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Mackiah (마카야) is a Korean-Australian rapper and member of AMPERS&ONE. Learn about Mackiah Mercer's age, birthday, nationality, family, MBTI, and fun facts.
Mackiah Mercer, known professionally as Mackiah, is a Korean-Australian rapper and member of AMPERS&ONE. Born on January 21, 2006, in Sydney, Australia, Mackiah spent part of his childhood in Busan, South Korea, after his family relocated there shortly after his birth. Growing up between two cultures helped him become fluent in both English and Korean, and he later became an important bridge between AMPERS&ONE's Korean-speaking and English-speaking members. His time in Busan also left him with a noticeable Busan dialect, something fans enjoy hearing during broadcasts and live streams.
Before becoming an idol, Mackiah had very different career plans and originally considered becoming an electrician. However, after attending an FNC Global Audition in Sydney—encouraged by his mother—his life took a completely different direction. He successfully joined FNC Entertainment and eventually debuted with AMPERS&ONE. Known for his bright personality, humor, and strong bilingual communication skills, Mackiah quickly became one of the group's most recognizable members and a fan favorite among ANDEARs.
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Mackiah was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Source: KProfiles
His Korean name is Lee Ye Jun (이예준). Source: KProfiles
His family moved to Busan, South Korea shortly after he was born. Source: KProfiles
Growing up in both Australia and South Korea gave him strong ties to both cultures. Source: KProfiles
He became the first Australian idol ever signed under FNC Entertainment. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
Before becoming an idol, Mackiah originally planned to become an electrician. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
He attended an FNC Global Audition in Sydney after his mother encouraged him to participate. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
His mother reportedly offered him pocket money to attend the audition. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
Mackiah lived in Busan for approximately seven years. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
Because of this, he speaks Korean with a Busan satoori dialect. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
Fans enjoy hearing his Busan accent during live streams and variety content. Source: Fan Community Discussions
During AMPERS&ONE's early days, Mackiah often served as a translator between Korean-speaking and English-speaking members. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
His fluency in both languages helped strengthen communication within the group. Source: Kpop Wiki (Fandom)
He auditioned for FNC with "Boong Boong" by HAON. Source: KProfiles
The song allowed him to showcase both his rap skills and bilingual confidence. Source: KProfiles
Mackiah was part of a band during elementary school. Source: KProfiles
His interest in music started years before he considered becoming a K-pop idol. Source: KProfiles
He is the oldest of four siblings. Source: KProfiles
He has one younger brother, one younger sister, and another younger brother. Source: KProfiles
Family remains one of the most important influences in his life. Source: KProfiles
Mackiah has been learning to imitate Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter series. Source: Kpop Singers
He often embraces the role of being the funny member of the group. Source: Kpop Singers
His MBTI personality type is ENFP-T. Source: KProfiles
He shares the friendship nickname "Marchive" with fellow member Brian. Source: KProfiles
Fans use the nickname to refer to the pair's close friendship. Source: KProfiles
Mackiah strongly believes cereal should be poured before milk. Source: Kpop Singers
This opinion has sparked countless debates among fans. Source: Kpop Singers
His favorite color is green. Source: Kpop Singers
His favorite food is pizza. Source: Kpop Singers
After busy schedules, he enjoys late-night convenience store runs for chips and chocolate with the members. Source: Kpop Singers
His favorite song is "Happy" by NF. Source: Kpop Singers
Fans often find it interesting that the emotional song contrasts with his cheerful personality. Source: Fan Community Discussions
Mackiah prefers oversized shirts and comfortable fashion. Source: Kpop Singers
He describes his style as comfort-first rather than trend-focused. Source: Kpop Singers
When writing rap lyrics, he starts by selecting specific keywords. Source: Seattle Magazine
He then builds a full storyline before writing his verses. Source: Seattle Magazine
Fans admire his thoughtful and methodical songwriting process. Source: Seattle Magazine
Many ANDEARs consider Mackiah one of AMPERS&ONE's funniest and most approachable members. Source: Fan Community Discussions
Fans love Mackiah for his cheerful energy and natural sense of humor. He often takes on the role of making people laugh and helping create a relaxed atmosphere within the group.
Many fans also appreciate his multicultural background and ability to connect with international audiences. Whether he's translating for members, performing on stage, or sharing funny stories, Mackiah's warmth and authenticity make him incredibly easy to root for.