On this day, August 20, TREASURE member Asahi turns another year older as he celebrates his 21st birthday! In honor of the idol's special day, let us get to know more about the "JIKJIN" singer with some fun facts about him below!
To know more about the idol, keep on reading!
Who is TREASURE Asahi?
Hamada Asahi, more commonly know as just Asahi, is a Japanese singer and a member of the YG Entertainment boy group TREASURE. Asahi made his debut as the vocalist and visual member of the group back on August 7, 2020 with their debut single album "The First Step: Chapter One" and its lead single "Boy," which is part of TREASURE's The First Step series.
TREASURE Asahi
Before officially making their debut, the TREASURE members competed on YG Entertainment's Treasure Box, where trainees were gradually eliminated from the show as it progressed. Asahi was able to make it in the second lineup of trainees under the supposed group name Magnum, while the other was named TREASURE. Eventually, the two groups were merged together to form one group.
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Fun Facts About TREASURE Asahi
1. Asahi's favorite Korean word is "예술작품 (ye-sul-jak-poom)" (artwork).
TREASURE Asahi
In the past, Asahi introduced himself as someone whose favorite Korean word is "예술작품," which is pronounced as "ye-sul-jak-poom" and translates to "artwork." According to Asahi, it has become his favorite word as he wants to make a lot of art and music. He wants to be able to write his own music and become an artist that can touch many people.
2. Asahi isn't scared of ghosts.
TREASURE Asahi
Numerous K-pop idols have been open about being easily spooked and scared. But for Asahi, he is the opposite! Asahi has revealed in the past that he isn't easily scared by ghosts, although we aren't sure how much of that is real when it comes to an actual ghost. But in an episode of the horror special for their show Treasure Map, Asahi was the one who bravely entered the haunted house and finished the mission the fastest!
3. Asahi's Korean and English names.
TREASURE Asahi
In the K-pop industry, it is quite common for some foreign idols to adopt a Korean and English name. For Asahi, whose name is Japanese, his Korean name is said to be Jo Kwang, while his English name is Arthur.
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4. Asahi's MBTI is INFP.
TREASURE Asahi
When it comes to Asahi's personality type, he has an INFP personality. These are usually the "mediators," who are hardworking and passionate people who tend to be optimistic. They are able to communicate deeply with others they trust as they are empathetic and emotional. Although it may be difficult to get to know them at first due to their shy nature, however, they will show off their fun personalities once they open up.
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Written by Robyn Joan
