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Donghyeon
ArtistJYP Entertainment

Donghyeon

Donghyeon (동현), born Lee Dong-hyeon (이동현) on March 13, 2007, is the maknae (youngest member) of KickFlip (킥플립) under JYP Entertainment. From Bongsan-dong, Daegu, South Korea, Donghyeon is a former competitive ice hockey player who wore number 99 for the Daegu Sky Eagles before pivoting to K-pop. He was selected for KickFlip through the SBS survival show Loud in 2021, where he joined alongside Kyehoon, Keiju, and Amaru. He studied at Hanlim Arts School's Entertainment Department.

A vocalist and dancer with specialties in songwriting, lyric writing, and English, Donghyeon debuted with KickFlip on January 20, 2025 with the EP Flip It, Kick It! He participated in the group's second EP Kick Out, Flip Now! (May 2025) and third EP My First Flip (September 2025), which produced KickFlip's first music show win with "My First Love Song" on Show Champion in October 2025. In January 2026, KickFlip held their first fan concert "From KickFlip, To WeFlip" at the Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Seoul.

Donghyeon's nickname among fans is "Daryl." His MBTI is ISFP and his blood type is A.

KickFlip
Vocalist, Maknae of KickFlip
1 articles7 creditsDebut: January 20, 2025South Korean

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Discography

2026
My First KickMini Album
MemberKickFlipJYP Entertainment
2026
TwentySingle
MemberKickFlipJYP Entertainment
2025
Flip It, Kick It!Mini Album
MemberKickFlipJYP Entertainment
2025
Kick Out, Flip Now!Mini Album
MemberKickFlipJYP Entertainment
2025
My First FlipMini Album
MemberKickFlipJYP Entertainment

Brand Partnerships

2026
Lotte Duty FreeEndorsement
Group EndorsementKickFlipLotte Duty Free

Other Credits

2025
Lollapalooza ChicagoConcert
Performer

Fans Also Ask

What is Donghyeon's background before KickFlip?
Before joining JYP Entertainment, Donghyeon played competitive ice hockey for Daegu Sky Eagles, wearing the number 99. Born on March 13, 2007, in Daegu, he later auditioned for JYP and was selected through the Loud survival show.
Is Donghyeon the youngest in KickFlip?
Yes, Donghyeon (Lee Dong-hyeon) is the maknae, or youngest member, of KickFlip. Born March 13, 2007, he is the youngest of the group's seven members.
When did Donghyeon debut?
Donghyeon debuted with KickFlip on January 20, 2025, with the debut mini album Flip It, Kick It! under JYP Entertainment.
What are Donghyeon's hobbies and personal interests?
Outside of performance, Donghyeon is an avid futsal player who spent years playing competitive ice hockey before pivoting to K-pop. He enjoys writing poems and lyrics as personal outlets, relieves stress by singing, and has a strong fondness for his mother's cooking. His food favorites include green grapes, Hawaiian pizza, and Doritos. He lists his dream job as joining the Avengers.
Does Donghyeon write songs for KickFlip?
Yes. Donghyeon lists songwriting and lyric writing among his core personal specialties alongside singing, dancing, and English. His creative contributions to KickFlip reflect an introspective approach consistent with his ISFP personality type, and he has been involved in compositional work since his training period at JYP Entertainment.

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