Mark
마크 · 段宜恩 (Tuan Yi-Eun) · Mark Tuan
Mark Yi-Eun Tuan (Tuan Yi-Eun, 段宜恩)
April 9, 1993 Taiwanese-American 175 cm 59 kg Type A Virgo
Mark Tuan is the Taiwanese-American main rapper of K-pop group GOT7, known for blending hip-hop swagger with martial-arts-inspired dance and heartfelt songwriting. Discovered by a JYP Entertainment scout at his Los Angeles high school, Mark trained for years in Seoul before debuting with GOT7 in January 2014, quickly standing out for his calm charisma, sharp visuals and growing skill as a lyricist on tracks like “My Home” and “Let Me.” After GOT7's contract with JYP ended in 2021, Mark signed with Creative Artists Agency to build an independent, global solo career, releasing English-language singles and his debut album The Other Side in 2023, followed by a North American tour. A multilingual artist fluent in English, Korean and Mandarin, Mark has also built a strong presence as a model, content creator and fashion collaborator, working with brands like Sisley and Represent. Despite pursuing individual projects, he remained deeply loyal to his group, reuniting with GOT7 for their emotional Winter Heptagon comeback in 2025 under Kakao Entertainment. Fans know Mark for his down-to-earth personality, love of skateboarding and sneakers, close bond with fellow member Jinyoung, and his journey from a reluctant trainee with no musical background to one of K-pop's most respected rapper-producers. Whether performing with GOT7 or on his own solo stage, Mark Tuan continues to represent resilience, authenticity and the truly global reach of modern K-pop artistry.
Story
Biography
Who Is Mark Tuan?
Mark Tuan is a Taiwanese-American rapper, singer-songwriter and dancer best known as the main rapper of the global K-pop group GOT7. Born in Los Angeles and raised across California, Brazil and Paraguay, Mark brings a genuinely multicultural identity to K-pop, blending American hip-hop influences with the polish of Korean idol training.
Early Life and Trainee Days
Mark had no plans to become an idol. A JYP Entertainment scout spotted him near his school in Arcadia, California, and encouraged him to audition. Backed by his supportive family, he flew to Seoul in 2010 to begin training, learning Korean, dance and vocal technique almost from scratch over roughly three and a half years.
Debut with GOT7
On January 16, 2014, Mark debuted as part of GOT7’s seven-member lineup with the EP Got It?. As the group’s main rapper and a lead dancer, he quickly became known for his martial-arts-inspired choreography, calm stage presence and growing skill as a lyricist, contributing to tracks across GOT7’s Flight Log trilogy and beyond.
Solo Career and Life After JYP
Mark launched his solo path in January 2020 with the digital single “Outta My Head.” When GOT7’s contracts with JYP expired in January 2021, all seven members left the agency together while retaining rights to the GOT7 name. Mark signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) the same year to grow his career internationally, and later released his debut solo album, The Other Side, in 2023, touring North America to support it.
Reuniting with GOT7
Even while pursuing individual music, fashion and content-creation projects, Mark stayed committed to GOT7. In 2025 he reunited with the full group for the Winter Heptagon comeback under Kakao Entertainment, celebrating over a decade together as one of K-pop’s most enduring line-ups.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | Mark |
| Full Birth Name | Mark Yi-Eun Tuan (Tuan Yi-Eun, 段宜恩) |
| Date of Birth | September 4, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Hometown | Arcadia, California, United States |
| Nationality | Taiwanese-American |
| Height | 175 cm (5'9"") |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lbs) |
| Blood Type | A |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| MBTI | ISTJ / ISTP |
| Education | Arcadia High School (10th-grade certificate) |
| Agency | Creative Artists Agency (CAA) |
| Debut | January 16, 2014 (GOT7, ""Got It?"") |
| Languages | English, Korean, Mandarin |
| Nicknames | Mark, Tuanzy |
| Hobbies | Skateboarding, snowboarding, collecting sneakers, music production |
| Favorite Color | Not officially confirmed |
| Ideal Type | Someone who makes him want to be with her |
Membership
Groups & Positions
GOT7
JYP Entertainment (2014–2021) → Warner Music Korea (2022) → Kakao Entertainment (2024–Present)
Main Rapper Lead Dancer Sub Vocalist Visual
January 2014 – Present
The Lineup
Group Members — GOT7
JAY B
Leader · Main Vocalist · Lead Dancer · Center
Mark
Main Rapper · Lead Dancer · Sub Vocalist · Visual
This Idol
Jackson
Main Rapper · Lead Dancer · Martial Arts Tricking · Face of the Group
Jinyoung
Sub Vocalist · Visual · Center · Face of the Group
Youngjae
Main Vocalist
BamBam
Main Dancer · Sub Rapper · Sub Vocalist · Visual
Yugyeom
Main Dancer · Sub Vocalist · Maknae
Journey
Career Timeline
2010
Became a JYP trainee
Spotted by a JYP Entertainment scout near his Los Angeles high school and moved to South Korea to begin training.
