Shin (Cross Gene)

Stage Name: Shin (신)
Birth Name: Shin Wonho (신원호)
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: October 23, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra/Scorpio cusp
Height: 186 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Instagram: @cg__shinwonho

Shin Facts:

– He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
– He doesn’t have any siblings.
– His nicknames are: Presh Gene, Baby Face, God of Dating, The Prince of Advertising
– Education: Dong Ah Institute of Media and Arts
– He speaks Korean and Japanese.
– Takuya was the one who taught Shin Japanese.
– Shin is known as a visual chameleon, as he looks like different celebrities from different angles
– Shin is a huge fan of Japanese culture, and loves to watch anime
– He can play the guitar.
– His hobby is collecting large sunglasses.
– His favorite foods are Sushi and American food.
– In elementary school he learned Taekwondo, in middle school he used to play squash and in high school he learned boxing. (Cross Gene Interview for Wow! Korea)
– He became the leader in 2013 after Takuya decided to resign from the leader position.
– He acted in a commercial with G-Dragon in August 2012.
– He acted in Korean dramas such as Bachelor’s Vegetable Store (2011), Run 60 (Japanese – 2012), Big (2012), Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (ep. 25 – 2015), Secret Message (2015), Happy Marriage!? (2016), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016), “Risky Romance” (2018).
– He also acted in films: Run 60 – Game Over (2012), ZEDD (2014).
– He appeared in different CFs: Bean Pole CF with Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Skin Food 15 스킨푸드, KT Wireless Internet, Dunkin Donuts, CF Auction with f(x)’s Sulli, Pantech Vega Iron, Sumi Chip CF 2014 with Miss A’s Suzy, Bean Pole Bicycle Repair Shop.
– He has his own radio show that airs every Tuesday on EK Radio in Japan called “Shin-kun Yoru No Chuusday”.
– Awards: in 2012 he won Best Male Model Advertising and Best Rookie Actor.
– Shin’s ideal type: Someone who is a little mischievous (not someone stubborn).