| STAGE NAME | Ni-ki |
|---|---|
| REAL NAME | Nishimura Riki |
| KOREAN | 니키 |
| BIRTHDAY | December 9, 2005 |
| HEIGHT | 183 cm (6’0”) |
| BLOOD TYPE | B |
| MBTI TYPE | ESFP |
| ZODIAC SIGN | ♐ Sagittarius |
| CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN | Rooster |
- BIOGRAPHY
- CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- FILMOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY
- ILLUSTRATION
- FUN FACTS
- OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE
- MORE ENHYPEN PROFILES
| NATIONALITY | 🇯🇵 Japanese |
|---|---|
| BIRTHPLACE | 🇯🇵 Okayama, Japan |
| HOMETOWN | 🇯🇵 Okayama, Japan |
| LANGUAGES | Korean, Japanese |
| DEBUT | 30. November 2020 (Enhypen) |
|---|---|
| AGENCY | BE:LIFT Lab |
| TRAINEE PERIOD | 8 months |
| POSITION | Rapper, singer, dancer |
BIOGRAPHY
Ni-ki (니키) was born on December 9, 2005 in Okayama, Japan. He always loved dancing. Ni-ki used to be part of a dance group called “SHINee Kids”. They performed SHINee's songs and Ni-ki took over Key's parts. He was also a background dancer in some of SHINee's performances. He later took part in a casting of BE:LIFT Lab. He was a trainee for eight months. On June 2, 2020, Ni-ki was announced as a contestant on CJ ENM and Big Hit Entertainment's reality survival show I-LAND. On September 18, 2020, he came fourth in the global vote and became a member of the boy band ENHYPEN.
He made his debut as a rapper, singer, and dancer of ENHYPEN on November 3 with the release of their first mini album “Border: Day One.” The group consists of seven members: Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Jungwon, and Ni-ki.
You can find out more about the history and success of Enhypen here.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
As a rapper, singer and dancer of the group "Enhypen", Ni-ki and his members have conquered the hearts of fans. They always impress with their powerful dance performances. Since their debut, ENHYPEN have released several successful albums and singles that reached high chart positions in various countries. The group is known for their eclectic music that combines elements of pop, hip-hop and R&B, as well as their deep concepts and narratives expressed in their music videos and performances. Below we have summarized the most important achievements for you.
- Enhypen won their first award in their debut year of 2020: The "Next Leader Award" at The Fact Music Awards.
- They sold over a million copies of their first album “Dimension: Dilemma” in 2021. The album was awarded diamond status in Korea.
- In 2022 they started their first world tour "Manifesto" with a total of 21 concerts.
- They then released their fourth mini album "Dark Blood". On May 23, it reached #1 on the iTunes Album Top Charts in 30 countries.
Filmography/ Videography
| YEAR | TITLE |
|---|---|
| 2020 | “I-Land” (Survival Show) |
| 2020 - today | "Daily Ni-ki" (Youtube: Enhypen-Vlog) |
| 2021 | “Lie” - BTS (Youtube: Dance Cover) |
| 2023 | “Like this (Radio Edit Ver.) - MIMS” (Youtube: Dance Cover/Interview) |
| 2024 | “Artist of the Month - Trendsetter x HUMBLE” (Youtube: Dance Cover) |
ILLUSTRATION
In March 2024, Ni-ki had his own cover in ESQUIRE Korea.
FUN FACTS
- His nicknames are: Super Dancer, Little Michael Jackson.
- He was named “Best Dancer” on the survival show “I-Land”.
- Ni-ki is left-handed.
- His favorite color is black.
- His favorite season is spring.
- He enjoys playing soccer and dancing in his free time.
- His favorite food is dumplings.
- Ni-ki was nominated for the most beautiful 100 faces of 2020.
- He learns a new choreography within 10 minutes.
OUR FAVOURITE PERFORMANCE
MORE ENHYPEN PROFILES
Sources: BE:LIFT Lab, BE:LIFT Lab social media channels, Enhypen & Ni-ki
