Kim Hongjoong

Born in November 7th of 1998, he is the captain of Ateez. Hongjoong was able to join KQ after months of sending letters and mixtapes to the company address. He is a very talented producer and musician, participating in the production most of Ateez's discography, if not doing it entirely by himself.

He was born in Anyang, Gyonggi-do, South Korea. Grew up alongside Bumjoong, his older brother, who is a contemporary dancer and actor, and also has a youtube channel.