ASTRO

ASTRO is a K-POP boy group formed by Fantagio. The group consists of 5 members: Jinjin, MJ, Moonbin, Cha Eunwoo and Sanha.

Career

ASTRO was formed by the entertainment company Fantagio back in 2015. The members were part of their talent development program called iTeen.

The final lineup consists of Jinjin, MJ, Moonbin, Cha Eunwoo, Sanha, and Rocky.

Before their debut, the six of them took part in web drama To Be Continued. Later on, in January 2016, they also starred in their own reality show called ASTRO OK! Ready.

ASTRO finally made their debut in February 2016. They released the single Hide & Seek along with their first EP Spring Up.

The album managed to debut at number four on Gaon Album Chart and number six on Billboard World Albums Chart.

This K-pop group got their first number 1 on Gaon Album Chart in 2017. It was for their fourth EP titled Dream Part. 01.

Other than topping the local chart, the EP also charted on Billboard World Albums at number six.

Following the success of their mini-albums, ASTRO released their first studio album All Light in 2019.

To promote the album, ASTRO went on a tour across Asia and North America called The 2nd ASTROAD to Seoul Starlight. During the tour, several members got to show off their solo performance.

This included Jinjin performing Mad Max, MJ with his song CHEOK CHEOK ( Don’t Do It), and Rocky with Have A Good Day.

Their performances were later released in June 2019 along with the concert DVD.

On March 1 2023, it was announced that Rocky would leave the group and Fantagio.

Social Media Accounts

• ASTRO Fandom Name: Aroha
• Instagram: @officialastro
• Twitter: @offclASTRO
• Twitter Japan: @jp_offclastro
• Facebook: offclASTRO
• Youtube: ASTRO channel
• vLive: Astro channel
• TikTok: @astro_official
• Fancafe: fantagio-boys

Astro Members

1. JinJin

Profile

• Real Name: Park Jin Woo
• Stage Name: JinJin
• Nickname: Angelic Smile
• Birthday: March 15, 1996
• Birthplace: Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
• Sub-Unit: –
• Height: 174 cm (5’8″)
• Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter
• Education: Hanlim Multi Arts High School
• Hobbies: –
• Instagram: @ast_jinjin
• Weibo: ASTRO_JINJIN

Facts

• JinJin is known as a warm person.
• He talks quite slowly which earned him the name slow rapper.
• He was the fifth member to be introduced by Fantagio iTeen.
• In the morning, he is the last one to wake up.
• Other than Korean, this K-pop idol can speak English and basic Chinese.
• Among all the ASTRO members, he and Eunwoo are the best at speaking English.
• He picks green as his favorite color.
• JinJin likes drinking coffee.
• He can beatbox and play drums.
• He takes his phone everywhere, even to the bathroom.

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2. MJ

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Myung Jun
• Stage Name: MJ
• Nickname: Happy Virus, Smile Engine
• Birthday: March 5, 1994
• Birthplace: Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Main Vocalist
• Sub-Unit: –
• Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
• Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer
• Education: Seoul National University
• Hobbies: Drawing
• Instagram: @mj_7.7.7
• Tiktok: @astro_mj777
• Weibo: ASTRO_MJ

Facts

• MJ got the nickname Happy Virus because he smiles a lot.
• He can speak English.
• He is someone that would make lots of joke and a bit mischievous.
• This Pisces man is especially good at making lame jokes.
• He loves the color yellow and mint.
• His favorite Marvel’s character is Iron Man.
• He wears shoes in 255mm size.
• He is quite good at impersonating the likes of Ha Dongyun, Park Jaebum, Lee Saedol, and many more.
• This talented singer can also do animals impersonation, such as chicken and camel.
• He loves eating seafood.

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3. Cha Eunwoo

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• Real Name: Lee Dong Min
• Stage Name: Cha Eunwoo
• Nickname: Morning Alarm, White Tee Guy, Face Genius
• Birthday: March 30, 1997
• Birthplace: Sabon District, Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Vocalist, Visual, Face of The Group
• Sub-Unit: –
• Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
• Weight: 73 kg (161 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Actor
• Education: Hanlim Multi Arts High School, Sungkyunkwan University: Acting Major
• Hobbies: Watching movies, Listening to music, Playing piano
• Instagram: @eunwo.o_u
• Tiktok: @at_chaeunwoo
• Weibo: ASTRO_车银优

Facts

• In the morning, Eunwoo would wake up his fellow members. This earns him the nickname Morning Alarm.
• His other nickname is White Tee Guy because he used to always wear white t-shirts during the Breathless era.
• He is someone who looks chic but very loyal.
• He was in KBS 9AM/PM News called Hallyu Star & Gangnam Style: Trainee Interview back in 2014.
• The vocalist went to the Philippines in grade 4 for around six months to study English. During that time, he attended an elementary school in Tagaytay.
• Growing up, his mother made sure he would remain humble by saying “Don’t be vain” and “You’re not good looking”.
• He and Moonbin were in Mr.Pizza’s iTeen Audition Promotional Model in 2013.
• He was the face of Shara Shara, a cosmetic company for the duration of 2014-2015.
• Among all the members, Eunwoo is the best at speaking English, along with Jinjin.
• He was the fourth trainee to be introduced by Fantagio iTeen with Photo Test Cut.

