DKZ Members Profile: DKZ Facts
DKZ (디케이지), formerly known as DONGKIZ (동키즈), is a 6-member boy under Dongyo Entertainment. The group is currently made up of Jaechan, Jonghyeong, Giseok, Mingyu and Sehyeon. They released their pre-debut single on November 21, 2018 and officially debuted on April 24, 2019 with the album “DONGKIZ On The Block”. On March 18, 2022, they changed their group name from DONGKIZ to DKZ.
DKZ Fandom Name: Dong-ari
DKZ Official Fan Color: Love Potion, 424 XGC, and Lime Punch + Silver Starlight
DKZ Official Accounts:
Instagram: dkz_dy
Twitter: dkz_dy
YouTube: DKZ
Fancafe: DKZ
Facebook: dkdyofficial
Vlive: DKZ
TikTok: @dkz_dy
DKZ Member Profiles:
Jonghyeong
Stage Name: Jonghyeong (종형)
Birth Name: Kim Jong Hyeong (김종형)
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Main Dancer *
Birthday: April 13, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Height: 178 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
MBTI Type: ISTJ/ESTJ
Representative Emoji: 🐻
Sub Unit: NINE to SIX
Instagram: @jh_dkz
Kim Jonghyeong Facts:
– He was born in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
– He has four siblings.
– Nicknames: Kingbell, Jjeungdoli
– He was the fourth member to be introduced.
– Hobbies: reading books, walking, listening to music
– His charms: his bright personality, smiling eyes
– Has 3 stars in sports and 4 stars in his smile.
– His specialties are dance and diligence.
– His favorite movie genres are romance, drama & romcoms.
– His favorite English word is “Respect”.
– He likes cats.
– His favorite color is blue.
– He sang Ed Sheeran‘s “Shape Of You” for his audition.
– He likes to rest in his free time.
– He used to play guitar.
– He likes pizza,but doesn’t like pineapple on pizza.
– He likes walking.
– His favourite season is fall.
– Jonghyeong’s favorite drama is “It’s Okay, It’s Love”.
– He was vice president of his class in elementary school.
– He won third place at a municipal speed skating competition.
– He won an award at a dance competition.
– He can tell the members apart by shaking their hands.
– His specialty is girl group dances.
– A word to Ari: “My love, I love you.”
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Sehyeon
Stage Name: Sehyeon (세현)
Birth Name: Kim Sehyeon (김세현)
Positions: Rapper, Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: June 25, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 182 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ESFP
Representative Emoji: 🐰
Sehyeon Facts:
– He was announced as a member on March 28, 2022.
– He was born in Hapcheon-gun, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
– Some of his nicknames are 아기토끼 (Baby rabbit), and AI.
– Sehyeon’s hobbies are looking at the ceiling while listening to music, shopping for clothes, and eating delicious food often.
– His charm is his unexpected charm.
– His TMI is liking raw onions, and him liking to eat raw onions dipped in red pepper paste.
– A word to Ari: “I love you very much, thank you. Let’s celebrate only good days together.”
Mingyu
Stage Name: Mingyu (민규)
Birth Name: Jeon Mingyu (전민규)
Positions: Main Vocalist, Dancer
Birthday: January 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 58 kg (127 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Representative Emoji: 🐹
Sub-Unit: NINE to SIX
Mingyu Facts:
– Mingyu was announced as a member on March 28, 2022.
– He was born in Incheon, South Korea.
– One of his nicknames is Mangyu.
– His hobbies are watching YouTube and skateboarding.
– Mingyu’s charm is his voice.
– His pros is being a mood maker.
– He was a former JTG Boys Trainee which formed the group JWiiver.
– His con is that he talks a lot.
– It is unknown when he left Starweave Entertainment.
– He is confident in badminton and bowling.
– A word to Ari: “I am always thankful and I always love you.”
– His habit is drinking coffee every day.
– Mingyu’s recent interests are skateboarding, fashion, photos, and exercising.
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Jaechan
Stage Name: Jaechan (재찬)
Birth Name: Park Jaechan (박재찬)
Position Vocalist, Producer, Visual, Rapper
Birthday: December 6, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: INTP
Representative Emoji: 🐱
Sub-Unit: DONGKIZ I:KAN
Instagram: @jaechan_dkz
Park Jaechan Facts:
– He was born in Daegu, South Korea.
– Jaechan’s nickname is Jaejjangyi.
– His hobby is chilling out.
– Jaechan’s charm is his beauty.
– He was the third member to be introduced.
– He received 3 stars in producing and 2 stars in piano.
– Jaechan’s specialties are singing and selfies.
– During winter he likes to stay at home eating some snacks.
– He really dislikes sashimi.
– He acted in Korean dramas: “Big Issue” (2019, Ep. 3), “My YouTube Diary” (2019), “My YouTube Diary 2” (2020), “Can You Deliver Time?” (2020, Ep. 5-7), “No Going Back Romance” (2020), “Youtuber Class” (2020), “Semantic Error” (2022, BL Drama).
