | Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, JuHaknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric |
| Genre | K-Pop |
| Status | Active |
| Label | IST Entertainment |
| Oldest Member | Sangyeon |
| Youngest Member | Eric |
| Former Member | Hwall |
| Fandom Name | The B |
THE BOYZ Facts:
– THE BOYZ were first announced as Cre.kerz.
– They appeared in several music videos of other artists like Melody Day and Ailee prior to debut.
– The group participated in the television show “Road to Kingdom” and won first place.
– They participated in the 2018 Lunar New Year’s Idol Athletics Championships aerobics competition and won a silver medal.
– THE BOYZ members joined the company in the following order Q – Hyunjae – Joo Haknyeon – Sangyeon – Juyeon – Younghoon – Eric – Jacob – Sunwoo – New – Kevin.
– The members have individually appeared in several reality shows including Kpop Star 6, High School Rapper, and Produce 101.
– Their digital single “Keeper” was produced by Block B’s Park Kyung.
– All members use the Shure AD2/B87A microphone.
– None of the members have the blood type O.
Achievements
– THE BOYZ’s EP “Thrilling” became the eighth-highest first-week sales of any boy group in Hanteo Chart with 523,630 copies sold in the first week of its release.
– They were invited to perform at the 12th Asian Film Awards in Macau.
Controversies
1. Mistreatment of Employee
– THE BOYZ members were accused of allegedly mistreating an employee.
– A video posted on YouTube claimed that New and others were seen making an agency employee carry their shopping bags at a department store.
– This led to criticism from netizens who felt this was inappropriate behavior for an agency employee.
2. Misogynistic Posts
– Sunwoo and New faced backlash due to misogynistic posts on social media and rude behavior towards fans.
– The controversy centered around posts that were deemed disrespectful towards women and incidents of the members displaying a high-handed attitude.
– Fans demanded their removal from the group and the company had to intervene and apologised.
3. Racist Remarks
– Kevin was once under fire for using alleged racist terms against Asians in a video.
– He used a filter and made remarks that were considered offensive, including the use of the phrase “ching chong bing bong”, which is a pejorative against Asians. This incident sparked controversy and discussion among fans and the public.
Major works
– Their most popular songs include “LIPGLOSS”, “REVEAL”, and “ROAR”.
Awards
– They have won some major awards including the “Artist of the Year”, “World Rookie Award”, “Best Male Performance Award”, “Best New Male Artist Award”, and “Rising Star Award”.
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THE BOYZ Members Profile
1. Sangyeon
| Stage Name | Sangyeon (상연) |
| Birth Name | Lee Sang Yeon (이상연) |
| Position | Leader, Main Vocalist |
| Birthday | November 4th, 1996 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 28 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 176 cm (5’9″) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | ESFP-T |
| Representative Color | Red |
| Representative Number | 82 |
Sangyeon Facts:
– His English name is Jayden Lee.
– His go-to karaoke song is John Park’s “Childlike”. (Soompi)
– He’s really good at singing and writing songs.
– He was chosen as the member who gives the best advice. (Elle)
– Among the group members, he is the best at doing special things.
– He would keep the dorm setup as is instead of changing it. (hello82)
– He was chosen as the best at sports in the group. (Seventeen)
– He considers himself the most unlucky in the group because he always loses.
– He has high alcohol tolerance among The Boyz members.
– He is always the first one to arrive at the studio. (Seventeen)
– He was chosen to be most likely to make a mistake on stage. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– He wants to have Sunwoo’s soccer trapping skills. (Rolling Stone Korea)
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2. Jacob
| Stage Name | Jacob (제이콥) |
| Birth Name | Jacob Bae (배제이콥) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | May 30, 1997 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Height | 177 cm (5’10″) |
| Weight | 61 kg (132 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean-Canadian |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | INFP-T |
| Representative Color | Yellow |
| Representative Number | 30 |
Jacob Facts:
– He is considered the angel of the group.
– He is the only The Boyz member who can beatbox.
– His favorite The Boyz song is “Timeless”. (hello82)
– In the group, he is known as the “mother”.
– He was chosen to be the sweetest among the members. (Seventeen)
– He has the best smile in the group according to the members. (Seventeen)
– He stated that if he had a younger sister, he wouldn’t introduce her to any of the group members.
– He is really proud of his Road To Kingdom’s performance of “Danger”! There were many tricks involved so he is proud of that. (Soompi)
– He would like to collaborate with Sam Kim and DAY6. (Soompi)
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3. Younghoon
| Stage Name | Younghoon (영훈) |
| Birth Name | Kim Young Hoon (김영훈) |
| Position | Lead Vocalist, Visual |
| Birthday | August 8, 1997 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Height | 183 cm (6’0″) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | INFP-T |
| Representative Color | Sky Blue |
| Representative Number | 67 |
Younghoon Facts:
– According to the members, he has the best physique and face.
