The SBS series Universe Ticket was a K-pop girl group survival show with a huge 82 contestants, and the eight winners formed a new project girl group at F&F Entertainment, UNIS, which is to perform together for 2.5 years. Lee Hwan Jin, who formerly produced the similar SBS series Loud, was the PD on this series as well, and the number 82 draws significance from the country calling code for South Korea, +82. Nonetheless, the Universe Ticket contestants came from several different countries, and the final group does indeed target a global audience. They also catered to a wide age range, as there was more than 12 years of difference between the oldest and youngest contestants! So to learn exactly how old the 82 Universe Ticket contestants were at the time the series concluded in January 2024, here is the age and birthday for all of the girls on the show, arranged from oldest to youngest, from that time period.
How Old Explained: Age and Birthday for Universe Ticket Contestants at the Show’s Conclusion
- Yona is 24 years old and was born on March 15, 1999.
- Kwon Chaewon is 24 years old and was born on May 26, 1999.
- Riel is 23 years old and was born on April 18, 2000.
- Jang Minju is 22 years old and was born on February 12, 2001.
- Xiaoyu is 22 years old and was born on May 3, 2001.
- Jin Hyeonju is 22 years old and was born on November 3, 2001.
- Oh Daeun is 22 years old and was born on January 3, 2002.
- May is 21 years old and was born on May 22, 2002.
- Lee Sunwoo is 20 years old and was born on February 22, 2003.
- Choi Hyerin is 20 years old and was born on March 21, 2003.
- Kim Hyemi is 20 years old and was born on October 2, 2003.
- Park Yewon is 20 years old and was born on January 11, 2004.
- Lee Jine is 19 years old and was born on April 14, 2004.
- Enny is 19 years old and was born on May 3, 2004.
- Lee Soovin is 19 years old and was born on October 1, 2004.
- Jeon Jinyeong is 19 years old and was born on December 3, 2004.
- Jeon Jieun is 18 years old and was born on March 5, 2005.
- Alyssa is 18 years old and was born on April 4, 2005.
- Heo Sunbin is 18 years old and was born on June 29, 2005.
- Yoon Sooin is 18 years old and was born on July 21, 2005.
- Aya Natsumi is 18 years old and was born on July 23, 2005.
- Yuri is 18 years old and was born on September 14, 2005.
- Choi Sungeun is 18 years old and was born on October 25, 2005.
- Kim Sumin is 18 years old and was born on November 9, 2005.
- Noh Yeonwoo is 18 years old and was born on November 22, 2005.
- Minari is 18 years old and was born on November 22, 2005.
- Cho Chaeyoung is 18 years old and was born on January 17, 2006.
- Oukikk is 17 years old and was born on January 29, 2006.
- Goo Gyoryeon is 17 years old and was born on January 30, 2006.
- Yamaguchi Yuriko is 17 years old and was born on March 7, 2006.
- Zhou Jiaqi is 17 years old and was born on March 28, 2006.
- Pia is 17 years old and was born on April 16 2006.
- Bae Haram is 17 years old and was born on May 21, 2006.
- Jayla is 17 years old and was born on May 25, 2006.
- Kim Soobin is 17 years old and was born on June 23, 2006.
- Kwon Yejin is 17 years old and was born on June 26, 2006.
- Kim Soyul is 17 years old and was born on July 22, 2006.
- Jeong Huigyeong is 17 years old and was born on August 17, 2006.
- Jang Subin is 17 years old and was born on October 11, 2006.
- Jung Jiwon is 17 years old and was born on November 2, 2006.
- Lee Huran is 17 years old and was born on November 5, 2006.
- Laura is 17 years old and was born on November 9, 2006.
- Narumi is 17 years old and was born on November 18, 2006.
- Kim Seoyeon is 17 years old and was born on November 28, 2006.
- Yukino is 16 years old and was born on March 12, 2007.
- Kim Chaewon is 16 years old and was born on May 2, 2007.
- Kim Hyojin is 16 years old and was born on May 5, 2007.
- Natchayathorn is 16 years old and was born on May 21, 2007.
- Nana is 16 years old and was born on June 6, 2007.
- Honma Yuriko is 16 years old and was born on June 28, 2007.
- Kwon Eunhyung is 16 years old and was born on July 7, 2007.
- Gehlee Dangca is 16 years old and was born on August 19, 2007.
- Vu Linh Dan is 16 years old and was born on August 25, 2007.
- Kotoko is 16 years old and was born on October 28, 2007.
- Kim Yuri is 15 years old and was born on January 31, 2008.
- Izumi is 15 years old and was born on February 6, 2008.
- Idota Yui is 15 years old and was born on April 8, 2008.
- Jessica is 15 years old and was born on July 22, 2008.
- Bae Yeram is 15 years old and was born on July 25, 2008.
- Vanesya is 15 years old and was born on August 6, 2008.
- Yu is 15 years old and was born on August 21, 2008.
- Lee Suan is 15 years old and was born on September 14, 2008.
- Yoo Yena is 14 years old and was born on February 5, 2009.
- Yang Eugene is 14 years old and was born on February 9, 2009.
- Bang Yunha is 14 years old and was born on February 28, 2009.
- Cho Minseo is 14 years old and was born on March 9, 2009.
- Elisia is 14 years old and was born April 18, 2009.
- Park Yehyeon is 14 years old and was born on May 21, 2009.
- Jang Sua is 14 years old and was born on May 30, 2009.
- Gabi is 14 years old and was born on June 6, 2009.
- Nako is 14 years old and was born July 28, 2009.
- Hwang Sieun is 14 years old and was born on August 22, 2009.
- Oh Yoona is 14 years old and was born on October 7, 2009.
- Kim Sujin is 14 years old and was born on December 18, 2009.
- Mila is 14 years old and was born on December 25, 2009.
- Anxin is 13 years old and was born on June 9, 2010.
- Ahn Seungbi is 13 years old and was born on July 13, 2010.
- Nizi is 13 years old and was born on August 29, 2010.
- Kim Chaea is 13 years old and was born on November 19, 2010.
- Lee Eunchae is 13 years old and was born on January 11, 2011.
- Lim Seowon is 12 years old and was born on January 27, 2011.
- Choi Yeojin is 12 years old and was born on June 22, 2011.
Among the 82 Universe Ticket contestants, there were a few who came from notable backgrounds or had prior experience in K-pop. For example, Kwon Chaewon, the second oldest contestant, is a member of the girl group DIA. Jang Minju, the fourth oldest contestant, was previously part of the girl group Majors, going by the name Aki. Jin Hyeonju is part of the girl group Cignature, going by the name Belle. Jeon Jieun is the leader of the girl group Busters. And Kim Hyemi is the younger sister of AOA’s Chanmi (who now goes by Dohwa, such as on Queendom Puzzle).
As you can see here, with the wide spread of ages, some contestants were incredibly young, with a handful of 12-year-olds. Usually, the youngest that an idol will debut is age 14. Hopefully these young girls can manage the tremendous pressure of attempting to become idols.
To more easily understand who is who among the Universe Ticket contestants and how old they are, consult these birth date graphics: (Click to enlarge each image!)
With current age and birthday, that is everything you need to know about how old the Universe Ticket contestants are. Next, you can check out how old the final eight members of UNIS are, created from Universe Ticket! Or for more girl group survival, you can check out how old all of the R U Next? contestants were at the conclusion of that series.