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Young K

Young K

Kang Younghyun · 강영현

Birthday

December 19, 1993

Zodiac

Sagittarius

Chinese Zodiac

Rooster

Height

180 cm

Position

Bass, Vocalist, Rapper

Nationality

South Korean

MBTI

ENTP

Blood Type

B

Hometown

Ilsan, South Korea

Education

Dongguk University

Solo Debut

September 6, 2015

Fandom

My Day

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Introduction

Kang Young Hyun, popularly known by his stage name Young K, is the bassist, lead vocalist, and main rapper of the band DAY6 under JYP Entertainment. Young K was born and raised in Korea but moved to Canada in high school where he used his English name Brian Kang. On September 7, 2015, Young K made his debut as a member of Day6 and released their debut EP, The Day, with the lead single "Congratulations." Six years later, on September 6, 2022, he made his solo debut with the extended play "Eternal" and its title track "Guard You."

🏷️ JYP Entertainment (2010–present)

Schedule

🎂 Birthday in 44 days

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Fun Facts

  • Young K's favorite color is Purple.
  • When he was in high school he used to be in a three-member band called "Third Degree."
  • Young K's stage name was supposed to be Younghyun but he was having trouble pronouncing his name.
  • Young K loves watching cartoons and webtoons.
  • Young K was born and raised in South Korea before his family moved to Toronto, Canada.
  • He once won a Math Dance Competition with his fellow friends.
  • Young K appeared in Dream High 1 and 2 as a back-up dancer.
  • Young K and Wonpil almost debuted on a dance group.
  • Young K's role model is One Republic.
  • When Young K was still a trainee, he used to live with Got7's Bambam.