Ahyeon

Ahyeon was born in Toegye-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, and grew up in a supportive household that encouraged her artistic interests from an early age.

She has a younger brother, whom she has mentioned casually in interviews and fan content.

For her education, she attended Daeryong Middle School in Chuncheon before enrolling at Hanlim Arts High School, one of Korea’s most well-known performing arts schools.

Ahyeon is currently in Class 1-6 under the Department of Applied Music at Hanlim, studying alongside fellow member Haram.

Her classmates include idols such as CLASS:y’s Jimin, RESCENE’s Ito Minami, and CANDY SHOP’s Choi Sarang, placing her in a very entertainment-focused peer group.

Before joining YG Entertainment, she trained at Ara Dance Academy, where she strengthened her early dance foundation.

Ahyeon was the second BABYMONSTER member officially revealed on January 16, 2023, drawing immediate attention for her all-rounder skills.

She successfully passed auditions for JYP Entertainment and Banana Culture before ultimately joining YG, showing how sought-after her talent was.

She has been a YG trainee since 2018, giving her roughly four years of preparation prior to official debut activities.

Many fans often comment that Ahyeon’s visuals resemble Jennie of BLACKPINK, especially in certain angles and expressions.

Some of the songs she performed during trainee evaluations include “Team” by Iggy Azalea, “Monster” by Justin Bieber & Shawn Mendes, “Body Language” by Kid Ink, and “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea, showcasing her versatility.

Yang Hyun-suk once described her as a “warrior with many weapons,” referring to her strengths in singing, dancing, and stage presence.

Her personal motto is “Always be humble,” which she often repeats when discussing growth and goals.

Her current interests include drawing designs and discovering new music, reflecting both creative and musical curiosity.

Ahyeon is known for having a consistently positive attitude, with friends and members often describing her as encouraging and upbeat.

She has a quirky preference of pouring cereal first and milk second, something she once mentioned humorously.

She began dancing at the age of five, and her father was very supportive, frequently recording her practices and cheering her on.

When given the playful choice between five Chiquitas or one 5-year-old Chiquita, she chose the latter because she found her especially cute.

For studying, she has recommended songs such as “Call Me” by Rangga Jones, “Roses” by Finn Askew, and “Blue Butterflies” by JHIN.

A school friend once described Ahyeon as always punctual, academically strong, and very positive, reinforcing her reliable image.

Before debuting as an idol, she also worked as a musical singer, gaining early stage experience.

Her favorite fruits include apple grapes, melon, and watermelon, which she often chooses as snacks.

Her favorite ice cream flavors are green tea, yogurt, and New York cheesecake, showing her preference for creamy but balanced sweetness.

Her hobbies include drawing and video editing, skills she enjoys practicing during downtime.

Her favorite flowers are roses and daisies, which she has mentioned liking for their simplicity and elegance.

Despite her energetic stage image, she has admitted she is very bad at arm wrestling, something members tease her about.

Ahyeon is fluent in Korean, English, and Chinese, having started learning English at age five and Chinese at age seven.

Members jokingly say she resembles a squirrel, combining her name with “daramji” (Korean for squirrel) into the nickname “Ah-ramji.”

Fans, however, often say her visuals resemble a cat, showing how her image can vary depending on expressions.

Her favorite season is winter, which she finds more comfortable than summer.

Her favorite BABYMONSTER track is “MONSTERS (Intro).”

Currently, her favorite songs include “Where Were You in the Morning?” by Shawn Mendes and “Garden” by Fujii Kaze.

She always eats breakfast, even on busy mornings, which she considers important.

Ahyeon once described her personality in one word as “quirky,” reflecting her playful unpredictability.

Her favorite movie series is Twilight, and she also enjoys Midnight Sun.

Her first action in the morning is often turning off her alarm and either washing up or eating toast with apple grapes.

The last thing she does before bed is scrolling through her phone, a habit she admits she should probably reduce.

One quote she recently found funny is: “If I can’t enjoy something, I just tend to avoid it.”

Her favorite artists include keshi, Mahalia, Musiq Soulchild, SZA, The Kid LAROI, and Emotional Oranges.

Her favorite foods are Korean rice porridge, tteokbokki, and chocolate smoothie bubble tea, which she calls her newest obsession.

She doesn’t like broccoli, a food she openly avoids.

Ahyeon has said that people can become close to her simply by talking to her first, since she can be shy initially.

Her long-term goal is to be good at many different things rather than excelling in only one area.

When she has trouble sleeping, she listens to music with earphones to relax.

Although naturally shy, she tries not to show it during public appearances.

She enjoys sweet foods but can’t eat large quantities, except for desserts she truly loves.

She rarely goes to karaoke, and when she does, she is usually the one sitting and listening instead of singing.

She once joked that the scariest thing ever is seeing her own swollen face.

Ahyeon loves mint chocolate but prefers not to eat it alone.

Her most treasured items are her butterfly necklace and a handmade ring.

Her favorite place is her room, where she feels the most comfortable.

Ahyeon auditioned with “The Show” by Lenka, a softer pop track compared to her later evaluation songs.

Her favorite singer is G-DRAGON, whom she greatly admires.