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Pentagon

Pentagon

Pentagon (펜타곤) currently consists of 9 members: Hui, Jinho, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yanan, Yeo One, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok. Pentagon was created through the Mnet survival show called Pentagon Maker. The band debuted on October 10, 2016, under CUBE Entertainment.

Birth Name: Lee Hoe Taek (이회택) Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer Birthday: August 28, 1993 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 172 cm (5’8″) Weight: 57 kg (125 lbs) Blood Type: A Nationality: Korean

Hui Facts: – Hui is from Gwacheon, South Korea. – Education: Modern K Academy – Hui confesses that he was rejected from Hanyang University (vLive with Hyung Don) – His mother is a retired English teacher. – He can play the piano. – He used to be a JYP trainee. – He won 1st Place Best Male Vocal at JYP 7th Audition Final Round back in 2010. – He appeared in G.NA’s ‘Secret’ MV and promotional activities. – He appeared in Rain’s ‘Rain Effect’. – His audition for CUBE Entertainment: in the 9th week program, he has finally completed the Pentagon graph and was officially accepted as a Pentagon member. – Hui can do tumbling. He said that one time he just tried to do it and it went well. (Weekly Idol ep. 305) – Hui said that he can’t eat foreign food well (PENTAGON Philippines Promotion Behind) – Hui said that if he was a girl he’d date Yeo One. (ASC) – In Pentagon’s dorm, Hui has a room by himself. – Hui and E’Dawn formed a subunit with their labelmate Hyuna, called Triple H. – Hui composed ‘Never’ for Produce 101 & wrote the lyrics with E’Dawn & Woo Seok. Hyuna was the producer. – Hui composed Wanna One‘s debut track ‘Energetic’ which won lots of awards. Hui and Wooseok wrote the lyrics for ‘Energetic’. – Hui composed one of Kriesha Chu’s song in her 1st mini album called Like Paradise, together with Flow Blow. – Hui is active in writing songs for the group. He wrote many of their songs (some of them are “Like This” and “Thank You”). – Hui has been confirmed for the upcoming KBS music variety show ‘Hyenas on the Keyboard’. – On August 2nd 2018, Cube has confirmed that Hui and (G)I-dle‘s Soojin use to date but they’ve broken up. – Hui’s ideal type is someone who tries their best at everything they do.


Birth Name: Jo Jin Ho (조진호) Position: Main Vocalist Birthday: April 17, 1992 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 168 cm (5’6″) Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs) Blood Type: A Nationality: Korean

Jinho Facts: – He was born in Seoul, South Korea – He can play the piano and guitar. – He can speak Chinese. – In 2010 he made his debut as a member of SM Entertainment’s project boy unit, SM the Ballad. – Former Company: SM Entertainment – Jinho was the winner of SM Everysing Contest 2008 and Xiumin was in second place. – After he left SM Entertainment he audited for CUBE Entertainment. – After eight-week-audition, he has finally completed his Pentagon Graph and was accepted as a Pentagon member. – He is known as cutest tiny hyung. – Jinho trained for 8 years before debuting with Pentagon. – He likes pink sweaters. – He is really good at high notes. – He can mimic brass sounds. (The Immigration) – Jinho is really good at rapping but doesn’t rap for the group. – Jinho participated in a Musical called “All Shook Up”. – He will participate in a musical called “Iron Mask” together with BTOB’s Changsub and Infinite‘s Dongwoo. – Jinho, Shinwon, Kino, Yeo One, Yuto, and Wooseok were cameos in the drama Age of Youth 2. (They were the group Asgard). – In Pentagon’s dorm, Jinho has a room by himself. – Jinho’s ideal type is someone girly, he likes girls with nice nails.


Birth Name: Yang Hong Seok (양홍석) Position: Lead Vocalist Birthday: April 17, 1994 Zodiac Sign: Aries Official Height: 181 cm (5’11”)/ Real Height: 178 cm (5’10″) Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs) Blood Type: A Nationality: Korean

Hongseok Facts: – Hongseok has lived in San Diego, Singapore (since he was 7-8 years old till he was 15-16 years old), and China (He lived outside Korea for a total of 11 years) – Hongseok has an older brother named Junseok. – He can speak Korean, Chinese, English – Education: Hwa Chong International School (Singapore 2007 – 2010), Tianjin Nankai High School (China), University of International Business and Economics in Beijing (he resigned in order to start his music career) – His nicknames are: Yang Jr, Hongseokkie, Honggie – Hobbies: Reading Books, Study Languages – Former Company: YG Entertainment – Former contestant of MIX&MATCH (the show that made iKON) – He auditioned for JYP 9th Audition Final Round in 2012 (Model Team/Vocal Team). – Modeled alongside HyunA for Clride.n – He likes Iron Man a lot. – He likes working out. – Hongseok thinks his best attribute is his abs. – He’s the best at cooking in the group according to Jin Ho. Jin Ho calls him the ‘home mom’. (ASC ep 234) – Hongseok acted in the movie “The Love That’s Left” (2017). – He’s a cast member of the variety show “Tutor” along with Seventeen’s Vernon, WJSN‘s Luda, etc. Hongseok is the Chinese language tutor. – Hongseok is a cast member on the show “Real Men 300”. – He has the driving license. (“Tutor”) – In Pentagon’s dorm, Hongseok & EDawn used to share a room. – Hongseok’s ideal type is someone with similar preferences, someone he can eat with.


