Kim Do-yeon (singer)
A versatile performer who rose from a national talent show to become a leading face in K-pop and Korean television.
Born 1999 (age 27)·South Korean singer and actress·Birthday: December 4·Generation Z
Biography
Kim Do-yeon, known as Doyeon, stepped into the spotlight in 2016 as a contestant on the high-stakes survival show 'Produce 101.' Her charisma and skill earned her a place in the project group I.O.I, a launching pad that introduced her to a massive audience. Following I.O.I's disbandment, she became a central member of the girl group Weki Meki, known for its energetic pop anthems. Doyeon simultaneously carved a parallel path in acting and variety, showcasing her relatable personality on shows like 'Law of the Jungle' and taking on roles in dramas. Her career represents the modern K-pop trajectory, where success is built across music, screen, and public persona, making her a recognizable figure for a generation of fans.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Kim was born in 1999, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kim Was Born
The biggest hits of 1999
#1 Movie
Star Wars: Episode I
Best Picture
American Beauty
#1 TV Show
ER
Kim's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1999Born
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2004Started school
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Became a teenager
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Could drive
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2017Could vote
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2020Turned 21
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 27 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Finished in 8th place on Mnet's competitive survival program 'Produce 101,' securing her spot in the project group I.O.I.
- Debuted as a member of the girl group Weki Meki under Fantagio Entertainment in 2017.
- Expanded her career into acting with a debut role in the 2018 drama series 'Short.'
- Showcased her versatility as an entertainer through appearances on reality-variety programs like 'Law of the Jungle.'
Did You Know?
She is known for her tall stature, which is notable among female K-pop idols.
She shares a close friendship with fellow 'Produce 101' contestant and I.O.I member Choi Yoo-jung.
Her stage name is simply the romanization of her given name, Doyeon.
“I want to show a new side of myself with every stage and every performance.”
