Mnet's newest survival program "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival" is currently underway and its contestants has stunned audiences with their mesmerizing performances. The program is unique in that it focuses on the participants' singing capabilities in order to create a 4 member vocal group.

The contestants are a mixture of already debuted idols, musical actors, soloists, and hopeful trainees. While they might come from different backgrounds, one thing is certain: their voices are swoon-worthy and have the power to bring an entire studio to its knees. Now, if you haven't become invested into the survival program yet, that's okay!

Find out who's participating in "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival" down below!

 

V1 - CIX's SeungHun

Birthday: February 26, 1999

Blood Type: AB

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Trained for almost 10 years before making his debut

- Previously a contestant on "YG Treasure Box"

- While a trainee at YG Entertainment, he appeared on "Stray Kids" survival program

 

V2 - ONE PACT's Jay Chang

Birthday: March 8, 2001

Blood Type: O

Nationality: American

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "Under Nineteen" and "Boys Planet"

- Made soloist debut on Oct. 17, 2023 with mini album "Late Night"

 

V3 - JUST B's Bain

Birthday: May 4, 2001

Blood Type: AB

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "Under Nineteen"

- Able to speak Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and English

 

V4 - UP10TION's SunYoul

Birthday: November 6, 1996

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Previously a contestant  for "Mr. Trot 2" and "King Of The Masked Singer"

- Learned how to play the piano for 7 years

 

V5 - Lim JunHyeok

Birthday: July 17, 1993

Blood Type: O

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Currently teaches singing at an academy

- Previously a contestant on "The Unit"

 

V6 - KNK's Jeong InSeong

Birthday: July 1, 1994

Blood Type: A

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "MIXNINE"

- Made soloist debut in October 30, 2023 with single album "Trust Yourself"

 

V7 - Kang HaYoon

Birthday: June 4, 2003

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "LOUD" and "Kookmin Singer"

- He graduated from SOPA in 2022

 

V8 - Choi HaRam

Birthday: August 8, 2001

Blood Type: O

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "Phantom Singer 4"

- Made his musical actor debut on October 1, 2022 in "Court Of Humanity"

 

V9 - Newkidd's Lee MinWook

Birthday: November 13, 2000

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Former member of project group The T-Bird

- Participated in competition program "Oppa's Generation"

- Appeared in HBO Max Brazil series "Além do Guarda-Roupa"

 

V10 - JUST B's GeonU

Birthday: February 2, 2001

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More Facts:

- Previously a contestant on "I-LAND"

- Set to appear in Korean BL drama "Love Is Like A Cat"

 

V11 - AB6IX's Jeon Woong

Birthday: October 15, 1997

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- While a trainee at YG Entertainment, he appeared on "Stray Kids" survival program

- Acted in INFINITE H's 'As Long As You're Not Crazy'

 

V12 - Wumuti

Birthday: July 7, 1999

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Uyghur-Chinese

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "The Dance And The Voice", "Road To Star", "Super Idol", "Under Nineteen", and "Boys Planet"

- Former member of Chinese boy group SWIN

 

V13 - VANNER's TaeHwan

Birthday: January 15, 1994

Blood Type: A

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Participated in "Peak Time" with the rest of his group, achieving 1st place

- TaeHwan and the rest of his members previously had part time jobs prior to joining "Peak Time"

 

V14 - Lim SangHyun

Birthday: March 7, 1997

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Currently signed to MNH Entertainment

- Made his official solo debut in July 2021 with single album "A Rainy Night"

- Made his music show stage debut with 'Honey Milk Tea' in 2022

 

V15 - Park JuHe

JuHe is currently a trainee and not much is known about him

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Decided to become a singer after watching fellow contestant Hwang InHyeok on "I Can See Your Voice"

- JuHe is the youngest contestant on "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival"

 

V16 - Kim SeongJeong

Birthday: June 15, 1999

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Made his debut as a musical actor in 2021 with "Hadestown"

- Currently signed to YY Entertainment

 

V17 - Choi SuHwan

Birthday: September 3, 2001

Blood Type: A

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "Produce X 101"

- Made his debut as a soloist on October 18, 2021 with the single 'New Herd'

 

V18 - Kim SeoHyung

Birthday: February 11, 2001

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Made his musical actor debut in June 2023 in "Swan Age: Shout Out, Joseon!"

