WINNER Members - Wiki, Biography, Profile, Facts, Age, Career

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WINNER is a K-POP boy group formed through a reality survival program Vijay: Who is next? They are managed by YG Entertainment.

It consists of 4 members: Jinu, Huni, Mino and Yoon.

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Career

Two teams were pitted against each other for a chance to debut in the reality show.

In the end, Team A, consisting of five trainees from YG Entertainment, emerged as the winner. These five are Yoon, Juni, Hooni, Mino and Taehyun.

Team A was then declared the winner. The name was chosen because he was the winner of the survival show. The group debuted in 2014 with a studio album titled 2014 S/S.

It was well received by the general public and topped the Village Albums Chart. It also peaked at number one on the Billboard World Albums Chart.

Despite the initial success, WINNER did not make a comeback until February 2016. They eventually released the self-titled EP Departure: e.

Two singles lead Emotional And baby baby reached number one on all music streaming platforms in South Korea. The winner gets a real time all kill, earning the title of Digital Monster.

After the publication of Departure: eThe group went on a nationwide concert tour.

They also toured Japan attracting over 36,000 fans. Shortly after, on November 2016, member Taehyun left the group.

Winner continued his activity in a group of four members, namely Yoon (Sengyun), Jinoo (Jinwoo), Huni (Sengoon) and Mino. They released several more studio albums, EPs and single albums.

This includes their first Japanese album Our twenty for In 2018. The album did well commercially, peaking at number 5 on the Oricon chart.

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Social media account

Winning member

1. Yoon

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Real Name: Kang Seung Yoon
Stage Name: Yoon
Nickname:-
Birthday: 21 January 1994
Birthplace: Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Zodiac: Aquarius
Nationality: Korean
Position: Leader, Lead Singer, Makne
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lb)
Blood Type: B
Religion:-
Occupation: Singer, Lyricist
Education: Busan High School of Arts
Hobbies: reading books, playing billiards, drawing, photography, playing guitar, composing music
Facebook: OFFICIAL SEUNGYOON
Twitter: @official_yoon_
Instagram: @w_n_r00, @y8n_l8ks_at
YouTube: OFFICIAL SEUNGYOON
Website: YOON, Kang Seung Yoon

the facts

Yoon keeps photos and other memorabilia in his wallet.
He is not keen on blind dates.
He can also speak English and Japanese.
When there is more time, Yoon wants to visit places where he went on tour with WINNER
He has adopted a dog named Thor.
He has great songwriting talent.
This Aquarius man likes to eat fried rice.
He is ambitious and a bit of a workaholic.
He learned to play the guitar in eighth grade.
The man from Busan studied classical guitar in high school, which led to his dream of becoming a guitarist.

2. Jinu

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Real Name: Kim Jin Woo
Stage Name: Jinu
Nickname: Bare Knees
Birthday: 26 September 1991
Place of Birth: Imja-do, Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Zodiac: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Sheep
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lb)
Blood type: a
Religion:-
Occupation: Singer
Education: Joy Dance Academy
Hobbies: Swimming, watching drama, playing sports
Twitter: official_jinu_
Instagram: @xxjjwww
Weibo: XXJJJWWW_OFFICIAL

the facts

Jinu became an apprentice for five years from the age of 18.
He is said to be a peacemaker over the group.
He was a backup dancer for the 2011 YG Family Concert.
This Libra man has a gentle and warm personality.
He has two Sphynx cats named Bay and Ray.
He is actually allergic to cats but takes medication for it.
A man from Imjado takes the longest time to memorize the lyrics and choreography of a new song.
He looks up to Seungri because he has done so much for him.
He is close to Hyemi from FIESTAR.
Jinu cried and had a nosebleed when his team was announced as the winner Vijay: Who is next?.

