Kep1er (케플러) is a multinational girl group that was formed on October 22nd, 2021, through the survival program ‘GIRLs PLANET 999’. The group consists of 6 Korean members Choi Yujin, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Huening Bahiyyih, Seo Youngeun, Kang Yeseo; 2 Japanese members Sakamoto Mashiho, Ezaki Hikaru; and one Chinese member Shen Xiaoting. The group is slated to debut in December 2021.
- Fandom Name: TBA
- Official Color: TBA
- Official Lightstick: TBA
- Agency: Wake One & Swing Entertainment
- Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/official_kep1er
- Official Staff Twitter: https://twitter.com/staff_kep1er
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/official.kep1er
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/official.kep1er
- VLive: https://www.vlive.tv/channel/82CF8D
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kep1er_Offcl
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@official_kep1er
- Fancafe: https://cafe.daum.net/kep1er.offcl
- Weibo: https://weibo.com/kep1er
- Debut Date: 2022.01.03
Kep1er Member Profile
- Choi Yujin
- Shen Xiaoting
- Sakamoto Mashiro
- Kim Chaehyun
- Kim Dayeon
- Ezaki Hikaru
- Huening Bahiyyih
- Seo Youngeun
- Kang Yeseo
Choi Yujin
Choi Yujin Profile
- Birth Name: 최유진 (Choi Yujin)
- Stage Name: Choi Yujin
- Nationality: South Korean
- Date of Birth: 1996.08.12
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Chinese Zodiac: Rat
- Height: 163 cm (5’34”)
- Weight: 45 kg (99.2 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Personal Social Media: Instagram, TikTok
Choi Yujin Facts & TMI
- Choi Yujin is a member of girl group CLC, under Cube Entertainment.
- She was born and grew up in Jeonju.
- Her family consists of mother, father, and a younger brother (born 1998).
- She is also raising a Pomeranian puppy called Kkomi.
- She graduated from Hanlim Arts School. She continue her study acting at Seoul Arts College and graduated with an associate degree in Acting.
- Choi Yujin debuted with CLC in 2015, her official position in the group is sub-vocalist and lead dancer.
Shen Xiaoting
Shen Xiaoting Profile
- Birth Name: 沈小婷 (Shěn Xiǎotíng)
- Stage Name: Shen Xiao Ting
- Nationality: Chinese
- Date of Birth: 1999.11.12
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
- Height: 168 cm (5’5”)
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: AB
- Personal Social Media: Weibo, TikTok
Shen Xiaoting Facts & TMI
- Shen Xiaoting is an idol under TOP CLASS Entertainment, she debuted with Kep1er in 2021.
- Xiaoting was born in Chengdu City.
- She lived with her father, mother, and grandmother.
- She is an only child.
- She graduated from The Sichuan Conservatory of Music, majored in Acting.
- Xiaoting finished in 9th rank during ‘Girls Planet 999’ final night.
Sakamoto Mashiro
Sakamoto Mashiro Profile
- Birth Name: 坂本舞白 (Sakamoto Mashiro)
- Stage Name: Sakamoto Mashiro
- Nationality: Japanese
- Date of Birth: 1999.12.16
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
- Height: 157 cm (5’15”)
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: N/A
- Personal Social Media: Instagram
Sakamoto Mashiro Facts & TMI
- Sakamoto Mashiro was born in Tokyo.
- She is an only child.
- She was managed by 143 Entertainment before debuting in Kep1er.
- She has been active in Japan since 2012 as a member of α bubby’s (Alpha Bubby’s), she was also active as a model and actress.
- Sakamoto Mashiro was a former trainee of JYP Entertainment. She ranked 2nd in the 12th JYP Open Audition held in Korea.
- She used to live together with ITZY members, Mako of NiziU, and Nizi Project participant Ahn Yuna.
Kim Chaehyun
Kim Chaehyun Profile
- Birth Name: 김채현 (Kim Chaehyun)
- Stage Name: Kim Chaehyun
- Nationality: South Korean
- Date of Birth: 2002.04.26
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Chinese Zodiac: Horse
- Height: 160 cm (5’24”)
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: N/A
- Personal Social Media: Instagram
Kim Chaehyun Facts & TMI
- Kim Chaehyun was born in Busan.
- She is a trainee under Wake One Entertainment.
- Chaehyun won the first rank of survival program ‘Girls Planet 999’ and became the center of the project group Kep1er.
- She was a former trainee of SM Entertainment, she was trained in the agency for 4 years.
- She has remarkable vocal skills.
- A lot of fans think that she resembles Irene, Wendy, Rosé, Taeyeon, and actress Han So Hee.
