EXID is a K-POP girl group consisting of five members: Solji, Elly, Hani, Hyelin and Jeonghwa.
Their name EXID means Exceed In Dreaming.
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Career
Their journey began when there was scouting from AB Entertainment and Shinsadong from JYP Entertainment’s trainee in May 2011.
Shortly, Yuji, Hani, Haeryong, and Jeonghwa, the trainees from JYP Entertainment, auditioned for AB Entertainment and finally was accepted by the agency.
Finally, they became a girl group, and the agency added LE and Dami. Originally, their group’s name was WT, but changed to EXID.
The group eventually debuted on February 16, 2012 by releasing Whoz That Girl from album Holla. They also made their first stage debut on M! Countdown, Music Core, and Inkigayo.
But in April 2012, Yuji, Dami, and Haeryeong left the group. Yuji and Dami wanted to focus on their studies and Haeryeong wanted to pursue acting.
The agency then replaced the members with Solji and Hyelin. They also continued their activities by releasing single, music videos, and doing performances.
Their popularity hit the highest point when they released Up and Down on August 27, 2014.
Initially, the song ranked in the low position, but the song finally became viral and raised in the top position for Gaon Chart.
They continued releasing single and did some performances, such as Taipei New Year’s Eve Countdown Party in December 2018.
Also, they held a Japanese Live Tour in February 2019 and released the Japanese album called Trouble in April 2019.
In May 2019, Hani and Jeonghwa were announced that will not renew the contract with Banana Culture.
Following the departure, Hyelin left the agency in January 2020, Solji left in February 2020, and finally, LE left on March 25.
Even though the members left the agency, the agency said that EXID’s activities remain the same.
Sosial Media Accounts
- Facebook: EXIDOfficial
- Twitter: @exidofficial
- Instagram: @exidofficial
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube: EXID channel
- Fan Cafe: exid official
EXID Members
1. Solji
Profile
- Real Name: Heo Solji
- Stage Name: Solji
- Nickname: Solji, Heo Bad Gas
- Birthday: 10 January 1989
- Birthplace: Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Main Vocalist, Leader
- Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Vocal trainer
- Education: Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts
- Hobbies: Hiking, Watching anime
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @soul.g_heo
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube: 솔지Soul_G
Facts
- Actually, she was a vocal trainer for EXID but ended up join EXID later.
- She has a brother who is older than her.
- In her leisure time, Solji would like to go hiking.
- The nickname ‘Heo Bad Gas’ was created by Hani.
- When Solji does diet, she usually only eat egg, but she ended up farting all the time.
- Solji was a part of SoljiHani (Dasoni), a sub-unit of EXID that contains her and Hani.
- She has a cute chihuahua dog pet, namely Choco.
- Solji admitted that it’s hard to maintain bangs on your hair, but actually, she is okay with getting bangs.
- She can play a musical instrument, such as the piano.
- Her favorite anime is One Piece.
See full Solji profile & facts
2. LE
Profile
- Real Name: Ahn Hyo Jin
- Stage Name: LE
- Nickname: LE, Ahn Dirty
- Birthday: December 10, 1991
- Birthplace: Cheonan, Chungcheong, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Lead Dancer, Main Rapper
- Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs)
- Blood Type: AB
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Producer
- Education: Cheonan Girls’ High School
- Hobbies: Shopping, Drawing
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: @ahn__ellybaby
- Instagram: @x_xellybabyx
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube: LEBABYX_X
Facts
- LE is a big fan of Lego.
- She is a close friend of Zinger from Secret.
- This idol sang on the single Oh Yeah owned by MBLAQ.
- She has a brother who is younger than her.
- This girl once became a participant for Show Me the Money 2.
- She did a collaboration for a song called Whenever You Play That Song alongside Huh Gak.
- She also did a collaboration for a sing You Got Some Nerve alongside FeelDog from BIGSTAR and Junhyung from B2ST.
- She once became a member of Jiggy Fellaz with the stage name Elly.
- She once became a Cube Entertainment trainee.
- She has 6 incredible tattoos.
3. Hani
Profile
- Real Name: Ahn Hee Yeon
- Stage Name: Hani
- Nickname: Hani, Ahnaldinho
- Birthday: May 1, 1992
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South Korean
- Position: Visual, Lead Vocalist, Face of The Group, Lead Dancer
- Height: 168.8 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
- Blood Type: AB
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer
- Education: Global Cyber University
- Hobbies: Reading manga
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @ahnhani_92
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube:
Facts
- She has been being called ‘Hani’ by her parents, family, and friends since she was just a child.
- She once became an avid swimmer.
- Hani also became a contestant in triathlons, from she was just an elementary student until she became a middle school student.
- She has a brother whose job is as an actor, Ahn Tae Hwan.
- She went to study in China.
- Hani can speak fluently in Korean, English, and Chinese.
- Hani’s IQ is 145 and everyone’s amazed by her cleverness.
- She owned a cat, Fati.
- Hani is one of the members of SoljiHani (sub-unit of EXID) alongside Solji.
- Hani once became a participant for King of Mask Singer.
4. Hyelin
Profile
- Real Name: Seo Hye Lin
- Stage Name: Hyelin
- Nickname: Jjjeop Jjjeop
- Birthday: August 23, 1993
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Lead Vocalist
- Height: 167 cm (5’6″)
- Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer
- Education: Dongduk Women’s University
- Hobbies: Cycling
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: @hyeliniseo5
- Instagram: @hyeliniseo
- Tiktok: @hyeliniseo823
- YouTube: TVHyelin
Facts
- Hyelin is the only child in her family.
