the basics.

name » Hwang Hyomin (  황 효민 )

nickname(s)  
» 민이 (Minnie) ; Her brother, Minhyun calls her this as their inside joke because they call each other Minnie. "Minnie-ah" "Minnie-oppa"
» 멍 두부 (Blank Tofu) ; She spaces out a lot unconsciously, Blank. She doesn't like when people poke her because she feels like she bruises easily, Tofu. Her members call her this.
» 귀여운 인형 (Cute Doll) ; Nickname given by JR because he thinks Hyomin has doll features, and she's very cute.
BIRTHDAY » August 9, 1996

birthplace » Busan, South Korea

hometown » Busan, South Korea

ethnicity » Korean

language 
» Korean ; Native, born and raised in South Korea.
» English ; Conversational, learned during training and practices with Aron (and international members.)

face claim » Sori / Cherry

backup face claim » Byeon Seo Eun

HEIGHT » 169cm
WEIGHT » 52kg
 

appearance » Hyomin stands at 169cm, because of genetics, and weighs at 52kg. She eats lots, but her weight comes from the muscle she trains when she eats too much. She has long light brown hair that goes past the middle of her back, with bangs swept to the right. She has soft features that are all-natural, when people first assume she's a shy person. Hyomin likes her light brown hair, but is open to any other colors except red, she thinks she'd look bad in it.
 

style » Hyomin's fashion is casual-formal. She really likes wearing blouses and cardigans, but pairs them up with normal jeans or shorts. Occasionally likes wearing dresses, but only the casual looking ones. Hyomin's able to wear any kind of shoes or heels, no matter the height. For practices, she wears whatever is loose and comfortable, such as just a loose tshirt and either shorts or sweatpants.

" Never let go of your dreams. "

" There's always a wild side to an innocent face. "

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER.

personality » Positive: Hard-working, open-minded, joyous, caring. Negative: Lazy, judgemental, sassy, oblivious.

" Nice to meet you "
Upon first meeting, before talking to her, you may assume that she's quite shy and quiet due to her looks. Once Hyomin starts talking, you feel very energized right away. Her tone of voice is very enthusiastic and she's easy to befriend and talk to. She asks questions to learn about the other person first, and responds in ways that make you want to keep talking even if you usually don't like talking about yourself. Hyomin likes learning about people more this way, rather than having a barrier that makes you seem distant. Though sometimes Hyomin talks so much to try to know more about the other person, she doesn't notice when they start becoming uncomfortable because of how fast they were warming up to each other, it happens sometimes.

" I don't want to "
After working with her for a little bit, if Hyomin doesn't have something urgent to work towards, she will approach it slowly, trying to drag it out as long as she can. To those who only work with her during these times, they may think Hyomin is lazy and unmotivated to do work or practice, and it's true. However, if there is something she is very passionate about, she will get it done right away. The thing is, if she is already doing that task as well and as fast as she can, she hates when people nag her to do it faster, which actually causes her to slow down. People who work or practice with Hyomin just has to keep in mind that if she's already doing something she should be doing, they should encourage her rather than pushing her to do it more. 

" Are we friends now? "
While Hyomin is very open towards people, she's never sure if they consider her as their friend as well. Being nice and friendly doesn't necessarily mean that they're friends, thats what Hyomin thinks. But when they do say 'yes' to Hyomin, she gives them a big bright smile and becomes a big baby towards them, or their sister, depends on that person actually. Usually if they're older than her and they act crazy, she kind of judges them, but laughs along and keeps it in mind to tease them later. If they act like a child, she still judges them, but takes it upon herself to take care of them, even if they are older, it just depends on how that person acts. When you become close with Hyomin, she likes being casual with her friends and talks informally after getting an 'okay' from people older than her.
 

trivias 

Likes
» Pillows, she hugs them to sleep and makes her relax. " 우후 ~ so soft ~ "
» Lavender, she loves the smell. " Smell ~ "
» Music. Traditional and classic music, also hip-hop and metal.
» Funghi, her favorite character. " Nnf nnf "
» Lattes, she doesn't order anything else in coffee stores or cafes. " Latte latte ~ "
» The color teal, she thinks the color looks great with everything. 
» Kimchi and spicy foods. " Can you pass the hot sauce? "
» Harvest Moon. " Oh, my tomatoes are ready for harvesting! "
» Loves strawberries, but not imitation strawberries like ice cream or milk.
» VIXX, N and Leo are her biases. " Minnie-ah, what about me? " " But oppa, N and Leo... "

