Meet VANNER: K-pop boy group's 3rd mini-album 'BURN' makes waves on Billboard Charts!
This album was without Sungkook, who enlisted in the South Korean military on May 7.
VANNER
VANNER has achieved a significant career milestone by entering the Billboard Charts for the first time! The five-member South Korean boy band, consisting of Taehwan, Gon, Hyesung, Sungkook, and Yeonggwang, released their new album "BURN" which debuted at 32nd on the 'Top Album Sales' chart released on October 29. This album was without Sungkook, who enlisted in the South Korean military on May 7.
According to Billboard, the album also ranked 15th on the 'Emerging Artists' chart, making VANNER the highest-ranking male K-pop artist on this week’s list. Additionally, "BURN" placed 26th on the 'Current Album Sales' chart and 14th on the 'World Albums' chart. As the group is making waves, let's get to know the members a little better.
Taehwan
Birth Name: Lee Tae Hwan
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Birthday: January 15th, 1994
This young man from Korea specializes in composition, lyric writing, and music production. He was a trainee at Pledis Entertainment and was rumoured to be a potential member of SEVENTEEN. His favourite artists include Beyoncé, DNCE, Cardi B, and Hwasa from MAMAMOO.
Gon
Birth Name: Lee Won Seo
Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper, Main Dancer
Birthday: August 7th, 1995
This Korean artist lived in Wisconsin, USA, for several years and has already completed his mandatory military service. Initially, Gon was only meant to be VANNER's dance trainer, but the entertainment company asked if he wanted to join the group, and he accepted. He is also known for his resemblance to K-drama actor Lee Yi Kyung.
Hyesung
Birth Name: Park Hye Seong
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday: January 17th, 1996
Born in Daejeon, South Korea, he began playing the drums in school and can also play the guitar. His favourite Korean band is DAY6. His favourite movies are "Grand Budapest Hotel", "Your Name" and "Kingsman".
Sungkook
Birth Name: Park Sung Kook
Position: Lead Rapper
Birthday: March 27th, 1996
Born in Sanbon, South Korea, he changed his stage name from Ahxian to Sungkook on July 1, 2023. His favourite Korean rappers are Jay Park and Sik-K. Sungkook enlisted as an active-duty soldier on May 7, 2024, and is expected to return on November 6, 2025.
Yeonggwang
Birth Name: Ahn Young Jun
Position: Vocalist, Visual, Maknae
Birthday: September 22nd, 1997
Born in Seoul, South Korea, his favourite TV show is "Running Man", and his favourite member is Lee Kwang-soo. His favorite artist is Lee Gikwang.
Updated: November 01, 2024 06:28 PM IST
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