DVWN (다운) is a singer and songwriter from South Korea under KOZ Entertainment. He made his debut on November 21, 2018 with the EP “Panorama” under Studio MOS.
Stage Name: DVWN (다운) (formerly DA₩N)
Birth Name: Jung Da-Woon (정다운)
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Birthday: February 24, 1994
Age 30 (in Sep 2024)
Active Years: 6
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 170cm (5’5”)
Weight: 123lbs (56kg)
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: O
DVWN Facts:
Early Life
– DVWN was born in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– He used to work in a convenience store business and was a store manager.
Personal Life
– His English name is Justin.
– His MBTI is INTP.
– He holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu.
– He was inspired to become a singer when he heard the OST “Angel Eyes” by Stings and felt healed and thought that he wanted to heal the listeners through his music.
– He used to listen to Brown Eyed Soul songs in middle school.
– The tattoo on his neck is Calcifer from Howl’s Moving Castle.
– If he writes a novel, he said he would want to write a philosophical novel or a detective novel.
– He doesn’t get scared easily.
– He was nicknamed “Squirrel” in his childhood.
– He said he doesn’t have a dark or traumatic past.
– He said he would wish for a house with a yard, 100 more wishes, and a free ticket if he had a genie.
– He makes music in the R&B/Soul genre.
– His dog’s names are “Jeongibaek” (정이백) and “Jongchobap” (정초밥).
– He completed his mandatory military service and served in the Marine Corps.
– He has a great relationship with ZICO.
– He said he might look timid but is actually really tough.
– He wanted to become a novelist when he was young.
– He listened to Kim Kwang-seok when he was young.
Career
– Zico’s company, KOZ Entertainment, recruited him when he uploaded his songs on SoundCloud, and it went viral, catching the rapper’s attention.
– His first official on-stage debut was on Mnet’s “M Countdown” on April 15, 2021.
– DVWN has appeared on many radio programs, including “Super K-pop,” “BTOB’s Kiss the Radio,” THINKING BOUT,” and “Pentagon’s Night Radio.”
– He composed many songs, including “Heart Attack” (Shinee), “Movie” & “Adulthood” (Kang Daniel), and “Dreamcatcher” (Gfriend).
– His name is the upside-down expression of DAWN, and it means “waking the dawn.”
– He participated in composing and writing CHEEZE’s song “Concrete.”
– His popular songs are “Last,” “Insomnia,” “fairy,” and “No Problem.”
– DVWN released his latest single, “Highteen,” on February 17, 2023.
– His agency, KOZ Entertainment, was acquired by HYBE and he is under the HYBE label.
– He is also a lyricist and composer.
– His first overseas performance was on September 10, 2022, at “Hyperound K-Fest 2022” in Abu Dhabi.
– He appeared on the KBS program “You Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook” in 2020 and 2022.
Likes & Dislikes
– He likes blue, black, and gray colors.
– He is allergic to peaches.
– He loves to read in his spare time.
– Hidden Road is his favorite karaoke song.
– He doesn’t like mint choco and said it tastes like toothpaste.
– He likes Hawaiian pizza.
– His favorite movie is Spirited Away.
– He said his biggest weakness is the lack of attention.
– He likes to eat tteokbokki.
– He likes to watch anime, and his favorite anime is One Punch Man.
– He likes strolling.
– He is a fan of EXO.
Website
Agency Profile: kozofficial.com
Social Media Handles
Instagram: around_dvwn
Twitter: hourlydvwn
Facebook: DvwnDawoon
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Sound Cloud | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer