Monsta X is a Kpop group from Starship Entertainment which formed from a survival reality show by the said agency. The show consists of 13 participants which are competing to become an idol which ended with 7 people remaining which formed the Monsta X now.
The Kpop group Monsta X composed of seven survivors of the show such as Wonho, Minhyuk, Hyungwon, Jooheon, Kihyun, I.M, and with Shownu as the leader.
They debuted in 2015 with their first EP titled “Trespass”. They released the final part of “The Clan” series alongside their first studio album, which is The Clan Pt 2.5 titled “Hero”
In 2018 They also make a Japanese album titled “Spotlight” and received a gold certification by the Japan music association named Recording Industry Association of Japan
As with many others group, Monsta X popularity made us become their fan. Obviously a fan needs to know their biography which will be listed below a full information about Monsta X members profile.
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Monsta X Members Profile

Monsta X Members Profile Summarize
Names | Real Names | Age | Birthdays | Height |
Shownu | Son Hyunwo | 25 | June 18, 1992 | 181 cm |
Wonho | Lee Ho-seok | 25 | March 1, 1993 | 177 cm |
Minhyuk | Lee Min-Hyuk | 24/25 | November 3, 1993 | 179 cm |
Kihyun | Yoo Ki-Hyun | 24/25 | November 22, 1993 | 175 cm |
Hyungwon | Chae Hyung Won | 24 | January 15, 1994 | 183 cm |
Jooheon | Lee Joo-heon | 24 | October 6, 1994 | 177 cm |
I.M | Im Chang Hyun | 22 | January 26, 1996 | 175 cm |
MONSTA X Official Accounts:
- Facebook: OfficialMonstaX
- Twitter: @officialmonstax
- Instagram: @official_monsta_x
- Youtube: MONSTA X
- Daum Café: monsta-x
- V LIVE: MONSTA X
- Official Website: Monsta X
We will now provide you with Monsta X members profile starting from its leader which is Shownu, let us begin!
Shownu Monsta X Member
- Name: Son Hyunwoo
- Hangul: 손현우
- Stage Name: Shownu
- Nickname: Na-Bi, The Second Rain, and Showtle
- Birthdate: June 18, 1992
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Age: 26 Years Old
- Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist
- Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
- Weight: 78 kg
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Hobbies: listening to music, playing games
Shownu Monsta X Background
Shownu or better known as Son Hyunwoo during childhood is born in Seoul on 18 June 1992. He is the leader for the Kpop group Monsta X. before his rise to fame with Starship Entertainment with the now Monsta X, Shownu was a trainee at JYP Entertainment, and has possibility to become Got7 members although the chance is long gone since he started to participate in No Mercy and earned him a spot in Monsta X.
Shownu Status
Starship entertainment is not strict about dating rule, yet the members of Monsta X, Shownu didn’t have any relationship so far because of his passion in music made him don’t have enough time to find a girl.
Shownu Solo Activities
So far there are no solo activities outside of the group, as Shownu and his fellow mate still focused to develop their group to a greater height in Kpop industry. Altought he has made several appearances in reality show like Cool Kiz, King of Masked Singer, Weekly Idol, Oh! Cool Guys, and Running Man.
Wonho Monsta X Member

- Name: Lee Ho-seok / Shin Ho-seok
- Hangul: 이호석
- Stage Name: Wonho
- Nickname: Boo
- Birthdate: March 1, 1993
- Birthplace: Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Age: 25 Years Old
- Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, and Public Visual
- Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 73 kg
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, playing video games
Wonho Background
Wonho has two name which is Lee Ho-Seok and later Shin Ho Seok and born in Gyeonggi-do on March 1, 1993. Before becoming a part of Starship agency, Wonho also is a talented dancer which signed a contract with DQ agency. Wonho also fluent in three languages which are Korean, Japanese, and French.
Wonho Relationship Status
Although he is still single, there is an unconfirmed dating rumor with someone called Lee Tae Gyun. The fans have since grown suspicious as there is a picture shown him and the girl together.
Wonho Solo Activities
He is not shown having any activities outside the group. Although he had made an appearance with Shownu in SISTAR MV titled “Shake it”.
Minhyuk Monsta X Member
- Name: Lee Min-Hyuk
- Hangul: 이민혁
- Stage Name: Minhyuk
- Nickname: Squishy
- Birthdate: November 3, 1993
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
- Age: 24 years old (25 years old in November)
- Position: Vocalist, Public visual
- Height: 179 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 65 kg
- Blood Type: A
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Hobbies: Selca
Minhyuk Background
Minhyuk stages name is based on his real name Lee Min-Hyuk. he born in Gwangju on November 3, 1993. He never debuted anywhere before joining Monsta X.
