U-Kwon is a singer, actor, and member of a South Korean boys group named Block B. Block B currently consists of 7 members: Zico, Taeil, B-Bomb, Jaehyo, U-Kwon, Kyung, and P.O. In 2013, they left their agency and signed with Seven Seasons, a subsidiary label to KQ Entertainment. They originally debuted on April 13, 2011. They are currently working under Stardom Entertainment.
His stage name is U-Kwon (유권). His Birth Name is Kim Yoo Kwon (김유권). His birthday is on April 9, 1992. His age is around 30 years old as of 2022. He is Korean By Nationality. His Zodiac sign is Aries.
His position in the group is Lead Dancer, Vocalist.
Check out and follow U-Kwon‘s Social Media accounts:
Twitter: N/A
Instagram: @uk_0530
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Youtube: UKwon
Early Life:
He was born in Seoul, South Korea.
He has done his education at Anyang Technical High School.
Not much is known about his early life.
Physical Appearance:
He is young, smart, and handsome. He is popular among youths. His looks make him look younger than his actual age. He has brown eyes and light brown hair.
His height is around 170 cm (5’7″) and his weight is around 52 kg (114 lbs). His Blood group is “B”.
Family, Religion & Relationships:
He has an older brother Kim Yu-Sin (김유신) born on August 9, 1986.
His religion is Protestantism.
Not much is known about his family and his personal relationship.
Favorite:
- Ichiran Ramen, his favorite Japanese meal, with Char Siu and edible seaweed.
- His favorite Korean meals include soups Kimchi-jjigae, Doenjang-jjigae, and Haemultang.
- Meat is his favorite cuisine.
- Chris Brown is a favorite musician.
Facts:
- He is having 106k+followers on Instagram.
- He claims that in private he is the kind of person who finds it difficult to start a conversation with someone he meets for the first time because he is unfamiliar with their interests, but if they have something in common, he is able to do so easily.
- As Edison, he appeared on two occasions in the musical variety show King of Mask Singer (Ep. 207–208 and 255–256).
- On May 18, 2020, he joined in the military, and his discharge date is scheduled for November 21, 2021.
- Model Jeon Sunhye stated on May 1, 2022, that she and Block B’s U-Kwon had ended their 10-year romance. They continued to get along well as friends. (Source)
- The Ideal Type for U-Kwon “As for me, I enjoy short-cutting ladies who look nice. I’m drawn to ladies with short hair, and who can think of herself as cool rather than pretty. I like a girl’s height to be about 168 cm, and someone who is good-looking”.
- He considered undergoing plastic surgery to reduce the size of his face since he feels ashamed of the small faces of all celebrities. He is most at ease with his nose, which he inherited from his father when it comes to his facial characteristics.
- He doesn’t work out too hard since he enjoys eating too much. He prefers thin bodies with some muscle, like those of the stars Cha Seungwon, Kim Woobin, and Gong Yoo.
- In middle school, he became interested in Japanese culture. He requested a noona from church to teach him hiragana and the fundamental terms since the anime “One Piece” inspired him to learn the language. He decided to study Japanese as a second foreign language in high school.
- He is picking up Kanji reading. in chronological order to remember it, he’s reading a novel. (As of 2017).
- He appeared in a number of various programs, including “Hit The Stage,” “The Return of Superman: Ep. 272,” “Dogs are Incredible: Ep. 17,” “I Can See Your Voice: Season 5,” and “Lipstick Prince: Season 1.”
- Block B always bunks with P.O. when traveling abroad.
- He has aspired to be a musician since he was in elementary school.
- He claims that his academic performance is ordinary and that he excels in physical education. He struggled with arithmetic and memorization.
- He prefers acting in musicals over dramas because you can watch the audience’s responses in real-time.
- His drive to become a great dancer grew after he met choreographer Rie Hata on “Hit The Stage.”
- He enjoys playing and dancing for pleasure while getting immersed in the music that’s why he dislikes practicing.
- He tried to make a joke and acknowledged that he had always been reserved among strangers. but occasionally went too far in an attempt to be humorous. In the beginning, he preferred pop music to hip-hop (Herald interview). He started listening to hip-hop after joining Block B, and Kyung exposed him to rappers and music in that genre that he should check out.
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- He would be a resentful lady if he had been born a woman.
- He does not wish to pass on his lack of height to his offspring.
- He would assign his culinary abilities a score of 70.
- He offers aid to others because he feels strongly about helping.
- He is especially adept at preparing omelets when it comes to cooking.
- Because he frequently leaves relationships, he sees himself as a jealous type up wondering about what his significant other is doing. (x)
- A depressed fan wants to yell “Fighting!”
