DreamNote, consist of 8 members: YOUI, BoNi, Lara, MISO, Sumin, Eunjo, HaBin, and HanByeol. They are the brand new KPop girl group debuted under IME Entertainment last year.

Previously known as ‘iME Girls’ during their trainee days, the ‘Dream Like’ girls have finally made their debut on last year 7^th November 2018 as ‘DreamNote(드림노트)’; iME Korea first kpop girl group.

The group name DreamNote, combined with the words DREAM (Korean meaning of ‘giving’) and NOTE (meaning of youngster’s space) means they wish to give the dream to the fans and achieving it together!

Do you think the girls look familiar? Fear not as your eyes are not playing tricks on you!
Should you be familiar with YG Entertainment Survival Audition Programme ‘MIXNINE’, members Eunjo, Hanbyeol and Sumin actually took part in the show.

Sumin who was initially placed at 58^th during the first online vote, managed to showcase her talents and charms successfully and eventually earned herself at Top 3.

However, following the cancellation of MIXNINE debut team, artists has to return to their agency as trainees, and so did Eunjo, Hanbyeol and even Sumin.

Despite this setback, iME Korea, also home to powerhouse vocal artists such as Wax and Fly to the Sky, did not show any hesitation and all the girls in DreamNote definitely worked out some sweat and tears (thankfully no blood? bad pun I know~ opps) preparing for their very own debut!

Let’s take a closer look at each member’s profile!

Stage Name: Sumin (수민)
Real Name: Park Sumin (박수민)
Position: Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocal, Rap, Centre Visual
Hometown: Jinju, South Korea
Birthday: 7 September 2001
Horoscope: Virgo, Snake
Height & Weight: 166cm, 46kg
Blood Type: B

TV Appearances:
JTBC YG Entertainment Survival Audition Programme ‘MIXNINE’, Girl Top 3
JTBC Teen Dating Reality ‘너에게 반했음 (I’ve Fallen For You)’

Fun Facts / TMI:
She was initially placed 58^th during the first online voting on MIXNINE, but eventually earned Top 3.
Sumin, Lara and Youi shares a room (+ a manager)
Her go-to food is Korean cuisine.
She has the nickname ‘flu instrument’ as her voice gets hoarse easily.
Her special talent is imitating how an angry Tom from ‘Tom & Jerry’ walks, and an elephant noise making gorilla ?

Stage Name: Lara (라라)
Real Name: Moon Sinae (문신애)
Position: Main Vocal, Sub Dancer
Hometown: Gwangju, South Korea
Birthday: 9 August 2000
Horoscope: Leo, Dragon
Height & Weight: 161cm, 44kg
Blood Type: A

Fun Facts / TMI:
She has a special talent of making sounds with her tummy.
Before their debut, Lara and Miso sang for Korean drama ‘When Time Stopped (시간이 멈추는 그때)’ OST titled ‘As You Dream (꿈꾸는 대로)’.
Sumin, Lara and Youi shares a room (+ a manager)

Stage Name: BoNi (보니)
Real Name: Choi Euijeong (최의정)
Position: Lead Vocal, Sub Dancer, Mat-Unnie (맏언니, oldest)
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: 30 October 1999
Horoscope: Scorpio, Rabbit
Height & Weight: 164cm, 45kg
Blood Type: A

Fun Facts / TMI:
Boni was exposed having a collection of hangers more than clothes. She plans to fill up her wardrobe and vows to be a fashionista in the future!
She uses to do ballet.
She claims herself to be the most flexible member.
She is able to do 2 types of back-bending techniques.
Boni and Miso knew each other before as they were from the same neighbourhood.
Boni, Eunjo and Hanbyeol are roommates.

