Profile Taeil Block B 블락비

TAEIL

Stage Name

Taeil

Real Name

Lee Tae il (이태일)

Positions

Lead vocal

Birthdate

September 24, 1990

Birthplace

Seoul

Blood Type

AB

Height

167 cm (5’6”)

Weight

57 kg (125.6 lbs)

Education

Digital Seoul Cultural Arts University (Hiatus)

Hobbies

Collecting hats, raising fish

Specialties

singing

EXPERIENCE

Won the young boys division in the Ginkgo Festival, participated in the chorus of Hans Band’s fall album of 09, participated in the chorus of Monday Kiz Lee JinSung’s “Sorry”, participated as a guest in Wheesung’s concert, was active in a HongDae Vocal team [Brown City].

Ideal Woman

Lee Young Ah

Meaning Behind Stage Name

It’s his first name (he said he has always liked his first name since he was young, aww).

Artists he likes

Moon Myung Jin

Random Facts

He thinks his eyes are his worst trait because they’re so small (not true, he is so cute!) and thus he wears sunglasses and hats often.

“The best dancer is our Taeil” - Kim Sae Min, choreographer

He is THE oldest.

When Cho PD first met him, Cho PD said “you’re cute!”.

He trained the shortest out of all the members (but he had lots of vocal training independently).

“2 days after he came in to Block B, he had his hair concept done” - U-Kwon

He promoted in a team prior to his debut.

He has always preferred singing in a team as opposed to going solo. But when asked who would he pair up with to promote in sub units, he said “solo” (to Jaehyo’s derping despair).

He has a (super cute) fish named “Super Equus”.

Quotes

(in continuation of Jaehyo and P.O’s meat rant) “Yes, me too, please buy us meat”.

“Autographs~!” *hits Jaehyo’s camwhoring face away with a card with their autographs*

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block, blog BBCindo

Profile U-Kwon Block B 블락비

U-KWON

Stage Name

U-Kwon

Real Name

Kim Yu Kwon (김유권)

Positions

Sub-vocal, dance, “smiling representative”

Birthdate

April 9, 1992

Birthplace

Suwon

Blood Type

A

Height
176 cm (5’9”)

Weight:
63 kg (138.6 lbs)

Education
Graduated from Anyang Technical High School

Hobbies
Movies, listening to music, reading

Specialties
Dancing, playing electric guitar

Experience
featured in “It’s Not Over” from Miss S’s repackaged album “Miss Independent”

won the InYang Arts Dance Festival Young boys division,

won a special award in the KyungKiDo Arts Dance Festival.

Ideal Woman
women who look good with short hair

Meaning Behind Stage Name
It’s his first name, which itself has meaning:
“Yu” means “to have”, and “Kwon” means “power”. Thus, it means “to have power”.

Siblings
1 older brother

Religion
Christian


Artists he likes
Bruno Mars, Avant

Random Facts

He was a sub vocalist and played guitar for a band called “SHIT”, which stood for Super Hero Idol Team prior to his debut.

He reads manga (his current read, during the time when allkpop interview them, was the manga “One Piece”).

He was the 1st member to ab flash after their debut.

He is considered to be incredibly innocent, according to Kyung.

He and Taeil are considered the awkward pair of Block B.

When he thinks something is funny, or when he’s embarrassed… He tends to spazz (I’ll find that gif later).

He likes cats.

He once accidentally keyboard smashed and made the word “beup”. Since then, he’s been using that word to tweet randomly. He even gave it a definition.

He used to be tubbier prior to his debut, but he lost weight and got into Block B.

He trained with a group that ended up not debuting. From that group, he was recommended into Block B.

He cooks rice the best out of all the Block B members.

He can beatbox.

He can make animal noises (he’s displayed a cat, dog, and a pig).

He has an older brother, 6 years older than him, who he claims looks just like him.

He really loves his hyung……………………

His hair was described as lightning hair back in their Freeze days (Dal Shabet complimented Block B’s hairstyles).

