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Fandom Name

PPUDINGS.

san-peu (산프: san private) ➝ to san-ppu (산뿌) = ppuding.

The english word “pudding” is normally spelled as 푸딩 but san changed it to a different spelling 뿌딩 so its pronounced as ppuding | source

San’s rings

index finger: san always wears this ring. it was bought using money from his grandfather that him and his cousins bought together. it has the initials of his grandparents engraved | source

middle finger: team ring all ateez members wear.

Nicknames

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  • The Standard.
  • Standard of Performance.
  • “the man who will upgrade the standard of k-pop performance” — Stone Music Entertainment
  • Fan Fairy.
  • Idol of Idols of 4th and 5th gen.
  • South Korean heart-throb.
  • ‘Fashion Boy’.
  • Ace of Aces.

Impact

San started to be noticed early on for his performances and his facial expressions while performing, excelling at putting emotion into his expressions to suit each song.

In as early as April 2020, San was acknowledged as “the man who will upgrade the standard of K-pop performance” — Stone Music Entertainment

His performances resulted in him and Ateez going viral, see more here.

Role Model

Family

San is close to his family.

San's father had an interview with Namhae TV in 2021 which gave an insight into San's childhood and upbringing.

 

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Nicknames - read more

  • The Standard.
  • Standard of Performance.
  • “the man who will upgrade the standard of k-pop performance” — Stone Music Entertainment
  • Fan Fairy.
  • Idol of Idols of 4th and 5th gen.
  • South Korean heart-throb.
  • ‘Fashion Boy’.
  • Ace of Aces.

Humanitarian Efforts

San has donated to multiple places throughout the years of his career.

 

You can find more details here.

Honorary Ambassador

San was announced as the ambassador oh his hometown 'Namhae' on the 15th April 2021.

 

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Dancing Skills/Analysis - Full breakdown here

San joined KQ without any dance skills, and through his own work, developed and honed his skills and paved a way for himself as a standout dancer.

San announced in his pop live dated 31st December 2023 that the members have discussed and acknowledge him as a main dancer.

 

Full breakdown here