Kei took her first footstep in the K-pop industry when she did her debut alongside the group in November 2014. At that time, they released the first album called Girls’ Invasion.
One year later after she debuted with the group, she sang a song for Oh My Venus‘ OST, Love is Like That.
In 2016, Kei began to venturing her wings to other opportunities for singing. She joined a sing competition called Girl Spirit, a program held by JTBC.
In the same year, she also made an appearance as the main actress for a web drama called Matching! Boys Archery Club.
Kei then continued to do a participate in King of Mask Singer in 2017. In that show, she became “Jerry”.
In 2019, she finally debuted as a soloist by releasing her first EP called Over and Over. The EP has a lead track called I Go which was released in October.
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Profile
- Real Name: Kim Ji Yeon (김지연)
- Stage Name: Kei (케이)
- Nickname: Kei, Jiyeon
- Birthday: March 20, 1995
- Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Nationality: South Korean
- Position: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Height: 162 cm (5’3″)
- Weight: 47 kg (103 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
- Religion: –
- Profession: Singer, Dancer
- Education: Incheon Youngsun High School
- Hobbies: Acting, Cooking
- Parents: –
- Sibling: –
- Boyfriend: –
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: –
- Instagram: @_flower_kei
- YouTube: –
- DCINSIDE: lovelyzkei
Facts
- Kei has a sister who is older than her.
- Her sister’s job is as a traditional dancer.
- She once danced alongside L for INFINITE’s Man in Love Performance.
- Kei sang a lot of OST for K-dramas, such as for K-drama Oh My Venus, Lucky Romance, Ruler: Master of the Mask, Queen of Deduction 2, Rich Man, The Last Empress, and My Absolute Boyfriend.
- She also became an actress for a web drama called Matching! Boys Archery Club.
- She once became a participant for a program called Girl Spirit.
- She also became a participant for King of Masked Singer.
- This idol once debuted with 30 Something with the name Okhee.
- She loves the girly colors, such as mint, pastel pink, and the rest of all pastel tones.
- She loves eating meat, jokbal, chicken, and also samgyupsal.
- She doesn’t like eating foods with vinegar, strong smells, cucumber, cinnamon, and mint.
- She hosted Music Bank for one year.
- She shares a room alongside Mijo.
- Kei can’t swim well.
- She has never been crushing someone since she was just an elementary student.
- She really loves Rilakkuma.
- Her fashion style is a unique style that’s not mainstream.
- Kei is a close friend of Soyeon from Laboum, Seunghee from CLC, Jinsol from April, and Sngyeon from Pristin.
- She also builds a friendship with Haein from Laboum and Momo from Twice.
- She can’t drink alcoholic drinks.
- Legs are her favorite body part, and also the most attractive one.
- She said that she has an ideal type who makes her comfortable, has good leadership skills. She chooses Kim Soo Hyun for that.
Pics of Kei
1. Kei’s outfit can be our inspiration for go to work
2. Kei is such a cutie
3. The flower outfit and the hairstyle match perfectly
4. A girl crush is here
5. Even the black outfits look so lovely in her
Kei’s vocal is one of the most favorite vocals among K-pop vocalists. She also has a unique taste and personality. Keep going, Kei!