KARD

KARD (카드) (also stylized as K.A.R.D) is a 4-member South Korean co-ed group under DSP Media. The members are J.Seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo. Before their debut they released three project singles: “Oh NaNa”, “Don’t Recall”, and “RUMOR”. They officially debuted on July 19, 2017, with their first mini album, Hola Hola. They are set to disband after their upcoming album and world tour.

KARD members height, age

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Member	Height	Age
J.Seph	178.5 cm	34 years
BM	186 cm	34 years
Somin	163 cm	30 years
Jiwoo	165 cm	30 years

Debut Date: July 19, 2017
Official Greeting: "Hello. We are K.A.R.D!"
Official Fandom Name: Hidden Kard

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Group Stats

Average height: 173.1 cm
Tallest: 186 cm · BM
Shortest: 163 cm · Somin
Average age: 32 years
Oldest: 34 years · J.Seph
Youngest: 30 years · Somin

Members

J.Seph

Stage Name: J.Seph (제이셉)
Birth Name: Kim Tae-hyung (김태형)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: June 21, 1992
Age: 34 years
Zodiac Sign: Gemini/Cancer cusp
Height: 178.5 cm (5'10.5″)
Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP-A
Card Name and Suit: Ace and Spades

Facts

He speaks some English.
He has an older sister.
J.Seph explained: “The Ace can be the lowest card supporting the team or the highest card that is sharp.” (Debut party)
Members say he is the funniest.
Somin and Jiwoo picked him as the biggest eater and jokester.
He wants to pursue acting. (A Song For You, KBS)
He trained at DSP Media for five years.
Originally BM and J.Seph were planned to debut as a hip-hop duo, but plans were changed.
He enlisted for mandatory military service on October 5, 2020, and was discharged on April 4, 2022.

BM

Stage Name: BM (비엠)
Birth Name: Matthew Kim
Korean Name: Kim Jin-seok (김진석)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: October 20, 1992
Age: 34 years
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 186 cm (6'1″)
Weight: 82.5 kg (181 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFJ-T
Card Name and Suit: King and Clubs

Facts

He is from Los Angeles, California, USA.
He has two younger brothers.
His father lived in Brazil from childhood until college. (KARD interview in Brazil)
BM explained his King card: “The King is the most dependable and strong card, the solid foundation of the team.” (Debut party)
BM stands for Big Matthew.
He is fluent in English and also knows Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
He enjoys listening to MONSTA X.
He co-hosts the podcast Get Real with Ashley (Ladies’ Code) and Peniel (BTOB).
He debuted as a soloist on June 9, 2021, with the single “Broke Me.”

Somin

Stage Name: Somin (소민)
Birth Name: Jeon So-min (전소민)
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: August 22, 1996
Age: 30 years
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 163 cm (5'4″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ISFP-T
Card Name and Suit: Black Joker and Hearts

Facts

Somin has two older sisters.
She revealed she is a distant relative of TWICE’s Jeongyeon.
Somin explained her Black Joker card: “Depending on the situation, the black joker can be the best card, so I will show my various appeals.” (Debut party)
She was a member of DSP Media’s girl group PURETTY, which disbanded in 2014.
She competed in Baby KARA, finishing in 2nd place.
In August 2015, she debuted as leader of APRIL but left in November to pursue different music.

Jiwoo

Stage Name: Jiwoo (지우)
Birth Name: Jeon Ji-woo (전지우)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Maknae
Birthday: October 4, 1996
Age: 30 years
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 165 cm (5'5″)
Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFJ-T
Card Name and Suit: Color Joker and Diamonds

Facts

She has a brother, though they are not close.
Jiwoo explained her Color Joker card: “I’m in charge of making our group’s singing, rapping, dancing, and music colorful.” (Debut party)
She is the most flexible member. (After School Club, July 31, 2018)
She graduated from Chungdam High School. (NCT Night Night, July 26, 2018)
She trained at DSP Media for only two months before debut.
She and Somin featured in SUPER JUNIOR’s “Lo Siento” (Korean version).