 

V19 - Lee GwangSeok

Birthday: April 7, 1998

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Works as a freelance model

 

V20 - A.C.E's Lee DongHun

Birthday: February 28, 1993

Blood Type: A

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "MIXNINE" and made it to the final debut lineup

- Acted in "Persevere, Goo HaeRa", "Age Of Youth Season 2", and "The Zombie Detective"

 

V21 - Hong SungWon

Birthday: January 24, 1999

Blood Type: O

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Made his acting debut in 2019 through "Excalibur"

- Other musicals he's been a part of include "Midnight", "Oz", "The Fiction", and "Wife"

 

V22 - FAVE1's HyukJin

Birthday: December 20, 1993

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Former member of 100%

- Previously a contestant on "The Unit"

- Appeared as a gust on "A Song For You Season 3" and "Shadow Singer"

 

V23 - Yun InHwan

Yun InHwan is a soloist and not much is known about him

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Performs under the stage name Enan

- Currently signed to Purple Pine

- Regularly does busking performances

 

V24 - Ji YeonWoo

Ji YeonWoo is currently an RBW trainee and not much is known about him

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "Wild Idol"

 

V25 - Ma JaeKyung

Birthday: January 15, 1997

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Previously promoted under the stage name Kyle

- Previously a contestant on "MIXNINE" and "Peak Time" (along with ROMEO members)

 

V26 - Jo HwanJi

Birthday: September 30, 1995

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Made his solo debut on January 3, 2023 with the single 'Begin To Snow'

- Debuted as a musical actor in 2017 in "Seopyeonje"

- Appeared on "Phantom Singer 3", "Fantastic Duo Season 2", and "Immortal Songs"

 

V27 - BDC's Hong SeongJun

Birthday: March 14, 1999

Blood Type: A

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Was a contestant on "Produce X 101" and "Peak Time" (along with BDC members)

 

V28 - TaeWoo

Birthday: May 2, 1997

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Participated on "Sing Again 2" and "Vocal Play: Campus Music Olympiad"

 

V29 - Hwang InHyuk

Hwang InHyuk is a soloist and not much is known about him

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Hwang InHyuk sang the OST 'I Will Remember You' for "Summer Strike"

 

V30 - JUNGSOOMIN

Birthday: July 27, 2004

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean-American

Voice Type: Soul

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "LOUD" and "Stars Awakening"

 

V31 - Jang InTae

Birthday: April 15, 1997

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Formerly a member of vocal duo 415

 

V32 - Jeong YunSeo

Jeong YunSeo is a Mystic Story trainee and not much is known about him

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Previously trained with ZEROBASEONE's Ricky, Kim GyuVin, Zhang Hao, Han YuJin, and EVNNE's Yoo SeongEon and Ji YunSeo

 

V33 - Neon

Birthday: July 23, 2000

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Made his soloist debut on July 31, 2020 with the single album "Neon Summer!"

 

V34 - Park JeUp

Birthday: May 27, 1993

Blood Type: A

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Participated in "The Unit", "Sing Again 3", and "I Can See Your Voice Season 4"

- Previously promoted under the stage name SeoWool

 

V35 - Kwon EuiBin

Birthday: May 28, 1999

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "THE IDOL BAND: BOY'S BATTLE", "Oppa's Generation", and "National Singer"

- Was part of the band CLROCK, formed through "THE IDOL BAND: BOY'S BATTLE" and made it to the finals

 

V36 - M.O.N.T's Bitsaeon

Birthday: June 4, 1995

Blood Type: O

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "MIXNINE" and "Peak Time" (along with fellow member Roda)

 

V37 - WEi's Kang SeokHwa

Birthday: December 1, 2000

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "YG Treasure Box" and "Produce X 101"

 

V38 - UP10TION HwanHee

Birthday: May 6, 1998

Blood Type: O

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Unique

More facts:

- HwanHee was a contestant on "Boys Planet", however, left due to health reasons

- Also participated in "The King Of The Masked Singer" and "Sing Again 3"

 

V39 - Kim MinSeo

Birthday: January 11, 2003

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: Power

More facts:

- Previously a contestant on "The Origin - A, B, or What?"

- Spent 10 years of his childhood in China

- Able to speak in Korean, Chinese, and English

 

V40 - PENTAGON's YeoOne

Birthday: March 27, 1996

Blood Type: B

Nationality: Korean

Voice Type: All-Round

More facts:

- Held his first solo fan concert on November 25, 2023

- Acted in a variety of different K-Dramas and web series which includes "Queenmaker", "Idol In My Living Room", and "If You Wish Upon Me"

Are you currently watching "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival"? Who are you rooting for?

The new year is upon us, and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon after 12 years, or more specifically, the Year of the Blue Dragon, starting from February 10, 2024. According to Chinese astrology, people born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to share certain characteristics associated with the dragon, such as being charismatic, ambitious, and confident. It is no surprise, therefore, that some of the most successful K-Pop idols today were born in the Year of the Dragon.

Anyone born in 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, and 2024 belongs to the Dragon zodiac sign. Kim JongKook was born in 1976, and his zodiac sign is Dragon. BIGBANG's G-Dragon and TaeYang were born in the Year of the Dragon in 1988, so they also belong to the Dragon zodiac sign. The same goes for TVXQ!'s ChangMin, ZE:A's Yim SiWan, Kevin and KwangHee, and 2PM's Nichkhun and Ok TaecYeon. Those born before 17 February 1988 do not belong to the Dragon zodiac sign and hence, are not included.

