Stage Name: Mingyu (민규)
Birth Name: Kim Mingyu (김민규)
Position: Lead Rapper, Face of the Group
Birthday: 06 April 1997
Zodiac sign: Aries
Nationality: Korean
Hometown: Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 68 kg (149 lbs)
Blood Type: B
Sub-Unit: Hip-Hop Team
Mingyu facts:
– He was born in Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– Education: Burim Middle School (‘13), Seoul Broadcasting High School (‘16)
– He got cast by Pledis in his 2nd year of middle school.
– He was a trainee for 4 years.
– His nicknames are Mr. Wristband, Technician, Mingyu Shop, Kim-ssi ahjussi.
– He is left-handed.
– He is the tallest member in the group.
– He ranks himself #1 visuals in Hip Hop unit.
– He’s in charge of hair styling in the group.
– He views himself as a tall kid with dark skin.
– If he had the opportunity, he would like to date someone older than him.
– He likes to vacuum and clean up the trash in the dorm.
– His hobbies are: soccer, basketball, making plastic models/action figures.
– He enjoys and wants to try acting someday.
– His favorite number is 17.
– His favorite color is red.
– One of his favorite food is meat.
– Between pork belly and pig feet, he prefers pig feet.
– He likes spicy foods.
– His favorite animals are dogs (and he has a pet dog).
– He wants to meet EXO.
– He wants to visit Latin America.
– He appeared in NU’EST’s “Face” MV and Hello Venus’ “Venus” MV.
– He is the member who eats the most in the group.
– He is closest to Wonwoo.
– He’s the loudest member at their dorm.
– He can repair broken things. When he is bored at the dorm, he changes the interior.
– He’s also in charge of changing the light bulbs because he’s tall.
– He was voted by the other members as the most handsome member.
– He was voted by the other members as the member whose looks and personality don’t match.
– The members thought Mingyu was older than them when they first met him but after getting to know him, they feel like he’s a younger brother to them now.
– He said if he could be any other member, he’d want to be Joshua because he can speak English.
– He is an optimistic guy.
– The meaning behind his name is that Min means ‘precious gem stone’ and Gyu means ‘star’. He is a precious gem stone that shines like a star.
– His role model is Big Bang’s TOP, because he shows his cool images on stage and does well as an actor.
– Mingyu’s ideal type is a girl who is tall, kind-hearted & easy-going.
