DK (iKON) Profile, Age, Birthday & Facts

DK (디케이), also known by his full name Kim Donghyuk (김동혁) was born on January 3, 1997. He is a member of the boy group iKON under 143 Entertainment.

DK Profile

• Stage Name: DK (디케이) (formerly known as Donghyuk)
• Birth Name: Kim Donghyuk (김동혁)
• Birthday: January 3, 1997
• Zodiac sign: Capricorn
• Height: 173 cm (5’8”)
• Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
• Blood Type: O
• MBTI Type: ENFP
• Instagram: @_dong_ii
• Twitter: @D_dong_ii

DK Facts

1. His childhood dream was to become a bodyguard after watching the Korean drama “The Bodyguard” and become a middle school teacher.
2. Among the members, he is the best among Aegyo because his grandmother still treats him as a cute little boy.
3. His father died when he was 8 years old.
4. He has a sister, Esther, who is currently studying in the United States.
5. He has more than three large racks filled with sneakers, and he says there isn’t enough room. He estimates there are about 200 pairs of sneakers.
6. He hates cockroaches.
7. He’s a sneakerhead. He likes to collect sneakers and often wears them on stage.
8. If he is a soloist, he will try R&B and pop songs.
9. He doesn’t want to have his own room in iKON’s dormitory because he will feel lonely quickly.
10. But he’s not good at spicy food, so he doesn’t eat spicy rice cakes.
11. His philosophy of life is to be a warm person to everyone.
12. He enjoys listening to Tory Lanez, Justin Bieber, and August Alsina.
13. According to the coach in the group, DK’s boxing posture is the best.
14. His favorite sneaker is the Air Jordan 1 series. (Blue and black, red and black, white and black, black and white).
15. While in America, he learned to love basketball. His host family gave him a basketball as a birthday present.
16. In March 2012, he won the JYP trainee search competition, and he was recruited by YG Entertainment in November 2012.
17. When making ramen, he would put the sauce in front of the noodles and then put half a spoonful of rice. He likes ramen with green onions in it.
18. He likes to buy clothes.
19. He loves MC and hopes to become one one day.
20. Since he doesn’t drink anymore, he likes scotch.
21. He’s closest to Bobby.
22. He can sing high notes and has a great falsetto.
23. While training there, he decided to participate in an open JYP casting event.
24. Yang Hyun Sook (YG CEO)’s daughter, Jang Yoo Jin, likes him the most.
25. He was once the student body president of his class.
26. He loves Mexican food.
27. He is part of the WIN B team.
28. He was chosen by SM on the street. He studied dance at a dance academy to prepare for SM auditions.
29. Since he was a bright student, the members didn’t understand why he wanted to become a singer.
30. Members claim Donghyuck is the group’s fashionista. Song jokingly said that these are the things that DK purchased when they opened their wardrobe to the members.
31. Nike is his favorite sneaker brand. Nike sent him the shoes when they found out he went to GQ Korea to talk about his love of sneakers.
32. DK member’s new nickname: CFW, short for Crazy for Wine.
33. He likes winter.
34. Fans nicknamed him “Dong-To-Pi,” which means Donghyuck pouts again because he pouts when communicating with fans.
35. He’s really good with kids.
36. He initially applied to become a rapper, but Yang Hyun-sook suggested he sing instead.
37. He is an exchange student in Atlanta, USA, so his English is very good.
38. My mother didn’t want him to become a trainee, but Dongdong had enough pride and enthusiasm, so he gave up and cheered for his idol journey.
39. He has confidence in his body, especially his thighs.
40. He enjoys reading and writing prose. One of his essays will be published soon.
41. He started learning to dance after watching Michael Jackson perform.
42. He serves as MC for Hongki Kiss the Radio alongside B.I.
43. He and Bobby have a Tom-and-Jerry relationship. They spent a lot of time together.
44. He loves street fashion.
45. Bobby says he’s “dangerous.”
46. His nickname in America was “Ezra.”
47. He wanted to get some clothes from Jay’s closet because there were a lot of expensive things in it.
48. He is friends with WINNER’s Yoon and Mino and Sechs Kies’ Eun Jiwon. He often plays table tennis with them.
49. DK’s ideal type is a girl who is 158cm tall, full of coquettishness and sweet charm. He prefers older girls.

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