AHOF

AHOF stands for All-time Hall Of Famer, reflecting the members' shared goal of becoming artists whose careers will be remembered long after their debut. Source: F&F Entertainment

AHOF was formed through the SBS survival program Universe League, where contestants competed as part of different teams before the final nine-member lineup was selected. Source: KProfiles

The group officially debuted on July 1, 2025, under F&F Entertainment. Source: KProfiles

AHOF consists of nine members: Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, and Daisuke. Source: KProfiles

AHOF is one of the most multinational rookie groups in K-pop, with members representing South Korea, Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Source: KProfiles

Steven was selected as the group's leader, bringing previous debut experience from LUMINOUS along with songwriting and producing experience. Source: KProfiles

Several AHOF members entered the group with previous idol experience. Steven debuted with LUMINOUS, Woongki previously promoted with TO1, and JL debuted in the Filipino P-pop group PLUUS before joining AHOF. Source: KProfiles, Wikipedia, Tribune.net.ph

The group's final lineup includes contestants from all three Universe League teams, though Team Rhythm, the eventual Prism Cup champions, contributed the largest number of debut members. Source: KProfiles

JL won Universe League, receiving more than 3 million votes, the highest individual vote total in the show's history. Source: Wikipedia

Woongki received the highest vote total among AHOF's Korean members during the finale with 677,202 votes, despite competing on Team Beat, which finished third overall. Source: KProfiles

The group features a remarkable mix of entertainment backgrounds, including former child actors, backup dancers, solo artists, survival show contestants, models, songwriters, and idols with previous debut experience. Source: KProfiles, MyDramaList

AHOF's youngest member, Daisuke, was born in 2009, while leader Steven was born in 2000, creating a nearly nine-year age gap between the oldest and youngest members. Source: Kpopbio

Several members actively participate in songwriting. Steven previously wrote and composed music before AHOF, while Woongki has contributed lyrics to every AHOF album released so far. Source: KProfiles, Kpopping

AHOF's vocal line is led by Han and JL, both of whom earned praise during Universe League for their stable live vocals throughout demanding performances. Source: KProfiles, NamuWiki

The group's visual line includes Jeongwoo, JL, and Chih En, each recognized for distinct charms ranging from youthful visuals to elegant features. Source: KProfiles, NamuWiki

Fans love AHOF's playful friendships. Woongki, Shuaibo, and JL famously call themselves the "Prettyz," often performing girl-group dance covers together for fun. Source: Kpopping

AHOF earned its first music show trophy on The Show just weeks after debut, with leader Steven delivering an emotional acceptance speech as the members celebrated the milestone together. Source: Soompi

During late 2025, AHOF temporarily promoted as an eight-member group while Chih En took a health-related hiatus. Following treatment and recovery, he officially returned for the group's January 2026 fan concert, a moment widely celebrated by fans. Source: Soompi, Trendrod

The group's fandom is officially known as AHOPE, symbolizing the hope shared between AHOF and their fans as they grow together. Source: F&F Entertainment

Despite being a rookie group, AHOF members collectively accumulated experience through programs including Produce X 101, WORLD KLASS, Boys Planet, Youth With You 3, and Universe League, making them one of the most experienced rookie lineups of their generation. Source: KProfiles

Fans often point to AHOF's greatest strength as its balance of polished performance skills and genuine chemistry. The members' years of training, combined with friendships formed before and during Universe League, have helped create a team that feels both professional on stage and naturally close off stage. Source: Fan discussions, NamuWiki