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Kyungmin (8TURN) Profile, Bio, & Facts

Kyungmin 8TURN

Kyungmin (경민) is South Korean singer and member of the boy group 8TURN that debuted on January 30, 2023 with the mini album “8TURNRISE” under MHN Entertainment. He is a former predebut member of &TEAM.

Stage Name: Kyungmin (경민)
Birth Name: Cho Kyungmin (조경민)
Occupation: Singer
Birthday: October 28, 2004
Age 19 (in Jul 2024)
Active Years: 2020–present
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs)
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: B

Kyungmin Facts:

Early Life

– Kyungmin was born in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
– He went to Shinil Middle School.
– He studied Practical Dance and graduated from Hanlim Entertainment Arts High School.

Personal Life

– He is bad at performing cartwheels.
– His clumsiness is considered his charming point.
– He and Haemin refer to themselves as “Jangshinz”.
– His MBTI personality alternates a lot and he is currently an INTP (previously ENTJ and ISTJ).
– His nicknames are “Minni” and “Byeol-i”.
– He is skilled in dancing, particularly in popping.
– His hobbies include sports, gaming, and watching movies.
– He can’t eat spicy food.
– His specialty is sports and he is very skilled in table tennis.
– A moment he can’t forget is receiving a surprise video message from the CEO and their parents.
– His recent interest is writing lyrics and composing music.
– If he won the lottery, he would give all the winnings to his parents.
– In 10 years, he aims to be an artist representing Korea.
– His standout points are his handsome and tall appearance, small face, and amazing charisma on stage. He has a cute side off-stage.
– He describes himself as a food lover.
– He wants to go to the sky if he could teleport.
– He is the tallest among his group members.
– His motto is “Let’s be humble.”
– Fans created the fandom name “Kyungminice” for him.
– If he were an animal, he would choose to be a squirrel.
– If he were a wizard, he would want the power to move things with his mind.

Career

– He has a training period of one year and four months at MNH Entertainment.
– He is the vocalist in the group “8TURN”.
– He was a former contestant on I-Land.
– On May 31st, 2021, it was announced that Kyungmin left Hybe Labels Japan.
– He performed “Chained Up” by VIXX with Geonu and Jaeho in the first episode of I-LAND.
– He trained for almost two years before joining I-LAND.

Likes & Dislikes

– His favorite animal is a hamster.
– He loves to play pranks on his group members.
– The musician he wants to collaborate with is Maroon5.
– He wants to try the ballad genre.
– His favorite main character is Iron Man.
– He likes peace.
– He likes sweet potatoes.
– He likes to collect Pokémon cards.
– He likes writing lyrics, music, sports, gaming, movies, and food.
– He doesn’t like bell peppers.
– He is not a picky eater.
– Food is his number one treasure.
– He loves to eat gyukatsu (deep-fried beef cutlet) and dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken).
– He enjoyed his visit to Dubai the most among all the places he has been to.
– He can’t eat wasabi.

Social Media Handles
Instagram: cky_min

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