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Roa
ArtistDY Entertainment

Roa

Roa (로아 / ロア) built his first fanbase as TRIGER's maknae and main dancer, then turned a difficult group ending into a live reset. After joining DY Entertainment through auditions and completing the TRIGER lineup in November 2021, he spent the next several years establishing himself as a performer whose biggest selling point was control. Precise lines, fast recovery between moves, and the kind of stage energy that never feels half-marked.

That reputation carried over when TRIGER concluded activities in March 2026. Roa did not disappear into trainee limbo. He and fellow former member Ato re-entered the market through FRAME THE X, the new six-member boy group launched by DY Entertainment. The shift matters because it moved him from a closed chapter into a fresh rookie cycle with a cleaner runway, capped by the group's May 22, 2026 debut single No Exit.

Roa still reads as a performance-first idol, but the current chapter is broader than that. His modeling background gives him strong camera awareness, while FRAME THE X's early official rollout across Japan and Korea has given him a more visible public platform than the final TRIGER stretch. If his first era was about proving he could hold a formation together, this one is about proving he can carry momentum into a new group from day one.

1 articles6 creditsDebut: November 24, 2021Korean

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Concept photo via @ROA_diary_ on X, October 2025 (Official)

Discography

2026
No ExitSingle
2026
WAKE UPSingle
Main Dancer, MemberTRIGERDY Entertainment
2026
FRAME THE XCollaboration
2025
HopeSingle
Main Dancer, MemberTRIGERDY Entertainment
2024
HurricaneSingle
Main Dancer, MemberTRIGERDY Entertainment
2021
TRIGERCollaboration
Member, Main Dancer (2021-2026)TRIGERDY Entertainment

Fans Also Ask

Who is Roa from TRIGER?
Roa (로아 / ロア) is a South Korean idol and main dancer who joined TRIGER as the youngest member in November 2021. Known for his precision choreography and relentless stage energy, he was described by teammates as the group's happy virus. After TRIGER concluded activities in March 2026, Roa joined FRAME THE X under DY Entertainment.
Is Roa still active after TRIGER disbanded?
Yes. On March 20, 2026, Roa and TRIGER member Ato announced they were joining FRAME THE X, a new six-member K-pop boy group under DY Entertainment. The group launched a Japanese greeting live tour in April and May 2026 in Nagoya and Osaka, marking a fresh chapter for both members.
What was Roa's role in TRIGER?
Roa served as TRIGER's main dancer, renowned for precise footwork and full-commitment energy on every stage. He never marked through rehearsals and held himself to the standard of always performing as if the seats are full. His official member color in TRIGER was green, and his birthday falls on April 2.
What is FRAME THE X?
FRAME THE X is a six-member K-pop boy group under DY Entertainment, formed in March 2026 after TRIGER concluded activities. Former TRIGER members Roa and Ato are both part of the lineup. The group held its first public greeting live event in Japan in April 2026 ahead of an official Korean debut.
When did TRIGER disband?
TRIGER held their final performance on March 7, 2026, following a disbandment announcement on January 13, 2026. The group originally debuted in 2019 and Roa, as maknae, joined in November 2021. At disbandment, the five-member lineup included Roa, Ato, Shark-T, Rio, and others.

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