Birth Name: Ko Shin Won (고신원) Position: Sub Vocalist Birthday: December 11, 1995 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 184 cm (6’0″) Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs) Blood Type: A Nationality: Korean

Shinwon Facts: – He has an older sister named Yejin. – He worked part-time in BWCW store. – He was cast as a street model for LEFAS. – Self proclaimed visual. – He has broad shoulders. – He has a hot temper. – He often strips. – McDonald’s no 1 fan. He especially loves hamburgers. – Shinwon is afraid of animals. – Fashionista. – He says that even if he looks like a player, he’s actually the romantic type. (Arirang TV) – Shinwon says his most attractive trait is his honesty. (The Immigration) – One of his hobbies is lying down. (The Immigration) – Shinwon has the habit of biting his nails. – Shinwon, Jinho, Kino, Yeo One, Yuto, and Wooseok were cameos in the drama Age of Youth 2. (They were the group Asgard). – Shinwon is a fan of BTS’ Jimin. – In Pentagon’s dorm, Shinwon & Kino share a room. – Shinwon’s ideal type is someone cute with a round face.


Birth Name: Yeo Chang Gu (여창구) Position: Lead Vocalist Birthday: March 27, 1996 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 179 cm (5’10.5″) Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) Blood Type: B Nationality: Korean

Yeo One Facts: – Yeo One is from Daejeon Gwangyeoksi Central, South Korea. – Yeo One has an older sister. (vLive Feb 19, 2018). – Appeared in G.NA’s ‘Secret’ MV and promotional activities. – Appeared in BEAST’s Dongwoon’s ‘KIMISHIKA’ MV. – Participated in Rainbow Concert (which was held for mentally disabled children). – Modeled alongside HyunA for Clride.n – He’s very diligent. – Good at acting. – He’s very talkative. – He watches dramas a lot. – He dances well. – Yeo One is a good swimmer. – Has a nice personality. – He’s a huge fan of Jung Jun Il from MATE, and knows all of his solo songs and songs he’s featured in. – His favorite color is black because it’s chic. – His role model is Cho Inseong. – His favorite song is “Etude of Memory”, by Kim Dong Ryul. – His favorite drama is “That Winter, The Wind Blows”. His favorite movie is About Time. – Yeo One can mimic a wooden percussion sound. (The Immigration) – He modeled for CLRIDE.n in 2015. – Yeo One played a supporting role in the web drama “Spark” (2016) and Yuto, Hui, E’Dawn and Wooseok made an appearance in the drama. – Yeo One, Shinwon, Jinho, Kino, Yuto, and Wooseok were cameos in the drama Age of Youth 2. (They were the group Asgard). – Yeo One acted in KBS Musical Drama ‘Chosun Beauty Competition’. – In Pentagon’s dorm, Yan An & Yeo One share a room. – Yeo One’s ideal type is someone with a positive mindset.


Birth Name: Yan An (闫按) Position: Sub Vocalist, Visual Birthday: October 25, 1996 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 186 cm (6’1″) Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) Blood Type: A Nationality: Chinese

Yan An Facts: – His parents met in Japan so he was born in Hokkaido (Japan) but shortly after, his family moved to Shanghai, People’s Republic of China. (闫桉的中文直播 vLive) – He became a CUBE trainee through an audition which was held in China. – Due to his good looks, he is said to be a lady killer from the Mainland China. – Yanan can speak Chinese and Korean. – He’s kinda random. – Yanan is afraid of amusement park rides. – He’s always been single. (Arirang TV) – He can play a traditional Chinese instrument called Erhu. (He learned it for around 10 years – Arirang TV) – Before he got scouted by CUBE he was supposed to become air steward. – He was a swimmer. (“The Star March 2018 Issue”) – His favorite song is “Runaway” since it is his music style. (“The Star March 2018 Issue”) – Yuto ranks Yan An as the best looking in the group and himself as last. (ASC ep 234) – Yanan is friends with Seventeen’s Jun. – Yanan was a contestant of a Chinese show called “The Collaboration” together with Seventeen’s Jun and THE8 and Samuel. – In Pentagon’s dorm, Yan An & Yeo One share a room. – On August 22, 2018 Cube announced on Pentagon’s official social media that Yanan will go on hiatus due to his health. – On November 12, 2018 he made a surprise appearance on Pentagon’s vLive, ending his hiatus. – Yanan’s ideal type is someone with a bright and kind personality.


