Dubbed Moonlight Boys, Here are Some Facts about Kevin THE BOYZ Who Dropped Out of College to Pursue a Career

Kapanlagi.com - Since their debut on December 6, 2017, THE BOYZ has successfully attracted the attention of K-Pop lovers. This is because the mini album and singles released by THE BOYZ during their debut have won several awards, including Best New Male Artist at the Melon Music Awards.

Almost four years into their career, the goddess of luck still seems to be following THE BOYZ's footsteps. It is proven that until now, this 11-member boy group has achieved many extraordinary accomplishments. One of the most prominent ones is, of course, the skyrocketing popularity of all eleven members.

Kevin THE BOYZ is one of the members of THE BOYZ who often attracts attention. This is quite reasonable, considering that this member from Canada has many charms. Not only handsome and talented, Kevin also has other sides that often make fans curious. What are they?

Instead of continuously being curious, let's take a look at some interesting facts about Kevin THE BOYZ.

1. Name Inspired by Film

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Kevin is one of the members of THE BOYZ who comes from outside of South Korea. This can actually be seen from his name, which tends to be Western. But did you know, KLovers, that Kevin's name is not just a stage name. Kevin is actually a nickname given by the parents of this idol born on February 23, 1998.

Interestingly, Kevin's parents admitted that they gave him this name after being inspired by a film that was booming at that time. Yes, HOME ALONE! This interesting fact was told by Kevin himself when he was a guest on Kim Shin Young's Noon Song of Hope radio show. At that time, Kevin was asked, "Did your parents name you after watching the movie HOME ALONE?"

"After our family immigrated, the first film we watched was HOME ALONE. I think my parents chose the name (Kevin) because my personality is similar to the main character who likes to play and cause trouble," Kevin answered at that time as reported by allkpop.

2. Dubbed Moonlight Boys

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Despite having a Western-sounding name, Kevin actually has a Korean name. Kevin's Korean name is Moon Hyungseo. Thanks to his Korean name, Kevin is often referred to as Moonlight Boys. The nickname Moonlight Boys suits Kevin very well. Not only because of his matching name, but also because Kevin has a bright smile.

3. Admiring Some Great Musicians

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Kevin THE BOYZ spent much of his childhood in Canada. Kevin and his family moved to Vancouver at the age of 4. In Vancouver, Kevin attended the same elementary school as the famous jazz musician, Michael Buble.

Since then, Kevin has admired the musician and has become more interested in the world of music. In addition to Michael Buble, Kevin also admits to admiring other great musicians, from Bruno Mars to Beyonce.

4. Once Aspired to Become a Teacher

Now a famous idol, who would have thought that Kevin The Boyz never aspired to become a singer. According to channel-korea, Kevin actually aspired to become an art teacher for elementary school. However, Kevin eventually found another path to success, which is by becoming an idol!

5. Caught Attention Before Debut

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Just like the other members of THE BOYZ, Kevin appeared in public several times before debut. Kevin was noted to have appeared on a show called K-pop Star Season 6. Kevin's performance was so impressive that it made him quite popular at that time. K-pop Star Season 6 became a turning point for Kevin that solidified his decision to become an idol.

6. Leave College for a Career

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Kevin THE BOYZ's struggle to debut and become an idol was not easy. Kevin had to make a big decision in his life. After being declared successful in the K-Pop Star Season 6 audition, Kevin decided to leave his studies at the University of British Columbia and start a career as an idol in his home country, South Korea.

Fortunately, Kevin grew up in a democratic family. Therefore, Kevin's parents fully supported his decision. Kevin's gamble of leaving college for a career seems to have paid off. It is proven that Kevin can develop his talent and become one of the famous idols in Korea, and even internationally.

Those are some interesting facts about Kevin THE BOYZ. So, KLovers, are you more curious or becoming bigger fans of this talented idol?

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