– A word to Ari: “Hey Ari~ thank you so much and love you lots!”
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Giseok
Stage Name: Giseok (기석)
Birth Name: Ryu Giseok (류기석)
Position: Vocalist, Dancer, Maknae
Birthday: June 24, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 63 kg (138 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFP
Representative Emoji: 🦊
Giseok Facts:
– He was announced as a member on March 28, 2022.
– He was born in Ulsan, South Korea.
– One of his nicknames is 석기 (시대) (Seoggi (time/generation/etc.))
– His hobbies are walking and shopping.
– Giseok’s charms are his honesty and eccentricity.
– A word to Ari: “Ari! Giseok is happy~”
– His TMI is that lip balm and artificial tears are essential.
– His habit is touching his ears and hair.
– Giseok used to be in a cheerleading team during school.
– He auditioned for the company with STAYC’s “색안경 (STEREOTYPE)” for the vocal cover, and SuperM’s “호랑이 (Tiger Inside)” for the dance cover.
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Former Member:
Wondae
Stage Name: Wondae (원대)
Birth Name: Seol Wondae (설원대)
Probable Positions: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Main Rapper
Birthday: April 28, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 180 cm (5’11″)
Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Seol Wondae Facts:
– Was the first member introduced.
– He was born in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
– He became a trainee when he was 19.
– He has 3 stars in rap and 4 stars in English (Dongkiz Game ver. 2).
– His specialties are acting and charisma.
– He is said to have the best English out of the group.
– One of his major inspirations are NCT.
– His favorite NCT songs are “Simon Says” and “Regular”.
– His favourite member in NCT is Mark.
– Wondae’s favorite number is 1. (vLive Dec 25, 2020)
– He wants to learn Spanish and is learning Chinese and Japanese.
– His favorite color is black.
– He was the tallest in DONGKIZ.
– His favorite season are spring and fall.
– His favorite flower is the rose.
– His specialties are English and rap.
– His favourite snack is onion ring.
– Besides dancing and singing, he is interested in acting and rapping.
– He sang tenor in his high school choir.
– Wondae auditioned with the song “Someone Like You” by Adele. (Skool of Kpop radio)
– On March 18, 2022, it was announced that he would be leaving the group due to health issues.
Kyoungyoon
Stage Name: Kyoungyoon (경윤)
Birth Name: Lee Kyoungyoon (이경윤)
Position: Main Vocalist *
Birthday: February 21, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 177 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 58 kg (128 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Representative Emoji: 🐯
Instagram: @kyoungyoon_dkz
Lee Kyoung Yoon Facts:
– He was the fifth, and last, member to be introduced.
– He was born in Yeongdeok-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
– Nicknames: 유니호랭 (trans. Glass tiger), 갱윤 (Gangyoon), 파라오 (Pharao), 윤 (Yoon)
– Hobbies: cooking, guitar, thinking about Ari ((dong-)ari=fandom name), exercising, painting
– His charm: deep voice (when he’s singing), kindness
– He has 3 stars in “chic” and 4 stars in martial arts.
– His specialties are singing and guitar.
– He likes horror movies.
– His favorite English word is “Star”.
– He was a track and field athlete in middle school.
– He created the band club in his middle school.
– In the band club he used to play electric guitar.
– His special talents are martial arts tricking, acrobatics, and jujitsu.
– A word to Ari: “Thank you for being with me when I am sad and when I am happy, I love you.”
– On April 20, 2023 it was announced that Kyoungyoon will take hiatus due to anxiety and sociophobia.
– On August 7, 2023, it was announced that he had left the group.
– On September 11, 2023 Dongyo Entertainment officially announced that Kyoungyoon had quietly enlisted in the army.
– Yoon’s ideal type: Someone who is neat and caring.
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Munik
Stage Name: Munik (문익)
Birth Name: Jang Mun Ik (장문익)
Position: Vocalist, Main Dancer *
Birthday: March 20, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 173 cm (5’8″)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INFJ
Representative Emoji: –
Sub-Unit: DONGKIZ I:KAN
Instagram: jjang_eeeky
Jang Munik Facts:
– He was the second member to be introduced.
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He received 4 stars in aegyo and abs.
– His specialties are dance and his fried rice.
– Munik is originally from Busan.
– His specialty is kendo.
– Munik dislikes tomatoes.
– He is good at the puppy song (aegyo).
– He was supposed to join a dance competition with a friend but the friend bailed on him.
– He acted in Korean dramas: “Big Issue” (2019), “My YouTube Diary” (2019), “My YouTube Diary 2” (2020, Ep. 1), “Youtuber Class” (2020).
– On February 28, 2023, Dongyo Entertainment officially announced that Munik will leave the group after 1.5 years on hiatus, but will still remain in the company.
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* Note 2: The positions are indicative, as according to their official Twitter account, they don’t have fix positions – they could change according to each comeback. (Source: DKZ_OFFICIAL)
Note 3: Some positions were confirmed in Hallyu Jack S.
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