PROFILE F.CUZ

F.Cuz

F.Cuz (Korean: 포커즈, pronounced as 'Focus'), is a South Korean boy band managed by CAN&J's Entertainment.The group made their debut on January 8, 2010 with their first single, "Jiggy".

HISTORY

Pre debut

Jin On, the leader of the group, was previously cast in the drama Cinderella Man, and also played the role of the male lead in SG Wannabe's "Gashiri" music video. Lee U was an ulzzang prior to debut. Lee U first gained popularity in 2005 when he participated in many variety programmes with his father. he was originally set to debut as a solo singer under the name U (Korean: 唯) LeeU also participated in the SBS Drama Gourmet soundtrack in 2008. Jin On, Kan and Ye Jun used to be members of a dance team that included several singers from Korea, such as Rain.

2010 : Debut

F.cuz was officially announced by CAN&J's entertainment on December 6, 2009. Starting from that day, one member per day was revealed to the public in short videos that showcased their talent. The videos had over 30,000 views. Afterwards, F.cuz began filming the music video for their first single, "Jiggy", on December 15, 2009. The single was then released in digital format on January 8, 2010, alongside their debut performance on KBS's music show Music Bank. With promotions ending late February, the group announced the release of a new song, having a more sophisticated sound.
Imagery and Artis

F.Cuz is known for their fashion style, created by stylist Kim Woo Ri. The group's concept is to "introduce pop art patterns and hip hop traits". Their fashion has attracted various commercial contracts prior to their debut.

MEMBER

Jinon
Real Name : Kim Jin Chul (김진철)
Position : Leader, Rapper, Dance
Date of Birth : July 13, 1989 (age 20)
Height : 183cm
Weight : 68kg
Jin On was previously cast in the drama Cinderella Man, and also played the role of the male lead in SG Wannabe's "Gashiri" music video. Like fellow members, Kan and Ye Jun, Jin On was in a dance team that used to include several top singers in Korea, such as famous star Rain. He studied at the Ahn Yang High School of Art.
Leader Jinon has also been previously been training to debut in the group ChoShinSung (Supernova).

Lee U
Real Name : Lee Seung Hyun (이승현)
Position : Main Vocalist
Date of Birth : March 20, 1990 (age 19)
Height : 179cm
Weight : 63kg
Lee U was an ulzzang prior to debut. His father, Sul Woon Do, is a famous trot singer in Korea. Lee U first gained popularity in 2005 when he participated in many variety programs with his father. After the shot at fame, he was originally set to debut as a solo singer under the name U(唯). LeeU fell head over heels in love with music when he was studying in America from his 2nd year of Middle School to 2nd year of High School.

Kan
Real Name : Choi Young Hak(최영학)
Position : Dance, Rapper, Vocal
Date of Birth : September 30, 1991 (age 18)
Height : 184cm
Weight : 72kg
Kan is currently studying at the Ahn Yang High School of Art, and has experiences from acting in several dramas prior to debut. Like Jin On and Ye Jun, Kan was in a dance team that used to include several top singers in Korea, such as famous star Rain
Kan, who receives prompt haircare thanks to his mother who runs a beauty salon, has been called the "Terminator" due to his good physical stamina and strength.

Ye Jun
Real Name : Shim Ye Jun (심예준)
Position : Lead Vocalist
Date of Birth : February 4, 1992 (age 17)
Height : 182cm
Weight : 67kg
Ye Jun is currently studying at the Ahn Yang High School of Art, and thus shares senior-junior relationships with Jin On and Kan. Along with them, Ye Jun was in a dance team that used to include several top singers in Korea, such as famous star Rain.
YeJun, whose older sister Shim Ja-In is a professional golfer, has been called "18th Dimension" due to his fashion sense and eccentricities.


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