– He and Juyeon both worked as models for Seoul Fashion Week in 2017.
– He was chosen to be the member who does the best aegyo. (Elle)
– The member that makes him laugh the most is Sunwoo. (hello82)
– He is the geekiest member of The Boyz. (Seventeen)
– He always leaves the other members on read. (Seventeen)
– His goal for 2023 is for The Boyz and The B to be satisfied with each other. (THE STAR MAGAZINE)
– He wants to have Juyeon’s charming dance movies. (Rolling Stone Korea)
Read more facts about Younghoon
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4. Hyunjae
| Stage Name | Hyunjae (현재) |
| Birth Name | Lee Jae Hyun (이재현) |
| Position | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual |
| Birthday | September 13, 1997 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Height | 179.7 cm (5’11″) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ENFJ-A |
| Representative Color | Silver |
| Representative Number | 24 |
Hyunjae Facts:
– He was picked as the member most likely to pull pranks on others. (Elle)
– He would like to have Sangyeon’s cool voice. (THE STAR MAGAZINE)
– According to him, if he had a real brother, Younghoon, Juyeon, Haknyeon, and Sunwoo would fit his image.
– The recent trend among the members, according to him, is coffee bets. (hello82)
– Hwall mentioned that Hyunjae is the clingiest member of THE BOYZ.
– According to Kevin, he can identify the brand of Korean fried chicken by just smelling it. (refinery29)
– His fellow member Eric says that Hyunjae is the one who nags the most.
– He wants to have Haknyeon’s fresh smile. (THE STAR MAGAZINE)
– Initially, he wanted his stage name to be Lee Hanbit.
– He would like to have Sangyeon’s bronze skin. (Rolling Stone Korea)
Read more facts about Hyunjae
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5. Juyeon
| Stage Name | Juyeon (주연) |
| Birth Name | Lee Ju Yeon (이주연) |
| Position | Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual |
| Birthday | January 15, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 181 cm (5’11″) |
| Weight | 62 kg (136 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | ENTP-T /INTP |
| Representative Color | Blue |
| Representative Number | 11 |
Juyeon Facts:
– Jacob said Juyeon is the coolest on stage. (hello82)
– He mentioned that he’s in charge of Japanese within The Boyz.
– If he had to choose a comeback style to wear forever, he would go with “Thrill Ride” because the clothes were very street-style-like, so they were really comfortable. (allure)
– According to him, he believes he is the best cook among his groupmates.
– He was chosen as the most likely member to get lost. (Elle)
– According to Sangyeon and Q, he is scared of horror movies.
– The source of his confidence is his fans. (hello82)
– He was chosen to be the best dancer of the group. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– He wants to have Hyunjae’s eyes. (Rolling Stone Korea)
Read more facts about Juyeon
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6. Kevin
| Stage Name | Kevin (케빈) |
| Birth Name | Kevin Moon (케빈 문) |
| Position | Main vocalist |
| Birthday | February 23, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 176 cm (5’9″) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean-Canadian |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | INFP-T |
| Representative Color | Gold |
| Representative Number | 16 |
Kevin Facts:
– His favorite The Boyz intro is “Daydream”. (hello82)
– He and Jacob were chosen as hosts/MCs for the music show “Simply K-POP.”
– He felt uncomfortable with the concept of “Thrill Ride” because it showed too much skin. (allure)
– He designed THE BOYZ logo.
– He makes the most mistakes when shooting TikToks. (hello82)
– Kevin and Jacob primarily speak English to each other, as it feels awkward to speak Korean. However, he speaks a mix of 50% English and 50% Korean with Eric.
– He has the biggest sweet tooth in the group. (Seventeen)
– He did musical theatre as a kid. (refinery29)
– He is the early riser in THE BOYZ. (Seventeen)
– He has most consistently been working out compared to the members. (Seventeen)
– He wants to have Jacob’s ability to sleep anywhere and anytime. (Rolling Stone Korea)
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7. New
| Stage Name | New (뉴) |
| Birth Name | Choi Chan Hee (최찬희) |
| Position | Main Vocalist |
| Birthday | April 26, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 26 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height | 178 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | INFP-T |
| Representative Color | Transparent |
| Representative Number | 98 |
New Facts:
– He takes charge of cooking in the dorm.
– He is the most introverted member of the group. (Seventeen)
– He was chosen to be the most fashionable amongst THE BOYZ members. (Seventeen)
– New mentioned that if he were a girl, he would date Younghoon, as he may appear cold but is actually nice.
