| Ravi Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 15, 1993 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ravi is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and television personality who is known for being a former member of the South Korean boy group VIXX and its sub-unit VIXX LR. He has also worked as a solo artist and his discography consists of various tracks, albums, extended plays, and mixtapes like Limitless, El Dorado, Love&Fight, R.ebirth, Roses, R.eal1ze, Paradise, R.ook Book, K1tchen, Nirvana, Nirvana II, Home Alone (나홀로 집에) (ft. Jung Yong-hwa), Bomb (ft. San E), Tuxedo, Adorable (ft. Yang Yo-seob of Highlight), Live (ft. Chungha), See-Through (녹는점) (ft. Cold Bay), Q&A (ft. Zene the Zilla), What About You (묻지마) (with Ailee), Flower Garden (꽃밭), Paradise (ft. Ha Sung-woon), Bum (범) (ft. Chillin Homie & Kid Milli), Who We Are (안녕), Ani (애니) (ft. Jeon So-yeon of (G)I-dle), Cardigan (ft. Wonstein), Rain Drop (비♡) (ft. Lee Na-eun of April), Who are U? (ft. Superbee), Rockstar (ft. Paloalto), and Winner (ft. Ash Island). Additionally, Ravi has also founded the record labels Groovl1n and The L1VE.
Born Name
Kim Won-sik
Nick Names
Ravi, Lucky Boy
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Ravi studied at Seoul Jamdong Elementary School, Jamsil Junior HS, and Jamshin HS. He also attended Howon University in Gunsan and Baekseok University in Cheonan.
Occupation
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer, Television Personality
Family
- Siblings – He has a younger sister.
Genre
Hip hop
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboards, Sampler
Labels
Jellyfish Entertainment, Groovl1n, The L1ve
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ravi has dated –
- Taeyeon – It is RUMORed that he had an affair with Taeyeon, a singer who debuted as a member of the girl group Girls’ Generation in August 2007, in the past.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Ravi is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Has multiple tattoos
Brand Endorsements
Through social media, Ravi has either endorsed or promoted brands such as Reebok Korea, Burberry, and others.
Religion
Buddhism
Ravi Favorite Things
- Food – Anything
- Colors – Black, White
Ravi Facts
- On January 9, 2017, he debuted as a solo artist and released his debut mini-album R.eal1ze.
- In 2019, Ravi started his stint as a cast member on the reality-variety show 2 Days & 1 Night. This won him the Brand of the Year Award for “Variety Star Idol of the Year” as well as the “Rookie Award” in the Show/Variety Category at the 2021 KBS Entertainment Awards.
- He announced the name of his own hip-hop label Groovl1n (Korean: 그루블린) on June 27, 2019, via Twitter and Instagram. The name is a combination of Groove and Goblin which means “The cool folk of the orient”.
- Ravi’s first studio album El Dorado was released on February 24, 2020, and it peaked at number #5 on the Gaon Music Chart.
- His other label The L1ve was founded on July 20, 2021. In July 2021, it was revealed that Ailee had decided to join his new label, as their first official artist. On August 31, 2021, Wheein also signed an exclusive contract with the agency.
- He likes to drink coffee at night.
- Ravi is allergic to dust.
- It was announced on October 7, 2022, that he will enlist for his mandatory military service on October 27. It was further revealed that after completing basic training, he would complete his service as a social worker.
- One of his most valuable belongings is his lyrics notebook.
- He enjoys working out and loves doing graffiti.
- Ravi is a fan of artists like Chris Brown and BigBang‘s G-Dragon.
- Over the years, he has been a part of many television projects such as King of Mask Singer, The Heirs, Show Me the Money 4, Don’t Be Jealous, Real Man 300, Idol Dictation Contest, and Gugudan Project – Extreme School Trip.
- He has a dog.
- In September 2022, he released a new EP titled Love & Holiday.
- In October 2022, Ravi released a new single titled Fashionable Dance.
- In March 2023, the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office requested an arrest warrant for Ravi. However, the judge later dismissed the arrest warrant. On March 13, 2023, it was confirmed that 137 people including Ravi had been charged for violating the Military Service Act.
- In April 2023, it was announced that Ravi was leaving VIXX.
- In April 2023, it was revealed that KBS’s Broadcast Appearance Regulation Review Committee had temporarily suspended Ravi due to his trial for charges of violating the Military Service Act.
Featured Image by GROOVL1N / YouTube / CC BY 3.0