Dislikes
» Coconuts, they smell and taste weird. " ...I smell coconut, who is it? "
» When people poke her. " Stop it! It hurts ㅠ ㅠ "
» Being cold, she would rather be warm.
» Being rushed, especially when she's already doing it. " I'm doing it already! Relax! "
» The smell of vanilla. She likes eating it, just not the smell. 
» Horror movies and games. She can watch gameplays, but can't play it herself, but movies terrify her.
» Clowns. " It's okay when Block B sunbaenim does it, but they're freaky any time else... "
» Bugs/Insects. " It's because they're so small that they're scary ㅠ ㅠ... "
» Dolls. Only the ones with big buggy eyes that seem like they're staring at you. 
» Slow internet connection. Would rather have none than it be really slow. 

Habits
» Observing her members. " ...Unnie, you're doing something weird again aren't you? "
» Dancing along to songs. " Hyomin, try to stay still. "
» Pouting or puffing up her cheeks unconsciously. " Why are you acting cute? "
» Tilts her head to the right when sleeping while upright. " Hyomin, go sit next to the window, you're heavy "
» Clapping/applauding things that don't need to be applauded. " ...Hyomin, shh. "

Hobbies
» Searching and learning idol dances. " Who's coming back this month? "
» Stalking her brother and his group online, keeping up with his activity. " Oppa is going abroad again? Hope they rest up well..."
» Writing down her thoughts in a journal she keeps under lock and key. " Dear diary- no, that's lame. "
» Eating, can eat lots and then dances it off. " Hyomin you're going to get fat- " " No I'm not, shh. "
» Coloring books, it helps her relax her mentally. " No! Coloring isn't just for kids, hmph. "

Trivias
» NU'EST's Minhyun's younger sister.
» Knows all the fanchants and lyrics to NU'EST's songs, attempting to learn their dance steps.
» Can hit really low notes when she attempts to rap.
» Knows a lot of other groups choreography, favourite groups to dance to are BTS, NU'EST, BOYFRIEND, and Teen Top because of their dance steps.
» Is great at imitating her members.
» Goes to the same school as B.A.P's Zelo and APINK's Hayoung.
» Is a big fan of Running Man, Kwangsoo is her favourite member.
» Her celebrity crush is 2PM's Taecyeon.
» She can imitate rappers, but can't actually rap herself. " I'm not a rapper, I'm just someone who raps. "
» She can eat chicken in every single meal and never get tired of it.
» Wants to wear uniquely colored circle lenses in her debut and comebacks, like red and green.
» She has really good muscle memory, so she remembers choreographies very quickly.

WE ARE FAMILY!

background » 

" 오빠! "
Hyomin and Minhyun have been as close as siblings could be since they were born. The two siblings did everything together and know absolutely everything about each other. They're not the type of siblings who fight or hate each other, but the complete opposite. They do tease each other, but it's only harmless teasing that maybe brings them even closer. They went to the same school and Minhyun being a year older than Hyomin, always helped her with any homework. Hyomin actually didn't make too many friends as a kid because she wasn't really interested in talking to other people besides her brother, really her childhood was surrounded and focused on just her and Minhyun.

" Spread your wings "
Eventually, Minhyun and Hyomin had to be apart for a year because he went to his first year of high school as Hyomin continued her last year of middle school, so she tried opening herself up to new people. She did get bullied for a little while because the popular girls were jealous of how close she was to her brother - " Um, he's my brother though? " - but she ignored them and made her own friends. Minhyun and Hyomin saw each other at home anyway, so they still spent lots of time together, and they adapted the same habits and interests.

" Music is what feelings sound like " 
During the school time she was away from her brother and hasn't made much friends yet, Hyomin took comfort in music. In the last year of middle school, she was always seen with headphones, taken off during classes of course, she had a variety of music and songs on her iPod and just let herself immerse into the melodies. When she had breaks, she wandered to an empty part of the school and didn't notice until maybe two months later that she always danced a bit, just by feeling the music. Once she discovered it, Hyomin went to show Minhyun at home after school and he was impressed and cheered her on to keep learning and improving. She didn't learn any lessons officially, but always searched up idol groups such as Wonder Girls and SS501 and tried to copy their dances, adding in her own style.

