LOONA

LOONA is a K-POP girl group formed by Blockberry Creative. The group consists Haseul, Vivi, Yves, Kim Lip, Heejin, Hyunjin, Olivia Hye, Yeojin, Choerry, Jinsoul, and also Go Won.

They had long pre-debut project before they finally made their official debut as the complete group.

The ‘LOONA’ name has a meaning of Girl of the Month. Each member of the group represents every month in the lunar calendar.

Career

The pre-debut project for each member of LOONA started in 2016.

In October, the agency, BlockBerry Creative, made a surprising announcement about their plan to form a new and 1st K-Pop girl group.

The forming will include a pre-debut project which takes 18 months.

The first section members to be revealed were Heejin, Hyunjin, Haseul, and finally Yeojin.

No longer after that, LOONA 1/3, LOONA’s 1st sub-unit, was revealed which contains Hyunjin, Heejin, Vivi, and Haseul.

Next, LOONA released their next sub-unit, called ODD EYE CIRCLE. This sub-unit consists of Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and also Choerry, and at that time made a release of Mix & Match EP.

The new members then were added, such as Chuu, Yves, Go Won, and also Olivia Hye. In 2018, they then finally made a form of the next sub-unit, Yyxy, by releasing beauty&thebeat EP.

Before the group began their official debut, on 7th August 2018, the group made a release of Favorite, their pre-debut single which consists of the completed members.

The group then finally made their official debut as the complete form on 20th August 2018 by releasing their debut EP, [+ +] and consists of Favorite and also Hi High as lead and title single.

On November 25, 2022, BlockBerry Creative officially removed Chuu from LOONA.

Social Media Accounts

• Official Website: loonatheworld.com
• Facebook: loonatheworld
• Twitter: loonatheworld
• Instagram: loonatheworld
• TikTok: loonatheworld_official
• Youtube: loonatheword
• Weibo: loonatheworld_
• V Live: 이달의 소녀(LOONA)
• Fan Cafe: loonatheworld

LOONA Members

1. Haseul

Profile

• Real Name: Jo Ha Seul (조하슬)
• Stage Name: Haseul (하슬)
• Nickname: Jo Leader, Harvard
• Birthday: August 18, 1997
• Birthplace: Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Leader, LOONA 1/3 Leader, Vocalist, Rapper
• Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
• Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: –
• Hobbies: Watching movies

Facts

• In her family, she has a brother who is younger than her. Her brother was born in 2002.
• Haseul is considered as ‘The December Girl’.
• Green is Haseul’s representative color.
• She has an English name, Jane.
• When she did an audition, she sang Friday by IU.
• Haseul has ears that have a different shapes.
• Haseul is able to speak in English.
• She is also able to play the piano and guitar.
• She owns a dimple.
• She is really scared of any kind of bird.

See full Haseul profile & facts

2. Vivi

Profile

• Real Name: Wong Gaahei (黃珈熙)
• Stage Name: Vivi (비비)
• Nickname: BB Cream, Pya Pya
• Birthday: December 9, 1996
• Birthplace: Tuen Mun District, New Territories, Hong Kong
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Nationality: Hongkongers
• Position: Vocalist, Rapper
• Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
• Weight: 42 kg (92 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: –
• Hobbies: Travelling, Eating delicious food, Watching movies.

Facts

• Vivi has an English name, Viian Wong, and a Korean name, Hwang A Ra.
• She is part of LOONA 1/3.
• Vivi is considered as ‘The April Girl’
• When she did an audition, Vivi sang Jolin Tsai’s song.
• Her representative animal is the deer.
• Pastel rose is her representative color.
• She has a brother and a sister who are younger than her.
• Among LOONA members, she has the highest flexibility.
• Her shoe measurement is 225 for Korean measurement and 35 for Hongkong measurement.
• In the group, Vivi is the oldest member.

See full Vivi profile & facts

3. Yves

Profile

• Real Name: Ha Soo Young (하수영)
• Stage Name: Yves (이브)
• Nickname: Hasu, Suguyam, Subongi
• Birthday: May 24th, 1997
• Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position:  Yyxy Leader, Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
• Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
• Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: –
• Hobbies: Reading, Cooking

Facts

• Yves has a sister who is older than her.
• Her stage name, Yves, can be pronounced ‘Eve’.
• Burgundy is Yves’ representative color.
• Swan is her designated animal.
• Apple is Yves’ designated fruit.
• She once became a member of a dance team when she was in high school and kept it a secret from her mother.
• She also became a student for Korean Dancing Academy.
• Her face is similar to Sunmi and Sulli.
• Her mother owns a clothing store and always turns on the songs of LOONA in that store.
• She became a trainee just for three weeks in BlockBerry Creative.

