STEAL HEART CLUB (Survival Show) Contestants Profile and Facts
STEAL HEART CLUB (스틸하트클럽) was an South Korean band survival show produced by Mnet, featuring 50 contestants competing to create a global boy band. The show began its premiere on October 21, 2025, with new episodes airing every Tuesday at 10 PM KST and concluded on December 23, 2025. The contestants were divided into 5 categories: Guitarists, Drummers, Bassists, Vocalists, and Keyboardists. The winners will debut in hrtz.wav under Kakao Entertainment.
STEAL HEART CLUB MC / Band Curator:
Moon Gayoung
Judges / Directors:
Jung Yonghwa (CNBLUE), Lee Jangwon (Peppertones), sunwoojunga, & Ha Sungwoon
STEAL HEART CLUB Official Logo:
Official SNS:
Instagram: @mnet_band
X: @MnetKR
YouTube: Mnet TV
Round 1 “CLUB AUDITION”:
It will be conducted before the band makers (fans) in teams; the winners will be a heart musician & will reciceve benefits and the losers will be a backup musician & will compete in unfavorable condition, and they’ll have to return the bracelets.
ART HIGH SCHOOL 2: Won with 139 votes; Kim Gundae (52 votes), Kim Junyeong (60 votes), Chae Pilgyu (64 votes), & Seo Wooseung (62 votes). They performed “Congratulations” by DAY6.
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ART HIGH SCHOOL 1: Lost with 120 votes; Nam Seunghyun (85 votes), Choo Jihwan (53 votes), Nah Yooha (48 votes), & Kim Sihoo (56 votes). They performed “Hmm-cheat” by Crush.
J-BAND: Won with 173 votes; Keiten (46 votes), Kazuki (46 votes,) & Masha (83 votes). They performed “KICK BACK” by Yonezu Kenshi.
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K-SESSION: Lost with 105 votes; Hanbin Kim (69 votes), Shin Jaemin (67 votes), & Oh Dajoon (72 votes). They performed “Whiplash” by aespa.
SCHOOL BAND: Won with 179 votes; Kim Keonwoo (40 votes), Kim Eunchan (B) (66 votes), Cheong Eunchan (75 votes), Lee Yoonchan (62 votes), & Kim Kyunguk (48 votes). They performed “T.B.H” by QWER.
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MODEL BAND: Lost with 64 votes; Lee Yunseo (56 votes), Kwon Youngbin (70 votes), Park Hyungbin (23 votes), Kim Eunseong (45 votes), & Choi Hyunjoon (34 votes). They performed “UN Village” by Baekhyun of EXO.
IDOL BAND: Lost with 50 votes; Kihoon (39 votes), Sani (38 votes), Jung Wooseok (20 votes), & Youn Youngjun (44 votes). They performed “Lovesick Girls” by BLACKPINK.
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INDIE BAND: Won with 198 votes; Choi Jingeon (62 votes), Kim Eunchan (A) (86 votes), & Kim Jiho (72 votes). They performed “To You” by Seotaiji and Boys.
M-INFLUENCER: Lost with 93 votes; Zhao Jiayin (48 votes) & Tai Shrhau (62 votes). They performed “What’s My Name?” by Miyavi.
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J-INFLUENCER: Won with 164 votes; Hagiwa (62 votes). He performed “HOME SWEET HOME (feat. TAEYANG, DAESUNG)” by G-DRAGON of BIGBANG.
TEENAGE BOY BAND: Won with 153 votes; Choi Chiyoung (66 votes), Rhee Wooyeon (74 votes), & Jang Jaehyung (70 votes). They performed “Four times around the sun” by NELL.
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COOL 20S BAND: Lost with 109 votes; Yang Hyuk (55 votes), Chung Yup (59 votes), Cho Juyeon (60 votes), & Kim Euijean (36 votes). They performed “Run Run” by ECLIPSE.
HARD ROCK BAND: Won with 152 votes; Lee Junho (67 votes), Park Cheolgi (80 votes), Yu Hojin (63 votes), sagisomeol (81 votes), & Han Junhee (42 votes). They performed “dambaegage agass” by YB.
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SINGER SONGWRITERS: Lost with 113 votes; Brody (32 votes), Dane (66 votes), Riaan (88 votes), & Kevin Park (53 votes). They performed “Zombie (English ver.)” by DAY6.
Round 2 “MEGA BAND MISSION”:
The contestants all performed the signal song of STEAL HEART CLUB. The musicians with the “Heart” was in the front and the “Backup” musicians was in the back. The musicians with the “Heart” are only five per positions. A contestant will be the represent their position and perform the song. The contestants who was placed last waved flags instead of playing any instruments.
Heart Musicians:
Guitarists: Choi Jingeon, Hanbin Kim, Keiten, Kihoon, & Lee Junho.
