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6. TMI

SEUNGMIN: TMI

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This page lists “TMI” of Seungmin from Stray Kids, an 8-member boy group.
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TMI originally stands for “Too Much Information.” However, in Korean popular culture, the term has evolved to mean “interesting personal details/trivia.”

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Read more about Seungmin's official stats and positions within the team here.

PREFERENCES & TASTES

Food

  • Seungmin is a big eater; he especially likes to eat meat and Korean food.
    • Seungmin also likes to have eggs.
    • However, Seungmin is not very good with spicy food.
  • Seungmin likes the mint chocolate flavor.
  • Seungmin is a fan of the apple-flavored Jolly Rancher.
  • Seungmin is also good at eating sour food, especially lemon.

Hobbies

  • Seungmin’s hobby includes journaling, nighttime walks while listening to music, and taking photography.
  • Seungmin also likes to play guitar.
  • Seungmin used to play baseball, and is also skilled at bowling.
    • In baseball, his position used to be pitcher.

Likes and Dislikes

  • Seungmin likes cute things; he likes to have a cute/kawaii aesthetic in his phonecases, journals, and pencil pouches.
  • Seungmin is a huge fan (My Day) of the band DAY6.
    • His bias in DAY6 is Wonpil; fans have said that Wonpil and Seungmin also look alike.
    • Seungmin is often seen at the seats of a DAY6 concert.
    • Felix and I.N have also become fans of DAY6 after Seungmin.
  • Seungmin has also been a fan of the Lotte Giants (Korean baseball team) for a long time.
    • The members and fans often tease him about his passion for the Lotte Giants, asking him to pick between “Lotte Giants Win vs. Stray Kids music show win.”
  • Seungmin’s favorite colors are mint and purple.

OTHER TRIVIA

  • Seungmin’s role models include DAY6, Kim Dong Ryul, Sandeul (B1A4), and Baekhyun (EXO).
  • Seungmin has said that he had not been very popular at school, and that no girl has ever confessed to him or given him gifts on days like Valentine’s day, as he wore glasses.
  • Seungmin is allegedly the tidiest member in Stray Kids.
  • Seungmin does not have his ears pierced; in 2020, he has said that he has no plans of piercing his ears.
  • Seungmin is often compared to a cute puppy by the members and fans; hence his nickname “daengdaeng” (”puppy” in Korean).
    • Seungmin will answer with a “Mung!” (”woof” in Korean) when the members go, “Seungmin, mung!”
    • Seungmin has a favorite attachment doll called “Daengmo.”

SEUNGMIN’S NICKNAMES

Most of the nicknames on this page have originated from Korean media or conversations held in Korean among members.

ENG
(translated)		 KOR
(original)		 MEANING
Daengdaengi 댕댕이 Seungmin is often compared to a cute puppy, and is known for having the classic “puppy-type face.” In Korean, “daengdaengi” is a cute way of calling a puppy.
Real MyDay 찐마데 Seungmin is a devoted fan of the band DAY6; their official fandom name is “My Day.”
Great Singing Puppy 명창강쥐 Seungmin is the main vocal of Stray Kids, and his visuals have often been compared to a puppy.
Dandy Boy 댄디보이 Seungmin is known for having the “dandy look,” or the equivalent of the “preppy look” in English.
Gamja 감자 When Seungmin is disheveled, he was affectionately comapred to a “country dog” or a “dirt potato” by the fans. “Gamja” is potato in Korean.
Kim Anything 킴 애니띵 When Seungmin was in a coffee shop overseas, he was asked his name by the cashier. Seungmin misunderstood the question and answered “Anything is fine!” The cashier then called his name “Kim Anything.”
Rapper Seungmin 래퍼승민 Seungmin has said that he could be a part of 3RACHA, the rap/producing unit of Stray Kids, if he set his mind to it. Even though he’s the main vocal, Seungmin rapped Han’s verses in “God’s Menu” for the KCON stage when Han was absent for health reasons.