Kihyun (기현) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of the group Monsta X under Starship Entertainment who debuted on May 14, 2015. He made his solo debut last March 15, 2022 with his solo single album “VOYAGER”.
Profile
Stage name
Kihyun (기현)
Birth name
Yoo Ki-hyun (유기현)
Birth date
November 22, 1993
Birth place
Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Height
174.8 cm (5 ft 8.8 in)
Weight
59 kg (130 lb)
Blood type
B
Zodiac sign
Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp
MBTI
ENFP
Occupation
Singer, songwriter, idol
Group debut
May 14, 2015 (MONSTA X)
August 6, 2016 (Y TEEN)
August 6, 2016 (Y TEEN)
Solo debut
March 15, 2022
Agency
Starship Entertainment
Discography
Mini albums
Youth (2022)Single albums
"Voyager" (2022)Collaborations
"Pillow" (with Soyou & Giriboy) (2014)\OSTs
"Orange Marmalade OST" ("Attracted Woman" with Jooheon) (2015)"She Was Pretty OST" ("One More Step") (2015)
"Shopping King Louie OST" ("The Tiger Moth") (2016)
"Suspicious Partner OST" ("I've Got A Feeling") (2017)
"Investigation Couple OST" ("Can't Breathe" with Jooheon) (2018)
"What's Wrong With Secretary Kim OST" ("Love Virus" with SeolA) (2018)
"Meow: The Secret Boy OST" ("Again Spring") (2020)
"Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol OST Part.1" ("To Be With You") (2020)
"Replay OST Part.2" ("O.M.O.M") (2021)
"After School Lessons for Unripe Apples OST Part.2" ("Is This Love") (2022)
"Police Station Next To Fire Station OST Part.1" ("Fire") (2022)
Producing and writing credits
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | |||
| MONSTA X | "No Exit" | Trespass | Writing Composing |
| 2019 | |||
| MONSTA X | "No Reason" | Take.2 We Are Here | Writing |
| "Who Do U Love?" | Writing Composing |
||
| "Middle of the Night" | |||
| 2020 | |||
| MONSTA X | "Beside U" | All About Luv | Writing Composing |
| 2022 | |||
| Himself | ", (Comma)" | "Voyager" | Writing |
| "'Cause of You" | Youth | ||
Filmography
Dramas
High-end Crush (MBN, 2015)Reality shows
NO.MERCY (Mnet, 2014–2015)Music video appearances
Yu Seung Woo - "You Are Beautiful" (2015)Yu Seung Woo - "Whatever" (2016)
Fashion Brands Worn
Fendi, BALENCIAGA, Supreme, Chanel, Calvin Klein, DIOR, NIKE, Adidas, ALEXANDERWANG, etc.
Videos
Kihyun Facts
- Kihyun was born in Goyang, South Korea.
- He has an older brother who currently lives in Japan.
- He received his diploma from DIMA, the Dong'Ah Institute of Media and Arts.
- He is good at songwriting.
- He is also behind of some Monsta X's songs.
- He know how to play guitar and piano.
- He released a single titled "Pillow" with Sistar's Soyou & Giri boy.
- He claims to be the best cook among the members due to his previous experience as a chef.
- He is the most clean and organized member of the group.
- He relates his cleaning proclivity to his father, whom he admires.
- On January 3, he performed 'Tell Them I'm The Dragon King' on King of Mask Singer. Kim Gun Mo's "Seoul Moon" was performed by him.
- When Kihyun appeared on "Masked Singer," fans immediately recognized his voice.
- MONSTA X's social media accounts revealed a new logo motion teaser for Kihyun on February 19. The following day, it was announced that he would release his first solo single album "Voyager" on March 15.
- Kinhyun said he’d like to be like artist Kim Gunmo.
- Kinhyun has dimples on his cheeks.
- He know how to speak English too.
- On September 14, a Starship Entertainment source revealed that Kihyun is in the final stages of planning his first-ever comeback for his second solo album, which is set to be released by the end of October.
- Kihyun announced his first mini album Youth on September 30, and it was released on October 24.
- He sang so many Korean dramas OST.
- He has a nice and sweet voice.
- He has a habit of tilting his head back when he laughs loudly.
- He’s especially good at making ramen.
- He loves to eat ramen so much.
- One of his favorite food is chicken.
- His other members said that Kihyun sometimes act like the maknae of the group.
- Kihyun and BTS’ Suga are close friends.
- According to Kihyun his ideal type for a women is someone who is seems like a baby and lots of aegyo because hat makes her look more cuter.