"Don't leave me "
Both the siblings interest in music blossomed, Minhyun getting into singing, and Hyomin being more comfortable with rap, and dance of course, and they wanted to become idols.  However, that darned age difference didn't allow Hyomin to audition just yet, but she didn't want to hold Minhyun back so she told him to go ahead. Their mom objected strongly at first, not believing that he would make it, but he went anyway and got accepted as a trainee. Now because Minhyun became a trainee and he wasn't allowed to have his own cellphone, he and Hyomin lost contact before he earned it back. She felt alone during that time, but knew he wouldn't like her to be depressed so she worked hard and practiced until she was old enough to audition as well. By that time, Hyomin actually forgot which company he went to, and she went to JYP Entertainment herself. The same happened with their mother objecting, and Hyomin did the exact same thing.

family 

» Older Brother | Hwang Minhyun | 19 | Idol | Genuine, humble, and spontaneous. | He loves Hyomin lots and is very caring. He tries to talk with her as much as he can with his busy schedule, but he knows she's up to date with his activities anyway. He has mentioned in interviews that he has a little sister that he loves very much but never let them knew she was training to be an idol as well. He wants to reveal it later when she debuts so she won't be compared to him. | Perfect 10
» Mother | Hwang Hye Sun | 48 | Noodle Store Owner | Stubborn, high-spirited, and skeptical. | When Hyomin went to audition later after Minhyun, Hye Sun gave Hyomin the same lecture on how she thought Hyomin wasn't going to make it in the industry and had a lot of doubts. Seeing as she got in as a trainee, Hye Sun decided to just support her. | 4
» Father | Hwang Ji Ho | 49 | Noodle Store Owner | Carefree, optimistic, and insightful. | He was the one who always calmed Hye Sun down during her lecture on how Hyomin wasn't going to be successful in the industry, and he fully supports both of his children following their dreams. | 7

friends »
» Friend/Sunbae | Choi Youngjae | 19 | Idol in GOT7 | Sassy, quirky, and innocent. | Youngjae is Hyomin's sunbae, but they also trained for a short time as trainees. He occasionally pops in to bother her, but then coincidentally he always gets caught and then scolded. Hyomin just laughs back at him. They have a cat-dog relationship, but with no ill-feelings. | 8
» Best Friend | Oh Hayoung | 19 | Idol in APINK | Observant, dependent, and funny. | Hayoung is Hyomin's only close girl friend outside of the company, but Hyomin doesn't mind. Hayoung is kind of like a sister to her, and they get along really well because of Hayoung's shy but funny personality, and Hyomin's childish but sassy personality. | 9
» Brother Figure | Aaron Kwak (Aron) | 22 | Idol in NU'EST | Outgoing, funny, and responsible. | Hyomin found out that Aron is from the States, and asked him to help her practice her English. He agreed of course, and so they speak to each other in the English he teaches her to confuse other members. Aron treats Hyomin like a real younger sister along with Minhyun, in which Minhyun becomes possessive and tries to keep them away from each other. | 8

LET IT SHINE!

Stage NamE» Hyomin
pLOTLINE» Glimmer ; Lead Dancer, Rapper
BacK-UP PLOTLINE» Dawn ; Lead Vocalist, Rapper

PERSONA» Mature Child
FANCLUB NAME» Minnie Mouse (individual), Mice (group)
FANCLUB COLOR» Teal #33cccc

SINGING TWIN» 4MINUTE's Sohyun (SISTAR's Soyu)
DANCING TWIN» 4MINUTE's Sohyun (KARA's Youngji)
RAPPING TWIN» KARA's Youngji (4MINUTE's Sohyun)
TALKING TWIN» KARA's Youngji
AEGYO TWIN» 4MINUTE's Sohyun
VARIETY TWIN» 4MINUTE's Sohyun

PRE-DEBUT EXPERIENCES 
» 2012 ; Backup dancer in Wonder Girls' Like This M/V
» 2012 ; Backup dancer and appearance in JJ Project's Bounce M/V
» 2013 ; Appeared in 2AM's One Spring Day M/V
FUTURE EXPERIENCES» 
» Featuring, or recording an OST with another member
» Appearance in NU'EST's M/V
TRAINEE LIFE»
When Hyomin first entered as a trainee, she kept her lips locked about being Minhyun's sister, just saying she has an older brother when asked. She worked hard and always practiced the dances over time, allowing the company to cast her as a backup dancer for many artists of JYP. She made friends with her fellow trainees, but didn't bother with the ones who treated her as competition rather than trainees on the same level.
When she met her celebrity sunbaes for the very first time, she became flustered and stuttered a lot. She's cooled down a lot since then, but they still from time to time. For the trainee sunbaes, Hyomin respects them for training for so long and still working hard towards their goal.
TRAINEE YEARS» 4 years, started in 2011.

MY BAE.