Wonpil (원필) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop boy group ‘DAY6’ under JYP Entertainment. – He made his solo debut with album “Pilmography” on February 7, 2022. He is also a part of the subunit “Even of Day”.
Wonpil (DAY6) Profile
| Stage Name | Wonpil (원필) |
| Birth Name | Kim Won Pil (김원필) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | April 28, 1994 |
| Active Years | 2015–present |
| Age | 30 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height | 176 cm (5’9″) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | INFP/INFJ-A |
Wonpil (DAY6) Facts:
Early Life
– He is originally from Incheon, South Korea.
– He went to Jinsan Elementary and Middle School, and Incheon Jinsan High School.
– He graduated from Daekyung University.
– His nickname in middle school was ‘Pencil’ due to his name’s resemblance to the Korean word for pencil.
Personal Life
– He has an older sister.
– He is easy to wake up. (Koreastardaily)
– He ate pill bugs as a child. (BuzzFeed)
– He was part of 5LIVE, Day6’s original lineup, which had a soft debut in 2014.
– His hobby includes collecting action figures.
– He is an optimist. (Teen Vogue)
– He’s one of Day6’s secondary vocalists alongside Young K.
– He is known for his 4-dimensional personality.
– He wants to have Thanos’s gauntlet. (hello82)
– He once thought airplane windows could open before ever flying.
– Grey and Dark navy were once his signature colors. (Bling)
– Despite attempting to cook, he admits he’s not very skilled in the kitchen.
– He’s quite fond of aegyo (cute behavior) and is naturally inclined towards it, often using it with his bandmates.
– He saw Jae for the first time on TV and really likes his voice. (Glamour)
– He speaks basic English and used to be the maknae (youngest member) of Day6 before Dowoon joined.
– For him, a 5-year-old Dowoon is better than 5 Dowoon.
– He enjoys dancing to girl group songs, even without knowing the choreography, and tinkers with MIDI.
– He has a habit of randomly kissing on cheeks of his members. (HallyuSG)
– He has been likened to former Infinite member Hoya.
– His role model is his mother.
– He would have pursued engineering if not in Day6.
– Known for his forgetfulness, he once confessed to eating unusual items like pill bugs, soap, and crayons as a child.
– If he can born again, he will want to be Jae. (Dingo)
– He aspires to visit and perform in Iceland, inspired by Jae’s beautiful photographs of the country.
– His speciality is his singing. (Singles)
– He’s naturally affectionate.
– He sometimes forgets lyrics during performances.
– Once he cried because of lonliness when his parents went to work. (JYP)
– He has esotropia, causing slight cross-eyedness.
– His relationship with Jae is likened to Tom and Jerry, and he’s known as a main target for teasing.
– When he was young, he could type 500 words per minute. (Allure)
– Sporting a heart tattoo on his left ring finger, he sees it as a reminder of his existence.
– He wants to visit the UK. (KMusic)
– He often compliments people’s eyes, especially Sungjin’s.
– He used to love bike riding when was young. (ELLE)
– He has a notorious pink ugly sweater known among fans.
– He treasures his tattoo as a reminder of life and its meaning.
– For him, a 5-year-old Sungjin is better than 5 Sungjin. (VLive)
– He’s particularly close to Dowoon, longing for a younger brother.
– His parents owned a piano academy.
– He contributes significantly to Day6’s songwriting and feels melancholic seeing Young K balance school and idol duties.
– If he is at the concert, he would prefer standing instead of sitting. (MBC Radio)
– Before Day6, Wonpil and Young K nearly debuted in a dance group during their trainee days.
– He is known for his distinct, higher-pitched singing voice.
– He is the shortest member at 176 cm (5’9″).
– He was a very quiet kid. (Studio FLO)
– After Junhyeok’s departure, he took on keyboard duties alongside his original role as a synthesizer player.
– He likes middle-parted hair on Dowoon.
– He and Sungjin were once roommates.
– He likes short hair on Young K.
– His parents used to sing for him on weekends.
– He is proficient in guitar alongside keyboard and synthesizer.
– His ideal type prefers assertive, cute or sexy, and tall girls.
– He likes short hair on Sungjin.
– If he is at the concert, he would prefer standing instead of sitting.
Career
– In Day6, he holds the positions of Lead Vocalist, Keyboardist, Synthesizer, and Visual.
– He made his solo debut with “Pilmography” on February 7, 2022.
– He appeared in the web drama “Best Mistake 3”.
– He sang the OST for “Midnight Summer OST Part.2”.
Likes & Dislikes
– His favorite fashion item is his New Balance 992 shoes. (MUSINSA TV)
– He likes beaches. (Melon Magazine)
– He likes the band “Thieves”. (Dazed)
– His favourite Disney movie is Pinocchio. (MTVAsian)
– He likes hot fried chicken.
– He likes black and white color.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @kimwon.pil
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
Wonpil Photos
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