Kim Min-kyu (entertainer)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Min-kyu (entertainer)?

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Kim Min-kyu (entertainer)

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South Korean actor, model, and singer known for his early career in entertainment.

Born:

2001-03-12

Century / Era:

2001s Historical Era Archive

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2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Min-kyu (Korean: 김민규, born March 12, 2001) is a South Korean actor, model and singer. He has been cast in the Playlist's web drama Pop Out Boy! as the male lead Chun Nam-wook in 2020 and as Seo Ji-han in Idol: The Coup. Kim was born on March 12, 2001, in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. He has a younger sister who is two years younger.

Career & Major Achievements

He studied at Munhyeon Elementary School, Hwaam Middle School and Moonhyeon High School. He was transferred to Youngdong High School due to work commitments. In March 2019, Kim represented Jellyfish Entertainment together with fellow trainee Choi Jun-Seong on the reality survival show Produce X 101 for the chance to debut in a Mnet boy group. He ranked 12th on the finale of Produce X 101 and was eliminated from the final lineup, barely missing the mark to becoming the member of X1. Despite his elimination, Kim's appearance on the show led him to receive many advertisement offers.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On August 21, he became the first male model for the beauty brand Banila Co.. He also partook in multiple magazine shoots like DAZED, NYLON and Grazia. On September 23, he was chosen as a model for the American clothing retailer Guess. On December 5, he was cast to host MBC Music's new program Pink Festa. On December 7, he held his first fan-sign for Banila Co..

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2001 (2001-03-12): Birth of Kim Min-kyu (entertainer) — South Korean actor, model, and singer known for his early career in entertainment.
2. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In March 2019, Kim represented Jellyfish Entertainment together with fellow trainee Choi Jun-Seong on the reality survival show Produce X 101 for the chance to debut in a Mnet boy group.
3. 2020: 2020 Milestone — as the male lead Chun Nam-wook in 2020 and as Seo Ji-han in Idol: The Coup.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Min-kyu (entertainer)

True or False: “Did Kim Min-kyu debut as a member of an idol group after participating in Produce X 101?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Although he participated in Produce X 101, he was eliminated from the final lineup and did not become a permanent member of the resulting group.

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