Kim Hyo-jong (born June 1,1994),known professionally as Dawn (formerly E'Dawn),is a South Korean rapper and dancer. Dawn is best known as a former rapper and songwriter of the South Korean boy band Pentagon,[2] releasing nine EPs in both Korean and Japanese before his departure from Cube Entertainment in 2018.[3] Dawn also participated in the group Triple H alongside (then) bandmate Hui and labelmate Hyuna for the release of two EPs.[4]
Dawn made his solo debut on November 5,2019,releasing the single "Money".[5]
Career
2016–2018:Cube Entertainment,Pentagon,and Triple H
Dawn debuted on July 10,2016,under the name of E'Dawn,with the group Pentagon under Cube Entertainment as a dancer and rapper. The group was formed through a variety show called Pentagon Maker. Despite E'Dawn being eliminated from the program,he was added to the group's final lineup alongside Yan An and Shinwon.[6] E'Dawn contributed to the group's debut EP,Pentagon,as a songwriter,writing lyrics for the tracks "Lukewarm" and "Organic Song",as well as contributing music to the latter.[7] He would continue to write songs and music for the group (including "Runaway" and "Shine") until his departure.[8][9][bettersourceneeded]
On April 4,2017,it was announced that E'Dawn would be debuting in a new group called Triple H alongside bandmate Hui and labelmate Hyuna,and the trio would be starring in a new show called Triple H Fun Agency.[10] The group made their debut on May 1,2017,with the EP 199X. E'Dawn once again contributed as songwriter,writing all tracks including the lead single "365 Fresh".[11][12] The album reached #4 on the Gaon Album Chart and #10 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.[13][14] The group released a follow-up EP,Retro Futurism,in 2018. E'Dawn contributed to the lyrics and music for the lead single "Retro Future" alongside the other three tracks on the album.
After E'Dawn announced his relationship with Hyuna in August 2018,Cube Entertainment announced he would be absent from Pentagon's upcoming EP,Thumbs Up!,though he would still be credited as songwriter for "Naughty Boy" and "Skateboard".[15][9] On September 13,it was announced that Cube had terminated E'Dawn's and Hyuna's contracts,citing that they were unable to maintain trust with them.[16] E'Dawn's departure from Cube and Pentagon was officially confirmed on November 14,2018.[17]
2019–2022:P Nation,debut as Dawn and Dawndididawn
On January 23,Psy announced via Instagram that E'Dawn had signed a contract with his new label,P Nation,alongside Hyuna.[18] On October 18,it was announced that E'Dawn would be redebuting as a soloist under the name "Dawn",with new single "Money" on November 5.[5]
On April 29,2020,he was a part of the Old X New (Original Television Soundtrack) album for the 본격연예한밤(Late Night E-News) show,with the song "그건너(It's You)".[19]
In September 2020,it was announced that Dawn will make a comeback with his first EP Dawndididawn,which was released on October 9,2020.[20][21] The title track "Dawndididawn (던디리던)" featured fellow P Nation artist Jessi.[22]
On March 3,he was a part of Demian's new song "Love%".[23]
On September 9,Dawn and Hyuna collaborated to release their duet EP 1+1=1.[24]
On June 7,2022,it was announced that Dawn would be attending the J-Rim Super Nova Festival with Hyuna,taking place on July 2–3,2022.[25]
On June 8,2022,Psy,the head of his agency P Nation,released a teaser image announcing Dawn's return on June 16,2022,with the digital single "Stupid Cool".[26]
2023–present:At Area and Narcissus
On August 29,2022,P Nation announced that Dawn would be leaving the company after deciding not to renew his contract.[27] On January 30,2023,Dawn had signed a new contract with the hip hop label,At Area.[1]
On September 15,2023,Dawn released his EP Narcissus,with two lead singles "Star" and "Heart".[28]
Personal life
Relationship
On August 2,2018,Dawn revealed that he has been in a relationship with Hyuna since May 2016.[29] Their engagement was announced on February 3,2022.[30] In November 2022,Hyuna posted on her Instagram account that the couple had separated.[31]
1 2 Lee, Hye-mi (January 30, 2023). "던, 그루비룸 레이블 앳 에어리어와 전속계약"[Dawn signs an exclusive contract with Groovy Room Label at Area] (in Korean). TV Report. Retrieved January 31, 2023– via Naver.
↑ Kim, Won-gyeom (June 7, 2022). "'제이림 슈퍼노바 페스티벌' 현아‧던 참여…'빌보드 1위' 24k골든-DJ 리햅까지 초호화 라인업"[Hyuna and Dawn participated in the 'Jlime Super Nova Festival'... 'Billboard No. 1' 24k Golden - Super luxurious lineup from DJ Rehab] (in Korean). spoTV News. Retrieved June 7, 2022– via Naver.
↑ Yoon, Sang-geun (June 8, 2022). "던, 1년 8개월만 솔로 컴백 확정..피네이션 6월 첫 주자[공식]"[Dawn confirmed solo comeback after 1 year and 8 months... First runner in June of P-Nation [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved June 8, 2022– via Naver.
↑ Park, Sang-hu (August 29, 2022). "현아·던, 싸이 품 떠난다 '피네이션과 전속계약 만료"[Hyuna and Dawn leave Psy's arms 'exclusive contract with P-Nation expires'] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved August 29, 2022– via Naver.
↑ Ahn, Taehyun (September 5, 2023). "던, 15일 새 음반 '나르시스' 발매…5개월만의 컴백"[Dawn releases new album 'Narcissus' on the 15th... Comeback after 5 months] (in Korean). news1. Retrieved September 10, 2023– via Naver.
↑ Kim Na-young (February 3, 2022). "현아♥던, 결혼 임박…6년 열애 끝 공개 프러포즈 "MARRY ME?"[Hyuna♥Dawn, getting married imminently... Public proposal after 6 years of dating “MARRY ME?”] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved February 3, 2022– via Naver.
↑ Hwang Hye-jin (November 30, 2022). "청혼까지 했는데..현아 던, 6년만 결별 "좋은 동료로 남기로"[종합]"[I even proposed marriage...Hyunah Dawn, after 6 years of separation "I decided to remain as a good colleague" [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 30, 2022– via Naver.
↑ Jang, Woo-young (October 12, 2023). "던, 오늘(12일) 사회복무요원 대체복무 시작 "아쉬운 마음" [전문]"[Dawn begins alternative service as a social worker today (12th), “I feel regretful” [Full text]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved October 12, 2023– via Naver.
↑ Peak chart positions on the Circle Download Chart:
"Party, Feel, Love": "2021년 05주차 Download Chart"[Download Chart on Week 5, 2021]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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