YOUNG POSSE at 2024 MAMA Awards USA: Meet the 5-member K-Pop rap group ready to take over
The group recently dropped their third EP, "Ate That", which continues to showcase their signature mischievous hip-hop style that has been a hit since their debut last October.
Updated : November 14, 2024 09:43 PM ISTThe group recently dropped their third EP, "Ate That", which continues to showcase their signature mischievous hip-hop style that has been a hit since their debut last October.
YOUNG POSSE
K-pop rap group YOUNG POSSE is making waves on their first US tour, and the fun is just beginning. The all-girl quintet—Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun—are all still in their teens but are already taking the industry by storm. They'll also be performing at the 2024 MAMA Awards, with the first leg of the event taking place in the USA.
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The group recently dropped their third EP, "Ate That", which continues to showcase their signature mischievous hip-hop style that has been a hit since their debut last October. The album marks the final instalment of a three-part series that explores the growth and maturation of the group, starting with "Macaroni Cheese" (2023), followed by "XXL", and now "Ate That".
As their fanbase, TELEPOSSE cheers them on and celebrates their rising fame, it's time to get to know the talented members of YOUNG POSSE a little better.
Sunhye
Birth Name: Jeong Sunhye
Position: Leader, Rapper, Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: April 12, 2004
in MIAMI ✈️🐯#YOUNGPOSSE #정선혜 #SUNHYE #HUNGRY_TOUR #MIAMI #뽀뽀 pic.twitter.com/fFuXp6rkqz
— 🎮 YOUNG POSSE 👾 (@yps_members) October 16, 2024
Born in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she wrote Young Posse's debut title track, "Macaroni Cheese," after being inspired by a macaroni cheeseburger poster she saw during a composition class. She is a big fan of BOBBY from iKON.
Yeonjung
Birth Name: Wi Yeonjung
Position: Main Dancer, Rapper
Birthday: September 1, 2004
Let’s hit it!!#YOUNGPOSSE #YEONJUNG #영파씨 #위연정 #연정 #🐧 pic.twitter.com/BZkpAj3xKk
— 🎮 YOUNG POSSE 👾 (@yps_members) October 16, 2024
Born in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she grew up listening to iKON's hit song "LOVE SCENARIO." Her favourite rappers include Ice Spice, Lil Cherry, and Snoop Dogg, whose influences can be heard in her style.
Jiana
Birth Name: Noh Jihyun
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: February 2, 2006
86년 더 보자 사랑해#영파씨#지아나#JIANA#YOUNGPOSSE #teleposse#텔레파씨 pic.twitter.com/Oya9u0eSRM
— 🎮 YOUNG POSSE 👾 (@yps_members) October 17, 2024
Born in Busan, South Korea, she passed the audition for Beats Entertainment on October 13, 2021. Inspired by Red Velvet’s "Ice Cream Cake" MV, which she watched as an elementary school student, she began dreaming of performing on stage. Her favourite rappers include Jack Harlow and DPR Live.
Doeun
Birth Name: Kim Doeun
Position: Vocalist, Rapper
Birthday: December 24, 2007
1주년!🥳#YOUNGPOSSE #도은 #DOEUN pic.twitter.com/vOo5hzcgNL
— 🎮 YOUNG POSSE 👾 (@yps_members) October 17, 2024
Born in Hwagok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Doeun is the tallest member of the group, earning her the nickname "giraffe". Her eclectic playlist includes Trolls World Tour's "Trolls Wanna Have Good Times," DAY6's "You Were Beautiful", and Richard Sanderson's classic "Reality".
Jieun
Birth Name: Han Jieun
Position: Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: November 5, 2009
1주년이다!!!🥳🎉
— 🎮 YOUNG POSSE 👾 (@yps_members) October 17, 2024
앞으로도 오래봐요!!👾사랑해💓💗#YOUNGPOSSE #한지은 #JIEUN pic.twitter.com/z4f7nG4DOv
Born in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she refers to herself as a "dancing machine" because she can't resist dancing at random moments. Her playlist features a mix of artists, including Ariana Grande's "my hair", NIKI's "indigo", and MEENOI's "Salang Salang".