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ABOUT

Choi Sung-yoon (Hangul: 최성윤, born July 31, 1995), better known by his stage name Y (Hangul: 와이) is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Golden Child.

PROFILE

• Stage Name: Y (와이)
• Birth Name: Choi Seongyoon (최성윤)
• Position: Main Vocalist, Visual
• Birthday: July 31, 1995
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Blood Type: O
• Jersey Number: 3

TRIVIA

-He was born in Gyeongsang, Changwon, South Korea
-In an interview, Y stated he chose his stage name after the ‘Y’ in his real name.
-He’s been a trainee since 2012
-Y actually joined Woollim to be an actor, but he decided to debut as a singer instead
-He’s the athlete of the group
-Y has a very positive personality
-Y and Joochan share the same birthday
-His favorite sport is soccer
-Y’s favorite color is black. He loves dark colors.
-He loves flower fragrance and mountain scent
-He doesn’t feel uncomfortable with any of the members
-He has a cold side when he’s sad/upset. (After School Club)
-Y is actually a cold person but he changed/became a warmer person because of Goldenness
-He’s the member with the best fashion sense. (After School Club)
-His favorite music genre is R&B
-He was chosen by the members as the scariest member based on their first impression
-Y is known to look like BTS‘ Jungkook
-Y’s jersey number is 3 because it means “let’s place within Top 3 whatever we do”. (Weekly idol)
-Y and Daeyeol both had a cameo appearance as the members of boyband “INFINITE Power” with INFINITE’s Hoya and L, in the drama “My Lovely Girl” (2014).