Sunoo (ENHYPEN) Biography, Background, Net Worth 2025, Career, and Family

Profile:

Stage Name: Sunoo (선우)

Birth Name: Kim Seon-woo (김선우)

Birthday: June 24, 2003

Birthplace: Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Nationality: Korean

Solo Fandom Name: Sunshines

Representative Emoji:  (Fox)

Position in ENHYPEN: Vocalist, Dancer

Nicknames: Ddeonu, Desert Fox, Aegyo Professor, Gumiho, Milky Skin, Sunelope, Attractive Idol, Sam-oh Oppa (Year 3, Class 5 Handsome Oppa)

Sunoo is known for his lovely nature and is often called ENHYPEN's "happy virus" or "sunshine" since he can make everyone smile and brighten the mood. People call him "Stage Genius" because of the way he uses his face, his eye smile, and his bright stage presence.

Education:

Sunoo's schoolwork shows how dedicated he is to balancing his love of the performing arts with his studies. He was born and reared in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He went to Chilbo Middle School, where he was an avid choir student and took part in choir contests every year. He was also a member of the student council and the class president. His classmates gave him the cute moniker "Sam-oh Oppa" (Year 3, Class 5 Handsome Oppa) because of how good-looking and nice he was.
Sunoo started out in Chilbo High School, but then moved to Hanlim Multi Art School in Seoul, a well-known school that helps young people get into the entertainment industry. On February 11, 2022, he graduated from Hanlim's Practical Dance Department. This was a big step for him because it meant he was leaving school and starting a full-time career in K-pop.
He showed off his leadership talents and passion of performance while he was a student. He started auditioning for entertainment firms while he was only in 8th grade. Even while he was in school, it was clear that he wanted to make a career in music. His friends said they weren't shocked when he became an idol because he had always talked about wanting to be famous.

Background:

Sunoo was born on June 24, 2003, in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, to a Christian family that was very supportive. There isn't much information available about his parents, however it is said that his father is a businessman and that Sunoo likes his mother's cuisine. His older sister, who is three years older than him, was very close to him when he was a child. She has had a big impact on his interests, such his love of fragrant candles and perfumes.
Sunoo was happy most of the time, but he had health problems as a child that required surgery and made him less able to dance during practice sessions in the early days of his training. But he was able to get through these problems because he was strong and loved performing. Sunoo loved music and performing from a young age. He and his sister would sing and dance along to music shows on TV. He also became interested in hairstyling, thanks to his mother and sister's interests like knitting and cross-stitching. At one time, he even wanted to become a hairdresser.
Sunoo is good at more than just singing and dancing. He is a black belt in hapkido, a good piano player, and he can learn songs quickly, a skill he has worked on since he was in elementary school. He enjoys snapping selfies (up to 50 a day), playing video games, watching Disney movies (especially Leafie: A Hen Into the Wild), and listening to calm music like BOL4's "To My Youth." He also really likes mint chocolate chip ice cream, tteokbokki, and grilled intestines.

Career:

Pre-Debut: I-LAND and Training:

Sunoo's path to fame started in 2019 when he entered Belift Lab as a trainee. He trained for ten months before appearing on the reality survival show I-LAND, which was a joint project between CJ ENM and HYBE (previously Big Hit Entertainment). Sunoo was introduced as a contender on June 1, 2020. He rapidly became known for his singing ability and charming personality. He sang TXT's "Crown" with Jake and Youngbin in the first episode of the show and got a score of 20 out of 22 (90.9%) on the entry test. During the teamwork test, he also showed off his singing skills by singing BTS's "Save Me" with Daniel.
Even though he came in eighth place in the I-LAND finale with 935,771 votes from across the world, Bang Si Hyuk and a panel of directors chose Sunoo as the producers' pick, making him the seventh and final member of ENHYPEN. The producers thought that this choice showed off his potential and unique appeal, which they thought was important for the group's chemistry.

