NU’EST (뉴이스트) consist of 5 members: JR, Aron, Minhyun, Baekho and Ren.
Birth Name: Kim Jong Hyun
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer
Nickname: Bangkok City Boy
Birthday: June 8, 1995
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Blood Type: O
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Personality: A powerful charisma behind a pure innocent boy
Specialty: Dance, rap
JR Facts:
-He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You“ along with Ren and BaekHo.
-Appeared in the MV for Orange Caramel‘s “Bangkok City“.
-Has been named the male Kahi (After School) since they are both the leaders, rappers, and dancers of their groups.
-He says the happiest time during his trainee days was he was featured in Uee‘s “Sok Sok Sok“ song and even performed it live at a fan meeting.
-His role model is Eminem.
-Was the rapper in After School Uee‘s single “Sok Sok Sok“.
–JR’s ideal type is someone who is strong on the outside but tender on the inside.
Birth Name: Kwak Young Min
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: May 21, 1993
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean-American
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Personality: The romantic guy, ladies’ lover, Aaron knows how to handle his smooth and natural charm
Education: Loyola High School
Aron Facts:
-He was scouted at the same Korean festival that Nichkhun of 2PM was scouted at.
-His role model is Anthony Hamilto.
-Was born and raised in L.A California.
-He has been named the male Bekah (After School) since they are both from America and are the rappers of their group.
-He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he appeared on SBS Music Festival stage.
–Aron’s ideal type is a girl with a bright and pure smile.
Birth Name: Hwang Min Hyun
Position: Lead Vocalist, Dancer, Face of The Group
Nickname: Shanghai Boy
Birthday: August 9, 1995
Zodiac sign: Leo
Blood Type: O
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Personality: Conservative man with sharp and intellectual charm
Minhyun Facts:
-Starred in Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance“ MV, from where he received his nick name “Shanghai Boy“.
-Was a backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
-His role model is Eric Benet.
-Named as the male JooYeon (After School) since they‘re the face and center of their groups.
-He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he was featured in After School Blue‘s “Wonder Boy“ MV.
–Minhyun’s ideal type is someone who cooks well and has an interest in fashion.
Birth Name: Kang Dong Ho
Position: Main Vocalist, Dancer
Nickname: Eye-Smiled Prince
Birthday: July 21, 1995
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Personality: Sexy and masculine with true loyalty
Baekho Facts:
-He starred in After School‘s MV for “Play Ur Love“.
-He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with Ren and JR.
-DBSK/TVXQ are his role models
-His stage name means “White Tiger“. He got the nickname from label mate Uee from After School right before they released the song “Love Letter” by Happy Pledis.
-He knows Kumdo and has been practising it for 7 years (as seen in his solo teaser).
-He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he heard the news that he could perform on stage with After School Blue for their “Wonderboy” song
-He has been called the male JungAh (After School) since they both have smooth vocals, eye smiles, and are the main vocalist of their groups.
–Baekho’s ideal type is a girl who cooks well and has a lot of aegyo.
Birth Name: Choi Min Ki
Position: Sub-Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: November 3, 1995
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Blood Type: O
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Personality: Unpredictable cute guy with metro sexual charm
Twitter: @ChoiGoRen
Ren Facts:
-He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with JR and BaekHo.
-Was a backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
-He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when it was confirmed he was going to be a member of NU‘EST.
-Named the male as the male So Young (After School) as they both are the ones with cute charms in their group.
-His role model is Micheal Jackson.
-He is the mood maker of NU‘EST.
–Ren’s ideal type is a girl who “lies down looking at the blue sky above the green fields”
