Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
Dawn is one of the multi-talented K-pop idols. Not only can he sing, rap, and dance, but he also has the skills to write and compose songs for himself and for other artists. He has been in the K-pop industry since 2016, but you probably still know less information about the idol.
Well, this article is just what you need! We have compiled several facts about Dawn in celebration of his birthday, today (June 1). So, read on!
Dawn Facts: Real Name, Meaning of Previous Stage Name, More!
Dawn is a South Korean singer, particularly a solo artist under P NATION, an agency founded by the K-pop icon PSY. He made his solo debut in November 2019 with his first single "Money."
Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
Age: 28
Birthday: June 1, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Korean
Positions when still a PENTAGON member: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
Many K-pop fans probably know Dawn simply as Dawn, but his real name is actually Kim Hyojong. Also, his initial stage name is E'DAWN, which he used when he was still a member of CUBE Entertainment's boy group PENTAGON.
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When he was about to debut as a PENTAGON member, the rapper brainstormed what names are better than Hyojong. So, he took the "Hyo" from his birth name "Hyojong" and looked at its equivalent in hanja (a traditional writing system with Chinese characters).
Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
When written in hanja, "Hyo" is "曉" and it means means "DAWN." He combined "DAWN" with "E" that stands for "EAST." Altogether, his stage name "E'DAWN" means "the sun rising from the east at the break of dawn."
The idol then changed his stage name to Dawn when he debuted as a soloist under P Nation to mark his new beginnings and reflect his new identity as a solo artist.
Dawn's Songwriting Credits
Dawnhas shown a great sense of writing, composing, and producing skills since he made his debut as a PENTAGON member. But he first showcased his songwriting and composing skills during "Pentagon Maker," a survival show created by CUBE Entertainment to produce a new boy group, which is now called PENTAGON.
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Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
In particular, Dawn wrote and composed "Find Me" for "Pentagon Maker," along with other trainees, namely Jinho, Hongseok, Shinwon, Yan An, who all later became his bandmates.
The rapper was then highly involved in the production of PENTAGON's songs since their debut. A few of his works are "Lukewarm," "Stay Crazy," "Nothing," "Get That Drink," "Runaway," "Pretty Boys," and "Think About You."
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Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
The last songs that Dawn wrote and/or composed for PENTAGON are "Naughty Boy" and "Skateboard" from the group's "Thumbs Up!"
Besides PENTAGON, the male idol also wrote and/or composed songs for other artists, including Triple H, HyunA, and OnlyOneOf. He even penned the lyrics for the "Produce 101 Season 2" song titled "Never."
Dawn's Relationship Status
Dawn is currently engaged to female K-pop idol HyunA, who was his girlfriend for six years. He proposed to her on Feb. 3, 2022. The couple have been in a public relationship since 2018, though they started dating in 2016.
Happy Birthday Dawn: Idol's Real & Stage Names, Songwriting Credits, More!
More Dawn Facts
- First auditioned for JYP Entertainment in 2012 but wasn't accepted
- Was casted at a dance competition by staff from CUBE Entertainment
- Trained for three years
- Known for his popping skills
- When he was still young, he dreamt of becoming a zookeeper or trainer of animals
- Used to have aquaphobia
- Former member of PENTAGON and Triple H
- Left CUBE Entertainment and PENTAGON in November 2018
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Written by Maria Scott
