Kim Ri-won (Korean:김리원; Japanese: リウォン) is a South Korean singer and actress under M25. She ranked 5th on the reality competition show My Teenage Girl and thus became a member of the girl group CLASS:y. She serves as the lead dancer and lead vocalist of the group.
Biography[]
Personal Life[]
Riwon was born in Sang-dong, Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on January 11, 2007. She has an older brother born in 2004 and cats called Chichi, Nar, and Obok,Yoda and Gyeoul.
Education[]
She graduated from Yeoheung Elementary School, Yeoju Girls' Middle School but transferred to Eonju Middle School with Jimin due to debuting with CLASS:y. In February 2023, She graduated from Eonju Middle School. She currently attends Hanlim Multi Art School in the Practical Dance Department, she is in the same grade as Boeun and Seonyou due to transferring to Hanlim.
Career[]
Pre-debut[]
Riwon was a child model under Kids Planet, she trained as an actress under Kids Planet, and trained dancing under InKidsDance, a subsidiary label of Kids Planet.[1] [2][3]She appeared in a few CF Commercials such as Corn Flight Cereal and GevorinSoft.[4] She also made her acting debut in My Youtube Diary as well as its sequels My YouTube Diary: Season 2 and My Mukbang Diary. She also made an appearance as a student in My Wonderful Life and Hearts and Hari. During her time with Tooniverse, she appeared on 짝쿵TV. [5][6][7]
My Teenage Girl[]
Ranks: #4→#3→#5→#4→#5→#3→#4→#5[]
On September 8, 2021, Riwon was confirmed as a participant for MBC's new survival show My Teenage Girl. Riwon was under the 2nd Grade category (contestants born in 2006 and 2007) and became the center member for 2nd Grade contestants. She consistently ranked within Top 7 in the show and ranked 5th in the finale with 209,053.9 points, making her a member of CLASS:y.
Endorsements[]
Brand Model and Ambassadorship[]
- Blackyak Kids (2019-2020)
- 7 Eleven (2020)
Discography[]
Featured in:[]
My Teenage Girl[]
Filmography[]
| Year | Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | My YouTube Diary: Season 1 | Kim Ri-ah | Main Role |
| 2020 | Hearts & Hari | Guest Role | |
| My Mukbang Diary | Main Role | ||
| My YouTube Diary: Season 2 | |||
| My Wonderful Life | Student | Extra |
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hesitation Before Going To School | Trainee | Pre-equal show of My Teenage Girl |
| My Teenage Girl | Contestant | Determining CLASS:y Members; Placed 5th |
| Year | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Tooniverse | Cast Member |
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| |
|---|---|
| Hyungseo • Chaewon • Hyeju • Riwon • Jimin • Boeun • Seonyou | |
| Discography | |
| Mini Albums | Class Is Over • Lives Across • Day & Night • LOVE XX |
| Single Albums | SHUT DOWN -JP Ver.- • TARGET |
| Solo | Americano On A Rainy Day • Savior |
| Remakes | In Summer • Can I Call It Love |
| OSTs | Super Star • Crack Crack Crackle |
| Filmography | |
| Reality Shows | CLASS:y's Lab • CLASS:y's World |
| Television Appearances | Hesitation Before Going To School • My Teenage Girl • Dancing Dol Stage: Season 2 • The Next: Battle of the K-Pop Girl Groups |
| Web Series | CLASS:y Episode • CLASS:y In Japan • CLA-ROID • |
| Broadcast | CLASS:y Begins • Day & Night Showcase |
References[]
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imhu_lUz0ck
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIxjoPLGXGk
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dvUcE95f7k
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/@love-yb9fo/videos
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERNb1AE2s7E
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDisomQmxx4
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsugQCEEoNM