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- Stage name
- Mingi
- Birth name
- Song Min Gi
- Born
- Aug. 9, 1999
- Hometown
- Incheon, South Korea
- Position
- Rapper, dancer
- Agency
- KQ Entertainment
- Fandom
- ATINY
- Debut
- 2018
- Generation
- 4th gen
Mingi is a rapper and dancer in the eight-member group ATEEZ, which debuted under KQ Entertainment on October 24, 2018. He is known for a low, husky voice, an intense gaze and strong stage presence, which contrast with a gentle, thoughtful manner off stage. He belongs to the "99 line" of members born in 1999. He has performed with the group at Coachella, Mawazine and Summer Sonic, and in early 2025 he made his first appearance at Paris Fashion Week. He was the March 2025 digital cover star for Men's Folio Singapore.
Where they grew up
Mingi was born and raised in Incheon, South Korea, and has an older brother. He went on to join KQ Entertainment and debut with ATEEZ in October 2018, at the age of 19.
Birth details: nolae.eu
In their own words
“I think a great performer is someone who can create a stage that the audience and fans can fully enjoy.”
“It became a turning point that inspired me to dream even bigger, and I'm determined to keep working harder as I move forward.”
Timeline
- 2018Debut with ATEEZ
Debuted with ATEEZ under KQ Entertainment on October 24, 2018, after the group had been known before debut as KQ Fellaz.
- 2018Fandom ATINY established
The group's fandom, ATINY, was established on November 17, 2018, a date that matters to both members and fans.
- 2024Coachella performance
ATEEZ performed at Coachella in April 2024, which Mingi called a turning point that inspired him to dream bigger.
- 2024Mawazine, Summer Sonic and world tour
After Coachella, ATEEZ played Mawazine and Summer Sonic Festival and continued an extensive world tour.
- 2025First Paris Fashion Week
Attended Paris Fashion Week for the first time.
- 2025Men's Folio digital cover
Appeared as the March 2025 digital cover star of Men's Folio Singapore.
Latest
- Men's Folio Singapore March 2025 digital cover
He fronted the magazine's digital cover, wearing Calvin Klein, and gave an interview about his year of growth.
mens-folio.com - Preparing for ATEEZ's Seoul concert at KSPO DOME
Mingi said he was rehearsing for the group's upcoming Seoul show at KSPO DOME while keeping up with his regular schedule.
mens-folio.com - First Paris Fashion Week appearance
He attended Paris Fashion Week for the first time and said it deepened his understanding of fashion.
mens-folio.com
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- mens-folio.com: ATEEZ's MINGI Has His Eyes Fixed On The World Stage
- nolae.eu: Mingi (ATEEZ) Profil
- ateezstoryline.com: Ateez | Facts
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026