
Kim Doyoung, 1996

Kim Doyoung, 1996
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Kim Doyoung is 30 years old, born February 1, 1996 in Ansan · Aquarius.
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Kim Doyoung is a South Korean singer, actor, and host born February 1, 1996. He debuted with NCT U in April 2016 and is a core member of the boy band NCT through sub-units NCT 127 and NCT DoJaeJung. Beyond music, Doyoung has acted in dramas like Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me (2022) and hosted shows including Inkigayo and Show Champion. He released his solo debut album Youth in April 2024. As an Aquarius, he channels the sign's innovative edge into cross-genre work.
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Kim Doyoung (Korean: 김동영), professionally known as Doyoung (도영), is a South Korean singer, actor, and host born February 1, 1996. He first appeared as a trainee in SM Rookies in January 2015 before debuting with NCT U in April 2016, later joining the Seoul-based sub-unit NCT 127 in January 2017. In April 2023, he debuted in the trio sub-unit NCT DoJaeJung, expanding his role within the boy band NCT. His solo career launched in April 2024 with his first studio album Youth.
Beyond music, Doyoung has built a substantial acting and hosting portfolio. He appeared in the drama series Midnight Cafe – The Curious Stalker and the musical Marie Antoinette in 2021, then starred in the web series Dear X Who Doesn't Love Me in 2022. On television, he hosted the music show Show Champion in 2015 and Inkigayo from 2017 to 2018, and appeared on variety shows including Law of the Jungle (2019) and the beauty show Lipstick Prince (2016–2017). He was a cast member of Master in the House from July 3, 2022, until its final air date on April 23, 2023.
As an Aquarius born in early February, Doyoung embodies the sign's reputation for innovation and collaborative spirit—traits evident in his work across music production, acting, and broadcast hosting. Singers perform across live concerts, album recordings, and promotional appearances; Doyoung extends this foundation into acting roles and on-air hosting duties. South Korean entertainment often emphasizes member versatility and long-term group loyalty; Doyoung's tenure within NCT and its sub-units reflects this ecosystem.
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Doyoung was first introduced as a trainee through SM Entertainment's pre-debut team SM Rookies in January 2015. Before his official NCT debut, he hosted the music show Show Champion in 2015, marking his early entry into broadcast television while still in training.
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Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Kim Doyoung tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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