Group Profile
- Group Name: AHOF (아홉)
- Debut: July 1, 2025
- Current state: Active
- Years Active: 2025–present (1 years)
- Entertainment Company: F&F Entertainment
- Fandom: FOHA
- Group Color: N/A
- Members: Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, Daisuke
- Oldest Member: Steven
- Youngest Member: Daisuke
- Most Popular Member: JL
- Notable Albums: WHO WE ARE
- Country: South Korea
- Generation: A 5th Generation K-pop group
- Leader: Steven
AHOF (아홉) is a South-born K-pop boy group managed by F&F Entertainment. In 2025, on July 1, the group debuted with the extended play (EP) Who We Are. AHOF was formed through the reality competition program Universe League, which aired on SBS from November 2024 to January 2025.
The group consists of nine members of six nationalities: Steven (Australia), Seo Jeongwoo, Cha Woongki, Park Han, Park Juwon (South Korea), Zhang Shuaibo (China), JL (Philippines), Chih En (Taiwan), and Daisuke (Japan).
Meaning of AHOF
AHOF is an abbreviation for “All-time Hall Of Famer.” The name is also a phonetic transcription of the Korean word “아홉” (ahop), meaning “nine,” referring to the number of members. F&F Entertainment stated that the number nine in Korean culture implies incompleteness and the potential for further growth.
Fandom & Lightstick
The official fandom name, FOHA (포하), was announced in 2025, on September 9. FOHA is an inversion of AHOF and an acronym for “Forever Our Home, AHOF.” The name was selected through a fan vote from nine options proposed by F&F Entertainment.
The official lightstick was released in 2025, on December 18, through the WITHMUU platform. The design features a white dome with a body integrating a “9” logo. It supports two modes: a manual mode adjusted by button presses and a central control mode that changes colors according to stage performances. In 2026, on January 3 and 4, the lightstick was first used at the fan concert AHOFOHA: All Time Heartfelt Only FOHA held at Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul.
Popularity
AHOF maintains a concentrated fan base in the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea. In 2025, in August, the group’s fan concert in Manila sold out. From August 1 to 3, a release event in Osaka attracted Japanese fans. In South Korea, the track “Rendezvous” entered the Top 50 on Spotify Korea on its release day.
Prior to the official debut, by May 2025, AHOF had accumulated over 414,000 followers on TikTok, 267,000 on Instagram, and 131,000 on YouTube. In 2025, in November, the music video for “Pinocchio” reached 30 million views within five days of release. By the same month, the group’s YouTube channel reached nearly 487,000 subscribers and 18.6 million monthly listeners on YouTube Music.
Steven was previously a member of the group LUMINOUS (under Bareunson WIP). Zhang Shuaibo debuted as a soloist in 2023, on May 17, with the single “Take You Away” (带你逃跑) before participating in Universe League. In 2025, in July, the members stated in an interview with Stardust Magazine that they primarily communicate using Korean as a common language.
Awards
- In 2025, July: Won first place on The Show (SBS funE, July 8), Show Champion (MBC M, July 9), and Music Bank (KBS2, July 12) with the song “Rendezvous,” totaling three music show trophies within ten days of debut.
- In 2025, August: Received the Super Rookie Award at the 2025 K-World Dream Awards.
- In 2025, November: Received the IS Rookie Award and Best Dance Performance at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards (KGMA) held at Incheon Inspire Arena. The debut album Who We Are achieved first-week sales of 369,000 copies.
- In 2025, November: The second album, The Passage, surpassed the first-week sales of Who We Are.
- In 2026, February: Received four awards at the D Awards, including D Awards Dreams (Silver Label), D Awards Discovery of the Year, D Awards Delights (Blue Label), and the UPICK Popularity Award for Best Rising Star.
Musical style
AHOF utilizes a pop-rock foundation combined with live orchestral elements. The debut song “Rendezvous” is built on guitar sounds and string arrangements. In 2025, on November 4, the album The Passage was released, incorporating disco-funk and synth elements alongside pop-rock.
Visually, Who We Are employs concepts of youth and incompleteness. The Passage uses the imagery of Pinocchio as a metaphor for the journey of self-discovery during growth.
Fun facts
- AHOF is the first boy group launched by F&F Entertainment, which previously managed girl groups.
- He (Steven) and Zhang Shuaibo both debuted in other projects before joining AHOF.
- He (Cha Woongki) was a member of the group TO1 before participating in Universe League.
- He (Woongki) and Shuaibo both participated in Boys Planet (2023) but did not make the debut lineup.
- He (JL) currently maintains concurrent activities in the Filipino group PLUUS.
- In 2025, on January 24, the name AHOF was announced during the Universe League finale and drew discussion because the pronunciation of “아홉” does not directly match the English abbreviation.
- One month after debut, the group ranked first in the boy group brand reputation rankings published by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute.