Eli Kim

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Eli Kim

Role / Field:

Korean-American singer and rapper, known for his time in the boy band U-KISS.

Born:

1991-03-13

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Ellison Kyoung-jae Kim (born March 13, 1991), better known by his stage name Eli, is a South Korean-American singer and rapper. He is a member of South Korean boy band U-KISS. Eli was born in Los Angeles, California to Korean parents. He spent most of his years in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He has a younger sister Minah and an older sister Hannah.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He attended Ni River Middle School and Riverbend High School in Virginia. After dropping out of high school, he went alone to Beijing, China at 15 to pursue his studies, and also learned Mandarin. He trained in Taekwondo and Kung Fu for 12 years, opening an opportunity for him to be cast as an extra in a Chinese movie. He is fluent in English, Korean and Mandarin. Eli is the fourth addition to the Korean boy band U-KISS, which was formed by NH Media Entertainment in 2008.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

They were launched in Power of Atamix in Japan alongside other Korean boy bands such as Paran. They also debuted in South Korea days later. On April 27, 2011, Eli and Kevin went to Hong Kong for a special street date with their Hong Kong fans for their show Star Date with U-KISS in Hong Kong special. This was sponsored by Binggrae, which aims to connect the fans all over the world to Hallyu stars to encourage cultural exchanges. The special was aired through Arirang TV on May 3.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-03-13): Birth of Eli Kim — Korean-American singer and rapper, known for his time in the boy band U-KISS.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Eli is the fourth addition to the Korean boy band U-KISS, which was formed by NH Media Entertainment in 2008.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — On April 27, 2011, Eli and Kevin went to Hong Kong for a special street date with their Hong Kong fans for their show Star Date with U-KISS in Hong Kong special.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Eli Kim

True or False: “Eli Kim's initial foray into acting was in a Thai-Korean drama where his voices were dubbed because he could not speak the local language.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He and Kibum acted in the Thai-Korean drama Autumn Destiny, requiring their voices to be dubbed since they did not speak Thai.

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