Kihyun (MONSTA X) Profile, Bio, & Facts

Kihyun (기현) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop boy group MONSTA X under Starship Entertainment. He debuted solo on March 15, 2022, with the single album “VOYAGER”.

Kihyun (MONSTA X) Profile

Kihyun (MONSTA X) Facts:

Early Life

– Minhyuk went to Goyang Shinil Elementary School.
– He was in Shinil Middle School.
– He attended Angok High School.
– He graduated from Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts in the Department of Broadcasting Entertainment and K-POP Major.
– He went to Kyung Hee Cyber ​​University in the Department of Culture and Arts Management.

Personal Life

– Kihyun’s Chinese zodiac sign is Water Rooster.
– He can also speak basic English.
– He has an older brother born in 1991, who lives in Japan.
– Some of his hobbies are dancing, cameras, watching movies, playing guitar and piano, and hanging out with the group members.
– He wants to release a duet with Hyungwon.
– He owns a pet Dog named Bongsuk.
– He is currently in the military for his service and will be discharged on February 21st, 2025.
– He has a few nicknames including Kyeon, Gwihyoni, Hamchi, Yujjokko, Kiki, and Yoo Sangeo.
– He often helps to compose songs for MONSTA X.
– He can speak basic Mandarin.
– He used to share a room with Joohoney, I.M, and Minhyuk in the group’s old dorm.
– He has trouble doing aegyo.
– One of his charms is having dimples which are cute.
– Minhyuk likes hearing fans “You were cool on stage”.
– His ideal type is a girl who seems like a baby and has a lot of aegyo.
– He wants to be a president for a day for some change.
– He considers himself very attractive along with Shownu.
– He was voted by all the MONSTA X members as the guy who acts like a maknae.
– He wants to sing MONBEBE some lullabies.
– The best first impression he got was from Shownu.
– He once said that Wonho (a former member) knew Kihyun better because both of them stayed together at home a lot.
– His first big career moment was being MONSTA X. (MTV News)
– He bought a CD of SG Wannabe’s 1st album for his first piece of music that he bought for himself. (BILLBOARD)
– The first-ever concert he went to was a concert of Kwill Hyung, a singer from the same agency as MONSTA X.
– His dream job when he was little was President, scientist, pastor, etc.
– He likes to try doing things all together with a gospel kind of sound. (CONSEQUENCE)
– According to him the Monsta X method of communicating through disagreements, with volatility when required, is peculiar to them. (ROLLING STONE)
– He believes that as a main vocalist, he has to be strong in all areas. (REFINERY)
– He likes showing different colors through every album along with his group. (TEENVOGUE)
– His personality is expressed in numerous words and is very complex, like a chameleon.
– Michael Jackson is his role model.

Career

– Minhyuk is the Main Vocalist of MONSTA X.
– He collaborated with Sistar’s Soyou and Giri Boy releasing “Pillow”.
– He has sung a lot of OSTs for famous K-Dramas like, She Was Pretty, Shopping King Louie, Replay, Suspicious Partner, After School Lessons for Unripe Apples, etc.
– He made appearances in MVs of Yoo Seungwoo’s “You’re Beautiful Feat. Louie of Geeks” and “Whatever Feat. Crucial Star”.
– He has been an MC for Show Champion, M Countdown, and Popular Music.

Appearances

– Minhyuk has appeared in radio shows like Super Junior’s Kiss the Radio, kpop Planet, Lee Hongki ‘s Kiss the Radio, Minhyuk’s Vogue Show, DAY6 ‘s Kiss the Radio, 2 o’clock escape cult show, Jukjae’s Night Studio, Late Night Idol Season 2, IDOL RADIO, GOT7 Youngjae’s Friend, etc.
– He also has been on TV Shows like MBC King of Mask Singer, CEOs Next Door at MBC, KBS 1 to 100, K STAR Shikshin Road, the Public Talk Show Hello, and many more.

Advertisements & Performances

– Minhyuk has performed at KPOP LAND 2022 in Jakarta, KCON 2022 JAPAN, and PEAK FESTIVAL 2023.
– He advertised for HEALIVE, RNDM SEASON, Afteryou, and WAUG.

Likes & Dislikes

– He enjoys composing songs.
– Blue is his preferred color.
– He loves dogs.
– He likes playing with cats.
– Michael Jackson’s “Love Never Felt So Good” is his favorite song.

Food Preferences

– He hates cranberries.
– He likes chicken.
– He loves tteokbokki.
– He enjoys fried tofu and udon.
– He prefers salt instead of sugar.
– He hates raisins.

Major Works

– Kihyun’s major works include Voyager, Love Virus, Rain, Full Moon, and Youth.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: yookihhh

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

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