A Brief* Guide to Ateez

By Hils

*It probably won’t be that brief

A Brief* Guide to Ateez

By Hils

*It probably won’t be that brief

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*It definitely is not that brief

The Members

(we don’t talk about Yeosang’s hair in this era)

Hongjoong

Hongjoong

Hongjoong

• The leader of the group (but not the oldest member)

Hongjoong

• The leader of the group (but not the oldest member)
• Is referred to as the captain rather than the leader because in their debut storyline they were pirates. The captain title stuck.

Hongjoong

• The leader of the group (but not the oldest member)
• Is referred to as the captain rather than the leader because in their debut storyline they were pirates. The captain title stuck.
• One of the main songwriter/producers of the group

Hongjoong

• The leader of the group (but not the oldest member)
• Is referred to as the captain rather than the leader because in their debut storyline they were pirates. The captain title stuck.
• One of the main songwriter/producers of the group
• Primarily a rapper but filled in for one of the vocalists when he was injured and couldn’t tour with them

Hongjoong

• The leader of the group (but not the oldest member)
• Is referred to as the captain rather than the leader because in their debut storyline they were pirates. The captain title stuck.
• One of the main songwriter/producers of the group
• Primarily a rapper but filled in for one of the vocalists when he was injured and couldn’t tour with them
• Is a tiny* gay** man

Hongjoong

• The leader of the group (but not the oldest member)
• Is referred to as the captain rather than the leader because in their debut storyline they were pirates. The captain title stuck.
• One of the main songwriter/producers of the group
• Primarily a rapper but filled in for one of the vocalists when he was injured and couldn’t tour with them
• Is a tiny* gay** man

*he’s 5’7

**obv his sexuality is private but he has that sort of energy

Hongjoong

Hongjoong

• Is the most fluent English speaker of the group

Hongjoong

• Is the most fluent English speaker of the group
• In their early years he was described as the dad of the group, and Seonghwa was the mom. Doesn’t really need to parent them now that they’re older but that’s his vibe

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Hongjoong

• Is the most fluent English speaker of the group
• In their early years he was described as the dad of the group, and Seonghwa was the mom. Doesn’t really need to parent them now that they’re older but that’s his vibe
• Has a tattoo on his arm that says no1likeme and another on his calf that he keeps covered because it’s personal. This is why he’s often seen wearing socks with shorts

Hongjoong

• Is the most fluent English speaker of the group
• In their early years he was described as the dad of the group, and Seonghwa was the mom. Doesn’t really need to parent them now that they’re older but that’s his vibe
• Has a tattoo on his arm that says no1likeme and another on his calf that he keeps covered because it’s personal. This is why he’s often seen wearing socks with shorts
• Looks like a lesbian that Kirsten Stewart would date

Hongjoong

Hongjoong

• Is the most fluent English speaker of the group
• In their early years he was described as the dad of the group, and Seonghwa was the mom. Doesn’t really need to parent them now that they’re older but that’s his vibe
• Has a tattoo on his arm that says no1likeme and another on his calf that he keeps covered because it’s personal. This is why he’s often seen wearing socks with shorts
• Looks like a lesbian that Kirsten Stewart would date
• TLDR: look for a short fiery rapper during the concert and that is Hongjoong

Hongjoong

• Some recent Hongjoong fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:
• https://youtu.be/64w_FqTkuVE?si=VLHbxScWtWz3f7Jx
• https://youtu.be/SgWkE473tiw?si=l50qK65IKsS4lPZM
• https://youtu.be/qv8AVD8G2cU?si=Gy5svdqf2YZI1T_O
• https://youtu.be/kTXZNd4xvFM?si=QYgl90_JpythC2Of
• https://youtu.be/crUm9KXaLHM?si=dabw4ccJgtLOWI2r
• https://youtu.be/MnzZPEmr-tA?si=ba0gpw3C7wuc6nK9
• (Not a fancam but this vlog he posted about the writing and recording of Matz is what made him my co-bias) - https://youtu.be/krP-cnB8S-o?si=ypsbkZ8Evhmpqvg9

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Seonghwa

Seonghwa

Seonghwa

• Oldest member of the group

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Seonghwa

• Oldest member of the group
• Second in command after Hongjoong

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Seonghwa

• Oldest member of the group
• Second in command after Hongjoong
• All-rounder. He auditioned as a rapper but he mostly sings and dances

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Seonghwa

• Oldest member of the group
• Second in command after Hongjoong
• All-rounder. He auditioned as a rapper but he mostly sings and dances
• All of the members describe him as the mother of the group

