AOA

AOA (Ace of Angels - 에이오에이) currently has 3 members: Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Chanmi. They debuted on August 9, 2012, under FNC Entertainment. In October 2016, Youkyung left AOA after her contract expired. On June 22, 2017, Choa left AOA due to health issues. On May 13, 2019, it was announced that Mina had left AOA after deciding not to renew her contract with FNC Entertainment. On July 4, 2020, it was announced that Jimin had left AOA and the entertainment industry. On January 1, 2021, it was announced that Yuna had left AOA after deciding not to renew her contract. On October 20, 2022, it was announced that Seolhyun would also be leaving FNC Entertainment. In 2024, Chanmi also left FNC Entertainment. Since all the members have left the company, the group is presumed to have disbanded.

AOA members height, age

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Member	Height	Age
Hyejeong	172 cm	33 years
Seolhyun	167 cm	31 years
Chanmi	166 cm	30 years

Former members (4)

Member	Height	Age
Yuna	163 cm	33 years
Jimin	160 cm	36 years
Choa	158.5 cm	33 years
Mina	167 cm	33 years

Debut Date: August 9, 2012
Fandom Name: Elvis

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Group Stats

Average height: 168.3 cm
Tallest: 172 cm · Hyejeong
Shortest: 166 cm · Chanmi
Average age: 31.3 years
Oldest: 33 years · Hyejeong
Youngest: 30 years · Chanmi

Members

Hyejeong

Stage Name: Hyejeong (혜정)
Birth Name: Shin Hye Jeong (신혜정)
Angel Name: Hyejeong.Linus
Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual, Center
Birthday: August 10, 1993
Age: 33 years
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 172 cm (5'7.5″)
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White

Facts

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
She is an only child.
She was reportedly very shy as a child and is still shy today, but she becomes more open and talkative once you get to know her.
She became more confident after becoming a cheerleader and promotional model in high school.
Hyejeong’s mother signed her up for a supermodel competition. She reached the third preliminary round before being discovered by an FNC Entertainment casting director. She joined the company as a trainee in August 2010.
She appeared in the SBS drama ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’ before AOA’s debut.
She appeared in the SBS drama ‘Cheongdam-dong Alice’ as Se Kyung’s younger sister, Se Jin.
She was a cast member of the first season of ‘The Romantic & Idol’, where she was paired with MBLAQ’s Mir and 2PM’s Jun.K.
She enjoys doing yoga.
She is good at making kimchi.
She and Seolhyun eat the most among the AOA members.
She prefers simple outfits, such as a hoodie and shorts, rather than dressing up.
According to the other members, she has the best figure and is the sexiest member of the group.
Hyejeong appeared in FT Island’s ‘I Wish’ music video.
Hyejeong’s ideal type: ‘A man who is funny and kind, and who is fun to spend time with. Gong Yoo sunbaenim.’

Seolhyun

Stage Name: Seolhyun (설현)
Birth Name: Kim Seol Hyun (김설현)
Angel Name: Seolhyunari
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Center, Face of the Group
Birthday: January 3, 1995
Age: 31 years
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 167 cm (5'5.5″)
Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Sub-Unit: AOA White

Facts

She was born in Bucheon, South Korea.
She has an older sister.
She wanted to become a singer from a young age. At school, she was a member of a club band that also taught her how to dance.
She later attended an arts-focused high school.
She has played the piano since childhood.
She worked as a promotional model for one of her teachers while in middle school.
Her friend encouraged her to enter the Smart Uniform Model Contest, where she met the FNC Entertainment manager she works with today.
She wore braces before her debut.
She and Hyejeong eat the most among the AOA members.
Seolhyun’s favorite sport is swimming.
She appeared in more than 15 commercials in 2016.
Seolhyun has a mole on her tongue.
People often say she looks like a mix of Naeun from Apink and Bora from SISTAR.
She appeared in FT Island’s ‘Severely’ music video.
She acted in the dramas ‘Seo-Young, My Daughter’ (2012), ‘Ugly Alert’ (2013), and ‘Orange Marmalade’ (2015).
Seolhyun was in a relationship with Zico from Block B. In September 2016, it was announced that they had broken up for personal reasons.
After Choa left, Seolhyun and Jimin moved out of the dorm. Seolhyun lives with her sister.
As of November 10, 2022, she was signed to the agency Yieum Hashtag.
Seolhyun’s ideal type: ‘A man with a beautiful and kind smile. Kim Jae Won sunbaenim.’

