NU'EST PROFILE

NU’EST (뉴이스트) =>New, Establish, Style, Tempo is a newly debuted five member boy group signed to Pledis Entertainment. Titled as “After School Boys“ or “Pledis Boys“, the members of NU‘EST appeared in various MV‘s and singles by label mate group After School and received a large amount of attention from fans for their impressive vocals and handsome looks. After a year or so of waiting, Pledis finally announced their debut date and released several teasers photos and videos and released their first single “Face“. They are known for their powerful lyrics that display a deep message to their listeners.
 ** Official Website: http://nuest.co.kr
 ** YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/pledisnuest
 ** Facebook: http://facebook.com/pledisnuest
 ** Twitter: http://twitter.com/nuestnews
 ** Daum Cafe: http://cafe.daum.net/nuest

~Member Profile~

Aron
Full Name: Kwak Young Min
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: May 21, 1993
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Blood Type: A
Education: Loyola High School
Personality: The romantic guy, ladies’ lover, Aron knows how to handle his smooth and natural charm


Fun Facts:
 •Was born and raised in L.A Callifornia.
•He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he appeared on SBS Music Festival stage.
•His role model is Anthony Hamilto.
•His ideal girl is a girl with a bright and pure smile.
•He was scouted at the same Korean festival that Nichkhun of 2PM was scouted at.
•He has been named the male Bekah (After School) since they are both from America and are the rappers of their group.

JR
Full Name: Kim Jong Hyun
Nickname: Bangkok City Boy
Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer
Birthday: June 8, 1995
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Blood Type: O
Personality: A powerful charisma behind a pure innocent boy


Fun Facts:
•His name stands for “Junior Royal“.
•Appeared in the MV for Orange Caramel‘s “Bangkok City“.
•Was the rapper in After School Uee‘s single “Sok Sok Sok“.
•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.
•He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You“ along with Ren and BaekHo.
•His role model is Eminem.
•His ideal girl is someone who is strong on the outside but tender on the inside.
•Has been named the male Kahi (After School) since they are both the leaders, rappers, and dancers of their groups.

BaekHo
Full Name: Kang Dong Ho
Nickname: Eye-Smiled Prince
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: July 25, 1995
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Blood Type: AB
Personality: Sexy and masculine with true loyalty
Account: me2day

Fun Facts:
•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.
•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.
•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
•DBSK/TVXQ are his role models
•His ideal girl is a girl who cooks well and has a lot of aegyo.
•He knows Kumdo and has been practising it for 7 years (as seen in his solo teaser).
•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.

MinHyun
Full Name: Hwang Min Hyun
Nick Name: Shanghai Boy
Position: Lead Vocalist, Face of The Group
Birthday: August 9, 1995
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Blood Type: O
Personality: Conservative man with sharp and intellectual charm


Fun Facts:
•Was a backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
•He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when he was featured in After School Blue‘s “Wonder Boy“ MV.
•Starred in Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance“ MV, from where he received his nick name “Shanghai Boy“.
•His role model is Eric Benet.
•His ideal girl is someone who cooks well and has an interest in fashion.
•Named as the male JooYeon (After School) since they‘re the face and center of their groups.

Ren
Full Name: Choi Min Ki
Position: Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: November 3, 1995
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 56 kg
Blood Type: O
Personality: Unpredictable cute guy with metro sexual charm
Account: Twitter





Fun Facts:
•Was a backup dancer in After School Blue‘s MV for “Wonder Boy“.
•He was in the boy choir in After School‘s “Someone Is You” along with JR and BaekHo.
•He says the happiest time during his trainee days was when it was confirmed he was going to be a member of NU‘EST.
•His role model is Micheal Jackson.
•His ideal girl is a girl who ”lies down looking at the blue sky above the green fields” (a metaphor for someone who doesn’t take things for granted and enjoys the value in even the smallest things. Someone who enjoys life and what it has to offer.). [Thank you to just an fyi for the tip!]
•Said to be the mood maker 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.