GHOST9 Profile: Rising Stars with Dynamic Energy and Unique Concepts (2025 Updated)

About

GHOST9 (Korean: 고스트나인; Japanese: ゴーストナイン) is a boy group under Maroo Entertainment, initially debuting with nine members: Junhyung, Shin, Kangsung, Junseong, Prince, Woojin, Jinwoo, Dongjun, and Taeseung.

Prior to their debut, several members had gained public recognition through various survival programs. Additionally, Woojin, Jinwoo, and Taeseung previously promoted together as the trio “TEEN TEEN.” The group officially entered the music scene in September 2020 with their first EP, “PRE EPISODE 1 : DOOR.”

Biography

• Group name: GHOST9 (고스트나인)
• Debut date: September 23, 2020
• Company: Maroo Entertainment
• Number of members: 9 (previous), 7 (now)
• Members: Junhyung, Shin, Kangsung, Junseong, Prince, Woojin, Jinwoo, (Dongjun, Taeseung)
• Fandom name: Ghostie

Official SNS

• Instagram: @official.ghost9
• YouTube: @GHOST9Official
• X (formerly Twitter): GHOST9(고스트나인)
• TikTok: @maroo_ghost9

Career

GHOST9 made their official debut under Maroo Entertainment on September 23, 2020, with their first mini album, “Pre Episode 1: Door.” The group originally had nine members, including Woojin, Jinwoo, and Taeseung, who had previously debuted as part of the unit “TEEN TEEN.” Just a few months later, they kept up their momentum by releasing their second mini album, “Pre Episode 2: W.all,” on December 10, 2020.

In 2021, GHOST9 continued their discography with the third mini album, “Now: Where We Are, Here,” released on March 11. They followed up with “Now: When We Are In Love” on June 3, demonstrating their musical diversity. However, on September 5, members Hwang Dongjun and Lee Taeseung announced their departure, reducing the group to seven members. Despite the lineup change, GHOST9 pressed forward with the release of their fifth mini album, “Now: Who We Are Facing,” on November 25. Closing the year, they announced their first-ever U.S. tour, scheduled for early 2022.

Kicking off 2022, GHOST9 embarked on their “[Into The Now] Meet&Live Tour in U.S.,” performing in four cities. The tour featured concerts, busking events, and fan signings, further expanding their international reach. On April 7, they made a comeback with their sixth mini album, “Arcade: V,” showcasing their evolving artistry.

Following a short break, GHOST9 returned in October 2023 with their seventh mini album, “Arcade: O,” released on October 25. This comeback highlighted their refined sound and artistic growth, solidifying their identity in the industry.

In 2024, GHOST9 ventured into digital singles, expanding their musical catalog. On June 6, they released “Awesome Day,” their first digital single album, bringing a fresh and vibrant energy. Closing the year, they followed up with Down For You on December 23, further diversifying their discography.

Discography

Mini albums

• Pre Episode 1 : Door (2020)
• Pre Episode 2 : W.all (2020)
• Now : Where We Are, Here (2021)
• Now : When We Are In Love (2021)
• Now : Who We Are Facing (2021)
• Arcade : V (2022)
• Arcade : O (2023)

Digital singles

• Awesome Day (2024)
• Down For You (2024)

Participation releases

• Listen-Up Ep.5 (“Monster”) (2022)
• Peak Time – Survival Round (“Never Ever” as TEAM 14:00) (2023)
• Peak Time – 3 Round <Originals Match> (“Fever” as TEAM 14:00) (2023)
• Peak Time – <Final Round> (“NXT2U” with NTX, Taebeen & Ilkyung) (2023)

Facts about GHOST9

• More than half of the members have participated in survival programs. Junseong, Woojin, and Jinwoo competed in “Produce X 101,” while Son Junhyung appeared on “MIXNINE.”
• Members born in Seoul include Shin, Junhyung, Junseong, and Woojin. Members from other provinces include Kangseong and Jinwoo. Prince is the only foreign member, hailing from Thailand.
• The group’s symbolic character, GLEEZ, was independently created by Maroo Entertainment.
• GHOST9 was the first K-pop group to hold their debut showcase on the rooftop of the 63 Building. For their second mini-album comeback showcase, they performed on the rooftop of Haeundae Doosan We’ve the Zenith, earning them the nickname “High-rise idols.”
• The members’ blood types are as follows: four members have blood type A, and three members have blood type B. There are no members with blood types O or AB.
• On December 24, 2023, all members except Lee Shin created personal Instagram accounts.
• GHOST9 is a rare group with members who have all possible sibling structures: an only child, members with brothers, older sisters, and younger sisters.