The upcoming nine-member multinational K-pop boy group, POLARIX, consisting of Chinese, Korean, Thai and Taiwanese members, is all set to debut in 2025. Formed under Cube Entertainment and Idol Youth Entertainment, the group emerged through IQIYI’s survival show “Starlight Boys”.
On December 28, 2024, the show’s finale aired, revealing the group’s official name as POLARIX. The final lineup includes Pentor, Hangyul, Lee Junhyuk, Xu Shihuan, Yang Donghwa, Lee Daeul, Zai, Shao Ziheng, and Xin Che. Before their official debut, let’s take a closer look at the members and get to know them better.
📸 #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/4wXrVenHuK
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 17, 2025
Shao Ziheng
Birth Name: Shao Zi Heng
Birthday: October 19, 2004
Agency: Warner Music China
Rank: P01
The starlight is shining. This is #SHAOZIHENG#POLARIX pic.twitter.com/R0BJUhzGNb
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Beijing, China, he is the son of actor Shao Bing and actress Zhang Pei. A former SM Entertainment trainee (2018–2022), he trained for four years but did not debut. He later joined Chromosome Entertainment (2022–2024) but was never officially introduced. He made his solo debut as Owen with the single “Reckless” on October 10, 2024. Ziheng also debuted as an actor in the 2015 film “Baby, I’m Sorry”.
Lee Junhyuk
Birth Name: Lee Jun Hyuk
Birthday: May 16, 2000
Agency: Independent Trainee
Rank: P02
The starlight is shining. This is #LEEJUNHYUK #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/qSLcggTn4G
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Oryu-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, South Korea, he was a contestant on “Produce X 101”, ranking 70th and being eliminated in the first round. He spent 2 years and 3 months in training before joining the show. He trained under DSP Media from 2019 to 2024. He is a former member of MIRAE (2021–2024) and worked part-time at a cafe on weekends following the group’s disbandment.
Xu Shihuan
Birth Name: Xu Shi Huan/ Shi Fan
Birthday: August 30, 2000
Agency: Independent Trainee
Rank: P03
The starlight is shining. This is #XUSHIHUAN #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/JOk35W651U
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
The Chinese-born Shihuan was a contestant on the survival show “Fan Pick” as well, but he left the competition due to personal reasons. He trained at Flat9 Dance and Vocal Academy and was previously under WAKE ONE. Shihuan is most confident in his visuals.
Xin Che
Birth Name: Xu Yang
Birthday: August 30, 2006
Agency: UN24
Rank: P04
The starlight is shining. This is #XINCHE #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/wbtfDwQcJ3
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Hubei, China, he officially joined UN24 in June 2023 and later participated in the Chinese Idol Athletics Championships on December 19, 2023. Despite having only one month of training as an idol, he released a single titled “浪漫指南” on August 30, 2024.
Pentor
Birth Name: Pentor Jeerapat Pimanprom
Birthday: July 10, 1999
Agency: Insight Entertainment
Rank: P05
The starlight is shining. This is #PENTOR #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/T0W0NxRCqE
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Phuket, Thailand, he is a former member of the boy group LAZ1 and the trainee group Insight Rookies. He gained recognition as a contestant on LAZ iCON, where he ranked 5th in the finale, securing a spot in LAZ1. Alongside his music career, he is also an actor, appearing in Love Sea, A Love So Beautiful, and Love in Translation.
Hangyul
Birth Name: Lee Han Gyul
Birthday: December 7, 1999
Agency: PocketDol Studio
Rank: P06
The starlight is shining. This is #HANGYUL #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/9syh3KihHU
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, Hangyul faced a challenging start to life, being abandoned at birth and later adopted at the age of 7. He is a former member of IM66 (2017–2019), X1 (2019–2020), and H&D (2020). He gained recognition as a contestant on The Unit (2017), Produce X 101 (2019), and PEAK TIME (2023). He is currently a member of BAE173, a group he has been part of since 2020.
Zai
Birth Name: Chai Jun An
Birthday: June 23, 2004
Agency: Catwalk
Rank: P07
The starlight is shining. This is #ZAI #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/8OwghDahN8
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Keelung, Taiwan, he has 15 years of dance experience in urban, hip-hop, and K-pop styles, performing for artists like ØZI, Ozone, and Wu Zhuoyuan. His talents have also caught the eye of major brands, leading to collaborations with Jo Malone London, Samsung, Sony, and Daniel Wellington, among others. With 1.8 million TikTok followers, his most popular video has reached 35 million views.
Yang Donghwa
Birth Name: Yang Dong hwa
Birthday: August 19, 2003
Agency: Bluedot Entertainment
Rank: P08
The starlight is shining. This is #YANGDONGHWA #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/g52FMKd6YG
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Donghwa debuted as a solo artist on February 18, 2024, with the single “Blackout”. Previously an IST Entertainment trainee for two and a half years, he appeared on “THE ORIGIN – A, B, Or What”, where he ranked 6th, earning a spot in ATBO’s debut lineup. However, following allegations of school violence during middle school, he was removed from the group and left the company.
Lee Daeul
Birth Name: Lee Da Eul
Birthday: April 6, 2004
Agency: Independent Trainee
Rank: P09
The starlight is shining. This is #LEEDAEUL #POLARIX pic.twitter.com/iY07Ga8dB6
— POLARIX (@POLARIX1228) January 7, 2025
Born in Hawangsimni-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, he trained under 143 Entertainment for six months. He gained attention as a contestant on “BOYS PLANET” and Starlight Boys. He is also skilled in acting.
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