JYP Entertainment, the agency behind some of K-pop's legendary names like 2PM, GOT7, TWICE, Stray Kids, and ITZY, is gearing up to debut its new boy group, KickFlip. The seven-member boy group is composed of the winners of the 2021 reality survival show ‘LOUD' along with three new faces. They dropped a pre-release track, “Umm Great,” on January 6 and is set to debut on January 20 with the mini album ‘Flip it, Kick it!’.
Let’s meet the members of ‘KickFLip’ ahead of their highly anticipated debut!
KYEHOON
Kyehoon, the oldest member of the group, hails from Seoul and is 20 years old. He spent nine years training at JYP Entertainment, where he honed his skills alongside members of ITZY and Stray Kids. He is one of the winners of 'LOUD' and known for his talents in songwriting, composing, and rapping.
AMARU
Mitsuyuki Amaru was born in Misato, Saitama, Japan, and is 19 years old. He is one of the winners of 'LOUD' and is also a former trainee of YG Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of YG Entertainment, where he trained with TREASURE’s Japanese members. He is an all-rounder with multiple skills like rapping, composing, songwriting, and singing.
DONGHWA
Lee Donghwa is an 18 years old trainee from Seoul who didn’t participate in 'LOUD.' He has renewed his contract with JYP Entertainment twice as a trainee and has been training under the agency for around 7 years. Donghwa has honed his craft over the years and is ready to showcase his talents as part of KickFLip.
JUWANG
Jang Juwang, born in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, is 18 years old and one of the new faces introduced by JYP. He did not take part in 'LOUD,' and K-pop fans are excited to see his talents. Currently attending Hanlim Arts School, Juwang is known for his athleticism, especially his tumbling skills.
MINJE
Choi Minje also didn’t participate in 'LOUD' and has been a trainee at JYP Entertainment since 2021. He is 18 years old and was born in Seoul. Minje is a former student at WithBill Dance Studio and is currently enrolled at Hanlim Arts School. He has good English speaking skills.
KEIJU
Born in Tokyo, Okamoto Keiju is another Japanese member of KickFlip. He is 18 years old and one of the winners of 'LOUD.' He also appeared on JTBC’s ‘Stage K’ during the iKON episode as a part of the Japanese representative team and performed iKON’s “Beautiful.”
DONGHYEON
Lee Donghyeon is the maknae of the group and is one of the winners of 'LOUD.' He is 17 years old and was born in Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea. He is a talented member with diverse skills, including songwriting. Prior to his participation on the survival show, he used to be an ice hockey player for the Daegu Sky Eagles Ice Hockey Club.
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