Get to Know All 10 Members of K-Pop Group xikers
In two short years, 10-member multinational K-pop group xikers have already established themselves as industry heavyweights.
Consisting of members MINJAE, JUNMIN, SUMIN, JINSIK, HYUNWOO, JUNGHOON, SEEUN, YUJUN, HUNTER and YECHAN, the group's name combines the variable "x," representing a mystery number, and the word "hikers," suggesting their quest to travel through the vast unknown of time and space. Since debuting in March of 2023, they've won over fans worldwide with their epic, high-energy sound, fusing elements of hip-hop and EDM to create something all their own. They released their latest mini-album, HOUSE OF TRICKY: WATCH OUT, in September of 2024, and we can't wait to see what's on the horizon for 2025. Discover everything the guys shared with us as our Man Crush Mondays below.
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MINJAE
Name: MINJAE KIM (김민재)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: April 10
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JUNMIN
Name: JUNMIN PARK (박준민)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: May 24
Zodiac sign: Gemini
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SUMIN
Name: SUMIN CHOI (최수민)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Birthday: April 7
Zodiac sign: Aries
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JINSIK
Name: JINSIK HAM (함진식)
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: July 30
Zodiac sign: Leo
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HYUNWOO
Name: HYUNWOO CHOI (최현우)
Hometown: Gangneung, South Korea
Birthday: December 4
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
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JUNGHOON
Name: JUNGHOON KIM (김정훈)
Hometown: Iksan, South Korea
Birthday: July 5
Zodiac sign: Cancer
SEEUN
Name: SEEUN PARK (박세은)
Hometown: Daegu, South Korea
Birthday: August 17
Zodiac sign: Leo
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YUJUN
Name: YUJUN JUNG (정유준)
Hometown: Born in Jeju, South Korea, but grew up in Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: October 5
Zodiac sign: Libra
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HUNTER
Name: PAPUNGKORN LERTKIATDAMRONG (HUNTER)
Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Birthday: October 5
Zodiac sign: Libra
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YECHAN
Name: YECHAN LEE (이예찬)
Hometown: Yesan, South Korea
Birthday: October 21
Zodiac sign: Libra
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Fun Facts:
1. The last song MINJAE had stuck in his head was "Coming of Age Story (청춘만화)" by LEE MU JIN(이무진).
2. JUNMIN says that when he's performing, his focus is primarily on the lines and movements.
"It seems pretty simple to make them look graceful, but a lot of focus goes into the hips and chest rolling to make everything look more fluid."
-JUNMIN
3. Recently, a spaghetti dish called aglio e ollo has been one of SUMIN's favorites.
4. Lately, JINSIK has spent a lot of time going through old fan cams and revisiting them in order to give himself feedback.
5. HYUNWOO's most-used emoji is the love letter 💌
6. JUNHHOON's recently been wearing a lot of blue, to match his hair color.
7. If SEEUN could pick anyone to be his mentor, it'd actually be the other members of xikers.
"Honestly, being beside them and seeing just how hardworking they are all the time and the amount of determination they have inspires me so much. They give me the strength to keep going and get back up again."
-SEEUN
8. YUJUN recently went to the Lotte World theme park and tried the Gyro Swing.
"That was terrifying…"
-YUJUN
9. Avatar: The Way of Water is HUNTER's favorite film.
"I remember watching Avatar as a kid and this sequel actually made me feel quite emotional and grateful. It's a movie that I feel like left a very strong impression on me."
-HUNTER
10. YECHAN is often showcasing his talents, so his fans know what he's capable of. His biggest hobbies revolve around music—both listening to it and working on songs.
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11. MINJAE says he's seen Begin Again more times than any other movie.
12. JUNMIN is the youngest at home, but has a very different dynamic with xikers.
"At home, with my family, I'm the youngest, very affectionate, but with xikers, I'm one of the oldest in the group, so it's a little conflicting. At first, I tried to act like the older sibling, with a cool and dependable image, but honestly that youngest sibling side of me just seems to naturally come out, so even the younger members see me as the baby of the group. Growing up as the youngest at home probably shaped me into having a more sensitive and delicate personality, too."
-JUNMIN
13. Recently, SUMIN has put a strong focus into taking chances.
"It's the thought of giving things a shot. I'd rather try something than regret not doing it at all."
-SUMIN
14. One of JINSIK's recent favorite memories with the group revolves around a great meal.
"Recently, I had king crab with the members. It's been so long since I last had it, and it was such a fun and happy memory to enjoy good food together."
-JINSIK
15. HYUNWOO prefers to do most of his shopping at vintage shops.
16. What's JUNGHOON's favorite day of the year?
"Not sure about a specific day, but I love the time I get to spend with my family during the holidays, so any of those days!"
-JUNGHOON
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17. The one phone app SEEUN couldn't live without is the camera.
"It's not just that I like taking photos, but seeing how much the fans enjoy the photos I take. It's an easy pick in keeping the camera app."
-SEEUN
18. One superhero has always been YUJUN's favorite.
"I've always loved watching the Spider-Man movies and playing all the Spider-Man games since I was young, so this is easy! Spider-Man is my absolute favorite."
-YUJUN
19. HUNTER was always good at math and English in school.
"Math was very logical, and I liked solving problems through calculations, so I really enjoyed it. English grammar and vocabulary also came quite naturally for me."
-HUNTER
20. There's one song YECHAN hasn't taken off repeat lately.
"'MIST (안개)' by our seniors, ATEEZ. It's a song I used to listen to a lot during my trainee days, and lately, I keep thinking about it and find myself listening to it again."
-YECHAN
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21. MINJAE explains that being kind is an essential element of his personality.
"Kindness is a big part of who I am—I always try to make others feel valued and understood, whether it's through small gestures or just being there for them."
-MINJAE
22. JUNMIN is working on projecting a slightly different image of himself.
"Since I'm the youngest at home, I tend to show a lot of affection and may seem like a younger brother, but the image I strive for is that of a cool and handsome guy haha."
-JUNMIN
23. SUMIN's relaxed attitude is very important to him.
"I'm all about always staying chill. I try to keep that vibe, and I hope our road𝓨s do, too."
-SUMIN
24. JINSIK's positive attitude can be infectious.
"I feel like I've become someone who can't help but smile a lot in front of road𝓨s, and I hope seeing these happy, bright moments of myself bring you joy as well."
-JINSIK
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25. HYUNWOO wants fans to know his mouth is bigger than it looks.
"My teeth are a bit small, so when I sing, they don't really show, which can make my mouth look small, but it's not actually small!"
-HYUNWOO
26. JUNHHOON's vocals are a critical part of who he is.
"I'd say my voice is pretty good."
-JUNGHOON
27. To SEEUN, maintaining good relationships is the most important thing.
"I'm someone that likes to stay close with everyone around me, and I actually think that it's really important to do so. I hope road𝓨s are the same and spend time with those around them as much as possible."
-SEEUN
28. There's an aspect of YUJUN's personality he loves to show off.
"I really want the fans to see my naturally cute side! Haha."
-YUJUN
29. HUNTER's approach to life include gratitude for all types of experiences.
"I think I really try to appreciate everything that happens. To me, no matter if it's good or bad, I can always find something positive out of every situation. Doing so has really helped me find more confidence and internal security in myself, so I also want to encourage road𝓨s to try to find the good out of everything, no matter how bad it might seem."
-HUNTER
30. YECHAN is eager to showcase more of his talents as a rapper in the future.
"I want it to be that, as soon as you hear it, you'll know it's me, LEE YECHAN."
-YECHAN
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