Debut with ENHYPEN:

Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki make up the group ENHYPEN. They released their first mini-album, Border: Day One, on November 30, 2020. The first single was "Given-Taken." The album did well in the market, selling more than 318,528 copies on its first day and reaching number two on the Gaon Album Chart. Sunoo immediately became a star member because of his strong voice and passionate stage presence. He was given the nickname "Stage Genius."
Since they first came out, ENHYPEN has put out a number of successful albums. Their Japanese debut, Border: Hakanai, came out in 2021.
Dimension: Dilemma (2021) sold over a million copies in Korea, making it a Diamond record.
Manifesto: Day 1 (2022) made it onto the Billboard 200 and Oricon Albums Chart.
Romance: Untold -Daydream- (2024) is their first repackage album.
Desire: Unleash, their sixth mini-album, came out on June 5, 2025.
Sunoo has added a lot of different things to ENHYPEN's discography, like singing and writing songs from time to time. People recognize him for how well he can portray feelings through his singing and dramatic expressions, especially in songs like "Given-Taken" and "Tamed-Dashed."

Other Activities and Media Appearances:

Sunoo has shown off his fun personality on a number of media platforms, not only music. He held his own V Live show, SUNOO's Curiosity Research Center, where he interviewed other members of ENHYPEN and showed off his charm and wit. He also went on the Korean cooking show The Best Cooking Secrets Studio as a guest. There, he worked with Chef Park Eun-young to make spicy boneless chicken and seafood pancakes, which made viewers like him even more.
Sunoo and Jungwon were radio DJs for the Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) show Listen from February 13 to June 26, 2022. The show aired every Sunday at 10 p.m. KST on YouTube. He was a guest MC on Music Bank on December 11, 2020, and he interviewed presenters Soobin and Arin as well as LOONA's HeeJin.
Sunoo is very active on social media, especially when it comes to posting selfies that he shares with ENHYPEN's fans, ENGENE. His endorsement arrangement with 8SECONDS for their Sunoo's Summer Record Vol. 3 campaign in 2023 showed even more how much of a style and visual icon he is.

Health Challenges:

Sunoo has had health problems that have sometimes gotten in the way of what he does. He tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2022, but by February 16, he was completely better. In August 2022, he took a short hiatus since he was feeling dizzy, had headaches, and was cold. He missed events like KCON LA and a fan-signing event. After he got better, he started doing things again on August 24, 2022. These events show how strong he is and how dedicated he is to his work, even when things go wrong with his body.

Sunoo Net Worth in 2025:

As of 2025, Sunoo's net worth is projected to be between $2 million and $5 million USD. His work with ENHYPEN, such as selling albums, going on concert tours, getting paid for streaming, endorsing brands, and appearing in the media, has made him rich.
Sunoo makes more money because ENHYPEN is doing well around the world. For example, they made their U.S. television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in April 2025 and played at Coachella 2025's Sahara Tent. His endorsement partnerships, like the one with 8SECONDS, also help him make money. While the exact amounts that each member makes are not made public, Sunoo's part of ENHYPEN's revenue and his own endeavors make him financially stable for a young idol.

Sister and Family:

Sunoo's older sister is three years older than him, and they are quite close. Even if her name isn't known to the public, she has had a big impact on his life. Sunoo thanks her for making him enjoy scented things like candles and fragrances. They also had happy memories of singing and dancing together while watching music shows when they were kids. Sunoo sent a video message to his sister in which he told her how much he loved her. This made their great bond even stronger.
We don't know much about Sunoo's parents, but we do know that his father is a businessman and that he likes his mother's cuisine. Sunoo's family has been a big help in his pursuit of his aspirations. They have always encouraged his artistic interests and given him a safe place to grow up.

Personal Traits and Interests:

One of the things that makes Sunoo stand out is his lively personality. Fans love his aegyo (sweet expressions) and the way he can relate to others. He is generally called a positive thinker who is grounded in reality. His positive attitude is shown in his life mottos, which include "Live every day happily" and "To have passion all year round."
He likes to do these things:
Sunoo is one of ENHYPEN's most active members on social media. He routinely posts selfies and pictures of beautiful places.
His favorite Disney movie is Leafie: A Hen Into the Wild, which has the line "Greenie, try to follow me." "Mom will be watching you" struck a chord with him.
He likes tracks like BOL4's "To My Youth" and ballads by Lauv and Charlie Puth.
Playing video games and viewing scary movies with Ni-ki, another member.
Sunoo loves rice, tteokbokki, grilled intestines, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Sunoo loves the colors mint, purple, pink, and blue. He also really likes light, fresh fragrances like lemon. He sneezes when he's in the sun, and he doesn't appreciate doing dishes, being neglected, or having his food eaten. His official emoji () is an homage to this link, and the desert fox is his symbolic animal. This fits with his pleasant yet sometimes cool personality.