Kim Dong-han
Kim in March 2022
Born (1998-07-03) July 3, 1998 (age 25)
Dalseo District, Daegu, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsOui[2]
Member ofWEi
Formerly ofJBJ
WebsiteKim Donghan
Korean name
Hangul
김동한
Hanja
金東漢
Revised RomanizationGim Dong-han
McCune–ReischauerKim Tonghan

Kim Dong-han (Korean: 김동한; born July 3, 1998), also known mononymously as Donghan, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He first became known for competing in the reality survival show Produce 101 Season 2, and later debuted in the boy band JBJ. Kim made his solo debut with the release of his EP D-Day in June 2018. He is currently a member of South Korean boy band WEi.

Early life

Kim was born on July 3, 1998, and was raised in Daegu, South Korea.[3]

Career

2017–2018: Produce 101 and JBJ

Main articles: Produce 101 (season 2) and JBJ (band)

Kim first became known in mid-2017, while competing in the reality survival show Produce 101 Season 2, a show designed to form a temporary boy group of 11 members, chosen by the public.[4] Kim was eventually eliminated, finishing in 29th place and failing to become a member of Wanna One.[3][5]

On the day of the Produce 101 finale, viewers of the show voted for eliminated contestants who they'd like to see in a project group, similar to Produce 101's I.B.I.[6] JBJ debuted in October 2017 with the release of their first extended play Fantasy.[7] The group released two EPs and a special album during their seven-month career. Members of the group had expressed interest in extending their original contact, however the group ultimately disbanded at the end of April 2018 with the expiration of their contract.[8]

2018–2019: Solo debut with D-Day and solo activities

Kim made his debut as a solo artist on June 19, 2018, with the release of his first EP D-Day, and its lead single "Sunset".[9][10] The EP entered the Gaon Album Chart at number five.[11] A week after debuted, on June 26, 2018, he scored his first music show win on SBS MTV's The Show.[12][13]

Kim's second EP, titled D-Night, was released on October 17, 2018, with the lead single "Good Night Kiss".[14][15]

A year later, on May 1, 2019, Kim released his third EP D-Hours AM 7:03, with the lead single "Focus".[16][17]

On August 28, 2019, Kim made an appearance on I Can See Your Voice Thailand as a special artist.[18] The following month, on September 17, 2019, Kim became a cast member on Law of the Jungle in Sunda Islands.[19]

2020–present: Continued solo success and debut with Wei

On January 26, Kim debuted as a theater actor on "Iron Mask", a musical theater based on The Man in the Iron Mask movie, alongside Sandeul and his fellow JBJ groupmate, Roh Tae-hyun.[20]

On June 25, 2020, Oui Entertainment announced that Kim will be one of the main casts for a TikTok X tvN D Story's web series, Trap, which will be aired starting on July 15, 2020. This series is also remarked his debut as an actor.[21]

After announcing that they will be debuting a new boy group, which Kim will be part of, back on June 17, on July 10, 2020, Oui Entertainment launched social media accounts for the group, which will be called "위아이" or "WEi".[22][non-primary source needed][23] The group debuted on October 5, 2020, with their first EP, Identity: First Sight, with "Twilight" as the lead single.[24]

Personal life

April 10, 2020, Kim underwent a tonsillectomy on after experiencing discomfort in his tonsils, even after several continuous medical treatment at the hospital. He spent the following three-to-four weeks recovering from the surgery.[25][26]

Discography

See also: JBJ (band) § Discography, and WEi § Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart
positions 		Sales
KOR
[27]
D-Day 5
D-Night
  • Released: October 17, 2018
  • Label: Oui, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 6
D-Hours AM 7:03
  • Released: May 1, 2019
  • Label: Oui, Stone Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 6

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Sunset" 2018 D-Day
"Good Night Kiss" D-Night
"Focus" 2019 D-Hours AM 7:03

Other releases

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[31]
Promotional
"Shake It"
(with Kang Seok-hwa) 		2021 — The Playlist Part 5
Soundtrack appearances
"If You Want and Want" (원하고 원하면) 2019 —[A] Different Dreams OST
"One Two Three" 2022 — Miracle OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Songwriting

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[33]

Year Song Artist(s) Album Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2018 "Born" Kim Dong-han D-Night Yes OBROS2, OBROS, Zomay Yes OBROS2, OBROS, Zomay, 5$
"Call My Name" Yes Moon Hanmiru, Korangi No —
"Good Night Kiss" Yes Robin, Kim Gyeong No —
"Tipsy" Yes Kang Eun-jong No —
2019 "Bebe" D-Hours AM 7:03 Yes Marco, Bipolar Boy No —
"Focus" Yes MosPick No —
"Make Me So Crazy" Yes MosPick No —
"Everyday" Yes Rich Jang, Dono No —
"Idea" Yes B.O, KZ, Taebongi No —
2020 "Hug You" (안고 싶어) WEi Identity: First Sight Yes Vendors, Jang Dae-hyeon, Kim Jun-seo No —
2021 "All or Nothing" (모 아님 도) Identity: Challenge Yes Jang Dae-hyeon, RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad), Kang Seok-hwa No —

Filmography

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2020 Trap Hyun Woo-jin [21]

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Contestant [4]
2018 Gourmet Idols Main host [34]
2019 Battle Trip Special MC Ep. 145–146 [35]
Beauty Room Host [36]
Grandma Let's Go to School Cast member [37]
Law of the Jungle Ep. 383–387 [19]
2020 Me ON Trot [38]
2020–2021 People of Trot Vice manager with Kim Yo-han [39]

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Drunken Ramblers MC [40]
2019 Beauty Time Co-Host Season 1 [41]
2020 Escape Idols Cast member Season 2 [42][43]
2021 Double Trouble Contestant [44]
2022 Idol Hit Song Festival [45]

Hosting

Year Title Notes Ref.
2022 28th Dream Concert MC for the red carpet event ; with So-hee and Kang Seok-hwa [46]

Musical theaters

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Iron Mask King Louis XIV/Philippe BBCH Hall, Kwanglim Art Center [20]

Concerts

Kim Dong Han Seoul Concert "Day & Night" (2019)

Date City Country Venue Ref.
January 26, 2019 Seoul South Korea Gyedang Hall, Sangmyung Art Center [47]
January 27, 2019

Kim Dong Han Concert "D-NATION" (2020)

Date City Country Venue Ref.
February 15, 2020 Seoul South Korea Centennial Hall, Yonsei University [48]
February 16, 2020

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Music Awards 2020 Entertainer Award (Male) Kim Dong-han Nominated
Genie Music Awards 2018 Genie Music Popularity Award Nominated
The Male New Artist Nominated
The Top Artist Nominated
Golden Disc Awards 2019 Rookie Artist of the Year Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards 2018 Artist of the Year Nominated
Best New Male Artist Nominated
Seoul Music Awards 2019 Hallyu Special Award Nominated
New Artist Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ "If You Want and Want" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Gaon BGM chart.[32]

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