W24 Members Profile (Updated!) - Kpop Profiles (2024)

W24 Members Profile and Facts:
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W24 / World 24 Hours (더블유24) is currently a 4-member boy group under JARMY Entertainment. The members consist of: Howon, Jonggil,Aaron, and Yunsoo. They debuted on March 8th, 2018.

W24 Official Fandom Name: EVERY
W24 Official Fandom Color: Violet Glow

W24 Official Logo:
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W24 Official SNS:
Website: favor.im/musicians/422
Spotify: W24
Instagram: @w24_official_
X (Twitter): @Band_W24hours /@w24_japan
TikTok: @_w24_official
YouTube: W24
Facebook: W24_official
VK: @favorent_w24_official
Discord: W24

W24 Member Profiles:
Howon
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Stage Name: Howon (호원)
Birth Name: CheongHowon (정호원)
Spanish Name: Juan Cheong
Position:
Leader, Vocalist
Birthday: October 27th, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs)
Blood Type:A
MBTI Type:INFJ
Nationality: Korean-Chilean

Howon Facts:
– He was born in Chile.
– He has a sister.
– Howon was born and raised in Chile for 19 years due to his father’s job. He also spent most of his life in other countries of Latin America, such as Peru and Venezuela.
– Howon moved back to Korea for college.
– He has already served his military service.
– Despite being fully-Korean, he speaks basic Korean, only able to speak English and Spanish.
– Howon has been singing since he was young because he has been in choir.
– He participated for W24 audition with a ballad song.
– Howon is close friends with Jihoo from IZ.
– He says all the W24 members have a sweet tooth.
– Howon was the last one to join the group.
– Howon’s favorite color is turquoise.
– His favorite number is 7.
– His favorite fruit is watermelon.
– Howon’s number one treasure is his phone.
– His favorite artists are Baek Yerin, Stevie Wonder, and Moon Myungjin.
– He is the romantic type who focuses a lot on details, like giving small gifts to make sure the person he’s dating is feel loved. (Arirang Radio)
– Howon and Jiwon used to share a room until the latter left the group, after which Howon has his own room.
Howon’s Ideal Type: An energetic and extroverted girl. He says this is due to his years of living in Latin America where the girls are much more extroverted than in South Korea.

Jonggil
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Stage Name: Jonggil (종길)
Birth Name:Kim Jonggil (김종길)
Position: Drummer
Birthday:August 22nd, 1992
Zodiac Sign:Leo
Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type:AB
MBTI Type:ENFP
Nationality: Korean

Jonggil Facts:
– Jonggil was born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He is a very caring and open man.
– He has a sister.
– Education: Seoul Institute of Arts, Dept of Practical Music.
– His favorite season is autumn.
– His favorite number is 3.
– He wants to have 2 daughters and 1 son after marriage.
– Jonggil has a habit of waking up at around 1 PM and going to bed at 6 AM.
– He enjoys playing football.
– His number one treasure is his laptop.
– A character he really likes is Roronoa Zoro from ONE PIECE.
– Hobbies: Writing in his diary, walking, reading webtoons, and watching movies.
– He has been playing drums since middle school.
– He is the creator of W24.
– Jonggil is certified to teach music. (Pops in Seoul)
– Besides Howon (who’s obviously fluent) Jonggil has the best Spanish. He’s learned a bit over time. Howon says his pronunciation is perfect.
– Jonggil’s father is really into music as well and says every man should play the guitar or harmonica.
– He is close to the CEO of the company and he brought the other members in (minus Howon) to form a band.
– Jonggil, Aaron, Yunsoo, and Jiwon went to the same music school.
– He really likes banana milk and drinks it often.
– If he was a girl, Jonggil would date Howon because Howon is the detailed romantic type to give good gifts.
– Jonggil already completed his military service.
– He played a reporter on the Korean drama “Love Alert” (설렘주의보).
– In January 2020 he stepped down as the leader of the group.
Jonggil‘s Ideal Type: A pretty and intelligent girl.

Aaron
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Stage Name: Aaron (아론)
Birth Name: Park Aaron (박아론)
Position: Keyboardist
Birthday: June 19th, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENTP-T
Nationality: Korean

Aaron Facts:
– He was born in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
– He has 2 older sisters (both married).
– Education: Seoul Institute of Arts, Dept of Practical Music
– He is the mood maker of the group.
– Aaron started playing piano during middle school for church, having studied it in middle school along with keyboard.
– He guests on Super Kpop Radio every Thursday.
– Aaron, Jonggil, Yunsoo, and Jiwon went to the same music school.
– He’s usually hyper-active, loud, and playful.
– Aaron loves to eat so he’d like to do a mukbang someday.
– Hobbies: Watching movies, magazines, eating delicious food, and going to café.
– He enjoys listening to jazz music.
– Aaron is scared of horror movies; he leaves the room whenever the other members watch them.
– He enlisted in the military on March 6th, 2023 and will be returning on September 5th, 2024.
Aaron’s Ideal Type: Someone that he can have a meaningful conversation with. Someone who he feels he has good chemistry with. If good chemistry is there he will find that person beautiful.

Yunsoo
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Stage Name: Yunsoo (윤수)
Birth Name: Kim Yunsoo (김윤수)
Position: Guitarist, Maknae
Birthday: August 15th, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 182 cm (6’0″)
Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: IXFJ (He’s not exactly sure)
Nationality: Korean

Yunsoo Facts:
– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He has a sister.
– Education: Seoul Institute of Arts, Dept of Practical Music
– He used to hate being in front of people, but playing guitar changed that.
– Yunseo enjoys exercising.
– He played soccer in elementary school.
– His favorite number is 7.
– He usually goes to bed at around 4 AM, and wake up around 12 PM.
– Yunsoo picked up guitar since he’s bad at studying and he was naturally good at it.
– If he didn’t play the guitar, he would like to play tambourine for the group instead.
– Yunsoo, Jonggil, Aaron, and Jiwon went to the same music school.
– He’s very responsible and precise, especially when it comes to appointments, he has to be there on time.
– Yunsoo likes horror movies, but doesn’t like sci-fi.
– He has already completed his military service.
Yunsoo’s Ideal Type: An average girl with round eyes and a good heart.

Former member:
Jiwon

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Stage Name: Jiwon (지원)
Birth Name: Park Jiwon (박지원)
Position: Bassist, Maknae
Birthday: December 23rd, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality:
Korean
Instagram: @z_one_b / @z_two_b

Jiwon Facts:
– He does the cooking and the laundry in the dorm.
– Jiwon says he really enjoys cooking meals since it brings him so much happiness, with the process itself being fun and interesting.
– Education: Seoul Institute of Arts, Dept of Practical Music
– Hobbies: Taking walks, collecting shoes, cooking BBQ, and playing with legos.
– His charming point is his dimples and the different sides of his personality.
– His favorite artists include D’Angelo and Zannabi.
– Jiwon picked up bass because everyone else during music lessons was playing the acoustic guitar and he can’t sing.
– Jiwon fell in love with the bass guitar during school.
– Pre-debut, Jiwon wrote Joahaeyo in a cold and dark room, which was originally a slower song.
– Jiwon, Jonggil, Aaron, and Yunsoo went to the same music school.
– Him and Howon used to share a room.
– Jiwon ended his contract on December 27, 2020 as he wanted to live an ordinary life.
– In 2022 he became a member of rooftop patio.
Jiwon’s Ideal Type: A nice and pretty girl with long hair

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