Kim Jeong-wook; Hangul: 김정욱, better known by his stage name Dabit (Hangul: 다빗), is a South Korean-American solo singer-songwriter. 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.
Biography
Childhood 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 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 set up a joint company with his friend KoffeeDream Management (KDM) to help him to start his journey as a solo singer-songwriter.
Career
Debut 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 Dabit has been active in Korean broadcast media since 2013, appearing regularly as a weekly guest on multiple programs across Arirang Radio and Arirang TV. From 2018 to 2020, he served as a co-host of K-pop Connection, where he brought his perspective as an artist to international K-pop lovers. His long-running presence on air has made him a familiar trusted voice in broadcast media.
Acting career 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 As of 2015, Dabit has released two singles, including his debut. He became the first Korean artist to perform in Tunisia in 2014, and had a solo tour over the end of 2015 to 2016.
Coming out
In 2023, Dabit publicly came out on the Wavve original gay dating reality show "His Man 2" (남의연애 2), appearing under his Korean name, 정욱. The show's popularity brought new light to his journey, which he has continued through music and content that reflect his life as an openly queer artist.
Discography
Korean discography 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 2025 WORTH IT Digital Single
Filmography
Television drama Year Title Role 2014 Endless Love Cameo (Band Member) 2015 My Unfortunate Boyfriend Cameo (Antique Shop Attendant)
Television show Year Title Role 2023 His Man Season 2 Contestant
Radio show 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 Title Role Guys and Dolls Lead role (Sky Masterson)
OST Title Drama 꿈이라면 (If It's A Dream) 아버님 제가 모실게요 (Father, I'll Take Care of You)Say it Back남의연애3 (His Man 3)
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