Meet Epic Travels: The K-pop boy group breaking age norms with no minors

As more K-Pop groups debut, the ages of their members often become a topic of discussion. Each year, the number of underage idols increases, sparking ongoing debates among K-Pop fans. In fact, most recently, fans have expressed concerns about the youngest active idol, UNIS' Seowon, who debuted at just 13 years old.

Amid all this, Monster Brain Entertainment has been preparing for the debut of their new boy group, Epic Travels. What makes them unique? This group has no minors, with the youngest member being 29 years old.

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The group¡ªconsisting of Jung Eden, Sangil, G.I, A-In, Sang Ho, and Jin Hoo¡ªhas already released two pre-debut singles and recently held their first performance in Japan. Let's get to know these members a bit more.

SANGIL

Birth Name: Sim Sang Il

Birthday: May 1, 1993

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Born in Seoul, South Korea, he joined Epic Travels on February 20, 2025. He debuted with SNUPER in 2015 and competed on The Unit (2017), King of Mask Singer (2019), Mr. Trot (2020), and The Ddanddara (2024). He has already completed his mandatory military service from July 20, 2020, to April 2, 2021, but was discharged early due to health reasons.

G.I

Birth Name: Kim Hyo Gi

Birthday: June 25, 1993

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He is from Changwon, Gyeongsangnam Province, South Korea, He was a member of TARGET (2014¨C2021) and the hip-hop trio TRIPLOW (2015¨C2016). He enlisted as a social service worker on March 18, 2021, and has since completed his military service. However, due to recurring shoulder dislocations, he was exempt from active-duty service.

A-IN

Birth Name: Kim A In

Birthday: February 15, 1994

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He was born in Asan, Chungcheong, South Korea. He was previously a member of NOM (2013¨C2016) and TST (2017¨C2020) and later competed on Be Mbitious (2022). Before debuting, he auditioned for JYP Entertainment but did not make it. From April 6, 2020, to October 12, 2021, he completed his military service as part of the military band. A talented dancer, he won the Grand Prize at a National Youth Dance Contest and the Mnet Dream Project Dance Division Championship.

SANG HO

Birth Name: Jo Sang Ho

Birthday: February 10, 1995

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He was born in Changwon, Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. He was a member of SNUPER from 2015 to 2023. From December 3, 2020, to September 2, 2022, he fulfilled his military service as a social service worker.

JIN HOO

Birth Name: Kim Jin Wook

Birthday: August 2, 1995

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He was born in Changwon, South Korea, and was a member of UP10TION from 2015 to 2022. He completed his military service as an active-duty soldier from November 23, 2020, to May 22, 2022.

Jung Eden

Birth Name: Jung Yu Seong

Birthday: October 8, 1992

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Born in Busan, South Korea, he was a member of Bigflo (2014¨C2018), WE:A (2022), and WeNU (2022¨C2023). He was previously signed under Vlue Vibe Records (2019) and On the Bill Company (2021). On January 8, 2025, it was announced that he would be taking a short break due to worsening lung conditions and ongoing breathing difficulties.

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