Drummers: Nam Seunghyun, hagiwa, Kim Eunchan (A), Shin Jaemin, & Park Cheolgi.
Bassists: Masha, Choo Jihwan, Dane, Sani, & Yu Hojin.
Vocalists: Lee Yoonchan, Chae Pilgyu, Kim Eunseong, Riaan, & sagisomeol.
Keyboardists: Oh Dajoon, Kevin Park, Kim Kyunguk, Seo Wooseong, & Youn Youngjun.
Backup Musicians:
Guitarists: Brody, Lee Yunseo, Yang Hyuk, & Zhao Jiayin.
Drummers: Kazuki, Kim Eunchan (B), Kim Gundae, & Kwon Youngbin.
Bassists: Cheong Eunchan, Choi Chiyoung, Chung Yup, & Kim Junyeong.
Vocalists: Cho Juyeon, Jung Wooseok, Nah Yooha, & Rhee Wooyeon.
Keyboardists: Han Junhee, Jang Jaehyung, Kim Euijean, & Kim Sihoo.
Lowest Musicians:
Guitarist: Kim Keonwoo.
Drummer: Tai shrhau.
Bassist: Park Hyungbin.
Vocalist: Kim Jiho.
Keyboardist: Choi Hyunjoon.
Round 3 “DUAL STAGE BATTLE”:
Two teams compete against each other. The winner will be determine through the individual votes. The contestants in the losing team is up for elimination and the score will be determine by the directors. 10 contestants will be eliminated.
The directors selected five front people; Dane, Kim Eunchan (A), Riaan, Keiten, & Oh Dajoon – they will receive benefits such as choosing their team members first and they can choose each other, they will be the center of the team. The contestants had ten minutes to form a team and pick their own front person.
Lost with 556 votes: Kim Gundae (front person) (139 votes), Kim Junyeong (91 votes), Yang Hyuk (140 votes), Kim Eunseong (121 votes), & Jang Jaehyung (65 votes). They performed “No Pain” by Silica Gel.
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Won with 708 votes: Lee Yunseo (front person) (165 votes), Nam Seunghyun (141 votes), Choi Chiyoung (163 votes), Nah Yooha (140 votes), & Kim Sihoo (99 votes). They performed “Dream Bus” by DAY6.
Lost with 605 votes: Riaan (front person) (122 votes), Shin Jaemin (145 votes), Sani (108 votes), Kihoon (151 votes), & Kim Euijean (79 votes). They performed “Drowning” by WOODZ.
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Won with 655 votes: Kim Jiho (front person) (132 votes), Kazuki (117 votes), Yu Hojin (142 votes), Choi Jingeon (121 votes), & Kevin Park (143 votes). They performed “Regret of the Times” by Seotaiji.
Won with 704 votes: Brody (front person) (148 votes), Kwon Youngbin (154 votes), Chung Yup (152 votes), Jung Wooseok (134 votes), & Choi Hyunjoon (116 votes). They performed “Sober” by BIGBANG.
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Lost with 645 votes: Han Junhee (front person) (126 votes), Tai shrhau (112 votes), Park Hyungbin (114 votes), Zhao Jiayin (159 votes), & Cho Juyeon (134 votes). They performed “MIROH” by Stray Kids.
Won with 794 votes: Keiten (front person) (164 votes), hagiwa (154 votes), Masha (151 votes), Lee Yoonchan (158 votes), & Youn Youngjun (167 votes). They performed “Highlight” by TOUCHED.
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Lost with 612 votes: Kim Kyunguk (117 votes), Kim Eunchan (B) (129 votes), Choo Jihwan (101 votes), Kim Keonwoo (141 votes), & Rhee Wooyeon (124 votes). They performed “Let Me Love My Youth” by Hanroro.
Won with 738 votes: Oh Dajoon (front person) (149 votes), Kim Eunchan (A) (155 votes), Cheong Eunchan (138 votes), Hanbin Kim (169 votes), & Chae Pilgyu (127 votes). They performed “REBEL HEART” by IVE.
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Lost with 723 votes: Dane (front person) (170 votes), Park Cheolgi (140 votes), Lee Junho (136 votes), sagisomeol (146 votes), & Seo Wooseong (131 votes). They performed “Armageddon” by aespa.
Round 4 “BAND UNIT BATTLE”:
This battle consists of two rounds & the keywords determines the direction of said performance. A team unit battle is the first round & a collab unit battle is the second round (the contestants perform with another artist from a different genre). The team must consists of eight people with two units of three to six contestants, and each contestants have to perform at least once. The ranking in this round will be revealed after the first and second rounds are announced. The winning team will receive 10,000 points benefit.
Dane Team
Round 1 (with the keyword: DIY)
Dane (front person), Kim Gundae, Choi Jingeon, Riaan, Jung Wooseok, & Han Junhee. They performed “Tomorrow” by E.R.E.R.
