NIK Members Profile
The Japan-Korea joint group “NIK”, which was formed in the audition program “G-EGG” broadcasted in 2020 as a global idol development project, debuted on September 27, 2021.
Also, on October 6, 2021, they made their debut in Japan, and are a new boy group that is gaining more and more attention as they expand globally with Korea and Japan!
Let’s take a look at the NIK member profiles and some interesting facts about each member.
About NIK
NIK is composed of 11 members which is a joint Japanese and Korean boy group; Gunmin, Hyeonsu, Fumiya, Ryuta, Yunsol, Kogun, Ryo, Taehoon, Parkha, Taichi, and Hinata.
Most of the members have already debuted from other boy groups which later on disbanded due to personal reasons.
Despite this, they are formed once again into a new group who is willing to give their best to perform and inspire their fans.
NIK Debut Song
Korean debut date: September 27, 2021
Japan debut date: October 6, 2021
NIK’s debut song in Korea released two title songs “Santa Monica” and “Universe”, both A-sides. And the debut song in Japan will be the Japanese version of “Santa Monica” and “Universe”.
Origin of the NIK Group Name
The group name “NIK” is an abbreviation and each letters have its significant meaning
- New = did not exist before
- Inspire = to stimulate people’s minds
- Kindle = Burning emotions
The group name has the meaning of “always burning with passion, creating new entertainment and stimulating people’s hearts”
NIK Official Logo
NIK logo shows a very unique and fresh idea which is perfect for this generation. It symbolizes different colors which shows different talents are bond into one group.
NIK Members Profile
Gunmin
Name: Lee Gun Min
Date of Birth: October 3, 1994
Birthplace: Gangwon-do, South Korea
Zodiac Sign:
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Blood Type: AB
Hobby: Watching Movies
Personal Instagram: @big_gunmin1003
Position: Leader, Sub Vocal, Main Dancer
Gunmin is the oldest member and leader of NIK.
Gunmin first debuted in the boy group “BIG” in 2014 and is still a member and active.
In 2017, I appeared on the audition program “The Unit” and finished in 32nd place, but in 2020, he participated in “G-EGG” and was selected as a member of NIK in the final ranking.
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Hyeonsu
Name: Kang Hyeonsu
Date of Birth: June 18, 1996
Birthplace: South Korea Daejeon Metropolitan City
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Marvel Movies
Personal Instagram: @kanghyeonsu__
Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Main Dancer
Hyeonsu made his debut in 2nd place in the final ranking of “G-EGG”.
In 2013, he was active in the Korean boy group “LC9” under the stage name AO. After the group disbanded in 2015, he re-debuted with the boy group “BLK”. There, he acted as a leader and was active under the stage name DA.
However, the group disbanded in 2018. In order to grab a new debut, he appeared on the audition program “PRODUCE X 101”, but the final ranking was 26th.
It will be interesting to see how Hyeonsu, who has experienced dissolution twice after his debut, will show the dream of his debut again with NIK!
Fumiya
Name: Fumiya Miura
Date of Birth: August 21, 1996
Birthplace: Japan
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 62 kg
Blood Type:A
Hobby: Watching Movies Walking Shopping
Personal Instagram: fumiyamiura_0821
Position: Rapper, Lead Dancer
The final ranking of “G-EGG” is 5th.
Before debuting, Fumiya has won many dance contests. A talented group who has also served as a backup dancer for the Korean boy groups “BTS” and “SHINee”.
Also, it seems that he once participated in the Kouhaku Uta Gassen as a backup dancer for Japanese artist Daichi Miura!
He is also good at choreographing dances, and has even submitted his choreography to “Da-iCE” and “Jaejoong”.
Ryuta
Name: Ryuta Hayashi
Date of Birth: July 23, 1996
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Karaoke
Personal Instagram: @ryuta_0_7_2_3
Position: Vocalist
In 2016, he was active as a member of “Kansai Boys Project” under the stage name of Ryuta Nishino until April 2017.
In 2018, he was a member of Avex and appeared in AbemaTV’s “My Younger Prince”, and attracted attention with the nickname “RyunRyun”.
