SinB's Profile
- Real Name: Hwang Eunbi
- Native Name: 황은비
- Nicknames: Esther
- Birthday: Jun 03, 1998 (27 years old)
- Blood type: AB
- Height/Weight: 166.7 cm (5’5″) / 47 kg (103 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- MBTI: ISFJ (The Defender)
- Birthplace: Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
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Nationality:
South Korean
- Profession: Singer, Dancer, Actress
- Language Skills: Korean
- Current Agency: BPM Entertainment
- Debut: January 15, 2015 (with GFRIEND)
- Group: VIVIZ
- Years Active: 2015–present (10 years)
SinB, whose real name is Hwang Eun-bi (황은비), was born on June 3, 1998, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. She is a singer, dancer, and actress under BPM Entertainment. SinB is a member of the girl group VIVIZ and was previously part of GFriend from 2015 to 2021.
In VIVIZ, she takes on the role of main dancer and vocalist, playing a key part in the group’s performances and stage presence.
Early Life
SinB was born and raised in Cheongju with her family, including an older brother born in 1996. She attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), one of South Korea’s most prestigious arts schools, graduating in 2017 alongside Umji, her future VIVIZ bandmate.
During elementary school, SinB joined a small dance team guided by her parents, where she first met Jung Eun-bi (later known as Eunha of GFriend), as they shared the same name. Initially, her family considered debuting her as a child singer, but she focused on dance training and made occasional appearances on television instead.
Before her debut, SinB trained as a trainee at Big Hit Entertainment for two years, then spent another year at LOEN Entertainment before joining Source Music.
Career
SinB’s career began in 2010 when she joined Big Hit Entertainment as a trainee. Over five years of training, she honed her performance skills alongside Eunha before moving to Source Music.
On January 15, 2015, SinB officially debuted as the main dancer, vocalist, and center of the girl group GFriend with their first EP, Season of Glass. Despite coming from a small agency, the group quickly rose to fame, earning multiple rookie awards.
In 2016, SinB expanded her career into drama soundtracks with the release of Confession for the TV series Cinderella with Four Knights, marking her first solo musical project.
In 2018, she participated in the special collaboration Wow Thing alongside Seulgi (Red Velvet), Soyeon ((G)I-dle), and Chungha under SM Entertainment’s Station X 0 project. The collaboration highlighted her growing influence in the K-pop industry.
Following GFriend’s disbandment in May 2021 after members chose not to renew their contracts with Source Music, SinB, together with Eunha and Umji, signed with Big Planet Made Entertainment in October 2021, paving the way for a new beginning as a trio.
On February 9, 2022, SinB made her second debut with VIVIZ through their first EP Beam of Prism, featuring the title track BOP BOP!. Just a week later, the group secured their first music show win on Show Champion.
In February 2022, VIVIZ competed on the reality show Queendom 2, finishing in third place. In April of the same year, they became the first K-pop girl group to appear in the Recording Academy’s Grammy’s Global Spin series.
SinB also expanded into hosting, being announced as the MC for Style Me Season 2 on Dong-A TV in January 2022.
In 2023, VIVIZ released their third EP Various in January and their fourth EP Versus in November. The title track Maniac became their most successful single, peaking at No. 14 on South Korea’s Circle Chart.
From June to September 2024, SinB and VIVIZ embarked on their first world tour, V.hind: Love and Tears, performing 28 shows across seven countries, including stops in Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong, the United States, and Japan.
In August 2024, all three VIVIZ members renewed their contracts with Big Planet Made Entertainment. In November, the group released their fifth EP Voyage.
In September 2024, SinB reunited with her GFriend bandmates for their 10th-anniversary project album Season of Memories before resuming activities with VIVIZ.
In 2025, SinB’s career continued to flourish with VIVIZ’s release of their first studio album A Montage of ( ) in July. The album featured her solo track Hipnotic, showcasing her rap skills and unique musical style.
Their second world tour, New Legacy, kicked off in July 2025 in Seoul and is scheduled to run through November, with performances across North America, Asia, and Australia. During the tour, SinB performs Hipnotic live, delivering a stage that reflects her distinct artistry.
Fun Facts
- SinB can rotate her wrist 360 degrees, a rare ability that fans often joke about. (🔗)
- She was childhood friends with Moonbin (ASTRO) since they grew up as neighbors. (🔗)
- SinB once wanted the stage name “Ruby” instead of SinB, which means “mystery.”
- She sleeps with lots of pillows and often “takes over” Eunha’s bed.
- She was once the only idol who trained at JYP, SM, and HYBE.
- SinB often hides snacks in her dress or pockets, earning the nickname “secret snack addict” from fans.
- She doesn’t enjoy doing aegyo and usually feels shy when asked to act “too cute.”
- In GFriend, SinB was the fastest learner in dance and often taught the moves to other members.
- She is terrified of horror movies — even a single ghost scene can keep her up at night.
- While performing Fingertip, SinB couldn’t make the proper “gun sign” because her finger wasn’t flexible, so she used her long nails to pull it off instead.
- She used to have the weakest alcohol tolerance in the group but gradually improved over time.
- SinB dislikes it when members suddenly change the topic mid-conversation, especially Eunha, who tends to “drift off” unexpectedly.
- She is allergic to grapes — a harmless fruit for most but her number one enemy.
- Before debut, SinB worked as a child model in the Ulzzang Kids group.
- As a child, she appeared in the kids’ program The Fairies in My Arms as the character “Shawing.”
- She has a habit of putting her phone or small items into her dress, like her own “pocket hack.”
- SinB’s “side-eye” expression has become a popular meme, often used by fans to show doubt or a “yeah, I don’t believe that” vibe.
- She has the quirky talent of picking things up with her feet, a skill that fans find amusing.
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