ATEEN Members Profile & Facts
ATEEN (에이틴) was a 10 member pre-debut boy group under DS&A Entertainment. The group consisted of: Jonathan, L.Y, Heyden, Kim Chan, Segun, Kibin, Bill, King, Joel and Rookie. They made their unofficial debut in Japan on September 1, 2018 with their original songs ‘Just Having Fun’ and ‘난 좀 달러 (I’m Different)’. Unfortunately they disbanded in late 2018, and the members filed a lawsuit against the company for mistreatment and sexual harassment. The ATEEN members won and the case was closed in the second half of 2023 (source: former company representative).
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ATEEN Official Sites:
Twitter (Japan): @AteenOfficial
Instagram (Japan): @ateenjp (Deleted)
Members Profile:
Jonathan
Stage Name: Jonathan (조나단)
Birth Name: Yau Chun Hon (尤俊汉)
Korean Name: Gu Jun Han (구준한)
English Name: Jonathan Yau
Position: Vocal
Birthday: July 16, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 177 cm (5’10)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Hong Kongese
Instagram: @jonathanyau
Twitter: @jonathanyauvlog
Facebook: Jonathan Yau’s Vlog
YouTube: Jonathan Yau’s Vlog
Jonathan Facts:
– He’s a former member of ELVIN CREW and NPI.
– ELVIN CREW and Trigger were both under HICC Entertainment, so L.Y, Jonathan and Heyden know each other since then.
– He speaks Korean, English, Cantonese, Mandarin and a bit of Japanese, Spanish and Bahasa.
– After ATEEN’s disbandment he went back to university and became an influencer.
– He graduated with a master’s degree in architectural technology from Sungkyunkwan University in 2021.
– Jonathan studied abroad in Birmingham, UK during his bachelors.
– He went to high school in Dublin, Ireland.
– He can play the piano. He also trained in the violin for 3 months but gave up because his teachers hands were always bloody.
– Jonathan composes music.
– His introduction to kpop was in middle school when his friend showed him ‘Sorry Sorry‘ by Super Junior.
– He decided to become a kpop idol because he was impressed by the dancing.
– His role model is EXO‘s Baekhyun, because he sings well and has a unique personality.
– He is a very big Disney fan.
– His favorite movies are Toy Story and Inception.
– He has a brother who is 7 years older than him.
– His favorite colors are blue and purple.
– Jonathan participated in the Soompi Ulzzang Competition.
– He doesn’t like spiders because of the way they look and because of the big scary spider from Harry Potter. He makes an exception for Spiderman.
– His favorite food is sweet foods, such as cakes and candies. His least favorite food is garlic.
– Two things on his bucketlist are skydiving and going to Magic Kingdom. When he was an idol it was performing at Asia World Expo in Hong Kong and Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
– His favorite things to do are afternoon tea with friends and sleeping.
– Jonathan and Bill share a birthday.
– His ideal type is someone who is kind and knows him well.
Heyden
Stage Name: Heyden (헤이든)
Birth Name: Choi Dong Ha (최동하)
English Name: Leon
Position: Vocal
Birthday: January 18, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 170 cm (5’7)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @_cdh_0118
Twitter: @donghabook
Heyden Facts:
– He is a former member of Trigger.
– He auditioned for Mixnine, but didn’t pass the auditions.
– He was also a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2, he got eliminated in episode 5 and ranked #63.
– Prior to Produce 101, he trained for 4 years and 4 months.
– He got a C for his Produce 101 audition, he later got reevaluated to a B.
– He was an individual trainee on Produce 101 just like Kim Chan so they auditioned together and became close through the show.
– ELVIN CREW and Trigger were both under HICC Entertainment, so L.Y, Jonathan and Heyden know each other since then.
– He was a pro-gamer before becoming an idol, he ranked 30th world-wide in Overwatch.
– He is friends with J.SEPH from KARD.
– Heyden has multiple tattoos.
– He likes to play golf.
– After the group’s disbandment Heyden enlisted.
