Forestella is a renowned South Korean vocal group that blends classical and contemporary music.
The group was formed through the JTBC singing competition Phantom Singer 2 in 2017, where they emerged victorious. They debuted on March 14, 2018, with their album Evolution.
Here’s a closer look at the talented members of Forestella:
Members of Forestella
1. Cho Mingyu (조민규)
- Position: Leader, Classical Tenor
- Birthday: November 19, 1990
- Vocal Range: Leggiero tenor
- Background: Mingyu has a strong classical music foundation, having studied at Seoul National University. He is known for his strategic approach to music selection and has performed with the Seoul Metropolitan Opera.
- Social Media: Instagram
2. Bae Doo-hoon (배두훈)
- Position: Tenor, Musical Actor
- Birthday: July 15, 1986
- Vocal Range: Baritone to tenor
- Background: Doo-hoon has a rich background in musical theater and was previously part of the rock fusion band Aux. He has appeared on various singing competitions before joining Forestella.
- Social Media: Instagram
3. Kang Hyung-ho (강형호)
- Position: Tenor, Rock Singer
- Birthday: March 8, 1988
- Vocal Range: Tenor to countertenor
- Background: Hyung-ho is the only member without formal music training but has extensive experience as a vocalist in an amateur rock band. Before pursuing music full-time, he worked as a chemical engineer.
- Stage Name: PITTA
- Social Media: Instagram
4. Ko Woo-rim (고우림)
- Position: Classical Bass, Maknae (Youngest Member)
- Birthday: July 10, 1995
- Vocal Range: Basso profundo
- Background: Woo-rim is classically trained and has participated in several vocal competitions. His rich bass voice brings depth to the group’s harmonies.
- Social Media: Instagram
Forestella is celebrated for their incredible vocal harmonies and versatility, blending genres from classical to contemporary. Since their debut, they have released multiple albums and singles and continue to perform both domestically and internationally.
Their fandom, Soopbyeol (숲별), meaning “forest star,” reflects their name’s combination of “forest” and the Italian word “stella” (star). Their harmonious sound and engaging performances have earned them a strong and dedicated fanbase worldwide.
