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Peniel Shin
Peniel Dong Shin (프니엘; born March 10, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois) is a Korean-American rapper, singer, and dancer, best known as a member of South Korean boy group BTOB. He performs under the name Peniel, making him one of the few American-born members of a major K-pop group.
Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Peniel trained under JYP Entertainment before moving to Cube Entertainment, where he debuted with BTOB on March 21, 2012. His fluency in English and American hip-hop roots gave BTOB a distinct bilingual edge, with Peniel frequently delivering rap verses that bridged Korean and English.
He launched his solo output with the English mixtape Homesick in 2016, then followed up with a burst of releases in 2019: B.O.D, Fly23, and Flip (feat. Beenzino). In 2020, he participated in BTOB subunit BTOB 4U, releasing the mini album Inside. His 2021 single Motherland served as a heartfelt tribute to his American roots.
Since February 2024, Peniel has been signed to BTOB Company, the sublabel under DOD Entertainment managing BTOB group and solo activities. In March 2026, BTOB celebrated their 14th debut anniversary with a new digital single.
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Discography
2021
MotherlandSingle
2020
Inside (BTOB 4U)EP
2019
B.O.DSingle
2019
Flip (feat. Beenzino)Single
2017
That GirlSingle
Other Credits
2016
Homesick (with KAIROS)Mixtape
Fans Also Ask
Where is Peniel from BTOB from?
Peniel was born on March 10, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago before moving to Seoul to train as a K-pop idol.
What is Peniel BTOB real name?
Peniel's full name is Peniel Dong Shin. His Korean name is 신동근 (Shin Dong-geun). He performs exclusively under the name Peniel.
Is Peniel still in BTOB?
Yes. Peniel remains an active member of BTOB. Since February 2024, he has been managed under BTOB Company, the group's self-established sublabel under DOD Entertainment.
What solo music has Peniel released?
Peniel's solo output includes the English mixtape Homesick (2016), the singles That Girl (2017), B.O.D (2019), Fly23 (2019), and Flip featuring Beenzino (2019), plus the BTOB 4U mini album Inside (2020) and Motherland (2021).
What was Peniel's background before debuting in BTOB?
Before joining Cube Entertainment, Peniel trained at JYP Entertainment. Born in Chicago, his American hip-hop background gave BTOB a bilingual edge rare among K-pop groups. He debuted with BTOB in March 2012 as the group's lead rapper.
