Seok Matthew

Seok Matthew was born on May 28, 2002, in Canada. He grew up in the Vancouver area of British Columbia before moving to South Korea to pursue a professional music career.

• His English name is Matthew Seok. He performs professionally as Seok Matthew, following the Korean convention of placing his family name before his given name.

• His Korean name is Seok Woohyun (석우현). The name is used in addition to his English given name, Matthew, which remains part of his official stage identity.

• Matthew is Canadian and comes from a Korean family. His upbringing in Canada gave him a different cultural and linguistic background from several of his ZEROBASEONE bandmates.

• He is one of ZEROBASEONE's two members born in 2002. The other is Kim Taerae, whose birthday is July 14, making Matthew approximately six weeks older.

• Matthew has an older sister named Yaebin Seok. She is a professional dancer and helped promote her younger brother during his appearance on Boys Planet.

• His sister's TikTok videos helped attract attention to his survival-show appearance. Yaebin shared content supporting Matthew, introducing him to audiences who might not otherwise have followed Boys Planet.

• Matthew and his sister shared an interest in dancing while growing up. Their common interest in performance became part of his early motivation to pursue entertainment professionally.

• He attended Earl Marriott Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia. The school is located in the Metro Vancouver region, where he spent much of his childhood and adolescence.

• Matthew speaks English and Korean. English was an important part of his upbringing in Canada, while Korean became essential to his training and career in South Korea.

• He has also reported being able to speak French. His multilingual background is particularly useful when communicating with international fans and participating in overseas interviews.

• Matthew previously trained under HYBE Japan. His training period there preceded his appearance on Boys Planet and exposed him to the company's performance-development system.

• He was reportedly considered for the trainee project that eventually formed &TEAM. Matthew did not join the final lineup, but his time at HYBE Japan introduced him to several future performers.

• Matthew became friends with &TEAM's Maki during his HYBE training period. Their connection began before either performer officially debuted in the K-pop industry.

• He also trained under Cube Entertainment. During this period, he met Sung Hanbin, who would later become ZEROBASEONE's leader.

• Matthew and Sung Hanbin were close friends before Boys Planet. Their friendship was particularly meaningful to viewers because the two unexpectedly reunited as contestants on the same survival show.

• Matthew and Hanbin reportedly shared accommodation during their trainee days. Their experiences training together helped create a friendship that continued after they joined different companies.

• He competed on Boys Planet under MNH Entertainment. His trainee profile listed approximately one year and six months of preparation before the competition.

• Matthew represented the Global Group on Boys Planet. The competition divided participants into Korean and global teams, highlighting the international backgrounds of many contestants.

• He became known for the catchphrase "I love you, I want you, Seok Matthew!" The playful phrase became one of his most recognizable moments from Boys Planet and is still associated with his cheerful personality.

• Matthew also attracted attention with his dance performance to Jay Park's "All I Wanna Do." The performance showcased his rhythm, confidence and expressive style, helping him establish an identity beyond his bright personality.

• He performed BLACKPINK's "Kill This Love" during the group battle mission. Matthew participated in the Global Group team, which won against the corresponding Korean team.

• His "Kill This Love" performance demonstrated a more intense stage presence. The darker concept contrasted with the playful image viewers had seen in his introductory content.

• Matthew performed MONSTA X's "Love Killa" during the dual-position battle. He joined Kim Jiwoong, Kim Gyuvin and Seo Won in a performance that emphasized charisma, dance and stage presence.

• He participated in the "Say My Name" team during the artist battle mission. The song's bright concept suited Matthew's energetic personality and allowed him to demonstrate a different performance style.

• Matthew performed "Jelly Pop" during the Boys Planet finale. The stage was part of the final competition before viewers selected ZEROBASEONE's debut lineup.

• He finished third in the Boys Planet finale on April 20, 2023. His final score was 1,702,174, placing him behind Zhang Hao and Sung Hanbin.

• Matthew was one of three contestants to finish Boys Planet with more than 1.7 million points. His final ranking reflected the strong international support he received throughout the competition.

• His representative animal emoji is a fox. Fans commonly use 🦊 when referring to Matthew, reflecting the playful and expressive image associated with him.

• His nickname is "Happy Virus." The nickname describes his energetic personality and ability to create a cheerful atmosphere around other people.

• Matthew's reported MBTI type is ENFJ. The classification has appeared in his idol profiles, although MBTI results can change and should not be treated as a fixed personality description.

• His reported height is approximately 170–171 centimeters. Published entertainment profiles vary slightly in their measurements, so the exact figure is not consistently documented.

• His reported blood type is B. The detail appears in profiles published during his Boys Planet and ZEROBASEONE activities.

• He enjoys exercising. Physical fitness is one of the hobbies listed in his Boys Planet profile, and his athletic interests complement the demands of idol choreography.

• Matthew enjoys playing video games. Gaming is another of his officially reported hobbies and provides a way to relax between rehearsals and promotional schedules.

• He likes taking walks. Walking is among the activities he mentioned in his survival-show profile, along with exploring restaurants.

• Matthew enjoys visiting restaurants both alone and with friends. His interest in trying food gives him opportunities to explore different neighborhoods and cuisines.

• He has described his unusual specialty as falling asleep within two minutes. The memorable skill appeared in his Boys Planet profile and became a popular detail among fans.

• His favorite song has been listed as Sam Kim's "Seattle." The song's gentle R&B style reflects one of Matthew's musical preferences outside ZEROBASEONE's discography.

• Matthew has named SEVENTEEN and NCT's Mark among his role models. Their performance skills and musical identities have influenced the type of artist he hopes to become.

• Jay Park is another artist he has admired. His memorable pre-debut performance of "All I Wanna Do" demonstrated his interest in R&B-influenced dance music.

• Matthew has reportedly said that winter is his favorite season in Canada. However, he prefers spring in South Korea, where the climate and seasonal atmosphere are different.

• He has several tattoos. Reported designs include references to family, flowers and meaningful personal memories, although the exact number and placement may change over time.

• One of his reported tattoos references Howl's Moving Castle. The Studio Ghibli film has personal significance because of his family's affection for it.

• Matthew is interested in Pokémon. He has collected Pokémon-related items, including cards and Poké Balls, and has shared his enthusiasm for the franchise with fans.

• He also enjoys anime figures. Fan-documented room tours and behind-the-scenes content have shown his interest in collecting and displaying character merchandise.

• Matthew has a cat named Gia. He has also been associated with family dogs named Teddy and Moongchi, reflecting his affection for animals.

• He has a close friendship with P1Harmony's Keeho. Both are Canadian K-pop idols, giving them a shared cultural background within the Korean entertainment in