He’s good at making sandwiches (although he made a tuna sandwich that was sort of fail).

Quotes

(in continuation of Jaehyo, P.O, and Taeil) “I feel like it’s been a while since we’ve been able to eat meat. We really want to eat it.”

(When asked about his exposed arms) “It’s not to show off, but our stylist noona said that at least one of us had to expose something since we’re all covered up… So I was the sacrifice”.

(When asked “did you ever want a cool name” from a discussion about their stage names) “I actually did, but my name was the prettiest”.

(when asked why he likes Bruno Mars and Avant) “[…] if you watch their concert videos, you’ll seriously die”.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block, blog BBCindo

Profile P.O Block B 블락비

P.O

Stage Name

P.O

Real Name

Pyo Ji Hoon (표지훈)

Positions

Rapper, maknae (youngest)

Birthdate

February 2, 1993

Birthplace

Seoul

Blood Type

B

Height

181 cm (5’11”)

Weight

64 kg (141.1 lbs)

Education

Hanlim Entertainment Arts High School

Hobbies

Acting

Specialties

Rapping, composing

EXPERIENCE

participated as a guest in Vibe’s 2010 concert.

Ideal Woman

Cute girls, 2NE1’s Sandara Park, f(x)’s Sulli

Meaning Behind Stage Name

He was trying to come up with a nickname. His last name is Pyo, so his ideas for his stage name went Pyo, Piyo, P.O.

Artists he likes

Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne

Random Facts

He really, really likes Sandara Park and Sulli.

Sandara Park was (and maybe still is) his wallpaper.

He says he looks like Piglet from Winnie the Poo.

When asked “What do you have that T.O.P from Big Bang doesn’t?” in a variety show, P.O answered “freshness!”

He sleeps with this stuffed pillow named “Toto”.

He does A LOT of aegyo (cute actions).

He used to be overweight.

He lost weight and got into Block B.

He likes shopping.

B-Bomb said he has a good sense of fashion.

When asked “who jokes around the most”, the members pointed to him and Zico. However, when choosing only one of the two, P.O was not chosen.

However, all members mutually agreed that P.O plays the most pranks.

“He’s seriously an amazing fighter, no joke” - Zico (Star Cam’s caption: “Maknae P.O is a legendary fighter??”)

His hair was described as mousse hair in their Freeze days (Dal Shabet complimented Block B’s hairstyles).

Dal Shabet declared him the most handsome Block B member.

4minute declared him the cutest Block B member.

He’s shy around girls usually.

Quotes

(when asked what he would say if he met Jay-Z and Lil’ Wayne) “I wouldn’t say anything. I’d kiss them first”.

“I’m blushing now.”

“CEO, I can’t eat everyday, I’m so hungry. Please buy us meat.”

Kyung: “What town is he from?”

Zico: “…Huh? He’s from Jamshil”.

Star Cam: The town of Jamshil with the legendary fighter.

Zico: “He’s seriously good at fighting, no joke”.

Kyung: “I heard he’s the one punch three hit kill”.

Zico: “No, he’s the guy from Jamshil that fought 2:8”.

P.O: “I’ll briefly show you my back kick”.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block, blog BBCindo

Profile B-Bomb Block B 블락비

B-BOMB

Stage Name

B-Bomb

Real Name

Lee Min Hyuk (이민혁)

Positions

Sub-vocal, dance, chic and fashion representative

Birthdate

December 14, 1990

Birthplace

Seoul

Blood Type

A

Height

178 cm (5’10”)

Weight

60 kg (132,3 lbs)

Education

Induk University (Broadcasting major)

Hobbies

Playing piano, fashion magazine clippings

Specialties

Dancing (popping, hip hop)

EXPERIENCE

Group 5 in Battle Shinhwa,

won first for Co-X Best Dancer,

placed 3rd in the MaPoGu Youth Dance Competition,

performed at a family gathering event,

played a small part in SBS Mackerel Run and KBS Supermom

was in ChoPD’s Korea City MV.

