32 Facts About Kihyun

Yoo Ki-hyun, known mononymously as Kihyun, is a South Korean singer and songwriter.

Kihyun is a member of the South Korean boy group Monsta X under Starship Entertainment.

Kihyun made his solo debut with the single album Voyager in 2022, in addition to having recorded numerous original soundtracks for South Korean television dramas.

Kihyun was born in Seoul, South Korea on November 22,1993.

Kihyun came from a family of four, which includes his father, mother, an older brother, and himself.

Kihyun is a graduate from Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts.

In December 2014, Kihyun competed in the Mnet's survival show No Mercy.

Kihyun appeared as a contestant on King of Mask Singer with the name "Tell Them I'm the Dragon King" on January 3,2016.

Kihyun won the first round against Apink's Namjoo, known as "Good Daughter Shim Cheong".

Kihyun participated with Son Tae-young and Kim Ji-min, as one of the beauty information and tips experts.

In May 2018, Kihyun recorded "Can't Breathe" for MBC's Partners for Justice with fellow Monsta X member Jooheon, and in June, he recorded "Love Virus" for tvN's drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim together with WJSN's Seola.

Kihyun had previously co-written "I Do Love U" from Take.

Kihyun was praised for his work in the drama, particularly his voice was able to express the "sweetness and softness" that complemented the drama.

In September, Kihyun appeared again as a contestant on King of Mask Singer's special duet episode for the 2021 Chuseok holiday.

Kihyun paired up with a co-label solo artist Jeong Se-woon as the "Cheongdam-dong Sworn Brothers".

Kihyun made his solo debut with the single album Voyager, along with the lead single of the same name, contributing to the lyrics of the song ", " on March 15,2022.

On October 14, Kihyun performed in the KCON 2022 Japan, held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

In January 2023, Kihyun had a pictorial and an interview for the fashion magazine Arena Homme + Korea.

On May 28, Kihyun appeared and performed at the Peak Festival 2023, held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul.

Kihyun enlisted for his mandatory military service as part of the military band, with 25th Infantry Division at Yangju army base in North Gyeonggi Province on August 22,2023.

Kihyun had cited singer Harry Styles as his role model.

Kihyun has been known for his singing ability, recording numerous television dramas soundtracks and vocal cover videos of various genres.

In October 2019, an official statement from Kakao M revealed that Monsta X, which Kihyun is assigned, received 7,906 shares of it to resolve issue rights to strengthen solidarity with affiliates and entertainers.

Kihyun was consistently placed in Tumblr's "Most Popular K-pop Stars", ranking 41st in 2018,43rd in 2019,59th in 2020,76th in 2021, and 75th in 2022.

Kihyun was consistently ranked in the "Individual Boy Group Members Brand Power Ranking" published by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute, with the highest ranking at 24th in June 2020.

In September 2022, Architect Professor Yoo Hyun-jun expressed his gratitude to Kihyun for watching Sherlock Hyun-jun videos on YouTube during a delayed flight.

Kihyun had inspired the group Blitzers for his "cool expression" on stage.

In 2018, Kihyun held a special exhibition "Moment of November 2018 with Kihyun" at The Space Gallery in Gangnam, Seoul for three days from July 6 to 8.

In 2023, Kihyun published his first solo photobook The Moment of November, which records the current him in fans' memories, before enlisting on August 22, as well as exhibition and pop-up store at Cafe OAOA in Seongdong-gu, Seoul from August 7 to 15.

In December 2021, Kihyun collaborated with the newly-established Filipino clothing brand RNDM, with him being its brand ambassador and co-creative director.

In May 2022, Kihyun became the new muse for the Korean unisex street brand AQOstudiospace's 2022 summer collection, which held various promotions, such as SNS participation and exclusive photocards events.

In December 2022, Kihyun donated his cherished items to the Korean general news agency News 1's "Bazaar of Love" and all its proceeds will be donated to Severance Hospital for the treatment and care of children from low-income families and with severe, rare, and incurable diseases.