Kim Chan
Stage Name: Kim Chan (김찬)
Birth Name: Kim Chan (김찬)
Position: Vocal
Birthday: June 1, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 178 cm (5’10)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @kimchankyle
Twitter: @kimchankyle
TikTok: @kyle_kch
Kim Chan Facts:
– He is currently a member of the pre-debut group Ambition.
– He was a member of the pre-debut group UTH.
– Kim Chan appeared on Produce 101 Season 2 as an independent trainee, he got eliminated in episode 5 and ranked #82.
– He was an individual trainee on Produce 101 just like Heyden so they auditioned together and became close through the
– He got a D for his Produce 101 audition, he later got reevaluated to an F.
– Prior to joining Produce 101 he trained for 2 years and 4 months.
– He released the song ‘Gift’ together with fellow Produce 101 contestants Kim Taewoo, Byun Hyunmin and Choi Jaewoo.
– His specialty is learning point choreography.
– His hobby is finding new music to listen to.
– He can play the guitar and keyboard.
– His favorite color is white.
Sihyun
Stage Name: Sihyun (시현)
Birth Name: Park Si Hyun (박시현), he legally changed it to Park Se Gun (박세건)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: October 28th, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 181 cm (5’11)
Weight: 62 kg (136 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @churrosnutella / @ae_churrosnutella
TikTok: @churrosnutella96
Soundcloud: AIDEN
Sihyun Facts:
– After ATEEN disbanded he joined B.I.T together with King, Rookie and Joel.
– He lived in Los Angeles, California, USA for some time.
– Sihyun made his solo debut under the stage name Aiden with the double single , ‘FATE‘ on July 7, 2023.
– He’s part of the music and producers crew DIPBLU.
– He used to be a member of YG Trainees Team A together with TREASURE‘s Hyunsuk and AB6IX‘s Woong.
– He used to be a backup dancer for iKON and he’s friends with the members.
– He has choreographed for various famous groups, such as WINNER and CLC.
– His representive animal is a cat.
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Kibin
Stage Name: Kibin (기빈)
Birth Name: Shin Ki Been (신기빈), he changed it to Shin Seung Ho (신승호)
Position: Vocal
Birthday: January 29, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 170 cm (5’6)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @h055o, @h.01.19 (Inactive)
YouTube: [Seungho’s Dance Studio]댄스승튜디오
Kibin Facts:
– He is a musical actor.
– Kibin currently works as a dance teacher at his own dance studio.
– He is interested in clothes and traveling.
– He can speak a bit of English.
– Kibin won the Musical Star Award at Daegu International Music Festival.
– He performed at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
– He has completed his military service.
Bill
Stage Name: Bill (빌)
Birth Name: Kim Jae Hong (김재홍)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: July 16, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 175 cm (5’8)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @luo_rycz
Soundcloud: LUO_RYCZ
YouTube: LUO_김재홍
Bill Facts:
– He made his official solo debut under the name LUO on June 2, 2021, with the single ‘Take 2 High’.
– Prior to his solo debut he had already been releasing music on his Soundcloud.
– He is a musical actor.
– He starred in the movie ‘AR Project’.
– He’s friends with TO1‘s Kyungho.
– Bill graduated from Sogang University in 2023.
– He speaks a bit of English.
– He’s a baseball fan.
– Bill and Jonathan share a birthday.
L.Y
Stage Name: L.Y (엘와이)
Birth Name: Lee Yun Young (이윤영)
Position: Vocal
Birthday: August 17, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 183 cm (6’0)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @_yunyoung_lee
L.Y Facts:
– He is a former member of ELVIN CREW under the name Siwoo.
– L.Y was the main vocal in ELVIN CREW.
– ELVIN CREW and Trigger were both under HICC Entertainment, so L.Y, Jonathan and Heyden know each other since then.
– He trained at Def Dance School.
– He participated in the singing contest Superstar K 6.
– L.Y guested in the k-drama ‘Woman With a Suitcase’.
– He enlisted in 2019.
– He currently runs his own winebar.
King
Stage Name: King (킹)
Birth Name: Kim Ji Woong (김지웅)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: December 14, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 179 cm (5’10)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Korean
TikTok: official_kimjiwoong
YouTube: KIMJIWOONG
King Facts:
– After ATEEN disbanded he joined B.I.T together with Joel, Rookie and Segun.
