Update: Zico#1

(Added info. This is the last member profile. Now I’m going to be scraping the internet for more facts and information that I’ve missed. If you know anything, please tell me and give a link to the source of info. Thank you ^_^).

Stage Name: Zico

Real Name: Woo Ji Ho (우지호)

Positions: Leader, main rapper, producer

Birthdate: September 14, 1992

Birthplace: Seoul

Blood Type: O

Height: 182 cm (6’0″)

Weight: 65 kg (143.3 lbs)

Education: Attending Seoul Music High School

Hobbies: Shopping, reading, watching American comedies

Specialties: Freestyle rap, composing, weaving melody lines

EXPERIENCE: participated in composition, rap for Harmonics digital single [The Letter],
participated in composition, rap for ChoPD [Victory] 한국힙합에 바란다,
participated in composition, rap for ChoPD VS Verbal Jint [2 The Hard Way] 종의 기원, Map Music,
participated in composition, rap for Jung Seulgi [결국 제자리] 보란듯이,
participated in a rap session for IU “Marshmallow”,
participated in composition, rap for Jung Seulgi [주변인],
participated in rap in Bizniz [Ego] Hero Music,
participated in composition, rap for Miss S’s mini album [Miss independent] it’s not over,
participated in composition, rap for Faddy Robot [Foundation vol 1],
Mixtape vol.1 [Zico on the Block],
participated in Mnet’s Aura Concert,
produced Block B 1st single album [Do You Wanna B?].

Ideal Woman: A woman with nice legs and thighs, who’s funny

Random Facts:

He is the younger brother of Co Ed School’s Taewoon.

Although he is the leader, he is the 2nd youngest.

He just loves thighs.

He really likes Hello Kitty.

He was originally an art student before joining Block B.

He studied in Canada, China, and Japan, and failed at each country (Canada because he’s poor with English, China because of hygiene issues, Japan because he left to become a musician).

He made a lot of covers and mixtapes prior to his debut.

He thinks he looks scary.

He has big lips.

He can sound like Marge Simpson.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,

Update: Kyung#1

(Added some greasy info for Dharma Kyung)

Stage Name: Kyung

Real Name: Park Kyung (박경)

Positions: Rapper

Birthdate: July 8, 1992

Birthplace: Seoul

Blood Type: B

Height: 176 cm (5’9″)

Weight: 56 kg (123.5 lbs)

Education: Kamo High School (New Zealand)

Hobbies: Web surfing

Specialties: Rap, composing

EXPERIENCE: released Harmonics digital single [The Letter], participated in composition, rap for ChoPD [Victory] 한국힙합에 바란다, participated in composition, rap for ChoPD VS Verbal Jint [2 The Hard Way] 종의 기원, Map Music, participated in composition, rap for Jung Seulgi [결국 제자리] 보란듯이, participated in rap in Bizniz [Ego] Hero Music, participated in composition, rap for Miss S’s mini album [Miss independent] it’s not over, participated in Mnet’s Aura concert (ChoPD, Verbal Jint), was in MTV Rockem Hard, participated in the composition of Block B 1st single album [Do You Wanna B?]

Random Facts:

Because of his long face, he is often referred to as a “cucumber” and sometimes as a “carrot”.

There was a rumor that when he found out he was dropped out of Block B’s line up that he fasted for 10 days. But he said it wasn’t true.

He rapped under the name Holke prior to his debut.

He says to not be skilled at house chores (such as washing dishes).

He and Zico have known each other since elementary school.

He likes to introduce himself as Block B’s “visual”.

He, Zico, U-Kwon, Hanhae, and Mino were the original people in Block B’s lineup.

He studied abroad in New Zealand.

He is the only member who speaks fluent English (but his pronunciation is so so, honestly).

In “Freeze!”‘s music video, he thought he didn’t really look good doing anything, so he made up a pose to make himself look better. That pose was always doing something with his right hand.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,

Update: P.O#1

(Added this info on the baby).

