Kim Min-kyu (entertainer)

Kim Min-kyu (Korean: 김민규, born March 12, 2001)[1] is a South Korean actor, singer, MC and model under Jellyfish Entertainment. He has been cast in the Playlist's web drama "Pop Out Boy!" as the male lead "Chun Nam-Wook" in 2020.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Min-kyu
김민규
Born (2001-03-12) March 12, 2001[1]
Ulsan, South Korea
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
AgentJellyfish
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsJellyfish
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Min-gyu
McCune–ReischauerKim Minkyu

Early life

Minkyu was born on March 12, 2001, in Ulsan, South Korea. He has a younger sister who is two years younger than him. He studied at Munhyeon Elementary School, Hwaam Middle School and Moonhyeon High School. He was transferred to Youngdong High School due to work commitments.

Career

2019: Produce X 101, modeling, first fan meeting tour, first award
Main article: Produce X 101

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.[2] He ranked 12th on the finale of Produce X 101 and was eliminated from the final lineup, barely missing the mark to becoming the member of X1.[3] Despite his elimination, Minkyu's appearance on the show led him to receive many advertisement offers.[4]

On August 21, he became the first male model for the beauty brand Banila Co.. He also partook in multiple magazine shoots 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.[5] On September 23, he was chosen as a model for the American clothing retailer Guess (clothing).[6] On November 9, he started his first fan-meeting tour 'Nineteen, Minkyu' in Bangkok, Thailand. On November 16, he held it in Taipei, Taiwan.[7] 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.[8]

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 Juyeon and EVERGLOW's Sihyun.[9]

In June, 2020, Minkyu made his acting debut in Playlist's web drama "Pop Out Boy!" as the male lead Chun Nam-Wook.[10]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Network Role Notes
2020 Pop Out Boy! Playlist Chun Nam-Wook Lead Role

Television show
Year Title Network Role Notes
2019 Produce X 101 Mnet Contestant Finished twelve
Pink Fiesta MBC Music Host N/A
2020–2021 The Show SBS MTV MC With Kim Si-hyeon and Juyeon

Ambassadorship
Year Title Ref.
2020 Miral Welfare Foundation Ambassador of Goodwill [11]

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

Awards

First Brand Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 Hot Rookie Award Minkyu Won [8]

References
  1. "김민규". Naver. December 27, 2019.
  2. "'프로듀스X101' 김민규, 첫 투표는 1등-레벨 테스트는 X등급 '반전'". Osen. May 5, 2019.
  3. "'프듀X' 이한결·강민희 데뷔→이진혁·김민규 탈락..역대급 반전의 연속 [Oh!쎈 리뷰]". metroseoul. July 20, 2019.
  4. "'프듀 비주얼 센터' 김민규 '광고계 센터'되나 "뜨거운 러브콜"". Newsen. July 25, 2019.
  5. "'프듀X' 김민규, 25일 첫 팬미팅 '열아홉, 민규' 개최". Xports News. August 13, 2019.
  6. "'프듀X 장외 센터' 김민규 게스 모델로 전격 발탁". Naver. September 23, 2019.
  7. "'프듀X' 출신 김민규, 태국 첫 단독 팬미팅..11월 9일 개최". Herald Pop. October 14, 2019.
  8. "'[포토] 가수 김민규, 누나들 마음 불지르는 하트 포즈". NewDaily. December 17, 2019.
  9. "'더쇼', 더보이즈 주연·에버글로우 시현·김민규 MC 발탁 [공식]". TV Report. February 7, 2020.
  10. "'프듀X' 김민규, 웹드 '만찢남녀'로 연기 도전…주인공 천남욱 役 [공식]". TV Report. March 19, 2020.
  11. "김민규, 밀알복지재단 홍보대사 위촉 "장애아동에 희망 줄 것"(공식입장)". Naver (in Korean). May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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