Previously, it was reported that SF9‘s Inseong had changed his stage name to Junghoon.
Inseong | FNC Entertainment
On April 1, 2024, it was announced by FNC Entertainment via the group’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. It stated that the idol would go by the new name starting April 8.
| @sf9_official/X
Hello. This is FNC Entertainment. We are going to make an announcement about SF9 Inseong’s future activities. From 2024 onwards, our artist SF9 Inseong’s stage name will be changed to Junghoon.
We took into consideration the effectiveness and convenience of his performances and music releases, as well as other album promotions, in our deep discussions that began at the start of the year, coming to this decision that we now inform you of. From next week, the week beginning April 8, he will be proceeding using this stage name. We plan on changing his name amongst other countries as well.
We ask for your interest and support for SF9’s Junghoon.
— FNC Entertainment
Many wished the idol formerly known as Inseong the best with his name stage. Even Mnet’s MPD sent well wishes, which he responded to.
안녕하세요! SF9 정훈입니다! 앞으로도 많은 활동 응원 부탁드립니다. 엠피디 님도 4월 활기차게 잘 시작하시길 바랄게요!
컴백 때 봬요!:)#SF9 #정훈
— SF9official (@SF9official) April 1, 2024
MPD: [MPD direct cam] SF9’s Junghoon direct cam 4K “Tear Drop” (SF9 JEONG HOON FanCam) @SF9official Junghoon’s new start MPD is supporting and rooting for you!
SF9: Hello! I’m Junghoon of SF9! Please keep supporting us. I hope you have a great start in April, too! See you at the comeback! 🙂 #SF9 #Junghoon
Likewise, changes were being made to the fan cafe.
Junghoon Fancafe
2024.04.01
앞으로도 잘 부탁드려요!
아이디 변경은 아직 회사 측에서 다음주부터 하면 어떠냐고 정리중이셔서 ㅠ ㅠ
정훈으로써의 활동 많이많이 기대해주세요!
그동안 SF9 인성이라는 이름을 사랑해주셔서 감사했습니다!#SF9 #에스에프나인 #JUNGHOON #정훈 pic.twitter.com/4iUZTpsnNd
— Vainia (@ForeverNueve) April 1, 2024
Inseong also shared a post via fan cafe, claiming to be now known as Junghoon, along with a video of his voice and links to alleged official YouTube and Twitter (X) accounts.
— Holy Lime (@SF9__Unofficial) April 1, 2024
Yet, the links lead to a recent post of his made via SF9’s account and the group’s “BIBORA” suit dance. This is when fans realized it was all just an April Fools’ Day joke! Likewise, the video included him saying, “Until now, thank you for joining the April Fool’s joke. SF9’s Inseong forever. Bye.”
Inseong also quote-tweeted the original announcement, revealing the truth. He is now the idol formerly known as Junghoon. He thanked fans for playing along. It wasn’t even a full day before he confirmed it was all a prank!
(구)정훈 SF9 인성입니다. 오늘 하루 재밌게 웃고 즐겨주셔서 감사합니다. 저희와 함께 언제든지 스펙타클하게 놀고 싶으시다면… (링크 클릭 강추)
자기전에 들으면 딱 좋음: https://t.co/J50OvT2LUc
갑자기 귀여운게 보고 싶을 때: https://t.co/C3T1FRd2zu#SF9 #INSEONG https://t.co/rFTDioI5JG
— SF9official (@SF9official) April 1, 2024
[Former] Junghoon of SF9 here. Thank you for laughing and enjoying with us today. If you want to have a spectacular time with us anytime… (Highly recommend clicking the link)
Perfect to listen to before bed: https://youtu.be/xZoQt-eZYZ4
When you suddenly want to see something cute: youtube.com/shorts/mBLSMDREWmU
— @SF9official/X
The first link was a compilation of SF9’s title track performances on M COUNTDOWN. It was uploaded by Mnet two years ago.
The second link was a video of Inseong and Hwiyoung dancing to Kim Jong Kook‘s “Loveable (Sarang Surowo).”
Netizens were shocked to realize the name change was just an elaborate prank, as he really pulled out his agency’s official template and shared it via the group’s official account.
inseong really got me thinking he actually changed his name pic.twitter.com/xKsU9F6ini
— Jas (@Hwi_Rom) April 1, 2024
this inseong jeonghoon prank gonna be the most successful april fools in kpop history i fear pic.twitter.com/XoOHYcgHDt
— ampers&li. (@doobooin) April 1, 2024
We are.. but @SF9official is on another level of clowns.. I love you Inseong and STAN CF9: Clown Feeling 9! https://t.co/lbt506NbHn pic.twitter.com/XKEhh4hcK4
— Paulina ~파우~ BIBORA •판타지• (@Pepirios) April 1, 2024
Just Kim Inseong things.. #SF9 #INSEONG #인성 pic.twitter.com/uTXJP030EV
— Ash (@pr_ash15) April 1, 2024
Yet, some fans knew better than to trust Inseong!
“You can trust everyone but please don’t trust inseong ” pic.twitter.com/fRBbkkpLse
— D (@ijasikka) April 1, 2024
inseong transforming into junghoon is honestly one of the most normal character he has ever done iykyk
— jill (@lalunatua) April 1, 2024
inseong still didn’t give tyang his ipad, now he even stole his name hahahahaha https://t.co/Gf48lpXLie
— 𝓚𝓪𝓲𝔂𝓮 (@22MissK) April 1, 2024
This is going down in April Fools’ Day history books!
