SAY MY NAME Members Profile

SAY MY NAME (세이마이네임), commonly abbreviated as SMN, is an eight-member girl group from South Korea managed by iNKODE Entertainment, which was founded by artist and entrepreneur Kim Jaejoong. The current lineup includes Hitomi, Shuie, Mei, Kanny, Soha, Dohee, Junhwi, and Seungjoo. They made their official debut on October 16, 2024, with their first EP SAY MY NAME featuring the title track “WaveWay.” Shuie was later introduced as a new member on July 10, 2025.

SAY MY NAME Debut Date

October 16, 2024

Members Profile:

1. Hitomi (히토미)

Birth Name: Honda Hitomi (本田仁美)
Position(s): Leader, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: October 6, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Weight: 44.4 kg (98 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENTJ (previously tested as ESFJ)
Nationality: Japanese
Representative Color: Yellow
Representative Symbol: 🌸 Flower
Instagram: @10_hitomi_06
X (Twitter): @hnd_htm__1006
7Gogo: @honda-hitomi
TikTok: @hondahitomi_1006
More About Hitomi:
– Hitomi gained recognition after finishing 9th on Produce 48, earning a spot in IZ*ONE, which disbanded in April 2021. She later graduated from AKB48 in January 2024 before joining SAY MY NAME as their 7th member in September 2024.
– Her songwriting skills shine through—she co-lyricized “Be a Star”, the debut track from SAY MY NAME’s mini-album SAY MY NAME, and penned “He Told Me”, a heartfelt fan song on their second EP My Name Is…
– Hitomi is good at composing songs, she also co-wrote lyrics for Kim Jaejoong’s solo track “In Chaos” under the pen name “Hikami,” joined by fellow member Kanny; the portmanteau highlights their creative partnership.
– Beyond music, she’s ventured into voice acting—she and fellow member Mei were cast as twin cat sisters in the Japanese anime POCHAZ, and SAY MY NAME’s Japanese version of “ShaLala” features as the show’s ending theme.
– In an interview, she shared two quirky personal tidbits: she’s currently into preparing her own lunch boxes, and she dyed her hair red for the first time for the “iLy” comeback; she also sees herself as the “youngest leader” of the group.

2. Shuie (슈이)

Stage Name: Shuie (슈이)
Birth Name: Yáng Shū Méng (杨舒萌)
Position(s): Rapper
Birthday: June 6, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Chinese
Representative Color: Purple
Representative Symbol: Rain Drop
More About Shuie:
– Shuie was officially added as the eighth member of SAY MY NAME on July 10, 2025, expanding the group from seven to eight members.
– She was born in Linfen, Shanxi Province, China, and later studied art in Beijing.
– Before joining the group, she trained at both SM Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment, giving her a diverse trainee background.
– Shuie is multilingual—she speaks Chinese, Korean, and English, and is currently learning Japanese. 
– The group describes her personality as quiet and calm, and she is actually the tallest member in the group.
– In her first comeback as part of the eight-member lineup, she featured in the music video for "iLy", which cleverly portrays her character as transitioning from a cat to human—a touching visual that captured fans’ hearts. 

3. Mei (메이)

Stage Name: Mei (메이)
Birth Name: Terada Mei (寺田芽衣)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: September 27, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 159.8 cm (5’2.9″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP
Nationality: Japanese
Representative Color: Pink
Representative Symbol: Heart
More About Mei:
– Mei was born in Miyazaki, Japan.
– Mei was revealed as the third member of SAY MY NAME on September 4, 2024.
– She previously trained under Stardust Promotion and competed on HYBE’s global survival show, The Debut: Dream Academy, where she ranked #15.
– She is fluent in Japanese, English, and Korean, Mei brings multi-lingual versatility to the group.
– Mei is often described with the three words “charming,” “expressive,” and “sunshine,” Mei is known for her bright energy and is dubbed the “rhythm queen” due to her exceptional dance sense.
– She is also left-handed and is affectionately nicknamed “Meimei.”
– Mei is passionate about dancing, drawing, listening to music, and trying new foods. She enjoys sketching and has a penchant for rosé tteokbokki with bacon among her food favorites.
– Her favorite animal is the rabbit, and her favorite fruit is the peach.
– She also adores Sanrio’s My Melody character.

4. Kanny (카니)

Birth Name: Napassanan Kaeokong (นภัสนันท์ แก้วกอง)
Position(s): Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday: December 26, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 165 cm (5’4.9″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Thai
Representative Color: Red
Representative Symbol: Star
More About Kanny:
– Kanny (Napassanan Keawkong) was officially revealed as the second member of SAY MY NAME on September 2, 2024.
– She hails from Lopburi Province, Thailand.
– Before her debut, she trained at Dandelion dance and vocal/rap studio in Thailand and was also a child model.
– She is affiliated with iNKODE Entertainment, while fans identify her with the color red and the star symbol.
– Kanny loves anime and manga, naming Demon Slayer, Fairy Tail, and Haikyu!! as favorites, and she especially enjoys watching them before bedtime.
– She often looks in the mirror alongside members Mei and Soha—something of a group in-joke regarding confidence or style.
– Kanny's favorite Studio Ghibli film is Howl’s Moving Castle.

