Zelo (젤로) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper under Uzu Rocks. He is a former member of B.A.P (BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON). He debuted solo on June 21, 2019 with the mini album “Distance.”
Zelo (ex. B.A.P) Profile
| Stage Name | Zelo (젤로) |
| Birth Name | Choi Jun Hong (최준홍) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | October 15, 1996 |
| Active Years | 2012–present |
| Age | 27 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Height | 188.5cm (6’2″) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | ENTP |
| Fandom Name | Zelover |
| Fandom Color | Blue |
Zelo (ex. B.A.P) Facts:
Early Life
– He was born and raised in Ogam-dong, Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
– He went to Sungdae Middle School and later graduated from School of Performing Arts.
– He started attending a music academy at the age of 10.
Personal Life
– His stage name originated from the god of rivalry in Greek mythology “Zelos”.
– His family includes his parents, an older brother named Choi Junseo, and his pet dog Mochi.
– He wanted to be a musician after he watched the Korean show “X-MAN” and was inspired by groups like TVXQ and H.O.T that appeared on the show. (RollingStone India)
– He is closest to Jongup among the members.
– He was in grade 9 or 10 when he debuted in 2011. (GET REAL EP #6)
– Zelo became a fan of H.O.T’s Jang Woo Hyuk, TVXQ’s Yunho and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon in his elementary school.
– He is fluent in both Korean and English.
– His childhood dream was to become a soccer player.
– If he could go back to his debut days, he would force himself to learn a musical instrument.
– He would like to be reborn as James Dean. (ARIRANG K-POP)
– He was roommates with Daehyun.
– His hobbies include skateboarding, songwriting, beatboxing, and listening to music.
– He is friends with HOSHI from Seventeen.
– His shoe size is 285 mm.
– He used to live around Haenam, which is below in Mokpo
– He is nicknamed “Noona Killer” (noona means older sister in Korean).
– He considers his height as his best physical trait.
– His musical influences and role models include will.i.am, Kanye West, and 50 Cent.
– He didn’t perform well on Show Me The Money because there were seniors he looked up to and got nervous. Ever since then he has been traumatized and gets nervous easily. (Arirang Radio)
– His charming points are his height.
– Zelo’s ideal type is also a woman who looks pretty when she smiles. (K-Poppin’)
– He began his mandatory military service in December 2023.
Career
– Zelo was the lead rapper, lead dancer, and maknae in B.A.P.
– He debuted in 2011 as part of the duo ‘Bang & Zelo’ alongside Yongguk.
– He left TS Entertainment in December 2018.
– He has a training period of six years.
– He was under A Entertainment in 2019 but left the company in the same year.
– He participated on the show “Street Man Fighter” in 2022.
– He signed with Uzu Rocks in August 2022.
– He participated in Mnet’s “Artistock Game” in 2022.
Likes & Dislikes
– His favorite colors are grey, green, and red.
– His favorite food is kimchi.
– He likes listening to Wiz Khalifa. (RollingStone India)
– His favorite karaoke song is “Yeonsu Night Sea” by Busker Busker. (Pops in Seoul)
– He likes singing, dancing and beatboxing.
– His favorite Korean food is kimchi and bulgogi. (Kollab)
Personality & Habits
– He always had a proactive personality. (GET REAL EP #6)
– Youngjae said Zelo only looks at things he likes and doesn’t look at things he is interested in at all.
– Himchan said he strongly focuses on things he is interested in and asks many questions about it. (STARAZ Vol 22)
Tattoos
– He has six tattoos including an image of Michael Jackson with the word “BAD” in red on the back of his left arm, a drawing of his ‘Day2Day’ album cover on his lower left arm, two cupids on the front of his left arm, one on his lower abdomen inspired by Marina Abramovic and Ulay’s installation ‘Relation in Time,’ a smoke design on his left rib,, and a picture of Thumbelina riding a swallow on the inside of his left arm.
Website: byzelo.com
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @byzelo
Twitter: @zelo96
TikTok: @zeloofficial
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer | SoundCloud
Zelo Photos
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