Apink

Apink (에이핑크; debuted Apr 19, 2011) is a six-member South Korean girl group formed by Play M Entertainment. The group debuted on April 19, 2011 with 7 members: Hayoung, Chorong, Naeun, Eunji, Bomi, Namjoo, and Yookyung (left in 2013).



The A represents to be the best and Pink is a reference to an image of innocence. The official fandom name of Apink is Pink Panda. The name is a play on the name of the group Apink and the Korean word for fan (팬; pronounced paen).

Members

APINK is composed of six members born between 1991 and 1996. Their names are: Hayoung, Chorong, Eunji, Naeun, Bomi, and Namjoo. The oldest member and leader is Chorong (born Mar 3, 1991). The youngest member (maknae) is Hayoung (born Jul 19, 1996). Yookyung left the Apink in 2013. In April 2021, Naeun signed a new contract with YG Entertainment as an actress; however, there was no official announcement of her leaving Apink.



Position(s)

• The leader and oldest member of Apink is Chorong (born Mar 3, 1991).
• The youngest member (maknae) of Apink is Hayoung (born Jul 19, 1996).
• The tallest member of Apink is Hayoung with a height of 169 cm (5'7'').
• The shortest member of Apink is Eunji with a height of 162 cm (5'4'').
• The main dancer of Apink is Bomi.
• In April 2021, it was announced that all members except Naeun had renewed their contract with Play M Entertainment. She signed with YG Entertainment as an actress.