Everything You Wanted to Know About Global Boy Group POW
Global boy group POW have made quite the impression since their big debut last year.
The five-member group consists of Yorch, previously a child actor and pre-debut trainee from Thailand, and his South Korean group mates Hyunbin, Jungbin, Dongyeon and Hong, who've worked together to create a refreshing sound integrating everything from pop-punk and R&B to rock and dance music. On the stage, they're demonstrated their power as both vocalists and dancers, winning over audiences with their October 2023 debut EP, Favorite.
A year later, they returned with a follow-up EP, Boyfriend, led by a single turning Avril Lavigne's hit song "Girlfriend" on its head. POW's own version, "Boyfriend," melds English and Korean lyrics and high-energy production to create something utterly irresistible, and we can't wait to see how the guys outdo themselves in 2025. To learn all about the group, in their own words, keep scrolling to discover everything they shared about themselves with us as our Man Crush Monday.
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Yorch
Name: Yongsin Wongpanitnon
Hometown: Phayao, Thailand
Birthday: April 11
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Hyunbin
Name: Hyunbin Ku
Hometown: Masan, South Korea
Birthday: May 29
Zodiac sign: Gemini
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Jungbin
Name: Jungbin Lim
Hometown: Bucheon, South Korea
Birthday: July 22
Zodiac sign: Cancer
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Dongyeon
Name: Dongyeon Youn
Hometown: Sejong, South Korea
Birthday: September 26
Zodiac sign: Libra
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Hong
Name: Hong Kim
Hometown: Jeonju, South Korea
Birthday: June 23
Zodiac sign: Cancer
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Fun Facts:
1. Yorch's favorite musical artists include Linkin Park, Tyler The Creator and Justin Bieber.
2. Hyunbin is sensitive to certain smells.
"I don't like strong fragrances. I prefer subtle and natural scents unique to each person. My favorite is the pure scent of babies."
-Hyunbin
3. Jungbin can't get enough of Webtoons comics.
"I read three to four Webtoons every day, and it's been my favorite for a long time. I always read them before I fall asleep."
-Jungbin
4. Dongyeon has a number of unexpected hobbies.
"I like drawing and watching the same movie multiple times. I'm into playing the bass guitar these days, so I have been practicing."
-Dongyeon
5. Hong is a great badminton player.
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6. Yorch's favorite foods are fried chicken and mala yupdduk (spicy Korean rice cakes).
7. Hyunbin recently binge-watched Korean drama You Who Came From the Stars (again).
8. Lately, Jungbin has been watching a lot comedy YouTube channels Deep and NERDULT.
9. Dongyeon considers the members of BTS to be his biggest heroes.
"They inspired me to become a K-pop idol. I hope to be someone who can also plant dreams and goals for others as well."
-Dongyeon
10. Hong can't get enough of winter weather.
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11. Yorch's favorite quality about himself is his passion.
"I like how I become persistent and dedicated when I'm deeply into something."
-Yorch
12. Thanks to Hyunbin's long and naturally curly hair, beanies are one of his favorite accessories.
13. Jungbin loves trying out new convenience store items.
"It feels good to find them before others do."
-Jungbin
14. Dongyeon has one older brother and one younger brother, making him the middle child.
"But my older brother is in the Philippines, so I am sort of the oldest right now. I think that helped me to become more mature for my younger brother."
-Dongyeon
15. Hong's favorite films are action movies.
"It's thrilling to watch the main character navigate through danger with action scenes. It leaves me on the edge of my seat and my palms sweating."
-Hong
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16. Yorch believes that harmony and communication are both critical to happiness in life.
"I think being able to understand and get along with others is important. Even if we have our differences, we can find common ground and share each other's strengths."
-Yorch
17. Hyunbin's optimism is key to who he is as a person.
"No matter how hard or exhausting something is, I try to stay positive. For example, if I feel dissatisfied, I tell myself, 'These feelings will be a learning lesson for me.' I try to shift my mindset to overcome my weaknesses."
-Hyunbin
18. Above everything else, Jungbin considers himself a planner.
"I like to plan before starting anything. Before, I would always spend time planning things out, but these days I've come to realize it's more important to just get started."
-Jungbin
19. Dongyeon challenges himself to find joy in anything.
"Big or small, joy is still joy. And I want to say, the moment you find it, your day will feel different."
-Dongyeon
20. Hong considers kindness and consideration to be two of the most important aspects in life.
"Especially when it comes to communication, I try to be mindful of others' feelings. There are Korean phrases that say, 'If the words you say are kind, the words you receive will be kind, too' or 'A single kind word can repay a thousand debts.' I keep them in mind as I go through life."
-Hong
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