UP10TION

UP10TION

Hangul: 업텐션

Alternative name: アップテンション

Fandom Name: HONEY10 (허니텐)

Fandom Color: Yellow UP, Lemon Chrome and HONEY

Origin: South Korea

Debut Date: In Korea: September 10, 2015 - In Japan: March 08, 2017

UP10TION Members

About UP10TION

UP10TION Member Ages

Ranked from oldest to youngest.

MemberBirthdayAge
1. JinhooAug 02, 199527 years old
2. KuhnNov 11, 199527 years old
3. KogyeolMay 19, 199626 years old
4. JinhyukJun 08, 199626 years old
5. Bit-toAug 24, 199626 years old
6. WooseokOct 27, 199626 years old
7. SunyoulNov 06, 199626 years old
8. GyujinNov 21, 199725 years old
9. HwanheeMay 06, 199824 years old
10. XiaoDec 13, 199824 years old

UP10TION Member Heights

Ranked from tallest to shortest.

MemberHeight
1. Jinhyuk1.85 m (6’1″)
2. Kuhn1.84 m (6’0″)
3. Kogyeol1.83 m (6’0″)
4. Bit-to1.81 m (5’11”)
5. Gyujin1.81 m (5’11”)
6. Xiao1.78 m (5’10”)
7. Hwanhee1.75 m (5’9″)
8. Sunyoul1.75 m (5’9″)
9. Jinhoo1.73 m (5’8″)
10. Wooseok1.73 m (5’8″)

Members and Position(s)

Members

UP10TION is composed of ten members born between 1995 and 1998. Their names are Kuhn, Kogyeol, Bit-to, Sunyoul, Gyujin, Hwanhee, Xiao, Jinhoo, Lee Jinhyuk, and Wooshin. The oldest member is Jinhoo (born Aug 2, 1995). The youngest member (maknae) is Xiao (born Dec 13, 1998).

Position(s)

MemberPosition(s)
Jinhooleader, lead vocalist, lead dancer
Kuhnco-leader, lead rapper, vocalist
Kogyeollead vocalist
Jinhyukmain rapper
Bit-tomain rapper, main dancer
Wooseokvocalist, visual
Sunyoulmain vocalist
Gyujinlead dancer, vocalist
Hwanheemain vocalist
Xiaolead dancer, vocalist, maknae

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • The leader and oldest member of UP10TION is Kim Jin Wook, better known as Jinhoo (born Aug 2, 1995).
  • The youngest member (maknae) of UP10TION is Lee Dong Yeol, better known as Xiao (born Dec 13, 1998).
  • The tallest member of UP10TION is Lee Jinhyuk with a height of 185 cm (6’1”).
  • The shortest member of UP10TION is Kim Wooseok, formerly known as Wooshin, with a height of 173 cm (5’8”).
  • The main visual of UP10TION is Wooseok.
  • The main vocalist of UP10TION is Sunyoul.

Facts

  • They held a welcome premiere on the evening of July 27.
  • It is the sister group of Teen Top and 100%
  • 100% member Rokhyun commented about member Wooshin that “He looks like actor Park Bo Gum.”
  • They have a TV Show which is called Rising! Up10tion.
  • On September 21, his first autograph signing took place.
  • Its debut showcase in China was on September 22, at the Broadtec Royal International Hotel.
  • There are many comments about member Hwan Hee and his voice, many claim that it is similar to EXO’s Baekhyun.
  • On the way to the Music Bank on September 11, members Wooshin, Sunyoul and Xiao wore women’s wigs.
  • They also released the song ‘So, Dangerous’ in Chinese for their debut in China.
  • ChangJo wrote and composed the song ‘Never Ending’ for the first mini album and in the second mini album he wrote and composed ‘Party2nite’.
  • UP10TION did a photo shoot for 10Asia.
  • In February 2016 Woo Shin and Sun Youl are the new students of Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts majoring in acting and K-pop.
  • At the ceremony for Don-ah’s new students, UP10TION’s boys gave a performance of ‘So, Dangerous’. Dressed in high school uniforms.
  • On March 22, 2016, the name of the official fanclub, HONEY10(허니텐), was announced. This information was given in the different social networks that the group has.
  • On March 23, 2016 Ko Gyeol, Woo Shin and Xiao, paraded at the ‘Hera Seoul’.
  • On April 16 they made a special performance at Music Core singing 12:30 by BEAST , H.E.R by Block B and Love Me Right by EXO.
  • UP10TION is ranked #38 in the Fancafes table for the week of March 19-26.
  • The group plans to hold its first Japanese performance at an autograph signing in Tokyo on May 30 and will travel to Okayama, Osaka and Nagoya in the following days to hold more autograph signing events. Meanwhile, UP10TION will hold a mini-concert for their Japanese debut in Tokyo on June 4 and one more concert at Osaka River Forum on June 5 where they will not only sing ‘Attention’, but also unveil their debut song ‘So, Dangerous’ and ‘Catch Me!
  • On June 7, 2016, Up10tion’s ‘Spotlight’ was ranked No. #1 on Oricon and “Tower Records” – Weekly International Albums Chart.
  • 〔06/08/16〕Interview for ‘Star Daily News’. Kuhn: If we get 1st place in music programs, I will tear my shirt and strip (upper) part of my body while doing the encore. Jin Hoo: However, <according to South Korean TV laws We male artists are not allowed to show (nipples). MC: Will you do it together? Wei: Wait a minute! I’m too skinny. Bit-to: I’m sorry (I can’t do it).
  • On Weekly Idol Ep.263, OH MY GIRL’s Mimi and Ji Ho danced to ‘Attention’.
  • White Night debuted at #3 on the Mnet chart, being the highest position achieved by the group.
  • 10.04.17 UP10TION received a Gold Record for breaking 100k sales by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).
  • In an interview they said that the songs they would like to sing live again would be “I Wish A Miracle” and “Because”.
  • “Habit” was the first ballad they recorded as a group, to be included in the first album “Invitation” some members had to re-record it as it featured their pre-debut vocals.
  • Members Jin Hyuk and Woo Shin participated in the survival show PRODUCE X 101. Both of them stood out for their skills and talent and managed to maintain high rankings during the show. In the finale, Woo Shin ranked #2, which allowed him to enter the project group, X1, while Jin Hyuk ranked #11 which, due to the change in the system that season, left him one spot away from entering the group.
  • On July 26, T.O.P Media announced that the group would come back in August as 8, without members Woo Shin and Jin Hyuk. The reason is that Woo Shin is promoting with X1 while, after talking with the members, it was agreed that it would be impossible for Jin Hyuk to promote so soon after the end of the show, so he will take a period of rest from the group.

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