Birth Name: Adachi Yuto Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist Birthday: January 23, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 184 cm (6’0″) Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs) Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese

Yuto Facts: – Yuto is from Nagano, Japan. – Yuto has 2 older brothers and 1 older sister named Akari. – He can speak Japanese and Korean – He is called ‘Takoyaki Prince’ by the Pentagon members. – He is a former JYP trainee. – Audition for CUBE Entertainment: He has become one of the official members after completing his Pentagon Graph in 9th week program. – He appeared with BEAST’s Dujun and Yoseob, as well as Roh Jihoon on ISAC 2015 Chuseok Special. – Yuto is friends with ONF‘s Yuto. They’re both Japanese and former JYP trainees. – He is a former baseball player. (The Immigration) – He practiced baseball for 6 years and soccer for 2 years. (According to self-written profile) – He has a deep voice. – Yuto said that he doesn’t have aegyo. (ASC) – He’s afraid of the dark. – He likes black clothes. – He likes watching anime. – He can’t eat spicy food. – Raps in Korean and Japanese. – Yuto ranks Yan An as the best looking in the group and himself as last. (ASC ep 234) – Yuto is friends with NCT‘s Yuta and was an MC for 10th Anniversary Korean Music Festival in Yokohama with him. – Yuto, Shinwon, Jinho, Kino, Yeo One, and Wooseok were cameos in the drama Age of Youth 2. (They were the group Asgard). – In Pentagon’s dorm, Yuto & Wooseok share a room. – Yuto’s ideal type is someone with short hair, honest and a bright personality. .


Birth Name: Kang Hyung Gu (강형구) Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper Birthday: January 27, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs) Blood Type: B Nationality: Korean Soundcloud: knnovation

Kino Facts: – Kino has a younger sister, named Minju. – He can speak Korean, Japanese, English – Education: Hanlim Multi Art High School, Sejong University (dance major) – He was a former trainee of Power Vocal. – He appeared in G.NA’s ‘Secret’ MV and promotional activities. – He appeared in Rain’s ‘Rain Effect’. – He was an MC at Rainbow Concert. – He’s a dance machine. – Very talented. – He was a member of a dance team called “Urban Boyz”. – He’s friends with GOT7’s Yugyeom, UNIQ’s Seungyoun and Seventeen’s Vernon. (Vernon even bought Kino a phone case when he was in Japan.) – Kino says he is the most different in dorms compared to on broadcasts (ASC ep 234) – Kino is good at imitating dance moves. – Kino is also a good choreograph, he helped in creating the choreography for “Gorilla” (Arirang TV) and he choreographed their dance for “Like This”. – E’Dawn says Kino is the best at girl group dances. (ASC ep 234 – Kino had a collaboration with the group M.O.L.A. (Make Our Lives Awesome), which consists of him, 15&’s Jimin, UNIQ’s Luizy (Seungyoun), and Nathan, for the song “Chillin”. – Kino, Shinwon, Jinho, Yeo One, Yuto, and Wooseok were cameos in the drama Age of Youth 2. (They were the group Asgard). – In Pentagon’s dorm, Shinwon & Kino share a room. – Kino’s ideal type is someone with an upbeat personality.


Birth Name: Jung Woo Seok (정우석) Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: January 31, 1998 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 188.4 cm (6’2″) Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs) Blood Type: O Nationality: Korean

Wooseok Facts: – Wooseok is from Gwangju, South Korea. – He has an older sister named Sojin. – Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts – He is the youngest member of the group. – He won the Special Prize at a violin competition. (Arirang TV) – During CUBE audition he got great popularity among female viewers due to his bright personality. – He likes anime. – Wooseok dislikes cucumbers. – Wooseok can sing the soprano part from an opera. – Wooseok is close with Wanna-One’s Guanlin. – Wooseok gets angry when he is taken for granted. – Wooseok has a nice singing voice. – Wooseok and E’Dawn had an appearance in Jeon SeoYoon’s “Jelly” MV. – Wooseok, Shinwon, Jinho, Kino, Yeo One, and Yuto were cameos in the drama Age of Youth 2. (They were the group Asgard). – Hui and Wooseok wrote the lyrics for Wanna One’s debut single, ‘Energetic’. – Wooseok’s the co-writer for song “No Way” by UNIT RED on The UNIT along with Seo Jaewoo and Kanto. – In Pentagon’s dorm, Yuto & Wooseok share a room. – Wooseok’s ideal type is someone positive with a pretty smile, someone who smiles often..