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Seonghwa

• Oldest member of the group
• Second in command after Hongjoong
• All-rounder. He auditioned as a rapper but he mostly sings and dances
• All of the members describe him as the mother of the group
• Has a borderline fixation with things being clean and tidy

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Seonghwa

• Oldest member of the group
• Second in command after Hongjoong
• All-rounder. He auditioned as a rapper but he mostly sings and dances
• All of the members describe him as the mother of the group
• Has a borderline fixation with things being clean and tidy
• Part of the ‘demon line’ along with Hongjoong and San (more on that later)

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Seonghwa

• Despite looking like this �first thing in the morning�he used to be very�insecure about his looks

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Seonghwa

• Despite looking like this �first thing in the morning�he used to be very�insecure about his looks
• He would never do a live�without makeup on and�not long after debut he�had a panic attack and�cried because�there were unexpected �photographers and he wasn’t�wearing makeup. �He’s a lot�better now and regularly�does barefaced lives

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Seonghwa

• Has an extensive Lego collection and often will do a live for a couple of hours where he just builds Lego and chats with fans while he’s doing it�

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Seonghwa

• Has an extensive Lego collection and often will do a live for a couple of hours where he just builds Lego and chats with fans while he’s doing it
• Watches a lot of ASMR and has done his own videos�

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Seonghwa

• Has an extensive Lego collection and often will do a live for a couple of hours where he just builds Lego and chats with fans while he’s doing it
• Watches a lot of ASMR and has done his own videos
• Is the most terminally online member. Watches a lot of fancams to see what sort of reactions they get. Was once given access to the official team twitter and used it so much it was flagged as spam and unverified�

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Seonghwa

• Has an extensive Lego collection and often will do a live for a couple of hours where he just builds Lego and chats with fans while he’s doing it
• Watches a lot of ASMR and has done his own videos
• Is the most terminally online member. Watches a lot of fancams to see what sort of reactions they get. Was once given access to the official team twitter and used it so much it was flagged as spam and unverified
• TLDR: if you see a stunningly beautiful man owning the stage when he’s performing that’s Seonghwa�

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Seonghwa

Some recent Seonghwa fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:

• https://youtu.be/W3doreulAq4?si=2XFimLfBvQbAKqlB
• https://youtu.be/i6w-QhHIrWo?si=PxORBsIvOhwCud9e
• https://youtu.be/dGmx73WAfPI?si=y2pLC1VulF5Awk_B
• https://youtu.be/zNB4s3IwjKs?si=wOqohxWoYq5wSoHa
• https://youtu.be/vWdPBq9XiAE?si=_bUHsBvRj4RYms6r
• https://youtu.be/ei_dS2z-YG0?si=G-x416cPEjo0YxLm

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Yunho

Yunho

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo
• A sweet sunshine boy that the other members refer to as a puppy

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo
• A sweet sunshine boy that the other members refer to as a puppy
• Very boyfriend coded (was voted by fans and the other members as most likely to be introduced to the parents)

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo
• A sweet sunshine boy that the other members refer to as a puppy
• Very boyfriend coded (was voted by fans and the other members as most likely to be introduced to the parents)
• Tallest member of the group

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo
• A sweet sunshine boy that the other members refer to as a puppy
• Very boyfriend coded (was voted by fans and the other members as most likely to be introduced to the parents)
• Tallest member of the group
• Although he auditioned as a dancer he has a very sweet singing voice and has recorded a few covers

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo
• A sweet sunshine boy that the other members refer to as a puppy
• Very boyfriend coded (was voted by fans and the other members as most likely to be introduced to the parents)
• Tallest member of the group
• Although he auditioned as a dancer he has a very sweet singing voice and has recorded a few covers
• Has been friends with Mingi since they were 14

Yunho

• Main dancer of the group who is usually in charge of the choreo
• A sweet sunshine boy that the other members refer to as a puppy
• Very boyfriend coded (was voted by fans and the other members as most likely to be introduced to the parents)
• Tallest member of the group
• Although he auditioned as a dancer he has a very sweet singing voice and has recorded a few covers
• Has been friends with Mingi since they were 14
• Neither of them knew the other was auditioning for KQ until they met there

Yunho

• He has very pretty hands that even non-fans have commented on (https://x.com/woochwe/status/1514885728030773253)

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Yunho

• He has very pretty hands that even non-fans have commented on (https://x.com/woochwe/status/1514885728030773253)
• TLDR the very tall one who gets the solo dance moments is Yunho

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Yunho

Some recent Yunho fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:

• https://youtu.be/yVXb6qF_f3w?si=LpuJJnlREnLLX1Vq
• https://youtu.be/W5ZOBIz5kB4?si=sxtDEy7i44kPKXkO
• https://youtu.be/dwrVD9fQgPc?si=0J-GPLeXMiqrIHyN
• https://youtu.be/0OsOTntToiE?si=eIom9LwtWuSRHcmE
• https://youtu.be/HzHVrN9Woxw?si=X68236Fd1bPNyhbK
• https://youtu.be/jm4BRlR5Vds?si=LauZiJUAmA__AZUQ (not a fancam but a ‘POV I am your boyfriend’ video and song he released for his birthday)

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Yeosang

Yeosang

Yeosang

• Went to a stranger’s house because they told him they had a cat and a dog he could play with. A 5-year-old has more common sense

Yeosang

• Went to a stranger’s house because they told him they had a cat and a dog he could play with. A 5-year-old has more common sense
• Is an all-rounder like Seonghwa. Primarily singing and dancing.

Yeosang

• Went to a stranger’s house because they told him they had a cat and a dog he could play with. A 5-year-old has more common sense
• Is an all-rounder like Seonghwa. Primarily singing and dancing.
• Was a BigHit trainee but went to KQ as he felt he had a better chance of debuting there. Wooyoung, also a BigHit trainee, went with him.

Yeosang

• Went to a stranger’s house because they told him they had a cat and a dog he could play with. A 5-year-old has more common sense
• Is an all-rounder like Seonghwa. Primarily singing and dancing.
• Was a BigHit trainee but went to KQ as he felt he had a better chance of debuting there. Wooyoung, also a BigHit trainee, went with him.
• Hongjoong said Yeosang is the hardest to parent because he exists in his own world a lot of the time and doesn’t listen to what’s happening around him

Yeosang

• Very close with Wooyoung and San due to being friends with Wooyoung since their BigHit days, and San being Wooyoung’s boyfriend.

Yeosang

• Very close with Wooyoung and San due to being friends with Wooyoung since their BigHit days, and San being Wooyoung’s boyfriend.
• TLDR look for the delicate elfin looking one and that is Yeosang

Yeosang

• Some recent Yeosang fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:
• https://youtu.be/NJhwxUXkXhA?si=g97G2_kuwAyeZsY6
• https://youtu.be/zSte3zA9pl0?si=PZsMl7w1HGDTPxgE
• https://youtu.be/ShTf02FuAKY?si=9ASkobQnu4lXYk_1
• https://youtu.be/MUhGkugh0zg?si=GlIXOdpkeJ9NNJWU
• https://youtu.be/uHGxKVspmOo?si=fbicg-4boayRd493 (not a fancam but a song he released for his birthday)

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San

San

San

• One of the two main vocalists

San

• One of the two main vocalists
• Sang in a church choir when he was in school even though he’s not religious. He just wanted to sing.

San

• One of the two main vocalists
• Sang in a church choir when he was in school even though he’s not religious. He just wanted to sing.
• Used to be a twink, now he is Large

San

• In some sort of label defying relationship with Wooyoung (more on ships later)

San

• In some sort of label defying relationship with Wooyoung (more on ships later)
• Seonghwa’s favourite child

San

• In some sort of label defying relationship with Wooyoung (more on ships later)
• Seonghwa’s favourite child
• Part of the ‘demon line’ with Hongjoong and Seonghwa

San

• In some sort of label defying relationship with Wooyoung (more on ships later)
• Seonghwa’s favourite child
• Part of the ‘demon line’ with Hongjoong and Seonghwa
• TLDR has the voice of an angel, dances like he’s possessed

San

Some recent San fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:

• https://youtu.be/TnC4DNHHMbc?si=i3GcJMsesMuRfjhW (not a fancam but a dance cover that will change your life)
• https://youtu.be/acb56UUlx1c?si=f8U1-RUpOxELhlqa
• https://youtu.be/Z7_bliEtIrs?si=6dlOAdZrR0_eEynD
• https://youtu.be/IZNtUGlAVCc?si=ocMuKOGyxYEHuFwC
• https://youtu.be/ljGuHqyKvYM?si=0OC2frVvkr0abJOQ

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Mingi

Mingi

Mingi

• The other main songwriter/producer

Mingi

• The other main songwriter/producer
• Unlike Hongjoong, who uses the royalties from the music he writes to buy expensive gifts for the people he cares about, Mingi acts like he’s still an impoverished trainee

Mingi

Mingi

• The other main songwriter/producer
• Unlike Hongjoong, who uses the royalties from the music he writes to buy expensive gifts for the people he cares about, Mingi acts like he’s still an impoverished trainee
• Rapper with a very distinctive deep voice. When he starts rapping you’ll know it

Mingi

• The other main songwriter/producer
• Unlike Hongjoong, who uses the royalties from the music he writes to buy expensive gifts for the people he cares about, Mingi acts like he’s still an impoverished trainee
• Rapper with a very distinctive deep voice. When he starts rapping you’ll know it
• Has been friends with Yunho since they were 14 and they regularly go on dates together. Recently asked Yunho out to dinner and then got Yunho to pay for it.

