Doyoung Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 66 kg |
Date of Birth | February 1, 1996 |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Doyoung is a South Korean singer and actor known for being a member of the Korean boy band NCT. He was selected to be a member of the pre-debut team called SM Rookies in 2015 and became a part of the NCT subgroup, NCT U in 2016. Together with his band members, he has released several successful songs such as The 7th Sense, Without You, Boss, Limitless, Cherry Bomb, and many more.
Born Name
Kim Dong-young
Nick Name
Wang Zeung, Bunny, Dongs, Bunny Prince, tto-ing, Miko
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Guri, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Residence
South Korea
Nationality
Education
Doyoung attended Topyeong Elementary School and Guri Middle School. He later went to Topyeong High School. However, he dropped out of high school in order to pursue his career as a singer.
Occupation
Singer
Family
- Siblings – Gong Myung (Older Brother) (Musical Artist, Actor)
Manager
Doyoung is represented by SM Entertainment.
Genre
K-pop, Hip Hop, Teen Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Flute, Bass, Piano
Labels
- SM Entertainment
- Avex Trax
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5Â lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Black
He often tends to dye his hair ‘light brown’ or ‘purple’.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall stature
Brand Endorsements
He has done endorsement work for the following brands –
- Design United
- Supercomma B
- Ivy Club
- Lotte Duty-Free
- Masita Thailand
In May 2023, Doyoung was named the brand ambassador for the Italian luxury fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana.
Best Known For
- Being a part of the Korean boy band NCT
- Providing his vocals to songs such as The 7th Sense which peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard chart and Cherry Bomb which peaked at number 2 on the Chinese Billboard chart
First Album
Doyoung released his first studio album with NCT titled NCT 2018 Empathy on March 14, 2018.
First TV Show
Doyoung made his first TV show appearance on Show Champion as the MC in 2015.
Doyoung Favorite Things
- Song – My First and Last
- Color – Blue
- Food –Â Cream Cheese Bread, Watermelon, Popcorn, Mango flavored treats, White chocolate, Peach
- Drink – Caramel Coffee
- Superhero –Â Spiderman
- Season – Spring
- Flower – Dandelion
- Aroma – Cotton Candy
- Musician – Eric Benet
- Actor – Lee Na Young
- Variety Program – Saturday Night Live
Source – MTVAsia.com, Wikia.com
Doyoung Facts
- In high school, Doyoung participated in a provincial singing contest and secured 1st position.
- He was also a part of the band, Heart Track along with his friends during his school time.
- He was introduced in SM Rookies on January 16, 2015.
- In April 2016, he became a member of NCT‘s subgroup NCT U.
- In his free time, he likes to lie down and watch movies and also prefers to listen to music on his Bluetooth speakers.
- He is also one of the tallest NCT members and stands out for his tall and well-maintained physique.
- He can play the flute and the bass.
- As an actor, Doyoung has appeared on TV and web shows like Midnight Cafe Season 3 -The Curious Stalker, Dear X Who Doesn’t Love Me, Lipstick Prince, and Master in the House.
- In July 2016, he teamed up with Shinee’s Key for a new song titled Cool. The track was featured in the soundtrack of OCN drama 38 Squad.
- In December 2016, Doyoung was revealed as one of the members of NCT 127, the 2nd sub-unit of NCT. The group released its first EP titled Limitless in January 2017.
- In February 2017, he started serving as the host of Inkigayo alongside Jinyoung and Jisoo.
- In August 2017, Doyoung released a new song, Stay in my Life, which was featured in the soundtrack for the TV series, School 2017.
- In March 2019, he teamed up with Rocoberry for a new song titled Don’t Say Goodbye.
- In July 2019, Doyoung participated in King of Mask Singer under the name “Assistant Manager”.
- In April 2021, it was announced that Doyoung had been cast in his first musical, Marie Antoinette.
- In March 2022, he donated almost 30 million won to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association in order to help the victims of a massive wildfire.
- In February 2023, Doyoung donated ₩100 million to the Community Chest of Korea in order to help victims of the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake.
- In April 2023, he was revealed as one of the members of the NCT sub-unit, NCT DoJaeJung.
- In May 2023, he released the song, Beautiful Day, which was featured in the soundtrack for the 3rd season of the TV series Dr. Romantic.
- Doyoung is not active on social media.
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