Minhyuk

1 Minhyuk is a member of MONSTA X. He debuted with the group on May 14, 2015, under Starship Entertainment.

2 His real name is Lee Min Hyuk. His Korean name is written 이민혁.

3 He was born on November 3, 1993. His Western zodiac sign is Scorpio, and his Chinese zodiac sign is the Rooster.

4 He has a younger brother. Minhyuk grew up with one sibling.

5 He was the final member selected for MONSTA X. He earned his place in the group through Mnet's survival competition NO.MERCY.

6 He is known as MONSTA X's mood-maker. His outgoing personality and humor frequently help energize the group during interviews and variety appearances.

7 His representative animal is a puppy. Fans commonly associate Minhyuk with the 🐶 emoji.

8 He hosted Inkigayo. Minhyuk served as an MC for SBS's music program from October 2019 until February 2021.

9 He hosted alongside NCT's Jaehyun and APRIL's Naeun. The three became known for their chemistry as Inkigayo hosts.

10 He hosted VogueShip Show. The Naver NOW program featured conversations, music, and creative activities.

11 He enjoys painting and drawing. Minhyuk has frequently expressed his interest in visual arts.

12 He likes sweet potatoes and pizza. Both foods have appeared among his reported favorites.

13 His favorite drinks include cola and café latte. He has mentioned enjoying these beverages.

14 He dislikes cucumbers. Cucumbers are among his least favorite foods.

15 His favorite color is red. Red has been listed among his personal preferences.

16 He is confident about his lips. Minhyuk has identified his lips as one of his favorite facial features.

17 He wears corrective lenses. Minhyuk has discussed needing glasses or contact lenses for his eyesight.

18 He has multiple tattoos. His tattoos include a whale design near his knee and a rose reflected in a mirror on his back.

19 His whale tattoo covers a scar. The design reportedly covers a previous surgical scar on his knee.

20 He has expressed interest in learning acoustic guitar. He previously mentioned that the instrument would complement his husky vocal tone.

21 He cannot swim. Despite his whale-themed imagery, Minhyuk has said that swimming is not one of his skills.

22 He completed his military service in October 2024. He enlisted in April 2023 and served as an active-duty soldier.

23 He participated in MONSTA X's tenth-anniversary celebrations. The group reunited for concerts and the release of THE X in 2025.

24 He made his official solo debut in June 2026. His digital single "Reaching" introduced a softer, rock-influenced musical direction.

25 Ha Hyun Sang created his solo debut song. The singer-songwriter wrote, composed, and arranged "Reaching."

26 He has worked in both music and broadcasting. His career includes singing, music-show hosting, radio programs, and variety television.

27 He is known for interacting warmly with fans. His conversational hosting style has become a recognizable part of his public personality.

28 He appeared in MONSTA X's self-produced series MONMUKGO. The show features the members participating in games, challenges, and entertaining activities.

29 He is part of MONSTA X's English-language discography. The group has released three English studio albums, including Unfold in 2026.

30 His Instagram username is @go5rae. The name references the Korean word for whale, gorae (고래), an animal closely associated with him.