James & Ryul

Kim Ryul, known artistically as Ryul, is a South Korean rapper, vocalist, and songwriter who is part of the K-pop group LNGSHOT, under the agency MORE VISION, founded by Jay Park. Before debuting as an idol, he gained attention for participating in the rap competition show RAP:PUBLIC.

Full name: Kim Ryul Stage name: Ryul Date of birth: September 18, 2006. Place of birth: Busan, South Korea. Height: 180 cm.

Career He trained for approximately three years before being introduced as a member of LNGSHOT. He participated in RAP:PUBLIC in 2024, where he showcased his rap style before becoming an idol. He was officially revealed as a member of LNGSHOT in 2025. He debuted with the group on January 13, 2026, with the EP Shot Callers and the lead single “Moonwalkin’”. Ryul is usually reserved and serious when meeting someone for the first time. He has an unexpected sense of humor; his bandmates consider him one of the funniest members once he gets comfortable. Loyal and responsible, very observant, and calm under pressure, he has a dry sense of humor (deadpan). He is protective of those close to him and playful with those he is already close to. Ryul gives the impression of being a mature, thoughtful, and reliable person, with a fun side that only appears when he feels comfortable with those around him. He has a tall, slender figure with elongated proportions. He has naturally dark hair. He is considered one of the visuals of the group by many fans and specialized media outlets.

Ryul stands out for combining an elegant and calm image with a more intense and confident rap style on stage; he is one of the most charismatic members of LNGSHOT.

James (Zhao Yufan), known artistically as James, is a singer, dancer, songwriter, and choreographer who is part of the K-pop boy group CORTIS, under BigHit Music. Before debuting with CORTIS, he was a member of the pre-debut project Trainee A, which was ultimately canceled. Birth name: Zhao Yufan (赵雨凡). Stage name: James. Date of birth: October 14, 2005. Place of birth: Hong Kong. He grew up in: Taiwan. Nationality/ancestry: He has Chinese and Thai ancestry. Career

He joined BigHit Music in 2020. In 2021 he was introduced as a member of Trainee A, a group that never debuted. He remained with the company after the project was dissolved. He participated as a backup dancer in promotions for Jungkook's "Seven". He also collaborated on writing and composing music for other HYBE artists before officially debuting with CORTIS in August 2025. He is especially known for his dancing skills. He played ice hockey for several years and holds a black belt in taekwondo. He has become one of the most popular members of CORTIS thanks to his stage presence, fashion sense, and experience as a trainee before debut. James is: Quiet and reserved offstage, very creative, has a sharp sense of humor, is a perfectionist and hardworking, honest and straightforward, and although not always the most expressive, he shows support for his bandmates through small gestures. Height: around 178 cm. Her hair is usually black or dark brown, although she has dyed it blonde, silver, and other colors for promotional purposes. She has a defined jawline, a straight nose, and rather delicate features. Body type: slim and athletic, a result of training as a dancer.