Mingi

• The other main songwriter/producer
• Unlike Hongjoong, who uses the royalties from the music he writes to buy expensive gifts for the people he cares about, Mingi acts like he’s still an impoverished trainee
• Rapper with a very distinctive deep voice. When he starts rapping you’ll know it
• Has been friends with Yunho since they were 14 and they regularly go on dates together. Recently asked Yunho out to dinner and then got Yunho to pay for it.
• Referred to as Princess Mingi often because the other members spoil and pamper him

Mingi

• Suffers from anxiety and depression. Took a several months long hiatus in 2021 to get help with his mental health.

Mingi

• Suffers from anxiety and depression. Took a several months long hiatus in 2021 to get help with his mental health.
• Wrote the song ‘Youth’ about his struggles and how Yunho has helped him

Mingi

• Suffers from anxiety and depression. Took a several months long hiatus in 2021 to get help with his mental health.
• Wrote the song ‘Youth’ about his struggles and how Yunho has helped him
• TLDR deep voiced rapper is Mingi

Mingi

Some recent Mingi fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:

• https://youtu.be/V2xvE_fL234?si=isFw8-aR0JOHrep8
• https://youtu.be/RCuJPaLmByY?si=7WjFrryHiGKipik0
• https://youtu.be/epUKSe8c2Q4?si=B_GkjlwzljZaBq_J
• https://youtu.be/TLQxBV4pa3s?si=CpMiaQFI4XE3dmH9
• https://youtu.be/L4UVQPtL_xc?si=QAvonllDMMbiJuxJ
• https://youtu.be/z03DTQq4kFs?si=Dti8cT_k100lRmq8
• https://youtu.be/Wv1moh1Dvqw?si=Z9Qvi_5aTdko3k0R (not a fancam but the MV for Youth since I mentioned it earlier. Make sure the subs are on so you can read the lyrics)

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Wooyoung

Wooyoung

• Dancer/Choreographer along with Yunho

Wooyoung

• Dancer/Choreographer along with Yunho
• Was a BigHit trainee along with Yeosang. When Yeosang decided to leave to go to KQ Wooyoung went with him

Wooyoung

• Dancer/Choreographer along with Yunho
• Was a BigHit trainee along with Yeosang. When Yeosang decided to leave to go to KQ Wooyoung went with him
• The most physically affectionate member of the group. Says he didn’t get a lot of physical affection when he was growing up and had to learn. Now he hugs and kisses everyone

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Wooyoung

• Dancer/Choreographer along with Yunho
• Was a BigHit trainee along with Yeosang. When Yeosang decided to leave to go to KQ Wooyoung went with him
• The most physically affectionate member of the group. Says he didn’t get a lot of physical affection when he was growing up and had to learn. Now he hugs and kisses everyone
• Friends with idols in just about every other k-pop group

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Wooyoung

• Dancer/Choreographer along with Yunho
• Was a BigHit trainee along with Yeosang. When Yeosang decided to leave to go to KQ Wooyoung went with him
• The most physically affectionate member of the group. Says he didn’t get a lot of physical affection when he was growing up and had to learn. Now he hugs and kisses everyone
• Friends with idols in just about every other k-pop group
• Absolutely loves being on stage. You can see him lapping up every moment

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Wooyoung

• Recently diagnosed with a skin condition that causes him to break out in hives if he gets too hot/sweaty

Wooyoung

• Recently diagnosed with a skin condition that causes him to break out in hives if he gets too hot/sweaty
• Adores Seonghwa in a sibling or parent/child way

Wooyoung

• Recently diagnosed with a skin condition that causes him to break out in hives if he gets too hot/sweaty
• Adores Seonghwa in a sibling or parent/child way
• In a label defying relationship with San

Wooyoung

• Recently diagnosed with a skin condition that causes him to break out in hives if he gets too hot/sweaty
• Adores Seonghwa in a sibling or parent/child way
• In a label defying relationship with San
• TLDR look for the guy on stage with the biggest smile on his face who may also be cuddling/touching San a lot

Wooyoung

Some recent Wooyoung fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:

• https://youtu.be/RwkPZXC_a4s?si=Eq1E8L66hdC7urTc
• https://youtu.be/pPjVfdZZ6Yw?si=VULpNXBk5SvrQyJK
• https://youtu.be/RSlUCOI0riQ?si=twQKKa0klkxl1rIH
• https://youtu.be/Dvx4sOW-GT8?si=1Ipn8C8nJGPkGMzk (not a fancam but a dance he choreographed to shine a light on mental health issues including his own anxiety)