Chanmi

Stage Name: Chanmi (찬미)
Birth Name: Kim Chan Mi (김찬미), but she legally changed her name to Im Dohwa (임도화)
Angel Name: Chanmi T.T
Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: June 19, 1996
Age: 30 years
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 166 cm (5'5.5″)
Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA White

Facts

She was born in Gumi, South Korea. When she was 6 years old, her family moved to Daegu, South Korea.
She has an older sister and a younger sister.
She had a lot of energy as a child, so her mother sent her to a dance school.
She was discovered while dancing at a basketball game during her second year of middle school.
She talks in her sleep.
She also sleepwalks.
Chanmi often had many things on her bed, and some of them sometimes fell onto Choa’s bed because they shared a bunk bed.
In 2014, she reached the final round of MBC Music’s ‘Idol Dance Battle D-Style’.
She appeared in the web drama ‘What’s Up With These Kids?’ alongside VIXX members N and Hongbin in 2016.
Chanmi is involved in a personal performance project called ‘Look at Mi’, which focuses on dance performances.
Chanmi’s ideal type: ‘I like people who have their own little worlds. It’s okay if he doesn’t pay too much attention to me. I like a man who can share the things I enjoy. For example, eating chocolate together! If he doesn’t like it, I won’t force him, but I don’t think I would date him in the first place.’

Former member

Yuna

Stage Name: Yuna (유나)
Birth Name: Seo Yu Na (서유나)
Angel Name: Yunaria
Position: Main Vocalist, Keyboardist
Birthday: December 30, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 163 cm (5'4″)
Weight: 44 kg (97 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Sub-Unit: AOA Cream, AOA Black

Facts

She was born in Busan, South Korea.
She has a younger sister.
Her younger sister Yu-ri debuted in 2014 with the girl group Berry Good under the stage name Seoyul.
She has played the piano since she was 7 years old.
With her parents’ permission, she moved from Busan to Seoul alone. She stayed at her uncle’s house, practiced singing, and attended auditions.
She can play the keyboard.
Her favorite type of music is ballads.
She played the lead role in the Japanese musical ‘Summer Snow’.
She appeared in several web dramas and TV dramas, including ‘Hot and Sweet’ (2016), ‘My Old Friend’ (2016), and ‘Single Wife’ (2017).
On January 1, 2021, FNC Entertainment released a statement announcing Yuna’s departure from AOA and the company.
Yuna’s ideal type: ‘I hope he is a quiet person who takes good care of me and only shows his soft side around me. I think I would fall for the way he takes care of me even when he acts like he doesn’t care. Jung Woo Sung sunbaenim, from the JTBC drama Padam Padam… The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats. I was attracted to the way he stood up for others.’

Jimin

Stage Name: Choa (초아)
Birth Name: Park Cho Ah (박초아)
Angel Name: Choaya
Position: Main Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist
Birthday: March 6, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 160 cm (5'3″)
Weight: 47.4 kg (103 lbs)
Blood type: O
Sub-Unit: AOA Black

