This day (Aug. 19) marks VIVIZ Umji's 24th birthday (by international reckoning). In honor of this special day, we have put together some interesting facts about the "LOVEADE" singer that new fans might want to know. So read on!
Fun Facts About VIVIZ Umji
VIVIZ Umji's Real Name + Stage Names She Thought Of
Since she debuted as a GFRIEND member, the female idol was already known by the name "Umji." But this is only her stage name, as her birth name is Yewon.
Her stage name "Umji" means "thumb" in Korean. It wasn't revealed where she got the name but most companies provide the stage names of their artists.
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During GFRIEND's appearance on SBS PowerFM's "Cultwo Show" back in July 2019, Umji said that she initially disliked her stage name and thought that it would be nice if she promoted with a different name. The names she thought of were Yeon Doo and Ah Rang.
VIVIZ Umji's Family Background
VIVIZ Umji is one of the K-pop idols born into a rich family. Her father is the CEO of a famous dentist group called Moa Dentist Group.
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His father runs nine dental offices in Seoul, 12 in Gyeonggi-do, nine in Incheon, seven in Jeolla-do, seven in Gyeongsang-do, and one in Chungcheong-do, for a total of 43 dental offices nationwide.
Umji has an older brother (Kim Bogeun) and an older sister (Kim Jiwon), which makes her the youngest child in her family.
How VIVIZ Umji Was Scouted by Source Music
During her appearance on SBS MTV's "YoGoBaLa" back in August 2018, Umji shared that she didn't have any specific dreams at first, but after gaining an interest in stage production and management in middle school, she wanted to enter a performing arts high school. That's why she enrolled in the School of Performing Arts (SOPA) in Seoul.
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VIVIZ Umji then revealed that on the day of her high school's orientation, she was casted by the CEO of Source Music in front of the school. After being scouted, she auditioned for the said company and was accepted as a trainee.
After becoming a trainee, she started to officially dream of becoming an idol. So she trained hard to be part of the debut lineup. She then debuted as a GFRIEND member in January 2015.
Other Fun Facts About VIVIZ Umji
- Umji went to an English preschool.
- Umji and Yuju were the English Speakers of GFRIEND.
- Umji and Yerin have the same birth date, but different years.
- She's a big fan of Sunmi, and even danced to Sunmi's "Gashina" on "Weekly Idol".
- Umji is close friends with Jeon Somi.
- She has natural double eyelids.
- She is a big fan of Disney, and her favorite movie is "The Little Mermaid."
- Umji's ideal type is actor Cha Tae Hyun as he seems to be caring.
- Umji calls herself "the Consultant" of GFRIEND because her co-members always approach her when they have a problem.
- Her hobbies include staring at the sky every morning and cooking.
- She's not into sports.
Happy birthday, VIVIZ Umji!
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Written by Maria Scott
