Kim Se-yong

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Se-yong?

Subject:

Kim Se-yong

Known for:

South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor known for his work with Myname.

Born:

1991-11-20

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Se-yong (Korean: 김세용; born November 20, 1991) is a South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor. Signed to H2 Media, he made his debut with idol quintet Myname in 2011. Kim began his acting career two years prior, appearing on the television series Green Coach. He released his first mini-album Connection independent from Myname in Japan in May 2019. Kim Se-yong was born on November 20, 1991, in Busan.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In his youth, he aspired to become a soccer player. A friend uploaded Kim's photos onto an ulzzang website, which resulted in him being offered to become a trainee under JYP Entertainment. A representative of the agency traveled from Seoul to convince his parents to allow him to join, which they encouraged. Kim accepted the proposal and, attributing to other circumstances at the time, stopped playing soccer. While under the company, Kim wanted to become an actor and he enrolled at Seoul Institute of the Arts with a major in theater and film.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He spent three years training under the entertainment label before deciding to leave and pursue acting. After seeing 2PM perform in concert, he was motivated to become a singer again. Prior to his debut as a recording artist, Kim appeared on Seoul Broadcasting System's (SBS) 2009 television series Green Coach. He was also cast in KBS2's drama Believe in Love as Lee Seong-min, a member of a fictional idol group. Kim served as a backup dancer for Hwanhee during performances of the single "Love Pain" and was featured on the album track "I Love You I Love You".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-11-20): Birth of Kim Se-yong — South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actor known for his work with Myname.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Prior to his debut as a recording artist, Kim appeared on Seoul Broadcasting System's (SBS) 2009 television series Green Coach.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Signed to H2 Media, he made his debut with idol quintet Myname in 2011.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He released his first mini-album Connection independent from Myname in Japan in May 2019.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Se-yong

True or False: “Kim Se-yong initially intended to pursue a career as a professional soccer player before entering the entertainment industry.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he was interested in soccer and played at some point, his initial path into the entertainment industry was prompted by photos uploaded to an ulzzang website.

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