Ateez Song Min gi Biography: Profile, Networth 2025, Career And Family

Profile:

Name of Stage: Mingi (민踰)
Name at birth: Song Min Gi (憡篼踰)
Date of birth: August 9, 1999
Nationality: Korean
Hobbies include sleeping, lounging around the house, and visiting hot springs and saunas.

Off-stage, Mingi is considered to be fun and polite, but on stage, he is fierce and charismatic. Supporters lovingly refer to him as "Mingki" and liken his look to Bobby from iKON. He is relatable and charming to ATINY, ATEEZ's fandom because of his eccentric nature, love of ramen, and fear of insects.

Background and Early Life:

Min-gi grew up in Incheon, South Korea, where he was born on August 9, 1999. He is a Leo, which means that his performances reflect his inventiveness, passion, and joy. Although not much is known about Mingi's parents, it is known that his father used to be a dancer and now owns a restaurant serving raw fish. Mingi also has an elder brother. Mingi has stated that his personality is similar to his father's, implying a strong relationship and similar characteristics.
Mingi's love of rapping and dancing, which was ignited in middle school when he began studying freestyle dance and old-school hip-hop, was the beginning of his path to fame. Before moving to Suju High School, where he finished with honors, he attended Baekseok High School. He is currently juggling his busy idol career with his academic endeavors by enrolling at Global Cyber University to pursue a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment.
He trained at Joy Dance and Plug In Music Academy in Incheon, as well as Seungri's Dance Academy, where he met Yunho, a fellow ATEEZ member, as a result of his early interest in performing. Before joining KQ Entertainment, where his career as an idol was cemented, Mingi trained under Maroo Entertainment.

Career:

Pre-Debut and Training:

When Mingi joined KQ Entertainment as a trainee, his career started to take form. He tried out for KQ Entertainment's survival reality show MIXNINE in 2017. After placing 23rd in the Just Dance showcase, he finished 113th overall after being ousted in the seventh episode. His potential was recognized in spite of the setback, and he kept improving.
Mingi trained with future members of ATEEZ Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Wooyoung, and Jongho through KQ Entertainment's pre-debut group KQ Fellaz. As featured in the video series KQ Fellaz American Training, the group visited Los Angeles in 2018 to train as dancers at the Millennium Dance Complex. They demonstrated their talent with the publication of Hongjoong's pre-debut song, "From." KQ Fellaz was formally renamed ATEEZ, which stands for "A TEEnager Z," on July 3, 2018, signifying their goal to reflect all facets of youth.

ATEEZ Debut and Rise to Fame:

With the lead tracks "Pirate King" and "Treasure," ATEEZ made their debut on October 24, 2018, with their EP Treasure EP.1: All to Zero. Mingi became an important member right away thanks to his strong rap and energetic dancing. The album got off to a great start, peaking at number seven on the Gaon Albums Chart.
Eleven Korean EPs, four studio albums, and numerous Japanese releases have been released by ATEEZ since their debut; many of these have been at the top of South Korea's Circle Album Chart. Among the notable albums are:
Their debut full-length album, Treasure EP.Fin: All to Action (2019), peaked at number one on the Gaon Albums Chart.
Their first album to receive a platinum certification was Zero: Fever Part.1 (2020).
Their first million-seller was The World EP.1: Movement (2022).
Golden Hour: Parts 1 and 2 (2024)—further solidifying their supremacy on a worldwide scale.
Performance is just one aspect of Mingi's contributions. He co-writes and co-composes with Hongjoong, contributing to songs from their debut EP such as "Pirate," "Treasure," "Twilight," "Stay," and "My Way." Songs like "Hala Hala," "Wonderland," and "Inception" showcase his intense and adaptable rap style. With songs like "AUTOBAHN (Feat. Yunmin)," he showcased his softer side and garnered accolades for his emotional depth when he started the Desire Project on YouTube in 2024.

Hiatus and Return:

Mingi prioritized his mental health by taking a leave of absence from ATEEZ in November 2020 because of psychological worry. He stopped participating in public events, sought therapy, and concentrated on getting better. When ATEEZ celebrated its 1000th anniversary on July 19, 2021, Mingi declared his full recovery. Fans enthusiastically embraced his return, and he returned to his role with newfound energy.

Global Achievements:

With Mingi's help, ATEEZ has accomplished several incredible accomplishments, like winning Best Korean Act at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards, Worldwide Fans' Choice at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (2019, 2020, 2023), and a Grand Honors Choice (daesang) at the 2024 grand Music Awards in Korea.
Performances Around the World: In 2024, ATEEZ became the first K-pop boy band to play Coachella and was the main act at the Mawazine festival in Morocco. They have done a lot of touring in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Cultural Impact: ATEEZ has sold over seven million CDs globally and has been dubbed "Global Performance Idols" by Korean media and "Next Generation Leaders" by the Korean Ministry of Culture.
Mingi's independent pursuits, such as a 2023 Cosmopolitan Korea cover and YouTube vlogs, demonstrate his expanding impact. Fans are excited to see if he will pursue acting or songwriting more.

2025 Net Worth:

Because ATEEZ's earnings are collective and K-pop idols' finances are private, estimating Mingi's net worth is difficult. According to sources, Mingi's net worth in 2025 is between $1 million and $5 million, depending on his earnings from songwriting, endorsements, tours, and ATEEZ's songs.
His revenues might be further increased by his compositional contributions and any solo endeavors, such as the Desire Project. These numbers are theoretical, though, given revenue splits with their agency are a common feature of K-pop idol contracts.

Parents and Family:

Since Mingi keeps his personal life private, there aren't many details available about his parents. Mingi's work choice may have been influenced creatively by his father, a former dancer who now owns a raw fish restaurant. According to Mingi, there is a strong familial bond because his personality is almost exactly like his father's. The identity and occupation of his mother are still unknown. Mingi has an elder brother as well, but no other information is provided.
Mingi's family has encouraged him to pursue his desire of becoming an idol, as seen by his early training in dance academies. Even though he keeps his personal life private, he sometimes expresses in interviews how much he appreciates their support.

Personal Life and Fun Facts:

Mental Health Advocacy: Mingi's candor regarding his 2020–2021 mental health leave has motivated followers by demonstrating his fortitude and dedication to wellbeing.
Friendships: Yunho of ATEEZ and Mingi are friends, having trained together before to their debut. He also knows rapper Mirani, TREASURE's Choi Hyun-suk, and soccer player Jung Woo-young.
Mingi is said to as ATEEZ's "most cowardly" member due to her susceptibility to being frightened by ghosts and insects. Despite his height, he frequently acts like the youngest in the dorms and is playful.