Jongho

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him
• Main vocalist along with San

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him
• Main vocalist along with San
• Insanely powerful voice with incredible vocal range

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him
• Main vocalist along with San
• Insanely powerful voice with incredible vocal range
• Very strong. Can rip apples in half with his bare hands

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him
• Main vocalist along with San
• Insanely powerful voice with incredible vocal range
• Very strong. Can rip apples in half with his bare hands
• Recently started doing drama OSTs including Reborn Rich, Lovely Runner and Our Blooming Youth

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him
• Main vocalist along with San
• Insanely powerful voice with incredible vocal range
• Very strong. Can rip apples in half with his bare hands
• Recently started doing drama OSTs including Reborn Rich, Lovely Runner and Our Blooming Youth
• Has a very dry sense of humour

Jongho

• The youngest member but will fight anyone who tries to baby him
• Main vocalist along with San
• Insanely powerful voice with incredible vocal range
• Very strong. Can rip apples in half with his bare hands
• Recently started doing drama OSTs including Reborn Rich, Lovely Runner and Our Blooming Youth
• Has a very dry sense of humour
• More mature than some of the members who are older than him

Jongho

Some recent Jongho fancams if you want an idea of what he’s like:

• https://youtu.be/Mqy3F5cin9A?si=7QAp74f2xx3-qGcQ
• https://youtu.be/1eS9Q28M_Bk?si=6evkkTANg0teC_T5
• https://youtu.be/QBcgx0qvPwc?si=yIJQZBxMGKi-wqSJ
• https://youtu.be/aAvthij48oM?si=5QAWCuZDmmV-PgoJ
• https://youtu.be/9iGUKDLmKJ0?si=Kpbd7ylavD0sw0af (not a fancam but a demo of what he can do with his voice)

The Demon Line

The Demon Line

• Hongjoong, Seonghwa and San are collectively known as the demon line

The Demon Line

• Hongjoong, Seonghwa and San are collectively known as the demon line
• When they’re on stage they throw themselves so wholeheartedly into their performances that they look like they’re possessed

The Demon Line

• Hongjoong, Seonghwa and San are collectively known as the demon line
• When they’re on stage they throw themselves so wholeheartedly into their performances that they look like they’re possessed

The Demon Line

Some examples of the demon line at work:

• https://youtu.be/cyP-k279uyA?si=HTtueSUF3d62BpQ1
• https://youtu.be/J7DnLRNrFRs?si=X-PRPpXyEDTgZ8XK
• https://youtu.be/daIAwr3agXw?si=z7EH-DKnt8I2A4Rq
• https://youtu.be/daIAwr3agXw?si=QM65A6_Tsp69fndJ
• https://youtu.be/4B2azdnpeYM?si=SgCN-VrODlAsL_px

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Ships

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Ships

• Ateez are described as 3 bonded pairs and 2 others

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Ships

• Ateez are described as 3 bonded pairs and 2 others
• The three main ships:

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Ships

• Ateez are described as 3 bonded pairs and 2 others
• The three main ships:
• Seongjoong/Matz (Hongjoong and Seonghwa)

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Ships

• Ateez are described as 3 bonded pairs and 2 others
• The three main ships:
• Seongjoong/Matz (Hongjoong and Seonghwa)
• Woosan (Wooyoung and San)

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Ships

• Ateez are described as 3 bonded pairs and 2 others
• The three main ships:
• Seongjoong/Matz (Hongjoong and Seonghwa)
• Woosan (Wooyoung and San)
• Yungi (Yunho and Mingi)

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Seongjoong/Matz

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Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom

Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom
• They shared a room during their time as trainees and beyond

Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom
• They shared a room during their time as trainees and beyond

Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom
• They shared a room during their time as trainees and beyond
• Seonghwa considered quitting while he was still a trainee and Hongjoong talked him into staying

Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom
• They shared a room during their time as trainees and beyond
• Seonghwa considered quitting while he was still a trainee and Hongjoong talked him into staying
• Despite praising each other to the cameras they were often awkward around each other

Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom
• They shared a room during their time as trainees and beyond
• Seonghwa considered quitting while he was still a trainee and Hongjoong talked him into staying
• Despite praising each other to the cameras they were often awkward around each other
• Seonghwa was a lot more open about how much he admired Hongjoong, while Hongjoong was more reserved

