Not only is he an expert in dancing and singing, iKon’s DK also plays several instruments, including piano, drums, and guitar. DK is truly a multitalented idol, right? In this article, Channel Korea introduces you to the powerful DK. Let’s find out more about him!
iKon’s DK: Profile and Facts
Here’s some general information about iKon’s DK and some of his fascinating facts!
iKon’s DK’s Profile
Birth Name: Kim Dong-hyuk (김동혁) Stage Name: DK Date of Birth: January 3, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Age: 22 (International age) / 23 (Korean age) Weight: 62 kg Height: 173 cm Blood Type: O Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist Instagram: @_dong_ii Twitter: @D_dong_ii
Fun Facts
iKon’s DK has a younger sister His father died when he was 8 years old His ideal type is someone who is filled with aegyo and has a cute charm DK is really confident about his physical appearance, especially his thighs iKon’s Bobby said that DK is dangerous The rest of the iKon members have described his as fashionable, and his favorite fashion brand is Yves Saint Laurent He was recruited to YG Entertainment in November, 2012 He’s known as an intelligent student in school, that’s why the other iKon members couldn’t understand why he wanted to be a singer DK didn’t want to have his own room, even though iKon’s dorm has enough room for each member. He didn’t want to be alone
iKon’s DK Pre-debut
Before he successfully debuted with iKon, DK had previously been struggling with his current career. He went to a lot of auditions and competitions, and also joined as a trainee with some agencies, such as SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and of course, YG Entertainment. In 2012, DK was a member in the Def Music & Dance Academy, but then he was recruited to YG Entertainment in November 2012. He also won the JYP Trainee Search the same year.
Compilation of Pictures and Videos of iKon’s DK, Pre-debut
Let’s see DK’s appearance before his debut with iKon, and his childhood life! Watch one of his pre-debut performance here:
DK’s Developing Career
As previously mentioned, DK has had a long journey to reach his current career! For your information, iKon first became known in the reality show WIN (Who is Next) in 2013, as the B Team, and DK was there. The B Team also showed off in the next reality show, Mix & Match, in 2014. It was through Mix & Match that iKon’s final lineup was fully formed, with B.I., Bobby, DK, June, Jay, Chan, and Song rounding out the group’s membership. When DK was on Mix & Match, he was really worried that he wouldn’t get to debut with B Team as iKon. In the WIN era, DK skills still weren’t very good, which gave viewers some hesitation where he was concerned. YG Entertainment’s CEO, Yang Hyun-suk, also didn’t give DK much attention during the WIN era, although he’s now admitted that DK’s skills are much improved. DK worked hard to improve his dancing and vocal skills and proved to his his fans that he was worth their support during Mix & Match era. In the Mix & Match final, DK performed All of Me on the solo dance stage, with Chanwoo and Jinhyeong.
DK’s Discography
Studio Albums Format: CD, Digital download Format: CD, Digital download Singles Chart Singles
Latest Work with iKon
DK has been involved in iKon’s songs and albums. Watch his performance here:
Here are pictures from some of DK’s performances with iKon!
Get To Know DK’s Family!
DK’s father passed away when he was eight years old. Since then, DK has lived with his mother and his younger sister, Kim Esther. His sister is still in school. His younger sister often shares their moments together oin her Instagram account. It seems like they’re kind of sibling goals, right? DK was really loves his family. You could tell, even before the WIN final, when DK visited his father’s cemetery and prayed there before the final. DK also revealed that if his younger sister was going to have a boyfriend, he would choose B.I. for his sister, even though his sister’s said that she was a fan of iKon’s Yunhyeong.
