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Kyehoon
ArtistJYP Entertainment

Kyehoon

Kyehoon (계훈), born Lee Gye-hun (이계훈) on September 16, 2004, is the leader of KickFlip (킥플립), the 7-member boy group under JYP Entertainment. A Jeju-born rapper, composer, and lyricist, he was selected for JYP's new group through the 2021 SBS survival show Loud after training alongside future Stray Kids and ITZY members. He passed JYP's open auditions in 2015 and trained at Def Dance Academy before his Loud appearance.

KickFlip debuted on January 20, 2025 with the EP Flip It, Kick It!, marking JYP's first new Korean boy group in seven years. The group followed with Kick Out, Flip Now! in May 2025 and My First Flip in September 2025, the latter yielding KickFlip's first music show win with "My First Love Song" on Show Champion in October 2025. Kyehoon performed alongside the group at Lollapalooza 2025 in August, one of KickFlip's first major international festival appearances. In January 2026, KickFlip held their first fan concert "From KickFlip, To WeFlip" at the Blue Square SOL Travel Hall in Seoul.

As KickFlip's leader, Kyehoon holds composing and lyric-writing credits across the group's discography. His MBTI is ISFP and his representative emoji is the fox.

3 articles7 creditsDebut: January 20, 2025South Korean

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Discography

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

Filmography

2026
M CountdownVariety Show
HostMnet

Brand Partnerships

2026
Lotte Duty FreeEndorsement
Group EndorsementKickFlipLotte Duty Free

Fans Also Ask

What is Kyehoon's role in KickFlip?
Kyehoon is the leader and main rapper of KickFlip. He also holds composing and lyric-writing credits across the group's discography, contributing to their distinct sonic identity.
When did Kyehoon debut?
Kyehoon debuted with KickFlip on January 20, 2025, with the mini album Flip It, Kick It! under JYP Entertainment. It marked JYP's first new Korean boy group in seven years.
Where is Kyehoon from?
Kyehoon was born and raised in Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo City on Jeju Island, South Korea. He later moved to Seoul to train under JYP Entertainment, where he studied at Hanlim Arts School.
What is Kyehoon's real name?
Kyehoon's real name is Lee Gye-hun (이계훈). Born September 16, 2004, he performs under the stage name Kyehoon (계훈) as KickFlip's leader under JYP Entertainment.
Did Kyehoon appear on a survival show?
Yes. In 2021, Kyehoon competed on SBS' Loud, a joint survival show by JYP Entertainment and PSY. His performance caught JYP's attention, and after continued training he was officially announced as a KickFlip member in January 2025.

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