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Louis, whose full name is Louis Elliot Jiho Jourdain and Korean name is Lim Ji Ho, was born on May 1, 2010, in South Korea to a Korean mother and a French father. During childhood, he briefly lived in Frankfurt, Germany before returning to Korea. He later attended the Lycée Français de Séoul for eight years, where he developed strong multilingual skills and became fluent in Korean, French, and English while also learning some Spanish.
He began training under MORE VISION at the age of 13 and spent approximately two years preparing for debut. As LNGSHOT's main vocalist and youngest member, Louis quickly gained attention for his exceptional vocals, towering height, and international background. Beyond performing, he has already earned songwriting credits alongside fellow member Ohyul on Jay Park's "Remedy" and later contributed to "Lullaby (Remix)," highlighting his potential as both a vocalist and songwriter.
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Louis' full name is Louis Elliot Jiho Jourdain, while his Korean name is Lim Ji Ho (임지호). Source: KProfiles
Born on May 1, 2010, Louis is the youngest member (maknae) of LNGSHOT. Source: KProfiles
He serves as LNGSHOT's main vocalist and is also the group's tallest member, standing at an impressive 187 cm (6'2"). Source: KProfiles
Louis has blood type B and an INFJ personality type. Source: KProfiles
He was born in South Korea to a Korean mother and a French father, giving him a multicultural upbringing. Source: NamuWiki
During his childhood, Louis briefly lived in Frankfurt, Germany before continuing his education in South Korea. Source: NamuWiki
He is an only child. Source: KProfiles
Fellow members affectionately call him "Big Elephant Giant Baby," a nickname that references him being both the tallest and the youngest member of LNGSHOT. Source: kpopping
Louis studied at the Lycée Français de Séoul for eight years, helping him become fluent in multiple languages. Source: KProfiles
He speaks Korean, French, English, and some Spanish, though he has said he feels most confident speaking French. Source: KProfiles
Alongside Ohyul, Louis received songwriting credits on Jay Park's song "Remedy." Source: LNGSHOT Wiki (Fandom)
He later expanded his songwriting portfolio by contributing to Jay Park's "Lullaby (Remix)." Source: LNGSHOT Wiki (Fandom)
Louis began training under MORE VISION at just 13 years old and trained for approximately two years before making his debut. Source: Kpopsingers
During his trainee years, Louis experienced an incredible growth spurt, growing approximately 12 centimeters in a single year—from around 172 cm to his current height of 187 cm. Source: NamuWiki
He is widely recognized as the first French idol to officially debut in a K-pop boy group, marking a historic milestone in the industry. Source: Kpopsingers
For his company audition, Louis performed "Love" by Keyshia Cole. Source: Kpopsingers
His musical role model is American rapper Young Thug. Source: Kpopsingers
When he isn't performing, Louis enjoys playing basketball in his free time. Source: Kpopsingers
He has a well-known sweet tooth, loves strawberry milk, and says his favorite dessert is Dubai chewy cookies, though he isn't a fan of coffee. Source: LNGSHOT Wiki (Fandom)
Fans affectionately nicknamed him "Baby Justin Bieber" after he covered Justin Bieber's hit song "Baby." Source: kpopping, NamuWiki
Although Louis often appears mature and composed, his fellow members say he's surprisingly gullible and frequently falls for their playful pranks, making him one of the group's most lovable personalities. Source: kpopping, NamuWiki
Louis stands out for his rare combination of talent, maturity, and warmth. Despite being LNGSHOT's youngest member, he possesses a calm, thoughtful personality that complements his powerful vocals. His multicultural upbringing and ability to speak multiple languages have also made him especially popular with international fans, allowing him to communicate naturally with audiences around the world.
Fans also love the contrast between Louis' composed image and his adorable off-stage personality. Members often joke that he's surprisingly easy to prank despite being the tallest member of the group, while fans affectionately call him "Baby Justin Bieber" after his cover of Justin Bieber's "Baby." Combined with his sweet tooth, love of basketball, and gentle demeanor, Louis has quickly become one of LNGSHOT's most endearing members.