– JuHaknyeon said that if he weren’t an idol, he would be an accountant because he is good at maths. (hello82)
– He uses the emoji 🆕 the most since it is his name. (Elle)
– He takes the most selfies compared to other THE BOYZ members. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
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8. Q
| Stage Name | Q (큐) |
| Birth Name | Ji Chang Min (지창민) |
| Position | Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist |
| Birthday | November 5, 1998 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 26 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 175 cm (5’9″) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | ESFP-T |
| Representative Color | White |
| Representative Number | 2 |
Q Facts:
– He had the most votes for the member with the best style. (Elle)
– When walking somewhere, he likes to hold onto other members, whether it be their shoulders or hands.
– He takes the best selfies in the group, along with Sunwoo. (Seventeen)
– He considers his charm points to be his dimples and his ability to switch from cuteness to powerful dancing.
– “The First” is the album that expresses him best. (hello82)
– Yechan and Taek were his potential stage name candidates.
– He wants to emulate Kevin’s thoughtfulness. (Rolling Stone Korea)
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9. JuHaknyeon
| Stage Name | JuHaknyeon (주학년) |
| Birth Name | Ju Hak Nyeon (주학년) |
| Position | Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub-Rapper |
| Birthday | March 9, 1999 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 26 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 175 cm (5’9”) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ENTJ-T |
| Representative Color | Orange |
| Representative Number | 9 |
JuHaknyeon Facts:
– He trained for 2 years and 1 month before his debut.
– He would send Hyunjae to a haunted house instead of going himself. (hello82)
– He is close to Sunwoo.
– He was chosen to be the best singer. (Seventeen)
– It took him the longest time to become close to Kevin.
– According to Jacob, Ju Haknyeon is the best at freestyling. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– He usually decides what the members will eat in the dorm.
– He is usually the fastest to get ready along with Sangyeon. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– During his trainee days, he once went to Lotte World with Golden Child‘s Bong Jaehyun instead of practicing.
– He wants to have Younghoon’s positive mindset. (Rolling Stone Korea)
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10. Sunwoo
| Stage Name | Sunwoo (선우) |
| Birth Name | Kim Sun-woo (김선우) |
| Position | Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist |
| Birthday | April 12, 2000 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 25 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Height | 177.4 cm (5’ 9.8”) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ENTP |
| Representative Color | Purple |
| Representative Number | 19 |
Sunwoo Facts:
– He takes the best selfies in THE BOYZ, along with Q. (Elle)
– He is the member who gets scared easily.
– He was chosen as the funniest member. (Seventeen)
– He used to steal other members’ socks, underwear, and clothes. (Teen Vogue)
– He wants to speak informally to New and Q.
– He talks to Eric and Jacob the most among the members.
– He hopes to be roommates with JuHaknyeon.
– The most fun music video to shoot for him was “Thrill Ride”. (Seventeen)
– He wants to have Q’s personality and neck. (Rolling Stone Korea)
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11. Eric
| Stage Name | Eric (에릭) |
| Birth Name | Sohn Young-jae (손영재) |
| Position | Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Maknae |
| Birthday | December 22, 2000 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 24 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 174 cm (5’ 9”) |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) |
| Nationality | Korean-American |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | ENFJ-T |
| Representative Color | Pink |
| Representative Number | 22 |
Eric Facts:
– He is the biggest K-pop fan among the members. (Seventeen)
– He was chosen to be the most talkative. (Elle)
– Kevin chose him to be most suited to the concept of their 8th mini album “Be Awake”. (hello82)
– He is the most outgoing in THE BOYZ. (Seventeen)
– He wants to speak informally with Sangyeon.
– He was chosen to be the most handsome of THE BOYZ. (Seventeen)
– He finds that New, JuHaknyeon, and Hyunjae can sometimes be more childish than he is.
– He is the loudest of the group. (Seventeen)
– He wants to have New’s resonating voice. (Rolling Stone Korea)
Read more facts about Eric
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Former Members
12. Hwall
| Stage Name | Hwall (활) |
| Birth Name | Heo Hyunjoon (허현준)) |
| Position | Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist |
| Birthday | March 9, 2000 |
| Active Years | 2017–present |
| Age | 25 (in 2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 181 cm (5’ 11”) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
| Nationality | Korean-American |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | ENFP |
| Representative Color | Black |
| Representative Number | 39 |
Hwall Facts:
– He affectionately called himself The Boyz’s ultimate weapon.
– He wished to speak informally with Hyunjae, Juyeon, and JuHaknyeon.
– He was known for having the best fashion sense among The Boyz members.
– Although he may seem chic and uppity at first, he is described as “a chic baby” by Juyeon.
– According to Hwall, he is considered the hidden card of THE BOYZ.
– He, Q, and Kevin used to be roommates.
Read more facts about Hwall
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THE BOYZ(더보이즈) ‘THRILL RIDE’ MV:
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