Meaning Behind Stage Name

It means to be rare and unique. Also, the “bomb” part (noted to be stylized in English) means for him to have an “explosive” influence.

Artists he likes

Chris Brown

Random Facts

He showers the longest according to the other members (Jaehyo in particular).

He can rap (shown in the Battle of Shinhwa video).

Quotes

“When Kyung dies, I’m going to bury him in a cucumber field”.

“My ideal woman is someone with cute dimples”.

“… He still hasn’t bought us meat yet.”

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block, blog BBCindo

Profile Jaehyo Block B 블락비

JAEHYO

Stage Name

Jaehyo

Real Name

Ahn Jae Hyo (안재효)

Positions

Sub-vocal, main visual

Birthdate

December 23, 1990

Birthplace

Busan

Blood Type

A

Height

182 cm (6’0”)

Weight

60 kg (132.3 lbs)

Education

Withdrew from Seoul Art College (Music Application Major)

Hobbies

Baseball, basketball

Specialties

Singing, business affairs, long jump

EXPERIENCE

Won first place in Mnet Pretty Boy, Busan category,

Best Nine School Ulzzang 3rd generation

APPEARANCES

KBS’s “100 points out of 100” (04/30/11- )

Meaning Behind Stage Name

It’s his real first name, used because he wanted to use the name his parents gave him.

Artists he likes

Wheesung (“the level of emotions and his lyrics touch me whenever I’m going through tough times”), Korean artists

Random Facts

He showers the least.

He sometimes sleeps pantless.

He often wears a pikachu costume.

He recommended Joon to MBLAQ.

He really likes the girl group A Pink.

He shows the most interest in women out of all the members.

He calls himself the oldest, but Taeil and B-Bomb are older than him (Taeil by 90 days, B-Bomb by 9 days).

He often introduces himself as either Block B’s “oldest”, “vocal and nothing else”, or “the reason why Block B is what it is”.

He’s very confident about his looks.

He was an internet ullzzang prior to his debut.

He has a lot of upper body strength, but little lower body strength (said by Zico, shown on KBS’s “100 points out of 100”).

He uses bb cream a lot.

He said on a flower boy show that his skill is showering.

There are rumors about him almost debuting as a member of B2ST. He stated those rumors were a little exaggerated

He was one of the starting members when Cube Entertainment was established.

He’s went in and out of numerous entertainment agencies.

He used to be close to the B2ST members.

He suggested Junhyung to join Cube Entertainment.

He is still very close with MBLAQ’s Lee Joon.

He likes to play at Shincheon, Kangnam, and Apgujung… At 1:00am at night.

He has a tattoo on his arm.

He often introduces himself as either Block B’s “Busan dialect representative”, “oldest”, “vocal and nothing else”, or “the reason why Block B is what it is”.

Quotes

(when Dal Shabet was asked who was the most handsome in Block B, they answered “Pyo Jihoon”. But one of the girls picked Jaehyo) “Let me get some camera time now”.

(After the MC calls him charming and clumsy) “I hear that I’m charming a lot, so it gets tiring after a while. I’ll just accept the clumsy compliment”.

“I think I’d be a great casting manager”.

“On paper, I’m the sub vocalist, but I don’t actually do anything”.

(When asked about what a sub vocalist is) “It’s actually a vocalist that doesn’t sing as great as the main vocalist”

(After singing, the MC asks “okay, where should you go?” in accordance to his lyrics) “Shincheon station please. I want to go play”.

“I feel like [gags are] a duty of mine”.

“Play time doesn’t begin until night”.

(when told the fans would see him at 1am at Shincheon Station) “See you then!”

(When asked about the $1.5 million USD Cho PD spent on making Block B) “$1.4 millon USD all went to Zico”.

“I honestly think ‘No matter what I do, I look handsome’”.

(when Block B was asked to give words to their seniors) “CEO Cho PD, I won first place at a variety [show?]. You promised to buy us meat but you didn’t. Please buy us meat. And by the way, it isn’t a double sided sword, but a double edged sword.”

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block, blog BBCindo