Dabit
Dabit | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Kim Ohio, United States |
| Education | Berklee – Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Agent | KoffeeDream Management, |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김정욱 |
| Revised Romanization | Kim Jeong-wook |
| McCune–Reischauer | Jeong-wook Kim |
David Kim (Korean: Kim Jeong-wook; Hangul: 김정욱), better known by his stage name Dabit (Hangul: 다빗), is a South Korean-American solo singer-songwriter under KoffeeDream Management (KDM). He debuted on his birthday, December 5, 2013. His fanclub name is called "Dalbit" (Hangul: 달빛) which means "moonlight". He was born and raised in the state of Ohio.[1]
Biography[edit]
Childhood[edit]
Dabit was born and raised in the state of Ohio, USA, the youngest of three brothers. He has been passionate about music since childhood and performed song covers from a young age. He started Berklee College of Music when he received a renewable scholarship. After two years of attending Berklee he decided to go to Korea to pursue his dream of becoming a singer-songwriter.
Pre-Debut[edit]
Dabit auditioned at different companies in Korea, where he was able to become a trainee at Choeun Entertainment. He trained at Choeun Entertainment for a year to debut with the boy group 24K. Not long after the debut of 24K, Dabit realized that idol music was not for him. He decided to leave the company and join KoffeeDream Management (KDM) to help him to start his journey as a solo singer-songwriter.[2]
Career[edit]
Debut[edit]
Dabit released his first digital single "Whoo Whoo Whoo" on his birthday (December 5, 2013), making it a special moment for both him and his fans. Both songs in his first digital album, "Whoo Whoo Whoo" and "When the Wind Blows", are written and composed by Dabit himself. The song introduced Dabit's style of music, which can be best described as k-pop with a light jazz/swing influence.
Radio career[edit]
Starting 2014, every Thursday 1am KST Dabit appears on Arirang Radio's "Hot Beat" called "Question Mark" alongside BIGFLO's Lex, where they [3] answer listeners' guestions and help them solve all the question marks, that they have in their lives. The show has received a great response globally despite time differences.
Acting career[edit]
Dabit is currently undertaking acting lessons to pursue a career in acting, in addition to his singing. He made his first cameo appearance on SBS's drama called "Endless Love" and hopes to work towards bigger roles in the future.
Music career[edit]
As of 2015, Dabit has released two singles, including his debut. He became the first Korean artist to perform in Tunisia in 2014, and has plans for a solo tour over the end of 2015 to 2016.
Discography[edit]
Korean discography[edit]
| Year | Title | Album details |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Whoo Whoo Whoo | Digital Single |
| 2014 | ZONE OUT 멍 | Digital Single |
| 2015 | UP & DOWN | Digital Single |
| 2018 | GIMME MAGIC | Digital Single |
| 2020 | DON'T WANNA BE | Digital Single |
| 2023 | PANIC | Digital Single |
| 2024 | HABIT | Digital Single |
Filmography[edit]
Television drama[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Endless Love | Cameo (Band Member) |
| 2015 | My Unfortunate Boyfriend | Cameo (Antique Shop Attendant) |
Radio show[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–2018 | Arirang HOT BEAT – Question Mark | Co-DJ with Bigflo's Lex |
| December 15, 2016 | BARANGAYLS 97.1FM – Philippines | Guest |
| April 4, 2018 | One Fine Day with Lena Park – KBS Radio | Co-Dj |
| 2018–present | K-pop Connection – KBS Radio | Co-Dj |
Musical Theater[edit]
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Guys and Dolls | Lead role (Sky Masterson) |
OST[edit]
| Title | Drama |
|---|---|
| 꿈이라면 (If It's A Dream) | 아버님 제가 모실게요 (Father, I'll Take Care of You) |
Concerts and Events[edit]
| Year | Month | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dec 21 | Debut Showcase | Apgujeong, South Korea |
| 2014 | International Fanmeeting Seoul | Myeong-Dong, South Korea | |
| 2014 | European Fanmeeting | Myeong-Dong, South Korea | |
| 2014 | French Fanmeeting with Kpop Life Magazine | Myeong-Dong, South Korea | |
| 2014 | French Fanmeeting with Japako | Myeong-Dong, South Korea | |
| 2014 | June 27 | LG's Kpop World Fanmeeting | Tunisia |
| 2014 | Dec | Christmas Mini Concert | Seoul, South Korea |
| 2015 | Sams Art Center Fanmeeting | Hondgae, South Korea | |
| 2015 | Aug | Capcoree French Fanmeeting | Seoul, South Korea |
| 2015 | Oct 17 & 18 | Essen Anime Convention | Essen, Germany |
| 2015 | Oct | Ireland Fanmeeting Concert | Dublin, Ireland |
| 2015 | Nov 6 | Amsterdam Fanmeeting | Amsterdam, Netherland |
| 2015 | Nov 8 | Belgium Fanmeeting | Brussels, Belgium |
| 2015 | Nov | Cork Fanmeeting Concert | Cork, Ireland |
| 2015 | Nov 10 | Fanmeeting in Paris with Dabit | Paris, France |
| 2015 | Nov 14 | Eirtakon Anime Convention | Eirtakon, Ireland |
| 2015 | Nov | UK University Concert Visit | Manchester, UK |
| 2015 | Nov 11 | Fanmeeting in Paris with Dabit | Paris, France |
| 2015 | Nov 21 | Toronto Fanmeeting | Toronto, Canada |
| 2016 | March 23 | Shin Chan High School Fanmeeting | Seoul, South Korea |
| 2016 | April 15 | Unplugged Hongdae Open Cafe | Hongdae, South Korea |
| 2016 | May 17 | New Delhi Fanmeeting with Hayana | New Delhi, India |
| 2016 | July 2 | Kolkata K-pop Contest special guest | Kolkata, India |
| 2016 | Jul 3 | Bangalore K-pop Contest special guest | Bangalore, India |
| 2016 | Aug 13 | French Fanmeeting Sam Cafe | Hongdae, South Korea |
| 2016 | Sep 10 | Dabit Philippines Showcase | Manila, Philippines |
| 2016 | Sep 17 & 18 | Kshow Fest Mexico | Mexico City, Mexico |
| 2016 | Oct 29 | Hawaii Aloha Concert | Hawaii |
| 2017 | Sep 15 | Richmond KDM Fanmeeting | Richmond, USA |
| 2017 | Sep 16 | 40th Korean Festival of Maryland | Maryland, USA |
| 2018 | April 21 | New Delhi Fanmeeting | New Delhi, India |
| 2018 | August 19 | Bremen Fanmeeting | Bremen, Germany |
| 2018 | August 20 | Hamburg Fanmeeting | Hamburg, Germany |
| 2018 | Oct 7 | Shinobi Spirit Concert | Curitiba, Brazil |
| 2018 | Oct 12 | Asia Music Festival | Brazil |
| 2018 | Oct 13 | Hongdae Party Concert | São Paulo, Brazil |
| 2019 | March 2 | KoreaFest 2019 | North Carolina, USA |
| 2019 | May 2 | Meet and Greet | Jakarta, Indonesia |
External links[edit]
- Official Twitter
- Official Facebook
- Official KoffeeDream Ent. Youtube Channel
- Covers' Youtube Channel
- Management