HIGHLIGHT
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About HIGHLIGHT
HIGHLIGHT is a K-pop boy band made up of four members – Yoon Dujun, Yang Yoseop, Lee Gikwang and Son Dongwoon. K-pop boy band BEAST changed name to HIGHLIGHT after leaving CUBE Entertainment.
HIGHLIGHT Profile
| Group | 하이라이트 | HIGHLIGHT |
|---|---|
| Fandom | 라이트 | LIGHT |
| Debut | March 20, 2017 +3337 Days Since Debut |
| BEAST Debut | October 16, 2009 +6049 Days Since Debut |
| HIGHLIGHT Debut Album | CAN YOU FEEL IT? |
| Latest Release | From Real to Surreal |
| Leader | Yoon Dujun |
| Official Color | Dark Gray |
| Years Active | 2009 – present |
| Label | Around US Entertainment |
| Distributor | GENIE MUSIC • Stone Music Entertainment |
| Official Page |  @highlight_auent @OFFICIALHIGHLIGHT @Highlight_AUent |
HIGHLIGHT Members
HIGHLIGHT
Yoon Dujun
07/04/1989
Leader
Vocalist
Yang Yoseop
01/05/1990
Main Vocalist
Lee Gikwang
03/30/1990
Main Dancer
Lead Vocalist
Son Dongwoon
06/06/1991
Vocalist
Age (from oldest to youngest)
| # | Member | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoon Dujun | 36 |
| 2 | Yang Yoseop | 36 |
| 3 | Lee Gikwang | 36 |
| 4 | Son Dongwoon | 34 |
Height (from tallest to shortest)
| # | Member | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Son Dongwoon | 180.3cm |
| 2 | Yoon Dujun | 177cm |
| 3 | Lee Gikwang | 172cm |
| 4 | Yang Yoseop | 168.8cm |
Citizenship
| # | Member | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoon Dujun | Republic of Korea |
| 2 | Yang Yoseop | Republic of Korea |
| 3 | Lee Gikwang | Republic of Korea |
| 4 | Son Dongwoon | Republic of Korea |
Blood Type
| # | Member | Blood Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoon Dujun | A |
| 2 | Lee Gikwang | A |
| 3 | Son Dongwoon | A |
| 4 | Yang Yoseop | B |
Zodiac Sign
| # | Member | Zodiac Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yang Yoseop | Capricorn |
| 2 | Lee Gikwang | Aries |
| 3 | Son Dongwoon | Gemini |
| 4 | Yoon Dujun | Cancer |
Mandatory Military Service
| # | Member | Military Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yoon Dujun | Republic of Korea Army 08/24/2018 – 04/10/2020 |
| 2 | Yang Yoseop | Republic of Korea Auxiliary Police 01/24/2019 – 08/30/2020 |
| 3 | Lee Gikwang | Republic of Korea Auxiliary Police 04/18/2019 – 11/18/2020 |
| 4 | Son Dongwoon | Republic of Korea Auxiliary Police 05/09/2019 – 12/08/2020 |
HIGHLIGHT Members Profile & Facts
Yoon Dujun
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| Full Name | 윤두준 | 尹斗俊 | Yoon Dujun |
|---|---|
| Clan | Papyeong Yoon Clan |
| Date of Birth | July 4, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Hometown | Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 177cm | 5′-10″ |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Family | Mother, Father, Older Sister |
| Education | Jungsan High School |
| Position | Leader, Vocalist |
Yoon Dujun Facts
| Yoon Dujun was born in Seoul but was raised in Goyang. |
| He is not a religious person. |
Yang Yoseop
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| Full Name | 양요섭 | Yang Yoseop |
|---|---|
| Clan | Jeju Yang Clan |
| Date of Birth | January 5, 1990 |
| Hometown | Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 168.8cm | 5′-07″ |
| Blood Type | B |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Family | Mother, Father, Older Sister |
| Education | Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Main Vocalist |
Yang Yoseop Facts
| Yang Yoseop is a Christian. |
| He is allergic to shellfish. |
| He started music in middle school. |
Lee Gikwang
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| Full Name | 이기광 | Lee Gikwang |
|---|---|
| Clan | Gwangju Lee Clan |
| Date of Birth | March 30, 1990 |
| Place of Birth | Gwangju, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 172cm | 5′-08″ |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Family | Mother, Father, Younger Brother |
| Education | Seoul Arts College |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Position | Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist |
Lee Gikwang Facts
| Lee Gikwang is a Christian. |
| He is allergic to shellfish. |
| RAIN inspired Gikwang to become a singer. |
Son Dongwoon
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| Full Name | 손동운 | Son Dongwoon |
|---|---|
| Clan | Gyeongju Son Clan |
| Date of Birth | June 6, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Busan, South Korea |
| Hometown | Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea |
| Citizenship | Republic of Korea |
| Height | 180.3cm | 5′-11″ |
| Shoe Size | 270mm |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Family | Wife Mother, Father, Older Brother |
| Education | Dongguk University |
| Position | Vocalist |
Son Dongwoon Facts
| He was born in Busan but was raised in Cheongju. |
| Son Dongwoon received his Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from Dongguk University. |
| His father is a Cheongju University professor. |
Discography
HIGHLIGHT Discography
| Year | Type | Album Title | Title Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6th EP | From Real to Surreal | Chains |
| 2024 | 5th EP | Switch On | BODY |
| 2023 | Digital Single | Give You My All | Give You My All |
| 2022 | 4th EP | AFTER SUNSET | Alone |
| 1st Album | DAYDREAM | DAYDREAM | |
| 2021 | 3rd EP | The Blowing | NOT THE END |
| 2018 | Special Album | OUTRO | Loved |
| 2017 | 2nd EP | CELEBRATE | Can Be Better |
| Repackage | CALLING YOU | CALLING YOU | |
| 1st EP | CAN YOU FEEL IT? | Plz Don’t Be Sad |
BEAST Discography
| Year | Type | Album Title | Title Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3rd Album | Highlight | Ribbon |
| 2015 | 8th EP | Ordinary | YeY |
| 2014 | 7th EP | TIME | 12:30 |
| 6th EP | Good Luck | Good Luck | |
| 2013 | 2nd Album | Hard to love, How to love | Shadow |
| 2012 | 5th EP | Midnight Sun | Beautiful Night |
| Digital Single | I Knew It | I Knew It | |
| 2011 | 1st Album | Fiction And Fact | Fiction |
| 2010 | 4th EP | Lights Go On Again | Beautiful |
| 3rd EP | Mastermind | Breath | |
| Digital Single | Easy (Sincere Ver.) | Easy (Sincere Ver.) | |
| 2nd EP | Shock Of The New Era | Shock | |
| 2009 | 1st EP | Beast Is The B2ST | Bad Girl |
Music Show Wins
HIGHLIGHT Facts
| All HIGHLIGHT members are former JYP Entertainment trainees. |
Former Members
| Name | Born | Position | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLIGHT | |||
| Yong Junhyung | December 19, 1989 | Main Rapper | October 16, 2009 – March 14, 2019 |
| BEAST | |||
| Jang Hyunseung | September 3, 1989 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer | October 16, 2009 – April 19, 2016 |
