Kim Yo-han

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Yo-han?

Subject:

Kim Yo-han

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for his participation in survival shows and solo music career.

Born:

1999-09-22

Century / Era:

1999s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Yo-han (Korean: 김요한, born September 22, 1999), also known by the mononym Yohan (요한), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the boy group WEi and a former member of boy group X1, finishing first on Produce X 101. He made his solo debut with the digital single "No More" on August 25, 2020. He made his acting debut in the romantic comedy A Love So Beautiful. Kim was born on September 22, 1999, in Jungnang District, Seoul, South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

He has two younger sisters. Prior to his debut, Kim was a national taekwondo athlete. He was a two-time champion at the National Youth Sports Festival. In May 2019, Kim participated in the Mnet reality-survival program Produce X 101 despite having only three months of training. The original intention of the show was for the eleven winners of the program to form a boy group that would promote for 5 years under Swing Entertainment.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim finished first in the competition, and debuted as a member and center of X1 on August 27, 2019, with its debut showcase held at Gocheok Sky Dome. However, X1 would later disband on January 6, 2020, due to allegations of vote-rigging in the show. On November 5, 2019, Ahn Joon-young, the producer of Produce X 101, was arrested, and he later admitted to manipulating the vote rankings. Kim was in the talks to join the School series, School 2020. It was later confirmed in February 2020, with the show slated to air in August 2020.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1999 (1999-09-22): Birth of Kim Yo-han — South Korean singer and actor known for his participation in survival shows and solo music career.
2. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In May 2019, Kim participated in the Mnet reality-survival program Produce X 101 despite having only three months of training.
3. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He made his solo debut with the digital single "No More" on August 25, 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Yo-han

True or False: “Kim Yo-han was a professional athlete before entering the entertainment industry.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He was previously a national taekwondo athlete and achieved two-time champion status at the National Youth Sports Festival.

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