3. Hoony

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Real Name: Lee Seung Hoon
Stage Name: Hoony
Nickname:-
Birthday: 11 January 1992
Birthplace: Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Zodiac: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Sheep
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Singer
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lb)
Blood type: a
Religion:-
Occupation: Singer, Rapper
Education:-
Hobbies: Songwriting
Twitter: @official_hoony_
Instagram: @maetamong
Weibo: xiexietamong

the facts

After high school, Huni moved to Seoul.
His father was working abroad so they rarely spent time together. When he has children in the future, he doesn’t want to repeat the same mistake.
The K-pop star was part of the dance group Honest Boys who auditioned Korea’s Got Talent.
He choreographed Flash Mob for G-Dragon.
He can speak Japanese.
His rooftop room was near the YG Entertainment building, and the rapper often dreamed of joining them.
He is skilled in freestyle dancing.
He likes to review restaurants and travel to try food.
Hoony got a cosmic pattern tattoo of WINNER’s logo. A tattoo is a form of gratitude for the winner’s fans, inner circles.
He wants to learn how to play tennis.

4. Minnow

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profile

Real Name: Song Min Ho
Stage Name: Mino
Nickname: Song Mojiri, Swag
Birthday: 30 March 1993
Birthplace: Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Zodiac: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead rapper, singer, face of the group
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 57 kg (126 lb)
Blood type: a
Religion:-
Occupation: Singer, Lyricist
Education: Hanlim Arts High School
Hobbies: Drawing, playing basketball, songwriting, music composition, photography
Twitter: @official_mino_
Instagram: @realllllmino

the facts

Mineola has a munchkin cat named Johnny.
He used to go to the same school as the late member of Ladies Code EunB.
He can speak Japanese.
This K-pop idol used to be an underground rapper using the name Hugeboy Mino. He worked with MIB’s SIMS and Block B’s PO and Zico.
PO is his childhood friend.
He is also close to GOT7’s Jackson, rapper Incredible and Joohyung Yoo.
In 2014, he was in Epic High’s Hatter’s Birth.
This Aries man was supposed to be the leader of the conqueror but after he was injured, he was replaced by Yoon.
His appearance is similar to Taeyang and G-Dragon from BIGBANG.
The man from Yongin played tennis for about two years.

Former member

1. Taehyung

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profile

Real Name: Nam Taehyun
Stage Name: Taehyun
Nickname: 태니
Birthday: 10 May 1994
Birthplace: Hannam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Singer, Makne
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lb)
Blood type: a
Religion:-
Occupation: Singer, Lyricist
Education:-
Hobbies: Biking, DJing, Painting
Twitter: @South_Club_Real
Instagram: @souththth
Twitch: southclub
vLive: Tahyun Nam (South Club)

the facts

Taehyun is a very charismatic person.
He has a dog and several cats.
This Taurus man is a very active person even on holidays. He usually plays tennis or takes care of his pets.
He would rather buy food than cook it himself.
This K-pop idol is Soya’s friendship from TTMA.
He likes to wear pajamas at home.
He prefers talking to older people because it makes him more comfortable.
Tahuns drink alcohol, ie wine and whisky.
One of his favorite movies is Dallas Buyers Club.
He is said to be good at driving.

Winner facts

WINNER is YG Entertainment’s second boy band after BIGBANG.
Order of winning members joining YG Entertainment: JINU → YOON → HOONY → MINO.
WINNER holds the record for fastest music show wins since debut. He was just 10 days old when he took home the first trophy.
All winning members participate in creating songs, writing songs, composing music.

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“Will you lean on me on my shoulder? We are like the main characters in a romantic movie.” — I love you

“You are my religion, if I could worship you every day for a week, every day would be Sunday.” — everyday

“The most beautiful thing in my eyes right now is you lady, oh if my feelings for you were money I’d be a billionaire.” — Really true

“What would we do if the world collapsed tomorrow? I’ll just live in the moment as my heart desires in a cold world where all romance is gone. I will proudly say that I love you.” — I love you

WINNER has had an amazing journey as a group since 2014. Fans will always wait to hear their new album full of inspirational songs.