Wonho Profile and Facts:

Wonho is a South Korean soloist under Highline Entertainment. He debuted on September 4, 2020, with the mini album Part.1 Love Synonym. He is a former member of the South Korean boy group MONSTA X under Starship Entertainment.

Wonho Official Fandom Name: WENEE (위니)
Fandom Name Meaning: WE are NEw Ending because WE NEEd each other.
Wonho Official Color: N/A

Offiical SNS:
Instagram: @iwonhoyou
X: @official_wonho
Facebook: Wonho
Fan Cafe: Official Wonho
V Live: 원호 (WONHO)
YouTube: WONHO / ohhoho 오호호
TikTok: @official_wonho

Stage Name: Wonho (원호)
Full Name: Lee Ho-seok (이호석), but he has been known as Shin Ho-seok (신호석) since his ulzzang days
Birthday: March 1, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 86 kg (190 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ISFP (His previous result was INFP)
Representative Emoji: 🐰
Nationality: South Korean

Wonho Facts:
– He was the fifth member of Monsta X to be announced through the survival show No Mercy.
– He was born in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo, South Korea.
– Family: Parents and younger brother (married)
– He is a former ulzzang.
– Since Wonho used to be an ulzzang, searching “Shin Hoseok” will get a lot of pre-debut pictures.
– He appeared in Ulzzang Shidae Season 3 TV (2010-2011).
– He trained for three years.
– In Monsta X-ray, he mentioned that his nickname is Bunny and bought little bunny toys for the rest of the group and staff, so they have something to remind them of him.
– He admires Kanye West a lot.
– Wonho has acrophobia (fear of heights).
– For Monsta X “Hero” MV, the members had to get his doctor to prescribe Wonho with medication, so he would be able to film on that rooftop cause his acrophobia affects him so strongly.
– He likes working out at the gym.
– He practices taekwondo & swimming.
– He used to dream of becoming a taekwondo athlete, but got injured.
– Before debuting, Wonho used to exercise a lot. He was motivated by his friend who is a bodybuilder health trainer.
– When he’s resting, Wonho does 300 push-ups to maintain his body.
– He is the member who trained the longest with Starship Entertainment.
– Wonho used to be a member of NUBOYZ along with Shownu, Jooheon, and Gun. He used to go by the name Sino (pronounced Shino).
– Wonho was the leader of Monsta Xone the day before debut, but they appointed Shownu as its new leader instead. Wonho was shocked and said he has a lot leadership.
– Tattoos: One on his left thigh, one on top of his right foot, one on his right gluteus
– Good & Bad points?
Good: He’s calm and bright like a hyung.
Bad: He gets upset easily.
– Minhyuk said that Wonho takes the best selcas in the group.
– Skill: Piano
– Likes: Fans who wear casual style clothing (such as black snapbacks and hoodies), rotein, vitamins, radish leaves, health products, electornics, studying song production, wearing XXL T-shirts, loose fit clothing,
– Dislikes: Eating alone, river, meals without rice, pickled radish, tteokbokki
– He is interested in accessories and carries a lot of them around, usually making his bag heavy.
– His favorite seasons are summer and winter.
– His favorite color is red.
– Hobbies: Going out with friends, playing the piano, playing video games, visiting rabbit parks, as well as studying English and Japanese
– Favorite foods: Ramen/Ramyeon, chicken breast, and cold noodles during the summer
– Wonho doesn’t like the crust of the pizza so he orders thin crust.
– Wonho dips gargonzola pizza in honey.
– Wonho was told by elderly people to drink soup first before every meal.
– Wonho is the member who eats the most, being able to eat eight bowls of rice.
– Wonho says he has different stomachs for meals and desserts and there’s another one for tangerine.
– His favorite convenience store dish is milk.
– An item he takes overseas is protein (powder).
– He thinks Monsta X fans are always cute.
– He said Kihyun is the most narcissistic out of all of them.
– His wish for 2019 was Monsta X to win a daesang.
– He ordered a his favorite item, a humidifier.
– He visits Minhyuk and I.M’s room the most.
– According to the other members, Wonho is very sensitive and cries easily.
– He gets sick often, so he’s always taking care of his health.
– In the old dorm he shared a room with Hyungwon and Shownu.
– Update: In the new dorm he has his own room.
– Message to fans: “All of the Monsta X members and the fans, I’m so happy that I’m able to spend this time with you. I think every minute, every second is so important. In the future I hope that you will still be there for us. Everyone make sure to eat well and don’t get hurt, stay healthy.”
– During (170421 KBSWORLD K-Rush FB Live) he said if he were a girl he would date Minhyuk.
– He always says he’s handsome on most shows where Monsta X is.
– Shownu and Wonho were both in the “Shake It” MV by SISTAR.
– His favorite colors are black & white.
– He is learning how to play the guitar.
– He watches Netflix to improve his English.
– He designs his own stage outfits.
– Wonho used Lost Cherry by Tom Ford as his perfume.
– Wonho has plans to go to Japan. He wants to visit Spain, Brazil and France.
– He said that he resembles the Metamong character in Pokemon.
– He said that his mom forced him to learn taekwondo for 11 years, piano and swimming for six years each, as well as loving his fans for 22 years.
– Back in 2013, Wonho claimed to owe money to friend Jung Daeun and suspicions of illegal use of marijuana. Following its controversy, Wonho announced through a handwritten letter that he and Starship Entertainment mutually decided his departure from the group.
– After the announcement of Wonho’s departure, fans started protesting to bring him back.
– On March 14, 2020, Starship issued a statement confirming the investigation had ended and Wonho was cleared of all charges. On April 9, it was announced Wonho signed to its subsidiary library Highline Entertainment as a soloist and producer.
– On November 15, 2022, Wonho revealed through a handwritten letter announcing that he would be enlisting in the military on December 5 as a public service worker. He was discharged on September 4, 2024
– Wonho’s ideal type: Someone who makes ramyun well. When asked about marring he said he isn’t interested in marriage. “I’m not interested in marrying. My younger brother will marry someone, so there is no problem for my family.”

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