NU'EST

NU'EST (New Established Style and Tempo) (Hangul: 뉴이스트) is a South Korean boy group formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2012. They are also Pledis Entertainment's first male band, consisting of JR, Aron, Minhyun, Baekho and Ren. Their musical style is described as 'urban electro'.

Career

2011: Pre-Debut

Before making their official debut, NU'EST members Aron, Minhyun, Ren, and Baekho were backup dancers for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy" MV, also performing in the live showcases. JR was featured in After School's Uee's debut song "Sok Sok Sok". He appeared with a rap after the second chorus and also rapped throughout the end of the song. JR was also dubbed as "Bangkok Boy" after appearing in Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City", while Minhyun starred in the music video of "Shanghai Romance". Baekho appeared in After School follow-up single music video "Play Ur Love".

NU'EST was also featured on "Love Letter", a holiday single with labelmates Son Dambi and After School. The artists later appeared on various stages to promote the single.^[1] Minhyun also appeared in labelmates' Orange Caramel's MV for "Shanghai Romance".

The group made their second major unofficial appearance on December 29, 2011, by performing a shuffle dance with After School at the 2011 SBS Gayo Daejun. They even released a CF with label mate Lizzy.

2012-present: Debut and Face

On January 16, 2012, Pledis Entertainment revealed the face of NU'EST's leader, JR.^[2] On the following day, the faces of Minhyun and Aron were revealed.^[3] On January 19, 2012, they introduced the final members of NU'EST, Baekho and Ren.^[4] It was also revealed that After School's Uee gave Baekho his stage name.^[5]

On March 2, 2012, a NU'EST Bus was spotted driving around the streets of Seoul, advertising the group's official debut and the title of their highly anticipated single, "FACE".^[6] A little bit over a week later, the official music video for "Face" was released.^[7] It was later revealed that their debut single was composed by Swedish songwriter Daniel Bergman. NU'EST made their broadcast debut on Mnet's M! Countdown on March 15, 2012, with a double stage of "I'm Sorry" and "Face".^[8]

On March 19, 2012, it was revealed that NU'EST would be starring in their own reality show, "Making of a Star: NU'EST, Landing Operation".^[9] On this reality program, the group aims capture the hearts of their fans by visiting various parts of South Korea.

Following Face, NU'EST will begin promotions for I'm Sorry, their follow up track.

NU'EST members Ren and Minhyun made their catwalk debut during Seoul Fashion Week on April 7.^[10]

Members

Stage name		Birth name		Date of birth	Position
Romanized	Hangul	Romanized	Hangul
Aron	아론	Kwak Young Min	곽영민	21 May 1993	Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
JR	제이알	Kim Jong Hyun	김종현	8 June 1995	Leader, Main Dancer, Main Rapper
Baekho	백호	Kang Dong Ho	강동호	21 July 1995	Main Vocalist
Minhyun	민현	Hwang Min Hyun	황민현	9 August 1995	Lead Vocalist
Ren	렌	Choi Min Ki	최민기	3 November 1995	Vocalist, Maknae

Real Name: Aaron Kwak
Stage Name: Aron
Birthday: May 21, 1993
Position: Vocalist
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 57 kg
Fun Facts: The romantic guy, ladies’ lover, Aaron knows how to handle his smooth and natural charm

Real Name: Hwang Min Hyun
Stage Name: Minhyun
Birthday: August 9, 1994
Position: Main Vocalist, Face of The Group
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Fun Facts: Conservative man with sharp and intellectual charm

Real Name: Kang Dong Ho
Stage Name: Baekho
Birthday: July 21, 1995
Position: Main Vocalist
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Fun Facts: Sexy and masculine with true loyalty

Real Name: Kim Jong Hyun
Stage Name: JR (Junior Royal)
Position: Leader, Rapper, Dancer
Birthday: June 8, 1995
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Specialty: Dance, rap
Fun Facts: A powerful charisma behind a pure innocent boy

Real Name: Choi Min Ki
Stage Name: Ren
Birthday: November 3, 1995
Position: Maknae
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 56 kg
Fun Facts: Unpredictable cute guy with metro sexual charm