E’Dawn is a South Korean rapper and dancer who is best known for having been a member of two popular South Korean groups, namely, Pentagon and Triple H. He has worked alongside the likes of Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, Hyuna, and Wooseok. E’Dawn has also been a part of various music projects which included EPs and singles like 199X, Retro Futurism, Pentagon, Five Senses, Ceremony, Demo_01, Demo_02, Gorilla, Can You Feel It, Pretty Pretty, Beautiful, Critical Beauty, Like This, and Please Stay. He has also endorsed a number of brands including PUMA KOREA. As a child, he wanted to be a zookeeper or a painter or an artist. However, destiny had some other plans for him and he became a part of Pentagon after appearing as a contestant in the Mnet survival show, Pentagon Maker. His career gained pace and he later became a part of Triple H alongside Hyuna and Hui but as soon as the news about his relationship with Hyuna became public knowledge, Cube Entertainment decided to terminate their contracts with the entertainment company. E’Dawn has still managed to garner a huge fan base with more than 2 million followers on Instagram.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Residence
South Korea
Nationality
Education
E’Dawn took classes at a dance academy.
Manager
E’Dawn is managed by P NATION.
Genre
K-pop, Electronic, Dance-pop, Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Cube Entertainment, Universal Music Japan, P NATION
Girlfriend / Spouse
E’Dawn has dated –
- (2016-Present) – It was in May 2016 that E’Dawn started dating singer, songwriter, model, dancer, and rapper, Hyuna. They have since been together and can also be seen spending time with one another. However, the news was not confirmed until August 3, 2018. They also keep their fans busy by posting their loved up pictures on their respective social media accounts. Moreover, soon after the couple acknowledged their relationship publicly, their management company, Cube Entertainment, terminated their respective contracts and they had to broke all ties with the company.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often bleaches his eyebrows
- Pierced Ears
- Lean physique
- Deep set eyes
- High toned voice
Brand Endorsements
E’Dawn has endorsed or promoted a couple of brands like PUMA KOREA.
Best Known For
- Having been a member of the South Korean boy band, Pentagon, from 2016 to 2018 alongside the likes of Jinho, Hui, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok. Debuting as a 10-member band, Pentagon has released various EPs like Pentagon, Five Senses, Ceremony, Demo_01, Demo_02, Positive, Shine, and Cosmo.
- Being a past member of a South Korean co-ed group formed by Cube Entertainment, i.e Triple H, from 2017 to 2018. The other members of the group were Hyuna and Hui. Triple H has released a number of EPs and singles like 199X, Retro Futurism, 365 Fresh, and Retro Future.
As a Singer
As a member of the South Korean boy band Pentagon, E’Dawn’s debut EP was titled Pentagon. It was released on October 10, 2016, via Cube Entertainment and peaked at #7 in the Gaon Album Chart. The boy band has also released a number of singles like Gorilla, Can You Feel It, Pretty Pretty, Beautiful, Critical Beauty, Like This, Please Stay, Runaway, Shine, and Violet.
As a member of Triple H, he, along with Hyuna and Hui, released several EPs like Retro Futurism and 199X.
First TV Show
E’Dawn made his first TV show appearance as a contestant in the Mnet survival show, Pentagon Maker, in 2016.
E’Dawn Favorite Things
- Food – Korean Food
- Drink – Juice
- Computer Game – Starcraft
- Color – Black
- Music Genre – Kpop
- Movie Genre – Action
Source – KProfiles.com, Miner8.com
E’Dawn Facts
- He grew up in Hwasun, South Korea.
- Before becoming a part of Cube Entertainment, E’Dawn used to be a street dancer and is still a popping dancer.
- His Chinese zodiac sign is Dog.
- During his younger years, he either wanted to be a zookeeper or an animal trainer.
- As a youngster, E’Dawn also wanted to become a painter or an artist. However, these ideas vanished as soon as his mother brought him some art books and he eventually got bored.
- In 2012, he auditioned for the JYP 9th Audition Final Round.
- He once said that if he were a girl, he would go out with his Pentagon co-member, Yuto.
- E’Dawn has a 4D and somewhat weird yet jolly personality.
- He has a number of tattoos that adorn his body.
- He believes that he is one of the cutest persons.
- E’Dawn’s inability to swim makes him scared of water.
- He is an expert in The Immigration dance form.
- He loves planting trees.
- In Pentagon’s dorm, E’Dawn used to share a room with Hongseok.
- His hiatus with Cube Entertainment began as soon as he confirmed his relationship with Hyuna in August 2018. The entertainment company cited that it was difficult for them to “maintain trust” with Hyuna and E’Dawn.
- As per Weekly Idol’s Doni and Coni, E’Dawn’s personality changes entirely while he is dancing or giving a performance.
- He became a part of the P NATION family on January 25, 2019.
- Follow E’Dawn on .
Featured Image by E’Dawn / Instagram
Facts of Kim Hyo-jong
- Gender Male
- full nameKim Hyo-jong
- nicknamesE’Dawn
- birthplaceHwasun, South Korea
- Date of Birth June 01, 1994
- Age 30 years 6 months
- Horoscope Gemini
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Agate
- Lucky Color Yellow
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius, Libra
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundSouth Korean
- nationalitySouth Korean
- net worth$100,000 - $1Million
- professionRapper, Dancer
- weight60 kg or 132 lbs
- height5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
- hair colorblonde
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildSlim
- favorite colorsBlack
- favorite foodKorean Food