- She really loves sushi and picks it as the most favorite food.
- Blue is her favorite color.
- Hyelin has an English name, Jenny.
- She said that Shinhwa is her role model.
- She can speak Korean and English for a little.
- Hyelin can play a musical instrument, violin.
- She hates cats.
- This girl has an aunt whose occupation is a music teacher.
- She once became a participant for the show called Superstar K3 in 2011.
See full Hyelin profile & facts
5. Jeonghwa
Profile
- Real Name: Park Jung Hwa
- Stage Name: Jeonghwa
- Nickname: Jeonghwa, Maeboli
- Birthday: May 8, 1995
- Birthplace: Anyang, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Nationality: South Korean
- Position: Main Dancer, Maknae, Sub Vocalist, Lead Rapper, Visual
- Height: 169 cm (5’6″ 1/2)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Actress
- Education: –
- Hobbies: –
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @jeonghwa_0508
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube:
Facts
- Similar to Hani, Jeonghwa initially became a JYP Entertainment trainee.
- She once made an appearance in the music video Tell Me by Wonder Girls.
- She also made an appearance in the music video Whenever You Play That Song by Huh Gak.
- Since Jeonghwa was a little child, she already knew that being an actress is her dream.
- Jeonghwa is a really sociable person.
- This idol participated in some episodes of Match Made in Heaven Returns.
- She also made an appearance in Uprising of Wive at a little age.
- This girla can play a musical instrument, the piano.
- She also appeared in With the Wind music video by Led Apples.
- She always annoys other members and wants to go to the bathroom with her fellow member, Hani. Hani really hates her habit.
See full Jeonghwa profile & facts
Former Members
1. Dami
Profile
- Real Name: Kang Hye Yeon
- Stage Name: Dami
- Nickname: Hyeyeon, Dami
- Birthday: December 8, 1990
- Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Lead Vocalist
- Height: 164 cm (5’4″)
- Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs))
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer
- Education: Incheon Catholic University
- Hobbies: Photography
- Facebook: –
- Twitter:
- Instagram: @yoni2_
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube: 강혜연
Facts
- Dami has a brother who is younger than her.
- She left EXID in April because of her study.
- She loves to collect some insects.
- She also loves drawing.
- Solving puzzles is one of her specialties.
- Dami is the biggest fan of animation and cartoons.
- She can speak Korean and English really well.
- Maemae is her cat’s name.
- She also was a former member of Bestie.
- She is very romantic.
2. Yuji
Profile
- Real Name: Jeong Yu Ji
- Stage Name: Yuji
- Nickname: Yuji
- Birthday: January 02, 1991
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Main Vocalist, Leader, Lead Dancer
- Height: 168 cm (5ft 6in)
- Weight: 50 kg (110lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer
- Education: Seoul Institute of Arts
- Hobbies: –
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @__yudidi_
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube: –
Facts
- She once became a JYP trainee.
- She left EXID no longer after her debut to focus on her study.
- This girl really loves eating.
- She doesn’t have an ideal type.
- She was supposed to debut with Sistar’s Hyorin, EXID’s Hani, and Secret’s Jieun when they were still in JYP.
- She once made an appearance for Immortal Song.
- This idol debuted as a soloist in February 2015 by releasing Love Letter.
- She once became a member of Bestie, but left in 2017.
- She once participated as a contestant for I Am a Singer, a Chinese competition.
- Yuji has a desire to build a charitable institution.
3. Haeryung
Profile
- Real Name: Na Hae-ryung
- Stage Name: Haeryung
- Nickname: Haeryung
- Birthday: November 11, 1994
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: South Korea
- Position: Sub Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Height: 168 cm (5′ 6″)
- Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Actress
- Education: Seoul of Performing Arts Seoul
- Hobbies: Skateboarding, Biking, Cooking
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @haeryung_na_
- Tiktok: –
- YouTube: –
Facts
- She once became a JYP trainee.
- Haeryung was an actress when she was a child.
- She made an appearance for many variety shows.
- She loves skateboarding so much.
- Her ideal type is the guy who can take care of her very well.
- She acted in some Korean dramas, such as Nine: Time Traveling Nine Times (2013), My Lovely Girl (2014), The Lover (2015), and, The Universe’s Star (2017).
- She also made an appearance for the movies, such as, Hwangsanbul (2003), Sisly 2km (2004), and Nice Shorts (2009).
EXID Facts
- EXID was the first girl group (excluding the duo Davichi) to ever have all members compete on King of Masked Singer.
- EXID won the rookie award at the 2012 “20th Annual Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards.”
Quotes
“You’re like Sunday morning, you wrap around my body like the sun” –– Weekend
“After Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, the weekend that I’ve waited for, everything gets better” –– Weekend
“I just want to walk a little slowly, I don’t want to walk fast and fall down, and get hurt” –– Will You Take Me
“Up and down, up up and down, up and down, up up and down. Up and down, up up and down, up. Up and down, up up and down, up and down, up up and down. Up and down, up up and down, down” –– Up and Down
EXID got a lot of moments in their journey. The group itself has the most talented and hard-working members. Wish we can see their performance together in the future soon.