Moonbyul

Personal Details :

June 19, 2014: Debuted as a member of MAMAMOO under RBW, contributing rap, vocals, and songwriting to their rise in K-pop.
May 23, 2018: Made solo debut with digital single “Selfish” (feat. Red Velvet’s Seulgi); also included in MAMAMOO’s Red Moon EP.
Feb 14, 2020: Released first solo EP Dark Side of the Moon, which explored jazz, blues, ballads, and hip-hop; lead single “Eclipse” charted internationally.
May 29, 2020: Issued repackaged EP 門OON and held first solo online concert of the same name.
Jul 2020: Became host of radio show Avengirls; later launched her own talk show Studio Moon Night, penning its theme song.
Dec 2021: Launched YouTube channel “moonbyul2da”; pre-released singles “G999” and “Shutdown” ahead of her third EP.
Jan 19, 2022: Released third EP 6equence; lead single “LUNATIC” became one of the best-selling solo releases that year.
Aug–Nov 2022: Won the survival show The Second World, showcasing her vocal versatility.
Aug 30, 2022: Formed sub-unit MAMAMOO+ with Solar; released the single “Better” and later the EP Two Rabbits in August 2023.
Feb 20, 2024: Dropped first full-length studio album Starlit of Muse; launched her solo world tour Museum: An Epic of Starlit.
2025: Continues active promotions with MAMAMOO while pursuing a successful solo career in music, hosting, and songwriting.

Moonbyul was born in Bucheon, South Korea, and is the oldest of three sisters.
Her stage name “Moonbyul” means “Moon Star” in Korean, which reflects her artistic and introspective personality.
Before becoming an idol, she aspired to be a police officer or performer, eventually pursuing music at Paekche Institute of the Arts.
She initially trained as a vocalist but switched to rapper at RBW’s suggestion during MAMAMOO’s pre-debut phase.
Moonbyul is known for her calm, thoughtful demeanor and deep loyalty to her members and fans.
She enjoys fashion styling, photography, and interior design, often decorating her own sets and choosing her outfits.
Moonbyul is close to Solar and formed the sub-unit MAMAMOO+ with her, where she explores creative concepts and songwriting more freely.
In her spare time, she enjoys composing music, taking late-night walks, and reading self-improvement or philosophy books.
She is known for her signature husky voice, expressive eyes, and androgynous charm that has built a dedicated female fanbase.

Estimated Net Worth: $1.5 million USD (as of 2025)
Potential Value: With solo work and endorsements, some estimates say it could reach up to $5 million
Main Income Sources: MAMAMOO group activities, solo music (e.g., “Selfish,” EPs, album sales), songwriting royalties (credited on 100+ songs), radio & TV hosting, endorsements, and YouTube
Instagram Earnings: Over 4 million followers; sponsored post rates estimated at $2K–$4K each, adding significant income

2022: Winner of JTBC’s vocal survival show The Second World.
2020–2022: Achieved best sales records for solo releases on Hanteo—“Dark Side of the Moon,” “門OON,” and “6equence.”
April 2022: “C.I.T.T (Cheese In The Trap)” debuted at No. 5 on the Worldwide iTunes Songs chart and became the second-highest first-day sales for a female idol album that year.
Feb 2024: First full-length album Starlit of Muse sold over 101,000 copies in its first week—the highest first-week sales of her career.
KOMCA Achievement: Became the most credited female idol in KOMCA history for songwriting credits.
Critical Acclaim: “LUNATIC” was featured in several “Top K-Pop Songs of 2022” lists.
Industry Recognition: Held her first solo world tour in 2024 titled Museum: An Epic of Starlit and performed at major music festivals.

Her stage name “Moonbyul” means “moon star” in Korean, which fits her calm and introspective image.
She originally auditioned as a vocalist but was later assigned as a rapper by her agency during MAMAMOO’s pre-debut phase.
Moonbyul has over 100 registered songwriting credits, making her one of the most prolific female idols in terms of music composition.
She is known for her androgynous style and has a strong female fanbase that admires her confidence and charisma.
Moonbyul is a huge fan of TVXQ, especially U-Know Yunho, whom she considers a major inspiration.
She has two younger sisters and is known to be a caring and protective older sibling.
Moonbyul enjoys photography and often takes behind-the-scenes photos of MAMAMOO and staff.
She runs her own YouTube channel “moonbyul2da” where she shares music, daily life, and creative projects.
Despite her serious stage presence, she has a playful, witty personality and is loved for her dry humor on variety shows.