Lee Daehwi

Lee Daehwi (이대휘) has spent most of his career looking a step ahead of the standard idol timeline. He first broke through with Wanna One, but what has kept him relevant since then is not just recognition. It is utility. Since AB6IX debuted under BRANDNEW MUSIC in 2019, Daehwi has functioned as one of the group's clearest creative engines, moving between performance, songwriting, arranging, and television with unusual ease.

His solo work made that even clearer. Tracks like ROSE, SCENT, KISS and Unforgettable pushed him toward a more refined, melodic lane, showing a performer who understands atmosphere as well as hook-writing. That matters because Daehwi does not read like an idol trying to prove he can do everything. He reads like someone for whom music-making is already part of the baseline.

As AB6IX moved into a crucial 2026 renewal period, Daehwi remained central to any conversation about the group's future. He carries fan recognition, obvious craft value, and enough range to keep translating across releases, formats, and eras. Very few fourth-generation-adjacent acts have a member with that kind of built-in creative gravity.