Younghoon, also known as Younghoon, embodies the poised elegance of a South Korean vocalist, visual, and actor whose crystalline timbre and striking aesthetics have anchored THE BOYZ’s ascent since their 2017 inception under ONE HUNDRED.
Transitioning from national swimming laureate and modeling foray—scouted mid-snack at a convenience store—to lead roles in web dramas like Love Revolution, he interweaves emotive lyricism with narrative finesse, as evinced in his 2023 Asia Artist Awards Focus accolade.
Early Life And Education
Kim Younghoon was born on August 8, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea. He was nurtured by his parents, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Kim, alongside one older brother born in 1992. His ethnicity is Korean. Religious affiliation aligns with atheism.
Raised under stringent parental oversight—including an 8 PM curfew—Younghoon excelled in swimming from first to second grade of middle school, clinching second place in Incheon’s national competitions before pivoting to modeling upon scouting.
He graduated from Yeonseong Elementary School, Yeonseong Middle School, and Incheon Yeonseong High School, laying a foundation in the performing arts amid familial expectations and nascent athletic pursuits.
Career
Younghoon’s professional genesis began in 2016 with modeling for Paul Miranda Italy and C.A.S.H Korea, and he appeared in music videos for IOI’s “Whatta Man (Good Man)” and Melody Day’s “Colors,” before his 2017 trainee immersion at Cre.ker Entertainment.
Revealed as THE BOYZ’s fourth member on July 19, he debuted December 6 with the EP The First and single “Boy,” assuming lead vocalist and visual duties across their oeuvre, from Road to Kingdom triumph (2020) to the 2025 studio album Unexpected.
Acting forays commenced with the 2020 web drama Love Revolution as second lead Gong Ju-young, followed by cameos in One the Woman (2021) and Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023), complemented by MC roles and endorsements that amplify his serene versatility.
Personal Life
At 28 years old, Younghoon sustains a reserved personal narrative, cherishing bonds with his older brother—who studied abroad in England and stands at 188 cm—and doting on his pet poodle, Bori, amid hobbies like movie-watching, swimming, mobile gaming, and cafe lounging; he favors winter, iced Americano, cheesecake, and homemade kimchi jjigae while eschewing cucumbers and loud arguments.
No disclosures pertain to matrimonial commitments or progeny, affirming his single status as vocational equilibrium and familial trust prevail. His height measures 183 centimeters.
Net Worth
Kim Younghoon’s estimated net worth is approximately $1,000,000, accrued principally from THE BOYZ album sales exceeding 2 million units, acting stipends from Love Revolution, modeling contracts, and endorsements that have underpinned his multifaceted trajectory.
Discography
Discography (with THE BOYZ, Selected):
The First (EP, 2017) – Singles: “Boy”
The Start (EP, 2018) – Singles: “Giddy Up”
The Only (EP, 2018) – Singles: “The Eve”
Bloom Bloom (Single Album, 2018) – Singles: “Bloom Bloom”
Dreamlike (EP, 2018) – Singles: “D.D.D”
REVEAL (Studio Album, 2020) – Singles: “Reveal”
The Prophecy (EP, 2020) – Singles: “The Stealer”
Thrill-ing (EP, 2020) – Singles: “Thrill Ride”
Chase (EP, 2021) – Singles: “Whiplash”
Maverick (EP, 2021) – Singles: “Maverick”
The B: Complete (Studio Album, 2022) – Singles: “Whiplash”
Be Awake (EP, 2023) – Singles: “Be Awake”
The Mission (EP, 2023) – Singles: “Watch It”
Unexpected (Studio Album, 2025) – Singles: TBD
Filmography (Selected):
Love Revolution (Gong Ju-young, Lead, 2020)
One the Woman (Han Seung-woong, Young, Cameo, 2021)
Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (Dong Bang-sak, Cameo, Ep. 1, 2023)
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