Stage Name: Youi (유아이)
Real Name: Kim Jihyeon (김지현)
Position: Leader, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocal
Hometown: Yeongju, South Korea
Birthday: 24 April 2000
Horoscope: Taurus, Dragon
Height & Weight: 163cm, 45kg
Blood Type: B

Fun Facts / TMI:
She was voted to be the leader by her members.
When asked what she does to relax or have fun, she chose sleep ?
She has the nickname white rabbit but she doesn’t eat her vegetables (especially cucumbers) and likes to snack.
The girl with 15% body fat!
She is able to cover her waist with just 2 pieces of toilet paper ?
Her special talent is belly dancing, she once won top prize for it at a competition.
She joined the team only 10 months before their debut.
Sumin, Lara and Youi shares a room (+ a manager)

Stage Name: Eunjo (은저)
Real Name: Park Eunjo (박은조)
Position: Sub Vocal
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: 7 March 2002
Horoscope: Pisces, Horse
Height & Weight: 165cm, 46kg
Blood Type: A

TV Appearances:
JTBC YG Entertainment Survival Audition Programme ‘MIXNINE
JTBC Teen Dating Reality ‘너에게 반했음 (I’ve Fallen For You)’

Fun Facts / TMI:
‘Mom’ of the group! She has her own set of skills when doing the laundry, cleaning and washing dishes.
Members voted her to be the best cook amongst themselves and requested for her to cook Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim, 계란찜).
She was the vice president of the student committee, and the class president for 3 years in middle school.
She was really terrified when the girls did bungee jumping in their reality show.
She is good at catching biscuits with her mouth.
Boni, Eunjo and Hanbyeol are roommates.

Stage Name: Hanbyeol (한별)
Real Name: Ahn Hanbyeol (안한별)
Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Vocal, Rap, Maknae (막내, youngest)
Hometown: Busan
Birthday: 13 October 2003
Horoscope: Libra, Goat
Height & Weight: 164cm, 44 kg
Blood Type: A

TV Appearances:
JTBC YG Entertainment Survival Audition Programme ‘MIXNINE’

Fun Facts / TMI:
She won arm wrestling against her members.
Workout routine includes aerobic exercise for warmups, followed by abs, lower and upper body, and lastly arm exercise.
Favourite food is Gukbap (국밥, Hot Soup with Rice).
She is able to do an impersonation of Korean History Lecturer Seol Min-seok and Overwatch D.Va.
She does not get scared easily, so she is in-charge of bug catching and likes to scare the girls with it.
She owns and plays Mario on her Nintendo.
Boni, Eunjo and Hanbyeol are roommates.

Stage Name: Miso (미소)
Real Name: Jeon Jimin (전지민)
Position: Main Vocal
Hometown: Incheon, South Korea
Birthday: 25 October 2000
Horoscope: Scorpio, Dragon
Height & Weight: 160cm, 43kg
Blood Type: AB

Fun Facts / TMI:
Has a unique way of putting on skincare lotions.
She once threw her members into a hysteria fit while dancing to PSY’s Daddy.
She was a trainee for about 4 – 5 years.
Favourite food to go to is Bibimbap (비빔밥, Korean Mixed Rice) and Seolleongtang (설렁탕, Ox Bone Soup)
She eats Seonsik (선식, Mixed Grain Powder) with strawberries or apples for her diet.
Before their debut, Lara and Miso sang for Korean drama ‘When Time Stopped (시간이 멈추는 그때)’ OST titled ‘As You Dream (꿈꾸는 대로)’.
Wishes to appear on Yoo Heeyeol’s Sketchbook
Miso and Habin are roommates.

Stage Name: Habin (하빈)
Real Name: Yoo Habin (유하빈)
Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocal, Rap
Hometown: Suwon, South Korea
Birthday: 10 March 2002
Horoscope: Pisces, Horse
Height & Weight: 165cm, 48kg
Blood Type: O

Fun Facts / TMI:
She once won first prize in a limbo competition.
She has her own style of expressing different emotions with her body.
She is able to control her eyes and move them in different directions.
Wishes to appear on Weekly Idol and Idol Room
She is able to impersonate Voldemort from Harry Potter.
Miso and Habin are roommates.

DreamNote first debut single, Dreamnote!

Looking forward to more outstanding and exciting music from the girls!

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Article by: Xiaosi & Leslyn @ KAvenyou
Photos: IME Korea