2014
Debuted with GOT7
Debuted as GOT7's main rapper and lead dancer with the EP ""Got It?"" on January 16, 2014.
2018
Released first solo track ""OMW""
Released his first solo song ""OMW,"" featuring fellow member Jackson, from GOT7's album ""Present: YOU.""
2020
Official solo debut
Made his official solo artist debut with the digital single ""Outta My Head.""
2021
Left JYP, signed with CAA
Departed JYP Entertainment with the rest of GOT7 and signed with Creative Artists Agency to expand his global solo career.
2022
Run of English singles
Released a string of English-language singles including ""My Life,"" ""Lonely"" and ""Save Me.""
2023
Debut solo album ""The Other Side""
Released his first full solo album, ""The Other Side,"" and toured North America in support of it.
2025
GOT7 full-group comeback
Reunited with GOT7 for the full-group comeback EP ""Winter Heptagon"" under Kakao Entertainment.
Music
Discography
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Outta My Head
Digital Single
2020
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One in a Million
Digital Single
2021
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The Other Side
Album
2023
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Fallin'
Digital Single
2023
💜
Got It?
EP
2014
💜
Identify
Studio Album
2014
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Flight Log: Turbulence
EP
2016
💜
7 for 7
EP
2017
💜
Present: YOU
Studio Album
2018
💜
GOT7
EP
2022
💜
Winter Heptagon
EP
2025
🎧
Girls Girls Girls
Single
2014
🎧
Just Right
Single
2015
🎧
Hard Carry
Single
2016
🎧
You Are
Single
2017
🎧
Encore
Single
2021
🎧
Python
Single
2025
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Rookie/New Artist Award (with GOT7)
Golden Disc Awards
2015
Bonsang Award – ""Just Right"" (with GOT7)
Seoul Music Awards
2016
World Performer Award (with GOT7)
MTV Iggy Awards
2015
33rd Seoul Music Awards Global Producer Award
Seoul Music Awards
2024
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Born in Los Angeles, California, and spent part of his childhood living in Brazil and Paraguay before returning to California.
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His family includes his parents, two older sisters, and one younger brother, all of whom are close and supportive of his career.
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Was scouted by a JYP Entertainment representative while still in high school in Arcadia, California.
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Took violin and piano lessons as a child, later switching to guitar in junior high school.
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Made a cameo appearance as a backup dancer in the first episode of ""Dream High 2"" alongside future GOT7 members JB and Jinyoung.
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Competed on Mnet's survival show ""WIN: Who Is Next"" as a JYP trainee before GOT7's debut.
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Is known within GOT7 as the group's calm, grounding presence, often described by fans as its emotional ""root.""
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Speaks English, Korean and Mandarin fluently, making him a key translator for the group during international schedules.
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Practices martial arts tricking, a skill that shapes much of his distinctive stage choreography.
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His biggest fear is bugs, especially flying insects or ones with many legs.
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Is very close with fellow member Jinyoung, who helped him learn Korean during their trainee years.
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His father, nicknamed ""Papa Tuan,"" is well known among fans for his playful presence on social media.
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Established Mark Tuan Studio in Beijing to focus on his solo activities and promotions in China.
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Signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 2021 to expand his career in the United States.
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Has walked and modeled for major fashion events, including Milan Fashion Week.
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Released his first Korean-language solo song, ""OMW,"" featuring member Jackson, in 2018.
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Has several tattoos, including a dove, the phrases ""stay true"" and ""be real,"" and a hibiscus flower.
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Enjoys skateboarding and describes it as one of his favorite ways to relax outside of music.
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Considered giving up his music career after GOT7's contract with JYP ended, before deciding to keep going independently.
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Named his dog Milo, who has become a small social media personality of his own among fans.
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
IGOT7
IGOT7 (read as 'I GOT7') is the official name of GOT7's fandom, symbolizing the idea that the members and their fans complete the number seven together. Fans affectionately nicknamed themselves 'Ahgase' (아가새), meaning 'baby bird' in Korean, a name that stuck even after the official fandom name was announced.
Official Fan Color
Forest Green
GOT7's official color, Forest Green, represents growth, freshness and the group's bond with their 'baby bird' fans, who are seen as flying and growing alongside the members.
Official Light Stick
GOT7 Official Light Stick
A round, bird-egg-shaped light stick in forest green that lights up concert venues during GOT7 and member solo shows, symbolizing the 'Ahgase' (baby bird) fandom identity.
Fan Community Platform
Weverse
GOT7 and its members communicate with IGOT7/Ahgase through posts, live broadcasts and membership content on Weverse, alongside each member's individual social media channels.
Stay Connected
Social Media
Photos
Gallery 📷