Round 2 (with the keyword: Dance Performance, with Black Toe)
Dane (front person), Kwon Youngbin, Choi Jingeon, Zhao Jiayin, Riaan, & Han Junhee. They performed “HARD” by SHINee.
Kim Eunchan (A) Team
Round 1 (with the keyword: Romance)
Kim Eunchan (A) (front person), Kim Eunchan (B), Chung Yup, Kim Keonwoo, Rhee Wooyeon, & Kim Kyunguk. They performed “Universe” by Official HIGE DANdism.
Round 2 (with the keyword: Rap, with BE’O)
Kim Eunchan (A) (front person), Chung Yup, Brody, Rhee Wooyeon, Choi Hyunjoon, & Kim Kyunguk. They performed “Don’t Hate Me” by Epik High.
Hanbin Kim Team
Round 1 (with the keyword: Energy)
Hanbin Kim (front person), Shin Jaemin, Park Hyungbin, Kim Jiho, sagisomeol, & Seo Wooseong. They performed “LION” by i-dle.
Round 2 (with the keyword: Female Vocal, with Sieun of STAYC)
Hanbin Kim (front person), Nam Seunghyun, Cheong Eunchan, Kim Jiho, sagisomeol, & Seo Wooseong. They performed “Event Horizon” by Younha.
Youn Youngjun Team
Round 1 (with the keyword: Refreshing)
Youn Youngjun (front person), hagiwa, Masha, Kihoon, Chae Pilgyu, & Nah Yooha. They performed “Get A Guitar” by RIIZE.
Round 2 (with the keyword: DJ & Traditional Korean Flute, with Meum)
Youn Youngjun (front person), hagiwa, Choi Chiyoung, Kihoon, Nah Yooha, & Kim Sihoo. They performed “ATTITUDE” by IVE.
Lee Yoonchan Team
Round 1 (with the keyword: Emotion)
Lee Yoonchan (front person), Park Cheolgi, Yu Hojin, Keiten, Lee Yunseo, & Kevin Park. They performed “I’ll Never Love Again” by WOODZ.
Round 2 (with the keyword: Saxophone)
Lee Yoonchan (front person), Park Cheolgi, Choo Jihwan, Lee Yunseo, Oh Dajoon, & Kevin Park. They performed “Don’t Forget” by Crush.
Round 5 “TOPLINE BATTLE”:
It’s made out of four Toplines, the contestants must choose one & arrange it to complete the performance. The 20 contestants who made it to the semifinals will choose a song & adjust the lineup.
With the final rankings of Round 4, the 5th place moved to the Topline. Per position, the max number is two. If the Topline is full, a contestant may be kicked out by another contestant of a higher rank – and the contestant who is forced out can choose in another available spots. Two teams (Team A vs Team B) will compete for one prize, of 3,000 points.
“Bright”, with Topline Lee Wonseok of daybreak.
Team A (Winner)
Oh Dajoon (front person), Kim Eunchan (A), Choi Chiyoung, Hanbin Kim, & Nah Yooha.
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Team B (Lost)
Seo Wooseong (front person), Nam Seunghyun, Cheong Eunchan, & Rhee Wooyeon.
“SMASH!”, with Topline Jung Yonghwa of CNBLUE.
Team A (Lost)
Kim Keonwoo (front person), hagiwa, Choo Jihwan, sagisomeol, & Han Junhee.
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Team B (Winner)
Kevin Park (front person), Kim Gundae, Masha, Choi Jingeon, & Kim Jiho.
“SORRY”, with Topline Hong Hungi
Team A (Winner)
Kihoon (front person), Kim Eunchan (B), Dane, Chae Pilgyu, & Youn Youngjun.
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Team B (Lost)
Kim Kyunguk (front person), Shin Jaemin, Park Hyungbin, Brody, & Jung Wooseok.
“In the Orbit of Summer”, with Topline Park Kitae.
Team A (Lost)
Lee Yunseo (front person), Park Cheolgi, Chung Yup, Riaan, & CHoi Hyunjoon.
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Team B (Winner)
Keiten (front person), Kwon Youngbin, Yu Hojin, Lee Yoonchan, & Kim Sihoo.
Round 6 “Final Original Song”:
While the contestants were performing for the show, they also had to write original songs in between. Based on the music directors’ and the expers’ judgment after listening to these songs, three songs were selected for this mission; “Fine” by Dane, “Satellite” by Kim Kyunguk, & “At Season’s End” by Youn Youngjun.
“Fine” Team: Riaan (front person), Dane, Oh Dajoon, Nam Seunghyun, & Hanbin Kim.
“Satellite” Team: Kim Kyunguk (front person), Rhee Wooyeon, Kim Eunchan (B), Cheong Eunchan, & Kim Keonwoo.
“At Season’s End” Team: Youn Youngjun (front person), Lee Yoonchan, hagiwa, Park Hyungbin, & Keiten.