Seongjoong/Matz

• As the two oldest members Hongjoong and Seonghwa took on the role of parents of the group with Hongjoong acting as dad and Seonghwa acting as mom
• They shared a room during their time as trainees and beyond
• Seonghwa considered quitting while he was still a trainee and Hongjoong talked him into staying
• Despite praising each other to the cameras they were often awkward around each other
• Seonghwa was a lot more open about how much he admired Hongjoong, while Hongjoong was more reserved
• Hongjoong is physically affectionate with the younger members but less with Seonghwa

Seongjoong/Matz

• Very much felt like ‘can’t touch the boy I like or everyone will find out’

Seongjoong/Matz

• Very much felt like ‘can’t touch the boy I like or everyone will find out’
• Their relationship until last year in a nutshell - https://youtube.com/shorts/hLeRawfL834?si=LOsruCfZV6CnyYKy

Seongjoong/Matz

• Very much felt like ‘can’t touch the boy I like or everyone will find out’
• Their relationship until last year in a nutshell - https://youtube.com/shorts/hLeRawfL834?si=LOsruCfZV6CnyYKy
• Something changed after they wrote and recorded a song together. Fan theory is that was the point where they finally talked about their feelings like actual adults

Seongjoong/Matz

• Very much felt like ‘can’t touch the boy I like or everyone will find out’
• Their relationship until last year in a nutshell - https://youtube.com/shorts/hLeRawfL834?si=LOsruCfZV6CnyYKy
• Something changed after they wrote and recorded a song together. Fan theory is that was the point where they finally talked about their feelings like actual adults
• Now just casually touching Seonghwa while he talks

Seongjoong/Matz

• Very much felt like ‘can’t touch the boy I like or everyone will find out’
• Their relationship until last year in a nutshell - https://youtube.com/shorts/hLeRawfL834?si=LOsruCfZV6CnyYKy
• Something changed after they wrote and recorded a song together. Fan theory is that was the point where they finally talked about their feelings like actual adults
• Now just casually touching Seonghwa while he talks
• Hongjoong wrote the lyrics for the Ateez song �Thank U and said he was thinking of Seonghwa �when he wrote it

Seongjoong/Matz

Some Seongjoong/Matz iconic moments:

• https://youtu.be/92Qj3Nk2HyA?si=TXvRu8QQPZp5srb9
• https://youtu.be/Pb1Vf-rKWyM?si=OpwtaXDk2ASr_XOc
• https://youtu.be/xrKqy7hvs4k?si=1J8mSJAnSINpdBAK
• https://youtu.be/lrzDlinzd5I?si=UaaMH8iEjLjF8oEu
• https://youtu.be/2eUSRAdhcP4?si=CT4o7qig_bs_pajw (this one is moments from this year)

Woosan

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!
• They call each other’s parents ‘mom’ and ‘dad’

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!
• They call each other’s parents ‘mom’ and ‘dad’
• They have matching tattoos on their thighs that says ‘friendship until death’ in Latin

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!
• They call each other’s parents ‘mom’ and ‘dad’
• They have matching tattoos on their thighs that says ‘friendship until death’ in Latin
• San said he’s only ever seen his dad cry twice and one of those times was when Wooyoung got injured during a concert

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!
• They call each other’s parents ‘mom’ and ‘dad’
• They have matching tattoos on their thighs that says ‘friendship until death’ in Latin
• San said he’s only ever seen his dad cry twice and one of those times was when Wooyoung got injured during a concert
• They call each other their soulmate

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!
• They call each other’s parents ‘mom’ and ‘dad’
• They have matching tattoos on their thighs that says ‘friendship until death’ in Latin
• San said he’s only ever seen his dad cry twice and one of those times was when Wooyoung got injured during a concert
• They call each other their soulmate

Woosan

• THEY ARE MARRIED!
• They call each other’s parents ‘mom’ and ‘dad’
• They have matching tattoos on their thighs that says ‘friendship until death’ in Latin
• San said he’s only ever seen his dad cry twice and one of those times was when Wooyoung got injured during a concert
• They call each other their soulmate
• Whether you see it as romantic or not they are clearly very special to each other

Woosan

Some Woosan iconic moments:

• https://youtu.be/SAc516tTuF0?si=uvL0N4mGF4Dt_VYO
• https://youtu.be/UdcjFcpumsA?si=AE8mBjfMDSz2Jbcf
• https://youtu.be/HO5DAq7F0Io?si=WeCkrKcOy-mnZRVg
• https://youtu.be/Lseuh32BvgY?si=Eb-3B3qCVPXNvflz
• https://youtu.be/P_Tn5toomaY?si=7MjJYJjSSnJJLMUe
• https://youtu.be/prxd-jnSE-o?si=BZ5O7E0PyKG78xWu