– King originally made his debut in 2016 with INX, where he went by the stage name Jinam (지남).
– He was born in Pohang, Kyungsangbuk-do, South Korea and grew up in Wonju, Kangwon-do.
– He has a younger brother called Junhyuk and an older brother.
– He participated in the survival show Boys Planet and finished 8th place, making him a member of ZB1.
– King also joined the idol survival show Burn Up and ended 1st place. His official debut got cancelled due to COVID-19 but he released a song with fellow winner Minjeong called ‘Sick Of Love’.
– His journey to become an idol started at the age of 15. He stated that his parent’s weren’t very supportive of his dreams at first.
– He’s a former SM Entertainment trainee.
– He is fluent in Japanese as a result of mainly promoting in Japan with his previous groups.
– King is very athletic and enjoys sports such as swimming, inline skating and biking.
– He worked as freelance model and walked multiple fashion shows.
– He’s very artisic as well and is interested in art, poetry, literature and fashion.
– In 2021 he launched his official platform Panic Rose where he displayed and sold his art, and communicated with fans.
– His dream is to open his own dance school and have his own art exhibition.
– He has worked multiple part time jobs such as waiting at a restaurant and giving dance lessons.
– King made his first kdrama appearance with a cameo in ‘The Liar And His Lover’. He officially made his acting debut in 2021 with the web drama ‘The Sweet Blood’. He also played in ‘Don’t Lie, Rahee’, ‘Kissable Lips’, ‘Convenience Store Junkies’, ‘Pro, Teen’, ‘Roomates of Poongduck 304’ and ‘The Good Bad Mother’.
– He also starred in several music videos: WA$$UP‘s ‘Shut Up U’, Shin Yongjae‘s ‘So What, If The Flowers Are Pretty’, Lim Hanbyul‘s ‘Beautiful Memories’ and Holland‘s ‘Number Boy’.
– He has many idol friends, like Holland, BLK‘s Jongin, Yoon Seobin, BOYS24 Hongin and more.
– His role models are Park Hyoshin and SHINEE‘s Taemin.
– His hobbies are meditating and chatting.
– His speciality is being able to bear hot things.
– He has a tattoo on his upper ankle.
– He was formerly part of the dance crew Woneight together with fellow B.I.T member Jun, Trigger‘s Museong, Lucente‘s Taejun, N.cus‘ Hojin and 14U‘s Youngsu.
– He has a dog named Cream but he doesn’t see him a lot since he doesn’t go home often.
– His favorite song is the Pororo theme song.
– He made the choreo for INX‘s debut single ‘Alright’.
– His MBTI is ENFJ.
See more facts about King…
Joel
Stage Name: Joel (요엘)
Birth Name: Kim Ki Hwan (김기환)
Position: Rapper
Birthday: April 25th, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 181 cm (5’11)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @kimgiwhan_jesus
Joel Facts:
– After ATEEN disbanded he joined B.I.T together with King, Rookie and Segun.
– Joel is currently working as an actor, he has done ads, musicals and dramas.
– He had guest roles in the k-dramas ‘Sweet Home 2’, ‘Call It Love’ and ‘Never Give Up’.
– He has a dog called Mimi.
– He’s Christian.
– He does a lot of volunteering work.
Rookie
Stage Name: Rookie (루키)
Birth Name: Jeong Hyeon Seok (정현석)
Position: Maknae, Rapper
Birthday: April 19, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 170 cm (5’6)
Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @imjust_hh
Twitter: @imjust_hh
TikTok: @imjust_hh
Rookie Facts:
– After ATEEN disbanded he joined B.I.T together with King, Joel and Segun.
– Rookie is currently a member of the pre-debut group Ambition.
– He was a model at the Milano Kids fashion show.
– He appeared on MBC’s variety show ‘Surprise Mystery TV’ and TVN’s ‘Blue Tower’.
– He has a lot of small tattoos on his arms.
– His role model is XXXTentacion.
– He’s interested in fashion and especially designer clothes.
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Original Songs (Fancams)
난 좀 달러 (I’m Different):
Just Having Fun:
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