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- He enjoys hearing from supporters that they are rooting for him.
- He always visits Harajuku, Akihabara, and Shibuya when in Tokyo. Project 1/6 in Shibuya is his preferred location in Tokyo. He made the finest decision of his life by entering Block B.
- “Love Makes Me Strong” is his life’s mantra.
- He would never date a rude person.
- Block B is the group that helped him discover his new self.
- He’d want to collaborate with Big Bang’s Taeyang as a musician.
- He would choose a hedgehog to symbolize himself if he had to since they resemble each other.
- When he returns home, it’s the best time of the day after work, and gets greeted by dogs.
- He claims that everything is his most endearing quality. His unique abilities include dancing and imitating many animals, including birds, cats, dogs, monkeys, chicks, and cocks.
- Members refer to him as Kwon-ah, U-Kwon, or Kwonnie (Problematic Men).
- He volunteered to do the scene where he had to pretend like he was getting hit and successfully evade it while filming Block B’s “Be the Light” MV. However, he was attacked several times in real life because he was too preoccupied with his playing.
- In 2017, he collaborated with Rothy on the OST “Baby Baby” for the drama “Jugglers.”
- He believes that he won’t be beaten by another member’s punctuality.
- He always drinks water first thing in the morning.
- He believes that he is a true guy when he comes out of the washroom after showering.
- In 2014, when his fiancée Jeon Sunhye stole a bouquet at a friend’s wedding and placed them under pressure to be married, he deactivated his Instagram account @k ukwon due to fan hostility.
- Jeon Sunhye and I have chosen to part ways, according to bogus information posted on his Instagram account in 2016. We appreciate everyone’s support, and we’ll keep helping each other out in our own ways. U-Kwon said, “The previous post was phoney. The next time you do this, I’ll take the necessary action to stop you. His Instagram account @5uk 30 was once more compromised in 2019, prompting him to create the current account.
- The other members say he is really innocent.
- Since he resembles Doraemon, his moniker Kwonraemong is a combination of both of their names. (x)
- He can consume up to two bottles of soju at once. He also has a propensity of speaking aloud after drinking.
- His positive attitude and sense of humor are his greatest assets.
- A Shih Tzu called Byul and three French Bulldogs named Pang, Kun, and Bbo make up his total of four canine companions (Po). They have a YouTube channel and an Instagram account. Sadly, Ddoong, one of his pets, passed away on December 23, 2018.
- For his pets, he prepares wholesome homemade meals.
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- He dated Jeon Sunhye, a model who is four years his senior. She may be found on Instagram at @sunhye j. He disclosed their relationship to his audience, on December 02, 2012 on the BBC fan club saying that she is someone he can rely on.
- Since the third grade of middle school, he has gone to a dancing school. As his top pupil, U-Kwon got the moniker BUSTER Jr. from his dancing instructor, JD BUSTER.
- In the musicals “In The Heights” and “Run to You: Street Life,” he played the lead role.
- Even when he is not thirsty, he routinely drinks water.
- He would watch movies while lying down and sleeping a lot on his day off.
- L’Arc-en-Ciel, Shota Shimizu, and B’z are some of the Japanese musicians he likes.
- He was a member of Block B’s original starting lineup alongside Hanhae, Kyung, Zico, and Mino.
- His birth name is an authority or someone of power.
- His pets are his greatest possession.
- He is good pals with Woosoo from MASC.
- He adores Japanese dramas and anime. (x)
- He lost his father while he was in high school.
- He is a beatboxer.
- He has perfect Japanese.
- He prefers bagels over waffles.
- He likes winter better than summer.
- Americano is preferred to latte.
- He also wants to become well-known as an actor.
- He is a member of the T2U and Bastarz Block B Sub-Units.
- His interests include reading, collecting Bearbricks, shopping for clothing, watching movies and cartoons, and listening to music.
- He carries a photo of his mum in his wallet.
- He likes to read manga, especially “One Piece.”
- He was a goalie once. Big Bang is a Korean act that he like (10ASIA Interview).
- He wants to be taller.
U-Kwon in Movies:
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2016
- Thrilling Daily Life (スリリングな日常) | as Im [Q-Chan]
U-Kwon in Dramas:
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2018
- Radio Romance (라디오 로맨스) | Aired on KBS2, as Mi Nu
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2015
- Jumping Girl (점핑걸) | Aired on Daum Kakao TV, as Han Ga Eul
Check out and follow Block B‘s official accounts:
Twitter: @blockb_official
Facebook: BlockBOfficial
Instagram: @blockb_official_
Fan cafe: BB-Club
