The newest K-pop act in town is here! On Wednesday, October 11, C-JeS Studio revealed the final lineup of its latest boy group, WHIB.
Through a series of captivating posters on their social media, the agency introduced the members for their upcoming group. The eight members completing the team were: Jayder, Jinbeom, Leejeong, Inhong, Haseung, UGeon, Jaeha, and Wonjun.
In the individual photos, the members showed off their unique charms and gave a hint of their varying personalities.
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#JAYDER #제이더 pic.twitter.com/JZFHTqCDcc
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#JINBEOM #진범 pic.twitter.com/Ff1wbxurMY
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#LEEJEONG #이정 pic.twitter.com/FI2jWMBbRV
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#INHONG #인홍 pic.twitter.com/J3frJKGecp
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#HASEUNG #하승 pic.twitter.com/GBWJRFRj3B
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#UGeon #유건 pic.twitter.com/krhGLFNC8u
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#JAEHA #재하 pic.twitter.com/FRfzY9upkT
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
MEMBER POSTER#WHIB #휘브#WONJUN #원준 pic.twitter.com/7h0LvpMczV
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 10, 2023
According to the agency, the group name WHIB is a combination of the colors “black” and “white.” As for its meaning, the name is meant to signify the group’s desire to show various colors in the spectrum, covering all the dark and light hues.
Interestingly, the boy group introduced themselves through this concept in its recently released group trailer. In the 30-second clip, the members joyously played with spray paints while dressed in clean white clothes.
WHIB GROUP TRAILER
➫ https://t.co/98FIydg8F8#WHIB #휘브 pic.twitter.com/JXJXaWx9ju
— WHIB (@whib_official) October 11, 2023
Moreover, fans are also looking forward to WHIB as they become C-JeS Studio’s first boy group in 13 years. Notably, the agency last launched a boy group in 2010, having the trio JYJ, composed of former TVXN members Junsu, Yoo-Chun and Jaejoong.
Upon the group’s debut announcement, C-JeS stated: “We ask for your attention to the new boy group that will lead the new generation of K-pop.”
Get to know the WHIB members
Even before WHIB announced its debut, the members had already made an impression on several K-pop onlookers through a number of promotions.
For instance, Leejeong and Jaeha were previously featured as models for a carbonated beverage brand. On the other hand, Jayder and Jaeha have already made an appearance through MC Yoo Jae Suk’s web variety show titled PLAYou Level Up.
Two members of the group have also gained visibility through competing in survival shows. In 2018, Inhong gained recognition by taking part on YG Entertainment’s program YG Treasure Box, which gave rise to the “DARARI” singers, TREASURE.
In addition, Haseung has showcased his talent in the survival show Stars Awakening. Said series later formed the boy group n.SSign, who also marked their debut recently.
All the eight members have also released covers and vlogs through the group’s Youtube variety show M.I.C. Trainees.
With most of the members already familiar to the public eye, fans have high anticipation for WHIB’s upcoming debut.
The boy group is scheduled to make their debut on November 8.
Featured image: WHIB releases their first group trailer. Credit: Twitter/WHIB