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.

    YOUNG POSSE

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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".