Ryuta also appeared on the audition program “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN” and did not reach the final ranking of 43rd and did not make a debut, but on “G-EGG” the final ranking was 3rd and was selected as NIK’s debut member!
Yunsol
Name: Park Yoonsol
Date of Birth: October 21, 1996
Birthplace: Korea
Height: 175 cm
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Magic, Watching Youtube videos
Personal Instagram: @sol_s7ill
Position: Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper
Yunsol’s “G-EGG” final ranking is 8th.
Yunsol, who has experience participating in the audition programs “Boys24” and “PRODUCE X 101”, is a talented member who has also served as a backup dancer for BTS and HOTSHOT.
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Kogun
Name: Ko Geon
Date of Birth: March 7, 1997
Birthplace: Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Music Appreciation
Personal Instagram: @ko_geon__
Position: Main Vocal
Kogun’s “G-EGG” final ranking is 7th.
In 2014, he was active in the boy group “ZEST” until 2016. After that, in September 2018, he re-debuted in his debut boy group “LUCENTE” which disbanded in April 2021.
After his previous groups, Kogun tried his luck again and debuted as one of NIK members.
Ryo
Name: Ryo Mitsui
Date of Birth: July 15, 1997
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Listening to Music
Personal Instagram: @1_lupus
Position: Rapper
Ryo’s G-EGG” final ranking is 11th.
In 2019, he appeared in the audition program “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN” and finished 41st in the final ranking.
Taehoon
Name: Park Tae Hoon
Date of Birth: November 23, 1997
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 183 cm
Weight: –
Blood Type: O
Hobby: Cartoon Basketball
Personal Instagram: @ideataehoon
Position: Lead Rapper
Taehoon was eliminated from the final screening of “G-EGG”, but he was announced as a new member of NIK at the unveiling event “NIK STARTING OVER -01”.
A former trainee at Big Hit Entertainment (currently HYBE). He was active in the boy group “CODE-V” in 2014, but in 2018, he was active as a solo artist after the group disbanded.
Parkha
Name: Han Jongyeon
Date of Birth: May 21, 1998
Birthplace: Korea
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 179 cm
Blood Type: B
Hobby: Collecting sneakers, Dancing, Composing
Personal Instagram: @pxxk_hx
Position: Main Vocal
Parkha’s “G-EGG” final ranking is 4th.
Parkha has experience appearing on the audition programs “PRODUCE 101 Season 2” and “MIXNINE”.
He is also a former Maru Kikaku trainee and member of LUCENTE like member Kogun.
Taichi
Name: Taichi Ishizaka
Date of Birth: July 27, 1998
Birthplace: Japan
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Blood Type: A
Hobby: Music appreciation
Personal Instagram: @nik_taichi
Position: Main Rapper
Taichi’s “G-EGG” final ranking is 8th.
His style was Inspired by the Hip-Hop that his father listened to since he was a child, he won a special prize for his original rap performance at an event hosted by the Avex Artist Academy!
Hinata
Name: Yonemaru Hinata
Date of Birth: March 25, 2000
Birthplace: Japan
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: AB
Hobby: Song Game
Position: Vocalist
Hinata is the youngest member of NIK! His final ranking of “G-EGG” is 10th.
He was a member of Junon Boy’s first official music unit “Junon Superboy Anothers” and was in charge of choreography for the unit!
NIK Official SNS Account
Here are NIK’s official SNS accounts aside from their personal Instagram account to follow to be updated with their upcoming comebacks.
Official Website: https://nik-official.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGW3eg-eTJtIzsBApiJGAw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikofficial11/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nikofficial11/
NIK Members
We have introduced the NIK member profile of the Japan-Korea joint group!
It’s been about a year since the debut members were decided on the audition program “G-EGG”, and NIK’s debut has finally been decided!!
NIK made its debut in South Korea on September 27, 2021, and in Japan on October 6, 2021!
It will be interesting to see what kind of activities NIK will show in Korea, Japan, and the world in the future!
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