Kim Do-yeon (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Do-yeon (singer)?

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Kim Do-yeon (singer)

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South Korean singer and actress known for I.O.I, Weki Meki, and diverse acting roles.

Born:

1999-12-04

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Do-yeon (Korean: 김도연; Hanja: 金度延; born December 4, 1999), known mononymously as Doyeon, is a South Korean singer and actress signed under Fantagio. She is best known as a contestant on the Mnet reality show Produce 101, as a member of the resulting group I.O.I, and subsequently as a member of Weki Meki. In 2018, she appeared on Law of the Jungle and made her acting debut in the drama Short (2018). Kim Do-yeon was born on December 4, 1999. She attended Sangji Girls' High School where she was captain of the cheerleading team but eventually transferred to School of Performing Arts Seoul with fellow I.O.I and Weki Meki member Choi Yoo-jung after debuting as singers due to their promotional activities.

Career & Major Achievements

In January 2016, Kim participated in the Mnet reality-survival program Produce 101, which aimed to form an eleven-member girl group that would promote for a year under YMC Entertainment. She represented Fantagio along with Choi Yoo-jung and three other trainees from their company, eventually ranking eight in the show's finale on April 1, 2016. As a result, she debuted as a member of I.O.I alongside Choi. On May 4, 2016, I.O.I made their official debut with the single "Dream Girls". After the official disbandment of I.O.I on January 29, 2017, Choi and Kim traveled to the United States to film their reality show, Dodaeng's Diary in LA which aired on TVING.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Doyeon was cast in the web series, Idol Fever. Doyeon made her debut as a member of Weki Meki on August 8, 2017, with the release of the single "I Don't Like Your Girlfriend" and the six-track EP Weme. Doyeon was featured in LONG:D's single, "All Night", released on December 14, 2017. In February 2018, Kim made her acting debut after getting cast in a drama titled Short in which she played a supporting role. On May 2, 2018, Starship Entertainment and Fantagio collaborated to form a special four-member unit named WJMK, consisting of members of their respective girl groups Cosmic Girls and Weki Meki.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-12-04): Birth of Kim Do-yeon (singer) — South Korean singer and actress known for I.O.I, Weki Meki, and diverse acting roles.
2. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In January 2016, Kim participated in the Mnet reality-survival program Produce 101, which aimed to form an eleven-member girl group that would promote for a year under YMC Entertainment.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — I on January 29, 2017, Choi and Kim traveled to the United States to film their reality show, Dodaeng's Diary in LA which aired on TVING.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, she appeared on Law of the Jungle and made her acting debut in the drama Short (2018).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Do-yeon (singer)

True or False: “Kim Do-yeon's debut group, I.O.I, was formed entirely through the success of a single reality survival show.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Produce 101 was pivotal, her career also involved subsequent groups and independent projects after the initial formation.

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