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Hongjoong (ATEEZ (에이티즈)) — Leader

Hongjoong (김홍중 (Kim Hongjoong)) · Leader of ATEEZ (에이티즈) · 172cm · MBTI: INFJ · ATEEZ's driven, creative leader who wr…

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ATEEZ's driven, creative leader who writes, produces, and conceptualizes much of the group's artistic direction. Hongjoong is passionate to the point of intensity about music and performance, and has an artistic vision that extends to fashion, stage design, and narrative. He is deeply protective of his members.

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Real Name

김홍중 (Kim Hongjoong)

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Position

Leader · Main Rapper · Composer · Producer

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Birthday

November 7, 1998 (age 27)

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Nationality

Korean

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Height

172cm

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MBTI

INFJ

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Fan Nickname

"HJ, Captain, Joong"

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

music productionfashion stylingdrawingwatching moviescollecting vinyls

⭐ Favorites

food: ramyeon, meat dishescolor: black, goldseason: autumnmovie: action and thriller genresmusic_genre: hip-hop, R&B

🎤 Solo Activities

ATEEZ 곡 프로듀싱 및 작사 (전 앨범)자체 mixtape 트랙 공개

🤝 Close Group Members

SeonghwaWooyoung

🌟 Celebrity Friends

Block B's Zico (music mentor/peer)Crush (collaborator)DEAN (music peer)

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

서울 출신. 부모님과 가까운 관계를 유지하며 인터뷰에서 종종 가족의 지지에 감사함을 표현한다.

Closest family member: 부모님 — 데뷔 초부터 꾸준히 가족에 대한 감사를 언급

⏮ Before Debut

광주 출신으로 대학에서 실용음악(음악 프로덕션)을 공부하다 KQ Entertainment에 발탁되었다. 트레이닝 기간이 비교적 짧았으나 이미 프로덕션 능력을 갖추고 입단했다.

Other Members

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Hongjoong

Seonghwa

Yunho

Yeosang

San

Mingi

Wooyoung

Jongho

Why Fans Love Hongjoong

Hongjoong has captured hearts worldwide. Here's what fans consistently highlight:

·Self-produces and writes extensively for ATEEZ
·Fashion icon — his stage outfits involve his personal input and are consistently stunning
·Passionate speech delivery — when he talks about music or ATEEZ, the intensity is palpable
·Dimples that appear in rare genuine smile moments

Words That Moved Fans

Hongjoong is known for heartfelt statements. These quotes are frequently shared across fan communities:

·""We will be the ones who conquer.""
·""Music is how I understand the world.""
·""I will protect them. That is my job.""

Hongjoong's Memes & Iconic Moments

Every beloved idol develops their own meme legacy. Here are Hongjoong's most iconic moments in ATINY fan culture:

·**Hongjoong Fashion**: His stage outfits are consistently wild, artistic, and memorable. Random outfit screenshots go viral for their theatrical quality.
·Speeches at award shows where his passion visibly moves other members to tears
·Concept trailers where his vision for ATEEZ's world-building is unveiled

Fun Facts About Hongjoong

Here are some lesser-known facts that even dedicated ATINY might not know:

·Studied music production at university before training
·Has a hand in the visual concept for each ATEEZ era
·One of the most respected idol-producers in K-pop
·His fanbase is international and includes many non-K-pop music fans

Hongjoong as Your Bias

If Hongjoong has become your bias (favorite member), welcome to the club! Their MBTI is INFJ, which fans say perfectly describes their personality. Here's how to dive deeper:

1
Follow their content
Watch their individual Vlogs, solo performances, and variety show cuts on YouTube.
2
Check solo projects
Hongjoong has ATEEZ 곡 프로듀싱 및 작사 (전 앨범) worth exploring.
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Join fan communities
Search "Hongjoong" on Twitter/X, TikTok, and Reddit for dedicated fan content.
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Learn the lore
Understanding their journey from trainee to idol adds emotional depth to your fandom experience.