Among those born in 2000 (after 5 February 2000 and until 23rd January 2001), DKB's Lune and JunSeo, Stray Kids' HyunJin, SeungMin, Han and Felix, TREASURE's JiHoon, JunKyu, and Yoshi, KISS OF LIFE's Julie, HORI7ON's Vinci, ASTRO's Yoon SanHa, NCT's Jeno, JaeMin, and HaeChan, aespa's Karina, Giselle, and Winter, THE BOYZ's SunWoo and Eric, ITZY's YeJi, ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao, Golden Child's Choi BoMin, LE SSERAFIM's Kim ChaeWon, ATEEZ's JongHo, WayV's YangYang, RIIZE's Shotaro, TXT's SooBin, n.SSign's Hyun, WEi's Kang SeokHwa, and many more, have the Dragon zodiac sign.

These K-Pop idols have soared to success like dragons in flight and continue to impress us with their extraordinary talents and excellence. It is said that 2024 will be a great year for these K-Pop idols as more and more amazing opportunities come their way.

K-Pop idols born in the Year of the Dragon but younger than the above-mentioned idols are not known as they would have to be born in 2012, which would make them 11 to 12 years old this year.

You can find out more about the Year of the Dragon here.

With summer fading, autumn is right at our doorstep, waiting to welcome us with open arms. The season of autumn signals leaves changing colors, colder weather, and the start of layered fashion. It's a festive time, jampacked with seasonal treats and themes to match. Then, heading into fall for the K-Pop world means a change in music style, where some embrace the yearning that autumn brings.

Soon, ballads will start filling up our playlists and our favorite idol vocalists will be swooning us with their captivating vocals. There are some that absolutely embody the thoughtful and nostalgic feeling of autumn, causing fans everywhere to fall even deeper in love.

Now, let's take a look at some of these K-Pop idol vocalists who completely match the sentimental vibes that autumn brings.

Note: this list is in no particular order.

 

1. SUPER JUNIOR's KyuHyun

When it comes to idol vocalists, KyuHyun is a walking legend, able to bring out waves of emotion with a single note. His soothing voice is a perfect match for fall and all the yearning that comes with it. Most especially, due to the fact that his solo debut title track, 'At Gwanghwamun', was released during autumn, many think to KyuHyun as fall settles in.

 

2. ATEEZ's JongHo

The vocal line of ATEEZ is impeccable, but today we pour our focus on JongHo. In just one second, the idol is able to pluck on all of your heartstrings, causing you to reminisce on a long, lost love. Although your chest might tighten and your eyes will swell up in tears, you won't be able to stop listening to the beauty of JongHo's voice.

 

3. MONSTA X's KiHyun

MONSTA X are an amazing performance-heavy group who lights the stage ablaze. They all  possess a fiery aura that fills up the entire room. But when it feels too hot, KiHyun is there to cool things off with his soothing vocals that match the fall season. While there's still power in his voice, there also exists a tenderness that comforts you on even the hardest of days.

 

4. PENTAGON's JinHo

Whether it's in English, Japanese, or Korean, JinHo is able to captivate you from beginning to end. His singing is crisp like the cold autumn air, offering a safe haven for all those looking for refuge. Even when the autumn weather gets colder, JinHo's voice is there to keep you warm even in the dead of night.

 

5. Stray Kids' SeungMin

SeungMin might be part of the maknae line, but with his skills he shows that age doesn't limit his endless talents. His voice is distinct and leaves a noticeable impression on listeners' hearts. With these qualities, he matches well with autumn, bringing out emotions of pining that we thought were long gone.

 

6. CRAVITY's WooBin

As a vocalist, WooBin is a shining light that sparkles at any time of the day. His voice covers you in a blanket of peace that wraps around your entire being. Listening to him during the fall feels like a must as his voice will make you feel a spectrum of emotions, suitable for the sentiments of the season.

 

7. WEi's Kang SeokHwa

Kang SeokHwa's vocals are like a special treasure that you want to share with everyone. While listening to him sing, you can just imagine a shower of red and orange leaves falling around you. Even if you're caught in a whirlwind of feelings, SeokHwa's vocals have the ability to guide you away and towards a safe place.

 

8. NCT's TaeIl

TaeIl is an outstanding vocalist who showcases his vocal prowess regardless of genre. The way he handles ballads is especially touching. You'll naturally find yourself swaying side to side, caught up in the heartfelt melody his voice creates. During the sentimental autumn months, listening to TaeIl is the perfect remedy for any broken heart.

Which idol vocalist are you listening to during the autumn season? Let us know in the comments!