The First Generation K-Pop, Sechs Kies (Profile, Facts, Disbandment, and Instagram)

All Information About The First Gen Group, Sechs Kies

If you’re one of the 90s K-pop kids, you must know Sechs Kies, a first generation boy group. Sechs Kies debuted on April 15, 1997, under Daesung Entertainment (now DSP Media) with six members. They were Eun Ji-won, Lee Jae-jin, Kim Jae-duck, Kang Sung-hoon, Ko Ji-yong, and Jang Su-won.

Not long after their debut, Sechs Kies became popular, and their songs were on the top on various music charts. Unfortunately, in the middle of their popularity on May 20, 2000, Sechs Kies announced that they would disband without explaining any reason. But, in 2016, Sechs Kies held a reunion concert and in the same year they signed a contract with YG Entertainment as Sechs Kies with 5 members, but now only 4 members are left.

Curious to find out more about Sechs Kies? Let’s check them out!

Sechs Kies Fandom: Yellow Kies
Sechs Kies Fan Color: Yellow
Facebook: OfficialSECHSKIES
YouTube: Sechskies
V Line: channel

Profile and Facts Jiwon

Real Name/ Hangul: Eun Ji-won/ 은지원
Nick Name: G1, G, G-One, Eun Cho-ding, Matthew Eun, Kanshi
Date of Birth: June 8, 1978
Place of Birth: South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: A
Education: Hawaiian Mission Academy
Occupation: Singer, rapper, actor, host, dancer, composer
Position (in Sechs Kies): Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Vocalist
Sub-unit: Black Kies
Agency: DSP Media, GYM Entertainment, YG Entertainment
Years Active: 1997-present
Ideal Type: a girl with a natural, fresh look, like Kim Ji-ho

1. When Jiwon was studying abroad, he was scouted by DSP Ent along with Kang Sung-hoon
2. Jiwon and Sunghoon were originally planned to debut as a duet
3. Member of Clover, solo activities
4. He was being named Kanshi because of his dark skin
5. He used to be married in 2010 but divorced in 2012
6. Jiwon’s favorite colors are black and white
7. He likes to bite his nails

Profile and Facts Jaejin

Real Name/ Hangul: Lee Jae-jin / 이재진
Date of Birth: July 13, 1979
Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Blood Type: O
Occupation: Singer, dancer
Position (in Sechs Kies): Main Dancer, Sub Rapper
Sub-unit: Black Kies
Agency: DSP Media, YG Entertainment
Years Active: 1997-present
Ideal Type: A cute girl

1. Jaejin and Jaeduck were members of a dance crew called Quicksilver in Busan 20, 2000, wa and had submitted an audition tape to Daesung Entertainment
2. He is the brother-in-law with YG Entertainment CEO, Yang Hyun-suk because Papa YG married her sister
3. In 2008, he suffered from depression and almost committed suicide in the military
4. His hobby is collecting various stuff
5. Jaejin likes blue and yellow

Profile and Facts Jaeduck

Real Name/ Hangul: Kim Jae-duk /김재덕)
Nickname: Ducky
Date of Birth: August 7, 1979
Place of Birth: Busan, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Blood Type: B
Occupation: singer, rapper, choreographer
Position (in Sechs Kies): Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer
Sub-unit: Black Kies
Agency: DSP Media, TN Nation Entertainment, YG Entertainment
Years Active: 1997-2000, 2002-present
Ideal Type: Kind girl, someone who catches his eyes the first time

1. Jaeduck is a member of J-Walk, a duo with Jang Su-won after Sechs Kies disbandment in 2000
2. Jaeduck likes to reading fan mails
3. His favorite colors are black and white

Profile and Facts Suwon

Real Name/ Hangul: Jang Su-won / 장수원
Date of Birth: July 16, 1980
Place of Birth: South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 52 kg
Blood Type: A
Occupation: Singer
Position (in Sechs Kies): Sub Vocalist, Maknae
Sub-unit: White Kies
Agency: DSP Media, JS Entertainment, A&G Mods, YG Entertainment
Years Active: 1997-2000, 2002-present
Ideal Type: A Small, cute girl who has a lot of charm.

1. Suwon was cast by Daesung Entertainment during an open audition
2. Member of J-Walk
3. Suwon is known for his robot acting
4. He did Taekwondo
5. He loves watching movies
6. Suwon’s favorite colors are ivory and white
7. His girlfriend is 13 years younger

Profile and Facts Sunghoon

Real Name/ Hangul: Kang Sung-hoon/ 강성훈
Nickname: Hoony, Ricky Kang, Koma
Date of Birth: February 22, 1980
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Blood Type: B
Occupation: Singer
Position (in Sechs Kies): Main Vocalist, Visual
Sub-unit: White Kies
Agency: DSP Media, YG Entertainment
Years Active: 1997-present
Ideal type: A small and cute girl who would be interested in only him

1. He was scouted by Daesung Entertainment along with Jiwon
2. He likes listening to music
3. His favorite colors were ivory, blue, and white

Profile and Facts Jiyong (former member)

Real Name/ Hangul: Ko Ji-yong /고지용
Date of Birth: July 1, 1980
Place of Birth:
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 66 kg
Blood Type: O
Family: wife, son, older sister
Occupation: singer, businessman
Position (in Sechs Kies): Lead Vocalist
Sub-unit: White Kies
Agency: DSP Media
Years Active: 1997-2000
Ideal Type: A girl who would love only him

1. Jiyong got married to Heo Yang-lim in 2013
2. He has a son named Seungjae and appeared with him on The Return of Superman
3. He is Kang Sunghun’s childhood friend
4. He was the final member of Sechs Kies
5. He likes to skiing
6. After Sechs Kies disbandment, he quit the entertainment industry to focus on business (non-celebrity life)

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