Stage Name: P.O

Real Name: Pyo Ji Hoon (표지훈)

Positions: Rapper, maknae (youngest)

Birthdate: February 2, 1993

Birthplace: Seoul

Blood Type: B

Height: 181 cm (5’11”)

Weight: 64 kg (141.1 lbs)

Education: Hanlim Entertainment Arts High School

Hobbies: Acting

Specialties: Rapping, composing

EXPERIENCE: participated as a guest in Vibe’s 2010 concert.

Ideal Woman: Cute girls, 2NE1’s Sandara Park, f(x)’s Sulli

Random Facts:

He really, really likes Sandara Park and Sulli.

Sandara Park was (and maybe still is) his wallpaper.

He says he looks like Piglet from Winnie the Poo.

When asked “What do you have that T.O.P from Big Bang doesn’t?” in a variety show, P.O answered “freshness!”

He sleeps with this stuffed pillow named “Toto”.

He does A LOT of aegyo (cute actions).

He used to be overweight.

He lost weight and got into Block B.

He likes shopping.

B-Bomb said he has a good sense of fashion.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,

Update: Taeil#1

(Added this info to Taeil. Some BBCs need to stop trolling the wikipedia page. I don’t speak Korean, but I can read hangeul sweeties).

Stage Name: Taeil

Real Name: Lee Taeil

Positions: Lead vocal

Birthdate: September 24, 1990

Birthplace: Seoul

Blood Type: AB

Height: 167 cm (5’6″)

Weight: 57 kg (125.6 lbs)

Education: Digital Seoul Cultural Arts University (Hiatus)

Hobbies: Collecting hats, raising fish

Specialties: singing

EXPERIENCE: Won the young boys division in the Ginkgo Festival, participated in the chorus of Hans Band’s fall album of 09, participated in the chorus of Monday Kiz Lee JinSung’s “Sorry”, participated as a guest in Wheesung’s concert, was active in a HongDae Vocal team [Brown City].

Ideal Woman: Lee Young Ah

Random Facts:

He thinks his eyes are his worst trait because they’re so small (not true, he is so cute!) and thus he wears sunglasses and hats often.

He is THE oldest.

When Cho PD first met him, Cho PD said “you’re cute!”.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,

Update: Jaehyo#1

(Added info on Jaehyo. All of those random facts came off the top of my head, I had know idea I knew so much about Jaehyo).

Stage Name: Jaehyo

Real Name: Ahn Jae Hyo (안재효)

Positions: Sub-vocal, main visual

Birthdate: December 23, 1990

Birthplace: Busan

Blood Type: A

Height: 182 cm (6’0″)

Weight: 60 kg (132.3 lbs)

Education: Withdrew from Seoul Art College (Music Application Major)

Hobbies: Baseball, basketball

Specialties: Singing, business affairs, long jump

EXPERIENCE: Won first place in Mnet Pretty Boy, Busan category,
Best Nine School Ulzzang 3rd generation,
APPEARANCES: KBS’s “100 points out of 100” (04/30/11- )

Random Facts:

He showers the least.

He sometimes sleeps pantless.

He often wears a pikachu costume.

He recommended Joon to MBLAQ.

He really likes the girl group A Pink.

He shows the most interest in women out of all the members.

He calls himself the oldest, but Taeil and B-Bomb are older than him (Taeil by 90 days, B-Bomb by 9 days).

He often introduces himself as either Block B’s “oldest”, “vocal and nothing else”, or “the reason why Block B is what it is”.

He’s very confident about his looks.

He was an internet ullzzang prior to his debut.

He has a lot of upper body strength, but little lower body strength (said by Zico, shown on KBS’s “100 points out of 100”).

He uses bb cream a lot.

He said on a flower boy show that his skill is showering.

