Lee Gikwang (HIGHLIGHT) Profile, Bio, & Facts

Lee Gikwang (이기광) is a South Korean singer, actor and a member of the K-pop boy group HIGHLIGHT (formerly Beast) under Around US Entertainment. He debuted as a soloist on April 2, 2009, with single “First Episode A New Hero” under the stage name AJ.

Lee Gikwang (HIGHLIGHT) Profile

Lee Gikwang (HIGHLIGHT) Facts:

Early Life

– Lee Gikwang was born in Naju, South Korea.
– He went to Seoul Junggok Elementary School, Yongma Middle School, and Ahyeon Industrial Information School.
– He studied at Seoul Arts and Practical School.
– He was a science major in high school.

Personal Life

– He has a cousin in Vermuda named Nakang.
– Lee Gikwang has a fanclub named ACES.
– He is more of a listener than a speaker. (Nylon)
– He is a Christian.
– He has a seafood allergy.
– He has a watch on what he eats.
– His must-have winter items are a beanie and a fur hat.
– He got Lasik surgery.
– He trusts easily.
– He thinks he is sexy because of hard work. (Thumbs Up)
– He always puts the word ‘inje (인제)’ (now/then) in his sentences.
– According to him, cooking depends on the person’s sincerity.
– He bought his father a building. (Happy Together)
– He was born with curly hair.
– His one eye has double eyelids.
– His most beautiful thing is that he looks better from the sides than from the front. (Mobidic)
– His hobbies include watching movies, dancing, exercising, composing songs, sleeping and reading comics.
– He doesn’t lift heavy items and his muscles are only for show off.
– His role models are Chris Brown and Usher.  (Asiana Entertainment Magazine)
– Lee Gikwang has a younger brother named Lee Hyekwang.
– He instantly sleeps when he falls on bed.
– He wanted to be closer to SHINee’s Jonghyun.
– His signature pose is leaning his body forward and giving a thumbs-up.
– He once got cheated on by his then girlfriend.
– He desires Yeoseob’s faithfulness and sincerity. (Asiana Entertainment Magazine)
– He enlisted in the military on April 18, 2019, and was discharged on November 17, 2020.
– Gikwang’s ideal type is a girl who looks pretty and is fun to talk to; Someone who can make the first move, because he is very shy. He also once mentioned Jeon Hyosung (former SECRET member) to be his ideal type.
– According to Dongwoon, he has a soft heart. (FANBATA ENTER)
– He struggles to lie and is considered an honest person.

Career

– Lee Gikwang is a  Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, and Visual in HIGHLIGHT.
– He was a trainee for 5-7 years.
– He’s a previous JYP Entertainment, DSP Entertainment, and Cube Entertainment trainee.
– He used to be a dancer for Epik High.
– He is a part of the one-time sub-unit Dynamic BLACK, with Jinwoon (2AM), L.Joe (former TEEN TOP), Lee Joon (former MBLAQ), Hoya (former INFINITE).
– He was a coach on the dance battle program “Dancing High”.
– He is a cast member of reality program “Why Not: The Dancer”.
– He was an MC Idol Wonderland’, together with A.C.E‘s Chan.
– He won I-MAGAZINE Fashion Face Award in 2016 and 2017.
– Lee Gikwang was in Apink‘s “I Don’t Know (몰라요)” MV, as well as Ailee‘s “Heaven” MV.
– He starred in dramas,  “High Kick! 2” (2009), “My Princess” (2011), “Me Too, Flower!” (2011), “My Friend is Still Alive (2013), and “Twenty Years Old” (2014).

Likes & Dislikes

– He loves working out.
– His favourite drink is protein shakes.
– His favorite selfie pose is puffing out his cheeks.
– His favorite color is black.
– He loves Japanese word ‘大好き‘ (I love you/it).
– He likes taking pictures of landscapes

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: gttk0000
Twitter: 900_330

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer

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