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Kim Min Kyu
Korean model and singer

Kim Min Kyu

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Korean model and singer
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Ulsan, South Korea
Age
23 years
Education
Youngdong High School
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Biography

Kim Min-kyu (Korean: 김민규, born March 12, 2001) is a South Korean actor, singer, MC and model under Jellyfish Entertainment. He has been cast in the web drama "Boy and Girl Straight Out of a Cartoon" as the male lead "Chun Nam-Wook" in 2020.

Early life

Minkyu was born on March 12, 2001, in Ulsan, South Korea. He has a younger sister. He studied at Youngdong High School.

Career

2019: Produce X 101, modeling, first fanmeeting tour, first award

In March 2019, Minkyu 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, barely being eliminated from the final lineup, and unable to become a member of X1. Despite being eliminated, following his appearance on the show, Minkyu received many advertisement offers.

On August 21, he became the first male model for the beauty brand Banila Co.. He also joined many magazines like DAZED, NYLON and Grazia. On August 25, he held his first fan-meeting 'Nineteen, Minkyu' at Kwangwoon University's Donghae Culture and Art Center. On September 23, he was chosen as a model for the global clothes brand "GUESS". On November 9, he started his first fan-meeting tour 'Nineteen, Minkyu' in Bangkok, Thailand. On November 16, he held it in Taipei, Taiwan. 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.. December 16, he held 'Nineteen, Minkyu' in Japan. On December 17, he won the Hot Rookie Award on First Brand Awards 2020.

2020: MC, acting debut

On February 7, 2020, Minkyu was chosen as a new MC for SBS MTV's music program The Show alongside The Boyz's Jooyeon and EVERGLOW's Sihyun.

In June, 2020, Minkyu will make his acting debut in the web drama "Boy and Girl Straight Out of a Cartoon" as the male lead Chun Nam-Wook.

Tours

  • Kim Minkyu 1st Fanmeeting Tour "Nineteen, Minkyu"

Awards

First Brand Awards

YearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2019Hot Rookie AwardMinkyuWon
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