What is STAYC?
STAYC is a six-member South Korean girl group formed in 2020, under High Up Entertainment.They debuted on November 12, 2020, with their first single album, “Star To A Young Culture.” Their official fandom name is “SWITH,” symbolizing the idea of being “With” the group.
This article introduces the profiles of each STAYC member.
1. Sieun
- Real Name: Park Sieun (박시은)
- Date of Birth: August 1, 2001
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
- Profile: Sieun is the daughter of singer Park Nam-jung and attracted attention even before her debut. She began her career as a child actress at age 9 and appeared in various dramas. Notably, she won the SBS Drama Awards’ Youth Acting Award for her performance in *Still 17* (2018). Before joining High Up Entertainment, she was a trainee at JYP and Fantagio. She is known for her pure vocals and expressive performances.
2. Sumin
- Real Name: Bae Sumin (배수민)
- Date of Birth: March 13, 2001
- Birthplace: North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
- Profile: The oldest member and the dependable leader of STAYC. Sumin started as a trainee at Plan A (now IST Entertainment) in 2015 and joined High Up in 2018. After 5.5 years of training, she debuted with STAYC. Known for her stable performances, she’s a reliable leader but also charms fans with her unexpectedly cute reactions when teased about her height.
3. ISA
- Real Name: Lee Chaeyoung (이채영)
- Date of Birth: January 23, 2002
- Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
- Profile: ISA trained at HakEnter Academy in Busan with the dream of becoming an idol. She joined High Up in 2018 and debuted with STAYC. Known for her caring nature and refined fashion sense, ISA is admired for her elegance and kind personality.
4. Seeun
- Real Name: Yoon Seeun (윤세은)
- Date of Birth: June 14, 2003
- Birthplace: Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Profile: Seeun was scouted in 6th grade and worked as a textbook model and child actress. She trained at Plan A Entertainment before joining High Up in 2019. Known for her cheerful and friendly nature, she often plays the role of mood-maker on variety shows.
5. Yoon
- Real Name: Sim Jayoon (심자윤)
- Date of Birth: April 14, 2004
- Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea
- Profile: Yoon pursued her idol dream through dance school before joining High Up in 2019. With a bright, energetic personality and sharp sense of humor, she’s the group’s mood-lifter. Her strong stage charisma contrasts with her playful off-stage image, earning her a lot of fans.
6. J
- Real Name: Jang Yeeun (장예은)
- Date of Birth: December 9, 2004
- Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
- Profile: J is the youngest member of STAYC and is known for her charming bob haircut. She joined High Up in October 2020 and debuted shortly after. She has a distinctive low-pitched rap voice and captivates fans with her mix of cool stage presence and cute off-stage personality. She brings warmth and energy to the group.