Facts

She was born in Seoul, South Korea.
She has an older sister.
She has been interested in music since she was young.
She has suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome and had surgery for it in the past.
She has been a fan of former 2PM member Jay Park since high school.
Her yellow guitar, which she named Banana, is said to be the sister of Juniel’s guitar, which is named Panini.
In 2011, her mother gave her a guitar named Mimi as a birthday gift.
She placed fourth on the first season of ‘Unpretty Rapstar’.
She attended a Chinese language school for two years.
She can play the guitar, harmonica, and piano.
Jimin raps even in her sleep.
She wrote the rap for AOA’s single ‘MOYA’.
After Choa left, Seolhyun and Jimin moved out of the dorm. Jimin lives alone.
She appeared in the drama ‘Click Your Heart’ (2016).
In July 2020, former member Mina claimed on Instagram that she had left AOA because Jimin had bullied her for 10 years.
On July 4, 2020, FNC Entertainment released a statement announcing Jimin’s departure from AOA and the entertainment industry.
In 2021, Korean media outlet Dispatch released text messages, transcripts involving current and former AOA members, and manager reports that revealed more details about the situation.
On January 23, 2022, FNC Entertainment announced that Jimin’s contract had officially ended.
Jimin’s ideal type: ‘My ideal type is a man who is cool, sexy, and kind, like Ha Jung Woo sunbaenim. I love the image he shows in his work.’

Choa

Stage Name: Mina (민아)
Birth Name: Kwon Min A (권민아)
Angel Name: Minaring
Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Bassist
Birthday: September 21, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 158.5 cm (5'1")
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Sub-Unit: AOA Black

Facts

She was born in Incheon, South Korea.
She has an older sister and a younger sister.
She dreamed of becoming a singer from a young age.
When she was in high school, she practiced singing alone at night.
She failed many auditions but never gave up.
She had the chance to join AOA after accidentally meeting Juniel in public. Juniel encouraged her to audition for FNC Entertainment.
She can play the guitar.
Her parents were against her dream of becoming a singer at first, but they later gave her permission.
She left AOA on June 22, 2017, explaining that she was struggling with insomnia and depression.
Choa’s ideal type: ‘It changes every time. I like a man whose overall image is good. I like neat and smart styles, such as Choi Yoon (played by Kim Min Jong) in the SBS drama A Gentleman’s Dignity. I pay more attention to fashion than looks. I used to really like Ryu Jin sunbaenim.’

Mina

Stage Name: Youkyung (유경)
Birth Name: Seo You Kyoung (서유경)
Angel Name: Y (Half Angel)
Position: Drummer
Birthday: March 15, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 167 cm (5'5.5")
Weight: 48 kg (105 lbs)
Blood type: O
Sub-Unit: AOA Black

Facts

She is originally from Busan, but her family later moved to Seoul.
She has an older sister.
She was a famous ulzzang (a person known for their good looks).
She auditioned for FNC Entertainment in 2009.
Her family supported her dream of becoming a singer. They moved from Busan to Seoul to give her a better chance of achieving that dream.
Her favorite school subjects were math and music.
She can play the bass guitar.
She played Yoon Jin Young in KBS’s ‘Adolescent Medley’ alongside her labelmate Kwak Dongyeon.
She loves food, especially chicken and pizza.
Mina was responsible for doing the laundry in the dorm.
Mina appeared in the dramas ‘Modern Farmer’ (2014), ‘Click Your Heart’ (2016), and ‘Hospital Ship’ (2017).
FT Island’s Jonghun once said that he was a big fan of Mina.
Her favorite artist is the Japanese band Mr. Children.
At the dorm, she was responsible for doing the laundry.
On May 13, 2019, it was announced that Mina had left AOA after deciding not to renew her contract with FNC Entertainment.
In July 2020, she claimed on Instagram that she had left AOA because fellow member Jimin had bullied her for 10 years.
In 2021, Korean media outlet Dispatch released text messages, transcripts involving current and former AOA members, and manager reports that revealed more details about the situation.
Mina’s ideal type: Snoopy or Charmander. She prefers someone without double eyelids who looks friendly, likes her, and is open about his feelings.