5. Soha (소하)

Stage Name: Soha (소하)
Birth Name: Jung Min Ha (정민하)
Position(s): Main Vocalist
Birthday: July 26, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 169 cm (5’6.5″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Orange
Representative Symbol: Bow
More About Soha:
– Soha (Jung Min ha) debuted as the 5th member of SAY MY NAME on September 9, 2024.
– She attended Hanlim Arts School, a common educational background for idols.
– Her favorite ice cream is Baskin Robbins’ limited “Blue Surfer Beach”—she loved it so much she bought it daily.
– She has a strong preference for certain foods—seasoned chicken, stir-fried ramen over soup ramen, kimchi stew over soybean paste stew, pork over beef, and dark chocolate. 
– Soha prefers Sprite over Coke, especially prefers caramel popcorn while watching movies.
– A fan of character-driven manga and anime—favorite characters include Sawako (Kimi ni Todoke), Ume Kurumizawa, Mari Tennouji, and Ichigo Amano.

6. Dohee (도희)

Stage Name: Dohee (도희)
Birth Name: Kim Do Hee (김도희)
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Center
Birthday: December 9, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 163.8 cm (5’4.4″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: INTP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: White
Representative Symbol: Moon
More About Dohee:
– Dohee was unveiled as the first member of SAY MY NAME on August 30, 2024.
– She hails from Gwangju, South Korea, and developed her dancing skills through classes at Joy Dance Music Gwangju.
– Prior to joining, she auditioned for multiple agencies—including P-NATION, WM, HighUp, and Jellyfish—before officially entering iNKODE in August 2023.
– She serves as the Lead Vocalist and Center of the group.
– She is known affectionately as the “vocal tone fairy”, she often shares the highest vocal parts in the group’s songs, alongside Soha and Seungjoo.
– She is left-handed and has a younger brother.
– Her nicknames include Donyang, Dori, Kim Dori, and Ddoddo.
– Dohee's favorite Studio Ghibli film is “Kiki’s Delivery Service”.
– Dohee was part of the group’s historic appearance on the iconic Korean TV program National Singing Contest, marking the first time an idol group participated.
– Dohee, alongside Hitomi, appeared as “Golden Hands” on MBC’s Happy Dream Lotto in August 2025, even performing at Seoul Children's Hospital and participating in an event celebrating Korea-Japan diplomacy—highlighting her kindness beyond music. 

7. Junhwi (준휘)

Stage Name: Junhwi (준휘)
Birth Name: Seo Jun Hwi (서준휘)
Position(s): Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Visual
Birthday: June 11, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 167 cm (5’5.7″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ISFP
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Black
Representative Symbol: Triangle
More About Junhwi:
– Junhwi was introduced as the fourth member of SAY MY NAME on September 6, 2024.
– Junhwi hails from Gimje, South Korea, and attended Handeul Middle School followed by Gimje Girls’ High School.
– She began dancing in 2022, training at the DIP Dance Studio, earning her the role of main dancer in the group.
– She is also a lead vocalist, sub-rapper, and visual, completing her multi-faceted role within the group.
– Her nickname among teammates is “Seosoni”.
– Junhwi has two pet dogs named Bokgil and Songi, who are well known to fans.
– A practicing Christian, she finds inspiration in BTS’s Jungkook, citing him as the reason she wanted to become an artist.
– After completing a song for WaveWay, producer Kim Jaejoong provided encouragement that helped her grow: “the process is more meaningful than the result”, a principle she still holds close.
– In an exclusive interview, Junhwi revealed she can mimic animal and alien sounds, aiming to bring a “bubbly and refreshing” charm—as effervescent as soda—to the group’s dynamic.
– She discussed visiting Okinawa to film the music video, where she enjoyed ice cream and memorable weather that went from rain to sun—a day she described as fresh and exciting.
– SAY MY NAME made history by becoming the first-ever idol group to appear on South Korea’s National Singing Contest, and Junhwi was among the members who auditioned and advanced to the second round.

8. Seungjoo (승주)

Stage Name: Seungjoo (승주)
Birth Name: Yoon Seung Ju (윤승주)
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Main Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: September 24, 2010
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Weight: 45 kg (99 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFP (Previous result was INFJ)
Nationality: Korean
Representative Color: Green
Representative Symbol: Clover
More About Seungjoo:
– Seungjoo (Yoon Seung-ju) is the main vocalist, main dancer, and the maknae (youngest member) of the group.
– She was officially unveiled as the sixth member on September 11, 2024, ahead of the group’s debut.
– Seungjoo competed on MBC’s survival show My Teenage Girl, and was the youngest contestant on the series.
– Hailing from Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she joined INKODE in 2024 after previously being under PocketDol Studio.
– She is youngest in the group, she has both a younger sister and brother.
– Her debut lineup includes schools like Seongnam Songhyeon Elementary, Sejeong Elementary, and Changchun Middle School.
– She is known affectionately as “Baby Rabbit”, Seungjoo is confident in both singing and dancing.
– Her role model is BLACKPINK’s Jennie, citing her as an inspiration.
– She dislikes dairy products like milk and cheese, as well as savory flavors.
– Outside singing, she enjoys listening to music, preparing healthy meals, shopping for cute things, and alone walks.
– In her younger years, she appeared as a child MC on MBC’s “Ppoppo Ppoppo, Everyone Let’s Play”, famously singing a handwashing song.
– She also served as class president in her first year of middle school and participated in—and won—several children’s singing competitions between 2019 and 2021.
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