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,

Update: B-Bomb#1

(Added this info to Bibum’s page)

Stage Name: B-Bomb

Real Name: Lee Min Hyuk (이민혁)

Positions: Sub-vocal, dance, chic and fashion representative

Birthdate: December 14, 1990

Birthplace: Seoul

Blood Type: A

Height: 178 cm (5’10”)

Weight: 60 kg (132,3 lbs)

Education: Induk University (Broadcasting major)

Hobbies: Playing piano, fashion magazine clippings

Specialties: Dancing (popping, hip hop)

EXPERIENCE: Group 5 in Battle Shinhwa,
won first for Co-X Best Dancer,
placed 3rd in the MaPoGu Youth Dance Competition,
performed at a family gathering event,
played a small part in SBS Mackerel Run and KBS Supermom
was in ChoPD’s Korea City MV.

Random Facts:

He showers the longest according to the other members (Jaehyo in particular).

He can rap (shown in the Battle of Shinhwa video).

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,

Update: FAQ#1

(Added and updated FAQ page with this info)

Why is their name “Block B”?
Their original name was “Block Buster” but… (I will update later)

What company are they under?
Brand New Stardom.

What is ____’s position in Block B?
Zico is the leader and a rapper.
Kyung is a rapper.
P.O is a rapper and the maknae (youngest).
Taeil is the lead vocal.
Jaehyo is a sub vocal and main visual.
B-Bomb is the lead dancer and a sub vocal.
U-Kwon is a dancer and a sub vocal.

I can’t tell the members apart!
Voice wise:
P.O has the deepest voice, and is a rapper.
Kyung has the higher pitched rapping voice.
Zico is the tenor rapper in between those two.
U-Kwon has a husky voice.
Taeil’s is very clear and… Resonate? He has a very high pitched voice when he talks.
Jaehyo has a weaker voice than Taeil.
B-Bomb’s voice is a bit nasally.
Face Wise: (see the header)

Who have the best bodies?
Why is this a question…? I would say B-Bomb and U-Kwon, since they have both flashed their abs. There was also a picture of B-Bomb and U-Kwon together at the Mutnam shoot that shows how thick U-Kwon’s arms are.

QUESTIONS ORDERED BY MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER.

B-Bomb

Why do people associate him with dimples?
In the allkpop interview with Block B, B-Bomb stated that his ideal woman was someone with cute dimples. See the Dirty FAQ for a more detailed explanation.

Who is Minhyuk?
That is B-Bomb’s real name.

Jaehyo

Why so people call him “derp”?
XD

Kyung

Why do people call Kyung greasy?
It’s hard to explain. This might not even be an accurate answer: the way he acts is so cheesy and greasy. A BBC called him greasy and it has stuck to him since.

P.O

How is P.O associated with whales?
Part of it is this bromance he has with Taeil, who is called a Sharkie. See the Dirty FAQ for a more detailed explanation.

Taeil

Why do people call him “Sharkie”?
He likes to raise fish as a hobby.

U-Kwon

Why do people associate him with kittens?
He seems to like cats, based on here (he performed with a cat on his shoulder) and here (he was playing with a cat during …)

Zico

What is up with him and Hello Kitty?
Since he looks kind of mean, he bought some Hello Kitty merchandise to soften his image. However, he grew so attached to Hello Kitty that he bought even more Hello Kitty things.

Update: U-Kwon#1

(Updated U-Kwon’s page with his basic profile info).

Stage Name: U-Kwon

Real Name: Kim Yu Kwon (김유권)

Positions: Sub-vocal, dance, “smiling representative”

Birthdate: April 9, 1992

Birthplace: Suwon

Blood Type: A

Height: 176 cm (5’9″)

Weight: 63 kg (138.6 lbs)

Education: Graduated from Anyang Technical High School

Hobbies: Movies, listening to music, reading

Specialties: Dancing, playing electric guitar

Experience: featured in “It’s Not Over” from Miss S’s repackaged album “Miss Independent”
won the InYang Arts Dance Festival Young boys division,
won a special award in the KyungKiDo Arts Dance Festival.

Random Facts:

Info credit Soompi’s Block B thread, International Block,