Profile
- Birth name
- An Keon-ho (안건호)
- Birthday
- 2009-02-14
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Height
- 178 cm
- Blood type
- O
- MBTI
- INTP
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Position
- Maknae
- Groups
- CORTIS
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About
Short bio
Keonho of CORTIS is the group’s youngest member, a former top-rank swimmer turned performer known for his bright energy, songwriting contributions, and playful charm.
Background
Keonho was born in Suwon and grew up in both Suwon and Dongtan, experiencing different environments during his childhood. Before pursuing music, he was a highly ranked competitive swimmer, showing discipline and focus from an early age. Encouraged by his family, he joined the company in 2021 and gradually transitioned into idol training, where he discovered a passion for performance and songwriting. He contributed creatively to CORTIS’s debut EP and became known for his cheerful personality and determination. As the youngest member under HYBE LABELS, Keonho represents youthful ambition, balancing athletic roots with artistic growth while dreaming of global stages and fan events.
Fun facts
Keonho’s birth name is Kim Keonho, and fans often shorten it affectionately to Kono, a nickname that has followed him since his trainee days.
He was born in Pajang-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and later spent several years living in Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong during his childhood.
Keonho has an older sister born in 2005, and his family also owns a puppy named Cookie, making him openly fond of dogs.
He attended Pajang Elementary School, later transferred to Yeoul Elementary School, and studied at Chonggye Middle School before leaving and later passing the middle and high school equivalency exams.
He joined his company in 2021, beginning his official trainee journey after his family encouraged him to pursue an idol career.
Before entering the music industry, Keonho was a competitive swimmer who held top rankings and continued swimming seriously until around sixth grade.
His favorite colors include vintage tones, bright shades, green, and pink, which he often associates with expressive fashion choices.
His favorite ice-cream flavor is salted caramel, and he is also known for enjoying French fries, a preference fans noticed early in his trainee days.
He is a dog person and has mentioned that animals naturally make him feel relaxed and comfortable.
During the winter season, he especially enjoys drinking hot chocolate, as he loves both the holidays and colder weather.
His favorite artists include Radiohead, Justin Bieber, and Pixies, showing a wide musical taste that ranges from alternative rock to global pop.
Keonho helped write and develop several tracks on CORTIS’ first EP, including “GO!,” “What You Want,” “FaSHioN,” and “JoyRide,” and he also participated in choreography for “GO!”.
His audition song was “Dynamite” by BTS, reflecting his early interest in upbeat pop performance styles.
He enjoys listening to music, cold drinks, and relaxed creative activities, often describing himself as someone who likes casual downtime.
Fans often describe Keonho as bright, humorous, and slightly quirky, especially when he jokingly calls his fellow members “weird in a good way.”
His well-known nicknames include French Fry Guy, Hardtack, Kono, and “I’m Gonna Make It High,” each tied to school days or trainee stories.
If he could have a superpower or heroic identity, he has said he would choose Spider-Man, reflecting his playful admiration for superhero characters.
He describes his personality as cheerful, optimistic, and energetic, with a strong dream of performing on world stages and even hosting rooftop listening parties with fans.
Keonho’s outlook is deeply future-focused, as he often says he wants the entire world to know CORTIS’ name and continues working steadily toward that goal.