Minhyuk Relationship Status
He is still single, he said currently he doesn’t have much time to spare for a relationship as he focused on how to develop Monsta X to become more known to people and produce top quality songs.
Minhyuk Solo Activities
Minhyuk as the same with his other fellow mates doesn’t participate in solo activities yet, as they still focused on developing the Monsta X to a greater height.
Kihyun Monsta X Member
- Name: Yoo Ki-Hyun
- Hangul: 유기현
- Stage Name: Kihyun
- Nickname: Girly, Princess
- Birthdate: November 22, 1993
- Birthplace: Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Age: 24 years old (25 years old in November)
- Position: Main Vocalist
- Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
- Weight: 56 kg
- Blood Type: B
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Hobbies: playing guitar, playing piano, dancing
Kihyun Monsta X Members Background
Not much known about Ki Hyun background, so far what we knew is Ki Hyun graduated from Dong’Ah Instritute of Media and Arts which is the reason why he is so talented in singing and dancing. Ki Hyun also born in Gyeonggi-Do like his teammate Wonho. He also gotten a rumor which stated that in the past he used to smoking and beating a girl.
Kihyun Relationship Status
Kihyun as Monsta X members is still single, there is no rumor about him dating another people to date. But there is some disturbing rumor about how he used to smoke and beating a girl and this rumor is not confirmed yet.
Kihyun Solo Activities
Kihyun doesn’t perform in solo activities to date, He is still focusing on developing Monsta X to become a top Kpop group to a greater height.
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Hyungwon Members Profile
- Name: Chae Hyung Won
- Hangul: 채형원
- Stage Name: Hyungwon
- Nickname: Little Prince, My lady, and Dooly
- Birthdate: January 15, 1994
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
- Age: 24 Years Old
- Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist
- Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
- Weight: 60 kg
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Hobbies: Modeling, and shopping
Hyungwon Monsta X Members Background
Not much is known for Hyungwon during his childhood, all we know is Hyungwon having a younger brother which called Kyungwon and he is already popular as model before debuting in Monsta X in 2015.
Hyungwon Relationship Status
Hyungwon is still single to date, and there is no rumor sprouted during two years in Monsta X.
Hyungwon Solo Activities
Not much known of Hyungwon solo activities besides being the main cast in a drama titled “Please Find Her”. He also does modeling activities for a branded product in Korea.
Jooheon Monsta X Member
- Name: Lee Ho-joon changed into Lee Joo-heon
- Hangul: 이주헌
- Stage Name: Jooheon
- Nickname: Baby Cakes
- Birthdate: October 6, 1994
- Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
- Age: 24
- Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist
- Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
- Weight: 67 kg
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Hobbies: Playing video games, going out with friends, watching movies
Jooheon Monsta X Members Background
Like the other members in Monsta X, besides his birthday on 6 October 1994 and born in Daegu. Not much is known about jooheon history during his childhood.
Jooheon Relationship Status
Jooheon is still single and doesn’t have dating history up to date. while there is a rumor in dating Dahyun, but it is confirmed fake, as their relationship is something akin to brother and sister.
Jooheon Solo Activities
Jooheon performed a collaboration in a single released by Hyorin from SISTAR & San E as a featured artist and also starred in “High-end Crush” in 2015. In 2018 he also produced a single MV titled “Red carpet”.
I.M Monsta X Member
- Name: Im Chang-kyun
- Hangul: 임창균
- Stage Name: I.M
- Nickname: Kookang
- Birthdate: January 26, 1996
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
- Age: 22 Years old
- Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist
- Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
- Weight: 63 kg
- Blood Type: O
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Hobbies: Writing songs, and hangouts with Monsta X members
I.M Monsta X Members Background
I.M or better known as Im Chang-Kyun during his childhood was moved to Israel when he was 1 year old and moved to Boston, USA when he was 5 years old. He comes back to South Korean at the age of 9 years old and had been living in there the longest.
I.M Relationship Status
I.M is still single, although he has shown interest in finding a girl to date amidst his already busy schedule. He said that his ideal type of woman is someone who have a good personality and doesn’t really care about their looks
I.M Solo Activities
I.M doesn’t participate in Solo Activities like most of the members in Monsta X.
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