Cross Gene Members Profile: Cross Gene Facts; Cross Gene Ideal Type
Cross Gene (크로스진) currently consists of 3 members: Shin, Sangmin and Yongseok. The band debuted on June 11, 2012, under Amuse Korea Entertainment. Sangmin and Yongseok left Amuse on December 31st 2019, as their contracts expired and they haven’t renewed. According to the post, the group is currently on hold/hiatus as they wait for Shin, Sangmin, and Yongseok to complete their mandatory service.
Cross Gene Fandom Name: CandY (the abbreviation of ‘CROSS GENE and YOU’ – ‘You’ means ‘fans’)
Cross Gene Official Fan Color: –
Cross Gene Official Accounts:
Korean website: crossgene.co.kr
Japanese website: www.crossgene.jp
Twitter: @cross_gene
Instagram: @cross_gene_official
Fancafe: officialgene
Youtube: Cross Gene
vLive: Cross Gene channel
Facebook: CrossGene Official
Line: crossgene
Weibo: CROSS_GENE
Vine: CROSS GENE
Naver blog: CROSS GENE
Cross Gene Members Profile:
Shin
Stage Name: Shin (신)
Birth Name: Shin Wonho (신원호)
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: October 23, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra/Scorpio cusp
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @cg__shinwonho
Shin Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He doesn’t have any siblings.
– His nicknames are: Presh Gene, Baby Face, God of Dating, The Prince of Advertising
– Education: Dong Ah Institute of Media and Arts
– He speaks Korean and Japanese.
– Takuya was the one who taught Shin Japanese.
– Shin is known as a visual chameleon, as he looks like different celebrities from different angles
– Shin is a huge fan of Japanese culture, and loves to watch anime
– He can play the guitar.
– His hobby is collecting large sunglasses.
– His favorite foods are Sushi and American food.
– In elementary school he learned Taekwondo, in middle school he used to play squash and in high school he learned boxing. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He became the leader in 2013 after Takuya decided to resign from the leader position.
– He acted in a commercial with G-Dragon in August 2012.
– He acted in Korean dramas such as Bachelor’s Vegetable Store (2011), Run 60 (Japanese – 2012), Big (2012), Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (ep. 25 – 2015), Secret Message (2015), Happy Marriage!? (2016), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), “Risky Romance” (2018), “Hip Hop King: Nassna Street” (2019).
– He also acted in films: Run 60 – Game Over (2012), ZEDD (2014).
– He appeared in different CFs: Bean Pole CF with Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Skin Food 15 스킨푸드, KT Wireless Internet, Dunkin Donuts, CF Auction with f(x)’s Sulli, Pantech Vega Iron, Sumi Chip CF 2014 with Miss A’s Suzy, Bean Pole Bicycle Repair Shop.
– He has his own radio show that airs every Tuesday on EK Radio in Japan called “Shin-kun Yoru No Chuusday”.
– Awards: in 2012 he won Best Male Model Advertising and Best Rookie Actor.
– Shin’s ideal type: Someone who is a little mischievous (not someone stubborn).
Sangmin
Stage Name: Sangmin (상민)
Real Name: Kim Sangmin (김상민)
Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: July 7, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @cg_sangmin (account that belongs to Amuse), @lit.___77 (new account)
Youtube: pearl짱
Sangmin Facts:
– He was born in South Korea.
– He has a sister.
– His nickname is Organic Gene.
– Education: Gyeongnam School of Information
– He speaks Korean and Japanese.
– He is a deep tone rapper.
– He practiced artistic gymnastics and track-and-field in middle school. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He had the lead role in the musical “Carpe Diem” (2011)
– He acted in the movie ZEDD (2014) alongside the other Cross Gene band members.
– He’s part of the dance crew “Men of the Future” (MOTF).
– Sangmin, Seyoung and Yongseok performed as a sub-unit called XHEARTS (crosshearts) and had mini concerts on 9/16, 9/17, 9/24 2017 in S. Korea.
– Sangmin left Amuse on December 31st 2019, as his contract expired and he hasn’t renewed.
– Sangmin’s ideal type: Someone with a beautiful smile.
Yongseok
Stage Name: Yongseok (용석)
Real Name: Kim Yongseok (김용석)
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: January 8, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @cg_yongseok (account that belongs to Amuse), @kim_ys0108 (new account)
Yongseok Facts:
– He was born in South Korea.
– He has two sisters.
– His nickname is Mypace Gene.
– He speaks Korean, Japanese and Mandarin.
– His favorite food is Korean Style Pork Chops.
– In elementary school, he practiced swimming and aikido. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He has a mischievous personality and a good sense of humor.
– He has three tattoos so far: on his shoulder, wrist and hip.
– In the dorm, Yongseok does the house cleaning and cooking. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He acted in the movie ZEDD (2014) alongside the other Cross Gene band members.
– He acted in musicals: Naeyeope The Stage (2014), Bachelor’s Vegetable Store (2016), Altar Boyz (2016), My Bucket List (2018), VOICE (2018).
– Yongseok, Sangmin and Seyoung performed as a sub-unit called XHEARTS (crosshearts) and had mini concerts on 9/16, 9/17, 9/24 2017 in S. Korea.
– Yongseok left Amuse on December 31st 2019, as his contract expired and he hasn’t renewed.
– During military service he was part of the 2021 Korean Army Musical called 메이사의노래 (Meissa’s Song) alongside EXOs Chanyeol, former B.A.P member Daehyun, INFINITEs Myungsoo, KARDs J.Seph, IMFACTs Jian, IN2IT members Inpyo and Hyunuk, VAVs Baron, ARGONs Gon, Park Sunho, as well as some professional musical actors and enlisted non-idol soldiers.
