Im Do-hwa

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Im Do-hwa

Role / Field:

South Korean singer, dancer, and actress known for her time in AOA.

Born:

1996-06-19

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Im Do-hwa (Korean: 임도화; born June 19, 1996), born Kim Chan-mi (김찬미) and previously known mononymously as Chanmi (찬미), is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA. Im was born on June 19, 1996, in Gumi, South Korea. She was enrolled into dancing school at a young age, and performed on the streets of Gumi. She and her two sisters, Kyung-mi and Hye-mi, were raised by their mother after their parents divorced when Im was in elementary school.

Career & Major Achievements

Her mother ran a hair salon so she decided to become an idol to help her mother's financial situation. She was recruited by FNC Entertainment and became an FNC trainee during middle school. On July 30, 2012, Im, made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M! Countdown with their debut single album, Angels' Story and the title track "Elvis". AOA has released four EPs and ten singles in total.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Im is also part of sub-unit AOA Cream together with Yuna and Hyejeong. The sub-unit released their first teaser on February 1, 2016. The music video teaser for title track "I'm Jelly Baby" was released on February 4, 2016. AOA Cream released their title track together with the MV on February 12, 2016. Im has participated in multiple solo competitions and has been recognized for her dancing and fitness skills.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996 (1996-06-19): Birth of Im Do-hwa — South Korean singer, dancer, and actress known for her time in AOA.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — On July 30, 2012, Im, made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M!
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — The sub-unit released their first teaser on February 1, 2016.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Im Do-hwa

True or False: “Im Do-hwa debuted as a member of the girl group AOA immediately after graduating from high school.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She was recruited by FNC Entertainment and became an trainee during middle school, not immediately upon graduation.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• 6ix9ine — Contemporary (Born in 1996) (1996): American rapper known for aggressive style and controversial public persona.
• A'ja Wilson — Contemporary (Born in 1996) (1996): Elite American WNBA star known for multiple MVP awards and championship success.
• Abdus Salam — Contemporary (Died in 1996) (1996): Pioneering Pakistani theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate.
• Aage Bohr — Shared historical date (06-19 · Born) (1922): Pioneering Danish nuclear physicist, Nobel laureate for atomic structure theory.
• Alberico Gentili — Shared historical date (06-19 · Died) (1608): Italian jurist, 'Father of international law', and Regius Professor at Oxford.
• Adolf Galland — Historical peer (Died in 1996) (1996): German Luftwaffe general and celebrated flying ace of World War II.
• Agnes Chow — Historical peer (Born in 1996) (1996): Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and political candidate.
• Adam Yauch — Historical peer (Died in 2012) (2012): Founding member of Beastie Boys; influential rapper, filmmaker, and Tibetan activist.
• Adrienne Rich — Historical peer (Died in 2012) (2012): Influential American poet, essayist, and leading voice in feminist literary discourse.
• Abbas Kiarostami — Historical peer (Died in 2016) (2016): Master Iranian filmmaker known for blending fiction and documentary styles.
• 1996 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1996
• June 19 (06-19) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on June 19

Frequently Asked Questions about Im Do-hwa