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4. Moonbin

Profile

• Real Name: Moon Bin
• Stage Name: Moonbin
• Nickname: U-Know MoonBin, Binnie, Sleepyhead, Puppycat
• Birthday: January 26, 1998
• Birthplace: Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Center
• Sub-Unit: Moonbin & Sanha
• Height: 182 cm (5’11″)
• Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer
• Education: Hanlim Multi Arts High School
• Hobbies: Playing video games
• Instagram: @moon_ko_ng
• Weibo: ASTRO_文彬

Facts

• Moonbin is someone who is tender and has a warm heart.
• As a kid, he was in a Samsung Commercial Film.
• He likes eating beef.
• This Aquarius man doesn’t really like egg yolk, fish, and tofu.
• He is able to play the piano.
• He was in Fantagio iTeen’s Audition (2012) and Winter Audition with Mr. Pizza (2013).
• Other than the 2009 K-drama Boys Over Flowers, Moonbin was also in Perseverance Goo Haera Episode 1 (2015) and Moments of 18 (2019).
• His childhood best friends are SinB of Gfriend, Chani of SF9, and Chanwoo of iKON.
• He has the same birthday as Chanwoo.
• He picks black as his favorite color.

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5. Sanha

Profile

• Real Name: Yoon San Ha
• Stage Name: Sanha
• Nickname: Beagle
• Birthday: March 21, 2000
• Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Vocalist, Maknae
• Sub-Unit: Moobin & Sanha
• Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
• Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
• Blood Type: AB
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Singer
• Education: A-Sound Music Academy
• Hobbies: Eating
• Instagram: @ddana_yoon
• Weibo: ASTRO_尹产贺

Facts

• Sanha is a pure and innocent person.
• He can play the guitar. He learned it from his father and brothers.
• This talented singer used to study in A-Sound Music Academy for vocal class. He was able to master guitar playing in just eight months.
• He is very flexible. Sanha can even fold his body to fit in a cupboard or bag.
• He is close with Bomin of Golden Child, Daehwi of AB6IX, and Eric and Sunwoo of The Boyz.
• He is allergic to seafood.
• This Aries man is unable to drink coffee.
• He chooses pink as his favorite color.
• He wears shoes in 260mm size.
• Sanha took part in web drama Love Formula 11M in 2019.

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Former Member

1. Rocky

Profile

• Real Name: Park Min Hyuk
• Stage Name: Rocky
• Nickname: Chef Minhyuk, Dancing Machine, King Feet
• Birthday: February 25, 1999
• Birthplace: Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Nationality: Korean
• Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
• Sub-Unit: –
• Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
• Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Rapper, Composer
• Education: Hanlim Multi Arts High School
• Hobbies: –
• Instagram: @minhyuk022523
• Soundcloud: rockycl0ud
• Weibo: ASTRO_ROCKY

Facts

• Rocky is a hardworking and reliable person. He is also a bit quiet.
• He was in 2015 drama series Persevere, Goo Haera.
• In 2016, this K-pop idol also participated in TV program Hit the Stage as The Mask.
• He was the choreographer for the group’s music video Wake Up Call and Fireworks.
• He was the first trainee to be introduced with Photo Test Cut by Fantagio.
• Rocky picks red as his favorite color.
• He is already on black belt in Taekwondo.
• He is someone that can eat a lot.
• This Pisces man has the biggest feet compared to other members. This earned him the nickname King Feet.
• He would like to go on a camping trip with his fellow members.

See full Rocky profile and facts

ASTRO Facts

• ASTRO have released 8 mini albums and 3 studio albums.
• They have went on 3 tours in their career.
• They have their own web series and reality shows.
• All ASTRO members are from South Korea.

Quotes

“My heart without you Is especially empty.” –– No, I Don’t…

“I keep thinking about it, all day, I’m just looking for you I can’t live without u.” –– No, I Don’t…

“The scenery that passes me Isn’t different from yesterday But we will meet at the end of this road.” –– Run

“I can feel you change my world When the dark night is about to grow (The moment) The universe shines brighter on me.” –– Dear My Universe

“Countless days, Endless Star Nights Long waves, wandering through the blue The anchor that finally got to you You can withstand the deep, long darkness, ayy yeah. Because you have a brilliant light Yeah, a faint pain imperceptibly.” –– U&Iverse

ASTRO is an amazing group full of hardworking members. No wonder they have many fans all around the world. Are you also one of them?