See full Yves profile & facts

4. Jinsoul

Profile

• Real Name: Jung Jin Sol (정진솔)
• Stage Name: JinSoul (진솔)
• Nickname: Jindollie, Jindori
• Birthday: June 13, 1997
• Birthplace: South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Rapper, Vocalist, Visual
• Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
• Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Kukje University of Arts
• Hobbies: Internet shopping

Facts

• Jinsoul is a part of ODD EYE CIRCLE.
• In her family, Jinsoul has a brother who is older than herself.
• Black and blue are Jinsoul’s representative colors.
• Blue betta fish is Jinsoul’s representative animal.
• Before joining BlockBerry Creative, she joined DSP Entertainment first.
• When she did an audition, she chose If You Return by Gummy to sing.
• Jinsoul thinks that she is actually dumb, but it makes her charming.
• She picks Red Velvet if she could join another girl group.
• 240 is her foot measurement.
• Jinsoul loves to eat watermelon, spicy rice cake, and also ramen.

See full Jinsoul profile & facts

5. Kim Lip

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Jung Eun (김정은)
• Stage Name: Kim Lip (김립)
• Nickname: Dongdong, Queen Lip, Yallip
• Birthday: February 10, 1999
• Birthplace: Chungju Province, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: ODD EYE CIRCLE Leader, Vocalist, Dancer
• Height: 162 cm (5’4″)
• Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer
• Education: Hanlim Multi Art School
• Hobbies: Shopping, Playing Sudoku, Cleaning up, Organizing things

Facts

• Kim Lip has a sister who is older than her.
• Owl is her representative animal.
• Red is her representative color.
• She has an English name, Annie or Ashley.
• She attended Hanlim Multi Art School alongside Chuu and graduated on 9th February 2018.
• Kim Lip is LOONA’s girl crush, according to Haseul.
• She once wore a shirt that showing she supports the LGBT community in one of the photoshoots.
• 240 is her shoe measurement.
• She actually has braces.
• She often becomes a talk-active person.

See full Kim Lip profile & facts

6. Heejin

Profile

• Real Name: Jeon Hee Jin (전희진)
• Stage Name: Heejin (희진)
• Nickname: Heekkie, Founder, Ambitious Bunny
• Birthday: October 19, 2000
• Birthplace: Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Visual, Center
• Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
• Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Hansung Girls’ High School
• Hobbies: Playing sudoku, Calligraphy, Finding new restaurants

Facts

• Heejin is a part of LOONA 1/3.
• In her family, Heejin has 2 sisters who are older than her.
• She sang A-live by Lin when she did an audition.
• Rabbit is her representative animal.
• Bright pink is her representative color.
• She has an English name, Zoe.
• She joined an academy for dance when she was still in middle school.
• She can play a musical instrument, a guitar.
• Heejin became a trainee for just one year.
• She has gray-ish eyebrows.

See full Heejin profile & facts

7. Hyunjin

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Hyun Jin (김현진)
• Stage Name: Hyunjin (현진)
• Nickname: BreadJin, Meow Jin, Kim Jini
• Birthday: November 15, 2000
• Birthplace: Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Visual
• Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
• Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
• Blood Type: AB
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Hansung Girls’ High School
• Hobbies: Exercising, Creating choreographies

Facts

• Hyunjin is a part of LOONA 1/3 sub-unit.
• She has two brothers who are older than her, which are a vocalist and also a future actor.
• Cat is her representative animal.
• Yellow is Hyunjin’s representative color.
• She has big hands and arms.
• She is very good at a lot of sports, such as badminton, football, table tennis, and basketball.
• She is also very good when doing a lot of noises of dog.
• She is a piano expert.
• Hyunjin likes eating bread.
• Hyunjin has a habit to eat a lot of food.

See full Hyunjin profile & facts

8. Go Won

Profile

• Real Name: Park Chae Won (박채원)
• Stage Name: Go Won (고원)
• Nickname: Vanilla, Park Gowon, Go Chaewon, Ack Chaewon, Gi Chaewon
• Birthday: November 19, 2000
• Birthplace: South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper
• Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
• Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Bakmun Girls’ High School
• Hobbies: Playing Nintendo, Keeping a diary, Shopping for clothes and makeup

Facts

• Go Won is a part of Yyxy sub-unit.
• Go Won has a sister and a brother who are older than her.
• When she was attending her last education, she decided to drop out to pursue a career as an idol.
• She once became a dance academy student for Lp Dance Academy.
• Eden Green is her representative color.
• The butterfly is her designated animal.
• Pineapple is her designated fruit.
• So many people say that she is similar to Cheng Xiao and Bona from WJSN.
• She became a trainee just for one month.
• Sejeong from Gugudan is her favorite idol.