Kim Dayeon
Kim Dayeon Profile
- Birth Name: 김다연 (Kim Dayeon)
- Stage Name: Kim Dayeon
- Nationality: South Korean
- Date of Birth: 2003.03.02
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Chinese Zodiac: Horse
- Height: 158 cm (5’18”)
- Weight: 39 kg (85.9 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Personal Social Media: N/A
Kim Dayeon Facts & TMI
- Kim Dayeon was born and grew up in Seoul.
- She is a trainee under Jellyfish Entertainment.
- She ranked 4th in the final night of idol survival show ‘Girls Planet 999’ and set to debut with Kep1er in December 2021.
- Before participating in ‘Girls Planet 999’ she also competed in another idol survival show ‘Produce 48’ representing CNC Entertainment.
- She was eliminated in the 5th episode of ‘Produce 48’.
- After leaving CNC Entertainment, she joined STARDIUM Entertainment with fellow CNC trainees.
Ezaki Hikaru
Ezaki Hikaru Profile
- Birth Name: 江崎ひかる (Ezaki Hikaru)
- Stage Name: Ezaki Hikaru
- Nationality: Japanese
- Date of Birth: 2004.03.12
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
- Height: 154.5 cm (5’06”)
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: N/A
- Personal Social Media: N/A
Ezaki Hikaru Facts & TMI
- Ezaki Hikaru was born and grew up in Fukuoka.
- She is a student of Avex Artist Academy Fukuoka.
- Ezaki Hikaru is set to debut with group Kep1er after placing 7th in the final rank of idol survival program ‘Girls Planet 999’.
- She was one of the most popular Japanese contestants in the show.
- She currently has no agency.
- It is assumed that she graduated from Takuma Junior High School. A school magazine that was published in 2018 mentioned someone called Ezaki Hikaru as Takuma Junior High School’s dance team leader.
Huening Bahiyyih
Huening Bahiyyih Profile
- Birth Name: Bahiyyih Jaleh Huening
- Stage Name: Huening Bahiyyih
- Nationality: South Korean and American (Dual citizenship)
- Date of Birth: 2004.07.27
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
- Height: 166 cm (5’44”)
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: N/A
- Personal Social Media: N/A
Huening Bahiyyih Facts & TMI
- Bahiyyih Jaleh Huening or Huening Bahiyyih was born from an American father (Nabil David Huening) and Korean mother (Jung Yeon Joo).
- She has two siblings: older brother Huening Kai who is also a member of TXT (born 2002) and an elder sister Lea Navvab Huening (born 2000).
- She is a trainee from PlayM Entertainment.
- Huening Bahiyyih ranked 2nd during the final night of idol survival show ‘Girls Planet 999’.
- Because her mother’s surname is Jung, she is also called Jung Bahiyyih.
- Her father Nabil was born in Brazil, and has been living in the US since age 4.
Seo Youngeun
Seo Youngeun Profile
- Birth Name: 서영은 (Seo Youngeun)
- Stage Name: Seo Youngeun
- Nationality: South Korean
- Date of Birth: 2004.12.27
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
- Height: 166 cm (5’51”)
- Weight: N/A
- Blood Type: N/A
- Personal Social Media: N/A
Seo Youngeun Facts & TMI
- Seo Youngeun was contestant of ‘Girls Planet 999’, she is managed by Biscuit Entertainment.
- She is set to debut with girl group Kep1er after successfully achieving the 5th rank on survival program ‘Girls Planet 999’.
- During the airing of the show, she mostly served as the main vocalist.
- She is the youngest of three. Her family consists of mother, father, and two older sisters.
- She has a husky voice and a wide vocal range.
- She received training at ModernK Music Academy before joining her current agency.
Kang Yeseo
Kang Yeseo Profile
- Birth Name: 강예서 (Kang Yeseo)
- Stage Name: Kang Yeseo
- Nationality: South Korean
- Date of Birth: 2005.08.22
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
- Height: 157 cm (5’15”)
- Weight: 42 kg (92.5 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Personal Social Media: N/A
Kang Yeseo Facts & TMI
- Kang Yeseo was a member of girl groups CutieL (2010~2013), Pritti-G (2014) and Busters (2019~2020).
- Now she becomes a maknae of Kep1er, a project group formed through the idol survival show ‘Girls Planet 999’.
- She finished in 6th position during the final round of ‘Girls Planet 999’.
- Yeseo’s is currently managed by 143 Entertainment.
- Before pursuing a career as an idol, she debuted as a child actress in the drama ‘Golden Fish’ in 2010.
- She was the main vocalist of Busters.
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