THE BOYZLead RapperLead DancerSub-VocalistMaknae
Eric
에릭Sohn Young-jae (손영재)
THE BOYZ’s youngest member, a rapper and dancer raised between Seoul and California who performs “Honey” with Sunwoo.
- Age
- 25
- Dec 22, 2000
- Height
- 174 cm
- 5′9″
- MBTI
- ENFJ
- self-reported
- Debut
- 2017
- with THE BOYZ
At a glance
Profile
- Stage name
- Eric (에릭)
- Birth name
- Sohn Young-jae (손영재)
- Position
- Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
- Birthday
- December 22, 2000 (age 25)
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Chinese zodiac
- Dragon
- Height
- 174 cm (5′9″)
- Blood type
- A
- MBTI
- ENFJ
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
- Representative colour
- Pink
- Representative emoji
- 🦄
- Nicknames
- Unicorn
- Joined
- December 6, 2017
8 facts
About Eric
Eric spent part of his childhood in Irvine, California, before returning to Korea and debuting as THE BOYZ’s youngest member. His group work spans rap, dance and vocals, including the Sunwoo-and-Eric unit song “Honey”. He joined GRID Entertainment for individual activities in August 2026.
- 01
He was born in Seoul and moved to Irvine, California, in 2010.
- 02
He spent approximately six years in the United States before returning to Korea.
- 03
He remains a South Korean citizen.
- 04
He graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul.
- 05
He has an older sister.
- 06
He appeared in Melody Day’s “Colour” music video before debut.
- 07
He has described Stray Kids’ Felix as a close friend.
- 08
GRID Entertainment announced his contract for individual activities in August 2026.
5 tracks
Solo & unit tracks
Songs on THE BOYZ releases that feature Eric as a solo artist or in a unit.
- Studio album
“Feel The Bass”
Unit: Jacob, Juyeon, Kevin, Sunwoo and Eric · Unexpected
- OST
“Neverland”
Unit: Sangyeon, Jacob, Hyunjae, Q and Eric · Neverland
- Studio album
“Honey”
Unit: Sunwoo and Eric; English-language track · Phantasy Pt. 2: Sixth Sense
- OST
“We are”
Unit: Sangyeon, Jacob, Hyunjae, New, Sunwoo and Eric · We are
- OST
“Stealer”
Unit: Sangyeon, Hyunjae, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo and Eric · Stealer
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