Everything You Wanted to Know About the Guys of International K-Pop Group AMPERS&ONE
With their high-energy, feel-good sound and message of the power of unity, multinational group AMPERS&ONE have been making quite the names for themselves on the K-pop scene.
They're truly unique, with seven members from around the world, including KAMDEN and KYRELL from the United States, BRIAN from Canada, JIHO, SIYUN and SEUNGMO from South Korea and MACKIAH from Australia. Since they debuted in November of 2023, they've generated plenty of attention with hits including "On and One" and "Broken Heart," in addition to being nominated as Rookie Artist of the Year at the Golden Disc Awards. In exactly two weeks, the guys will also embark on the first-ever North American tour, '2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR "My First_' in North America," kicking off in Miami, Florida on Feb. 17 and hitting 18 states before concluding in Los Angeles, California, on March. 18. Ahead of their big shows, we got the chance to chat with them. Find out everything they shared about themselves as our Man Crush Mondays below.
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KAMDEN
Name: NA KAMDEN WINSTON
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Birthday: June 9
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BRIAN
Name: Brian Ho
Hometown: Richmond, B.C., Canada
Birthday: Aug 27
Zodiac sign: Virgo
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JIHO
Name: Jiho Choi
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: June 10
Zodiac sign: Gemini
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SIYUN
Name: Siyun Yoon
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: January 8
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
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KYRELL
Name: Kyrell Choi
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Birthday: July 3
Zodiac sign: Cancer
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MACKIAH
Name: Mackiah Yejun Mercer
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Birthday: January 21
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
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SEUNGMO
Name: Seungmo Kim
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: July 3
Zodiac sign: Cancer
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Fun Facts:
1. KAMDEN says his biggest character quirk is his impatience.
2. BRIAN's biggest hero is BTS's Jungkook.
3. JIHO hasn't seen Squid Game 2 yet, but he can't wait to dive in.
4. SIYUN thinks he'd be a terrible webtoon artist.
"I'm not really good or confident at drawing."
-SIYUN
5. KYRELL has a surprising talent for saying words backward.
6. MACKIAH says his biggest celebrity is Felix from Stray Kids.
7. SEUNGMO loves athletics and has tried almost every kind of sport.
"! I enjoy archery and I once broke my favorite ring while shooting."
-SEUNGMO
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8. KAMDEN has a twin brother who's older than him by 15 minutes.
"He teaches me so many tips for living as an adult."
-KAMDEN
9. When he needs a little inspiration, BRIAN turns to music.
10. A movie has never made JIHO cry.
11. SIYUN says that JIHO recently told him he was snoring when he was sleeping.
"I was so tired!"
-SIYUN
12. Red is KYRELL's favorite color.
"I think I like it for multiple reasons. It's bold, it's the leader of the Power Rangers and more."
-KYRELL
13. MACKIAH can't get enough of action movies.
"I love the Marvel series."
-MACKIAH
14. SEUNGMO's favorite day of the year is Christmas, Dec. 25.
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15. KAMDEN's most used emoji is the classic smiling face ☺️
16. After a tough day, BRIAN likes to unwind with his favorite treats.
"[I] buy a banana milk drink from the convenience store and eat some late-night snacks."
-BRIAN
17. In three words, JIHO would describe himself as "cool," "tall" and "cute."
18. One of SIYUN's favorite online personalities is BDNS, a Korean comedy YouTube channel.
19. KYRELL has never been much of a gamer.
"I think I like Super Smash Bros., though, 'cause it's fun to play together."
-KYRELL
20. Currently, MACKIAH's favorite piece of clothing is his new grey jacket with fur on the hood.
21. If SEUNGMO could travel anywhere in the world for a week, he'd like to go to South Korea's Jeju Island.
"Fresh air, beautiful scenery and great food!"
-SEUNGMO
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22. If there's one thing to know about KAMDEN, it's that he's certain of what he likes.
23. For BRIAN, living life to the fullest is one of the most important things.
"You only live once so make the most of it!"
-BRIAN
24. JIHO says that dance is core to who he is as a human being.
25. SIYUN says that sometimes, he can be a bit misunderstood.
"ANDEARS that see me for the first time might think that I'm a bit scary looking, but I have a warm heart and listen to other people very well."
-SIYUN
26. KYRELL's faith and his family are extremely important to him.
27. MACKIAH likes to prioritize having a good time.
"I love having fun and making jokes because I always did so with my siblings!"
-MACKIAH
28. SEUNGMO would like to be known for his great sense of humor and his visual.
"Also, my hidden English skills."
-SEUNGMO
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