See full Go Won profile & facts

9. Choerry

Profile

• Real Name: Choi Ye Rim (최예림)
• Stage Name: Choerry (최리)
• Nickname: Jjerri, Cherry
• Birthday: June 4, 2001
• Birthplace: Bucheon, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Rapper, Dancer, Vocalist
• Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
• Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Sungshin Girls’ High School
• Hobbies: Watching eating broadcasts, Watching movies, Decorating diary

Facts

• She is a part of ODD EYE CIRCLE sub-unit.
• Choerry has two sisters who are younger than her.
• White and purple are her representative color.
• Fruit bat are her representative animal.
• Choerry is her designated fruit.
• Among the members, she is the member who is very cheerful.
• She attended the same school as Olivia Hye.
• Haseul complimented Choerry’s beauty and said she is very beautiful.
• Even though her designated fruit is cherry, she dislikes eating cherry.
• According to Chuu, she is the most obedient person in their group.

See full Choerry profile & facts

10. Olivia Hye

Profile

• Real Name: Son Hye Joo (손혜주)
• Stage Name: Olivia Hye (올리비아혜)
• Nickname: Boss Baby
• Birthday:  November 13, 2001
• Birthplace: South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Rapper, Dancer, Vocalist
• Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
• Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Sungshin Girls’ High School
• Hobbies: Sleeping, Nail art, Cooking

Facts

• Olivia Hye is a part of Yyxy sub-unit.
• She has a sister who is older than her.
• Silver is her designated color.
• Wolf is her designated animal.
• Blood plum is her designated fruit.
• She once attended FNC Academy.
• So many people her visual is similar to Mina from TWICE and also Moonbyul from Mamamoo.
• She became BlockBerry Creative only for one day.
• Olivia Hye loves it if people call her with her real name.
• She loves to eat kimchi.

See full Olivia Hye profile & facts

11. Yeojin

Profile

• Real Name: Im Yeo Jin (임여진)
• Stage Name: Yeo Jin (여진)
• Nickname: Bean, Jin, Aromi
• Birthday: November 11, 2002
• Birthplace: Guro, Seoul, South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Rapper, Maknae, Vocalist
• Height: 149 cm (4’10”)
• Weight: 40 kg (88 lbs)
• Blood Type: B
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: School of Performing Arts Seoul
• Hobbies: Nail art, Eating, Sleeping

Facts

• In her family, Yeojin is the only child.
• Orange is her representative color.
• Frog is her representative animal.
• Yeojin has an English name, Runa.
• She graduated from junior high school in 2018.
• Among the LOONA members, she is the shortest member.
• She hates to eat beans.
• She is an expert when it comes to eat, sleep, play, and lie down.
• 220-225 is her shoe measurement.
• She is a close friend of Luna from GWSN and they own some friendship signatures, such as bracelets and rings.

See full Yeojin profile & facts

Former Member

1. Chuu

Profile

• Real Name: Kim Ji Woo (김지우)
• Stage Name: Chuu (츄)
• Nickname: Jiwooming, Chuuming Girl, Vitaming
• Birthday: October 20, 1999
• Birthplace: South Korea
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Face of The group
• Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
• Weight: 43.8 kg (96 lbs)
• Blood Type: A
• Religion: –
• Profession: Singer, Dancer, Rapper
• Education: Hanlim Multi Art School
• Hobbies: Writing diary, Listening to music, Playing Nintendo
• Instagram: @chuucandoit
• YouTube: 지구를 지켜츄 Chuu Can Do It

Facts

• Chuu is a part of LOONA’s sub-unit, Yyxy.
• Chuu has 2 brothers who are younger than her.
• Peach is her representative color.
• Penguin is her designated animal.
• Her designated fruit is strawberry.
• She was a schoolmate for Kim Lip and graduated on 9th February 2018 from Hanlim Multi Art School.
• She once did an audition for JYP Entertainment but she didn’t pass it.
• She actually became an FNC Academy part.
• So many people think her face is similar to Mina from Gugudan and also APRIL’s Naeun.
• She became a trainee for just one month.

See full Chuu profile & facts

LOONA Facts

• The first five members traveled across the world for their solo and album promotions.
• All members are supportive of LBGTQ+ community.
• Heart Attack by CHUU is about “longing and missing their lover”. The music video shows that the lover is of the same gender.
• On July 10, 2018, LOONA’s fan club name was revealed to be 오빛 (Orbit).
• The LOONA members have been fighting a lawsuit against BlockberryCreative because of mistreatment and mismanagement.

Quotes 

“I’ll wake up when I’m ready and Kill it to the daylight.” –– Paint The Town

“The eclipse will begin and the 12 eyes might cover you up.” –– Paint The Town

“Open your eyes Is it moon or the sky? And living is wise If you never ever think twice.” –– Paint The Town

“Are you ready for some action? Our mission has just begun. No one here can stop us.” –– Paint The Town

LOONA is one of the most charming, attractive, and popular female K-Pop groups. They are also talented and know how to show love for their fans sincerely.