Youngjae

Youngjae was born and raised in Gimhae, South Korea.

He was cast as a trainee after being scouted through an Instagram direct message.

Youngjae started dreaming about becoming an idol when he was just 9 years old.

He trained for 3 years and 6 months before his debut.

Youngjae’s family includes his parents, his older brother born in 2001, and his younger sister born in 2011.

He is very close to his family, especially his siblings.

Youngjae describes himself as quiet but capable of speaking loudly at times, referring to himself as a 'silent megaphone.'

He’s known for being very tidy and meticulous, often helping to clean with great enthusiasm.

He is very caring and attentive, always looking after his group members and supporting them during their activities.

Youngjae is honest and has a hard time telling lies, something his fellow members often mention.

Youngjae’s favorite color is sky blue, which he feels represents him well.

His favorite food is a simple combination of soup and rice.

He enjoys exercising, with badminton being his preferred activity.

He is fond of reading and takes a great interest in fashion.

His favorite animals are puppies, and he has said that he resembles a flamingo or a deer.

Youngjae’s favorite season is spring, as it’s the season he was born in.

His favorite number is 7, which he feels a personal connection to because of his birthdate.

He enjoys listening to soft indie music and ballads, and sometimes his dialect comes out when he’s excited.

He loves watermelon and strawberry lattes, which are his favorite drinks.