– Yongseok’s ideal type: Someone smart.
Former Members:
Seyoung
Stage Name: Seyoung (세영)
Real Name: Lee Seyoung (이세영)
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: February 8, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 64 kg (140 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @cg_seyoung
Seyoung Facts:
– He was born in South Korea.
– He has an older brother.
– His nickname is Miracle Gene.
– He can speak Korean and Japanese.
– He can play the piano.
– He loves veggies and fruits, as well as chocolate.
– He is the oldest member of Cross Gene.
– He actually likes bugs/insects ever since he was a kid.
– Seyoung has a husky voice.
– He replaced J.G, who left Cross Gene due to family issues.
– He is the oldest member and was the last one to join the band.
– He acted in the movie ZEDD (2014) alongside the other Cross Gene band members.
– Seyoung already did his duties in the army before they debuted.
– Seyoung, Sangmin and Yongseok performed as a sub-unit called XHEARTS (crosshearts) and had mini concerts on 9/16, 9/17, 9/24 2017 in S. Korea.
– He is announced his departure from Cross Gene on December 9, 2020.
– Seyoung’s ideal type: Someone with a pure heart.
Casper
Stage Name: Casper (캐스퍼)
Birth Name: Chu Xiao-Xiang (储晓祥)
Former Stage Name: Zhong Ze Xiang (中泽祥)
Position: Main Dancer, Main Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: March 20, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @casper.true
Casper Facts:
– He was born in Shanghai, China.
– He doesn’t have any siblings.
– His nicknames are: Wild Chic Gene, C.True
– Education: Bao Shan Vocational and Technical School
– He can speak Chinese, Korean and English.
– He is a high tone rapper.
– His hobbies are playing sports, shopping and watching movies.
– He acted in the movie ZEDD (2014) alongside the other Cross Gene band members.
– He first wanted to be an athlete. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He had weight lifting training for 6 years and he also did short-distance racing training for 1 year.
– He gave up to the idea of becoming a professional athlete because he injured his back.
– On August 31, 2017 it was announced that Casper left Cross Gene.
– He participated on the idol survival show “The Unit”, but he was eliminated.
– Casper and J.G both are on the Chinese duet singing show “Sing Out” in 2018.
– Casper is going to participate in Idol Producer season 2 as a trainee.
– Casper’s ideal type: Someone cute, kind and respectful to their parents.
Takuya
Stage Name: Takuya (타쿠야)
Birth Name: Terada Takuya (寺田拓哉)
Position: Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: March 18, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 188 cm (6’2″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @taku_march
Takuya Facts:
– He was born in Moriya, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
– He has two younger sisters (one of them is named Momoka)
– His nicknames are Gorgeous Gene, Terataku
– He was the first Cross Gene leader, but he decided to remove himself from that position after J.G left.
– He speaks Japanese and Korean.
– He can play the guitar and the piano.
– His favorite food is Hayashi rice.
– His hobbies are: playing mahjong, singing in the karaoke, shopping, playing bowling and reading.
– Takuya loves sports and used to play basketball and baseball. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He is close to Kenta from JBJ.
– Takuya was the special finalist winner of 21st JUNON Superboy Contest before his debut.
– He acted in tv dramas: SIGN (Japanese – 2011), Run 60 (Japanese – 2012), The Lover (2015).
– He acted in some movies as well: Ai Ore! (Japanese – 2012), Run 60 – Game Over (Japanese – 2012), ZEDD (2014), Kataomoi Spiral (Japanese – 2016).
– He acted in musicals: Black & White (2010), Watashi no Host-Chan (2011), Black Butler: Noah’s Ark Circus (2016), Altar Boyz (2017 and 2018).
– Takuya was a regular member on Abnormal (or Non-) Summit on episodes 1 – 52 (Absent 17, 22, 45), 100, as the representative from Japan.
– Takuya ranked 52nd in TC Candler’s “100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– Tayuka placed 59th in TC Candler’s “100 Most Handsome Faces of 2019”.
– On December 10, 2018 Takuya announced via vLive that he left Cross Gene.
– Takuya’s ideal type: Someone who is aware of her surroundings.
J.G.
Stage Name: J.G. (제이지)
Real Name: Gao Jianing (高家宁), but he legalized his name to Gao Jialang (高嘉朗)
Position: Main Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: January 12, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Instagram: @jialanggao
J.G Facts:
– He was born in Baicheng, Jilin Province, China.
– His nickname is Destiny Gene.
– Education: Chung Ang University
– He can speak Chinese and Korean.
– If he were to be an animal, he’d be a monkey.
– Favorite sports are baseball & basketball.
– He says his charisma is his singing voice.
– J.G was the last member to join Project A (pre-debut Cross Gene), he joined 6 months before their debut.
– J.G left Cross Gene in January 2013, due to family issues (his older sister died in a car accident in China).
– He auditioned on China’s The Voice in 2015.
– He said he stopped his restaurant business because his parents wanted him to pursue his true passion: singing. (“Family Fun Show”/”家庭欢乐秀” 2017)
– J.G and Casper both are on the Chinese duet singing show “Sing Out” in 2018.
– In 2019 he legally changed his name from Gao Jianing (高家宁) to Gao Jialang (高嘉朗).
– J.G was a contestant on the Chinese survival show Produce Camp 2019.
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