Name: Im Chang-kyun (임창균)
Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: January 26, 1996
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Height: 175cm (5'9″)
Weight: 65kg (143lbs)
Blood Type: O
I.M facts:
– He was the 6th trainee announced as a member of Monsta X (after survival TV show "No Mercy").
– He was born in Gwangju, South Korea.
– I.M joined with other trainees in No.Mercy – Mission 4. (When he was announced as a new trainee the other members weren't too happy about this decision.)
– His role model is his father.
– He lived abroad a lot during his childhood, because his father was a scientist and his work demanded of him to travel around the world.
– He leaved 3 years in Boston and 4 years in Israel.
– He once wanted to pursue science and education.
– He can speak English fluently.
– He was supposed to debut in another group in 2014 (Nu'Bility), but plans fell through in the last minute, since he decided to leave the group.
– He was a Starship trainee for 2 years.
– Due to living abroad his English is fluent (He's the member with the best English in Monsta X).
– He still loves travelling and his favorite place to be in is Osaka, Japan.
– In the dorm he is the most quiet member.
– In an interview I.M confirmed that he likes to look a lot in the mirror.
– When he was younger, once he dissected a rat in his dad's lab.
– His father owns an orchard.
– He doesn't like to stay much inside and he prefers to be outside. (Once, during "Weekly Idol" he complained that Monsta X stays too much indoor).
– He originally was left-handed.
– Once he wakes up he usually checks his schedule.
– One of his nicknames is Kookang (= puppy) and was given to him by Wonho.
– I.M said that he was more nervous when he performed Mirotic by TVXQ than he was in the finale of No.Mercy. (160612 Monsta X Cut (TVXQ! mirotic) @ MCD Backstage)
– When he was asked why he keeps biting Shownu's arms, I.M said "His arms are delicious." (161025 Monsta X on After School Club)
– He keeps skin moisturizer in the dorm's fridge (which he shares with Kihyun).
– He likes playing games with Kihyun.
– He writes a lot of the songs lyrics with Jooheon.
– He always prays before eating. (Like Jooheon)
– One of his favorite songs is "Lucia" by Daman.
– One of his favorite English phrases is "Do what you love and love what you do".
– Hobbies: Writing songs, hanging out with his group mates.
– Among Monsta X members he said he is the closest to Jooheon.
– I.M loves candles and the 'mood' they spread. Hyungwon once said that he observed I.M staring deeply into a candle's flame. (Monsta X Asta TV Interview)
– I.M's definition of love: "Giving up the most delicious drumstick. It's cherishing someone more than yourself." (Sparkling Magazine Interview)
– During (170421 KBSWORLD K-Rush FB Live) he said if he were a girl he would date leader Shownu.
– He's closest to Jooheon because when he was new in 'No Mercy' everyone really disliked him and Jooheon was the one who shared the most words with him.
– I.M ideal's type: "I look at the person's personality."