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Yungi

Yungi

• Have been friends since they were 14

Yungi

• Have been friends since they were 14
• When Mingi’s mother first met Yunho she commented on the ‘heavy atmosphere’ between them

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Yungi

• Have been friends since they were 14
• When Mingi’s mother first met Yunho she commented on the ‘heavy atmosphere’ between them
• They said that when they first met they got very close very quickly, which had never happened to either of them before

Yungi

• Have been friends since they were 14
• When Mingi’s mother first met Yunho she commented on the ‘heavy atmosphere’ between them
• They said that when they first met they got very close very quickly, which had never happened to either of them before
• They spoke on the phone the day before they both auditioned at KQ and talked about their auditions but didn’t say which company. They only found out it was the same one after they both got accepted

Yungi

• Have been friends since they were 14
• When Mingi’s mother first met Yunho she commented on the ‘heavy atmosphere’ between them
• They said that when they first met they got very close very quickly, which had never happened to either of them before
• They spoke on the phone the day before they both auditioned at KQ and talked about their auditions but didn’t say which company. They only found out it was the same one after they both got accepted
• Mingi is a slow eater and when they were at school his friends used to leave him but Yunho always waited

Yungi

• Have been friends since they were 14
• When Mingi’s mother first met Yunho she commented on the ‘heavy atmosphere’ between them
• They said that when they first met they got very close very quickly, which had never happened to either of them before
• They spoke on the phone the day before they both auditioned at KQ and talked about their auditions but didn’t say which company. They only found out it was the same one after they both got accepted
• Mingi is a slow eater and when they were at school his friends used to leave him but Yunho always waited
• A fan once asked Mingi if he would marry Yunho and Mingi’s response was ‘I can’t because it’s not legal in this country’

Yungi

Some Yungi iconic moments:

• https://youtu.be/XpTVjaLStvc?si=NDz_o182yTBAFuNW
• https://youtu.be/mkkM1ST3KNs?si=80aQ9TMuAhFw-rps
• https://youtu.be/LwDWhKZrCSw?si=qdVr44zjFSG3pkiJ
• https://youtu.be/-VJmyHuaPm8?si=Wv8-u3yfro8ZYPpy

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The Lore

The Lore

• Very complex and includes multiple alternate universes

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The Lore

• Very complex and includes multiple alternate universes
• The MVs can be enjoyed without knowledge of the lore

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The Lore

• Very complex and includes multiple alternate universes
• The MVs can be enjoyed without knowledge of the lore
• Currently the storyline does not have a happy ending but we are all hoping the next album will fix it

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The Lore

• Very complex and includes multiple alternate universes
• The MVs can be enjoyed without knowledge of the lore
• Currently the storyline does not have a happy ending but we are all hoping the next album will fix it
• If you want a deep dive this Tumblr has done the best explanation that I’ve found
• https://www.tumblr.com/atiny-for-life/704940386770124800/ateezs-full-storyline-explained-updated

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Useful Words/Phrases

Useful Words/Phrases

• Atiny (Ateez + Infinity) – The name of the fandom

Useful Words/Phrases

• Atiny (Ateez + Infinity) – The name of the fandom
• 8 Makes 1 Team – The group introduction slogan/catchphrase

Useful Words/Phrases

• Atiny (Ateez + Infinity) – The name of the fandom
• 8 Makes 1 Team – The group introduction slogan/catchphrase
• Fix On! – An ad-lib phrase that Mingi uses in most of his raps

Aniteez

Aniteez

• Not really important to know but you might see merch or see me yelling about cute animals

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Aniteez

• Not really important to know but you might see merch or see me yelling about cute animals
• A series of animal characters that the represent each member of the group. The members were involved in the design of them

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Aniteez

Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart - https://x.com/1107dreams/status/1814436735679664152 )

Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa

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Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa
• Tyudeongi (yellow dog) - Yunho

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Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa
• Tyudeongi (yellow dog) – Yunho
• Hetmongi (white maltese) – Yeosang (he wanted to be a Doberman but the company said no. Fandom has Opinions about this)

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Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa
• Tyudeongi (yellow dog) – Yunho
• Hetmongi (white maltese) – Yeosang (he wanted to be a Doberman but the company said no. Fandom has Opinions about this)
• Bbyongming (yellow chick) – Mingi

Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa
• Tyudeongi (yellow dog) – Yunho
• Hetmongi (white maltese) – Yeosang (he wanted to be a Doberman but the company said no. Fandom has Opinions about this)
• Bbyongming (yellow chick) – Mingi
• Sandeoki (purple cat) – San

Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa
• Tyudeongi (yellow dog) – Yunho
• Hetmongi (white maltese) – Yeosang (he wanted to be a Doberman but the company said no. Fandom has Opinions about this)
• Bbyongming (yellow chick) – Mingi
• Sandeoki (purple cat) – San
• Wooyongyang (black cat) – Wooyoung

Aniteez

• Jjoongrami (orange squirrel) – Hongjoong (Fandom has decided that Jjoongrami is Hongjoong’s evil counterpart)
• Ddeongbyeoli (pink bunny) – Seonghwa
• Tyudeongi (yellow dog) – Yunho
• Hetmongi (white maltese) – Yeosang (he wanted to be a Doberman but the company said no. Fandom has Opinions about this)
• Bbyongming (yellow chick) – Mingi
• Sandeoki (purple cat) – San
• Wooyongyang (black cat) – Wooyoung
• Jjongbear (brown bear) - Jongho

Aniteez

• Hongjoong did a live recently where he was messing around in the studio and he ended up spending an hour writing a theme tune for Jjoongrami. This might also be why the fandom has decided Jjoongrami is evil

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Aniteez

• Hongjoong did a live recently where he was messing around in the studio and he ended up spending an hour writing a theme tune for Jjoongrami. This might also be why the fandom has decided Jjoongrami is evil
• https://x.com/0403x1107/status/1802484422643789951

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Aniteez

• Hongjoong did a live recently where he was messing around in the studio and he ended up spending an hour writing a theme tune for Jjoongrami. This might also be why the fandom has decided Jjoongrami is evil
• https://x.com/0403x1107/status/1802484422643789951
• The face of a man who has just realised he spent an hour writing a theme song for his fursona

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Aniteez

• Hongjoong did a live recently where he was messing around in the studio and he ended up spending an hour writing a theme tune for Jjoongrami. This might also be why the fandom has decided Jjoongrami is evil
• https://x.com/0403x1107/status/1802484422643789951
• The face of a man who has just realised he spent an hour writing a theme song for his fursona
• https://fxtwitter.com/1107wrld/status/1802496311972999223

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Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• For their 2024 fanclub membership Ateez did a college hockey team concept

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• For their 2024 fanclub membership Ateez did a college hockey team concept
• The group was split in half with 4 members being on Team A (Hongjoong, Yunho, San and Wooyoung) and Team Z (Seonghwa, Yeosang, Mingi and Jongho)

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• For their 2024 fanclub membership Ateez did a college hockey team concept
• The group was split in half with 4 members being on Team A (Hongjoong, Yunho, San and Wooyoung) and Team Z (Seonghwa, Yeosang, Mingi and Jongho)
• The positions they were assigned make no sense for any sort of functioning hockey team

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• Team A
• Hongjoong (C)
• Yunho (LD)
• Wooyoung (LW)
• San (G)

Team Z

• Seonghwa (C)
• Mingi (LW)
• Yeosang (RW)
• Jongho (RD)

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• Hils’ Hot Take:

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• Hils’ Hot Take:

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We all know the goalies are the weirdest members of the team ergo San should not be the goalie it should be Yeosang. He is def the sort of person who would talk to the posts.

Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• He gave himself full marks for every stat�and more than full marks for some of them

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Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• He gave himself full marks for every stat�and more than full marks for some of them
• Also, wtf is the stat for ‘Ceremony’

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Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• He gave himself full marks for every stat�and more than full marks for some of them
• Also, wtf is the stat for ‘Ceremony’
• Page 69. Nice.

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Bonus: As They Say in Hockey “Let’s Do That Hockey!”

• The Aniteez animals also play hockey

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Some of Hils’ Favourite MVs

(These are in release order not order of preference)

• Hala Hala - https://youtu.be/nKU4OVH18mE?si=6bcGyp_aVomuOStm
• The Black Cat Nero - https://youtu.be/VBZA_15mGGU?si=nCztrLQoo74QJ2yU
• déjà vu - https://youtu.be/nlnMDttgTbk?si=0uXt232Er3z1pX55
• Guerrilla - https://youtu.be/2HcVZm_4qAI?si=c62iufXxCtYTx7pE
• Don’t Stop – (they don’t own the rights to this MV and the company that does took it down from YouTube but fandom finds a way) - https://mega.nz/file/EcYhAIoS#4GNLxgsyV58I0--DJCGGZPZtNTW4P61cl5_Z5V09HK0
• Halazia - https://youtu.be/SszP3hlQ55Y?si=WV8kyabPZfJLWrFV
• Bouncy - https://youtu.be/U0G5OA6ZH5w?si=uVpd_SVUrWlDFca4
• Not Okay – (this is a Japanese release but the mv is good) https://youtu.be/oc_2sjQXa0Q?si=ioXCKfgMQSmH5pdt

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Questions?