Kim Dong Young, known professionally as Doyoung, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor, host, and member of NCT (엔시티) and 3 of its sub-units, NCT U (엔씨티 유), NCT 127 (엔씨티 127), and NCT DOJAEJUNG (NCT 도재정). He dropped out of high school but later passed the High School Graduation Certification Examination. He then obtained a bachelor's degree from an undisclosed university and a master's degree in Performing Arts from Myongji University. He is the younger brother of actor-singer Gong Myung.

He was first introduced as a trainee through the pre-debut team SM Rookies in January 2015. SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) decided to create a 25-member group that was divided into separate sub-units. They quickly became known as South Korea's "most experimental band" due to their concept of having members switch units freely.

He made his debut in April 2016 as NCT U's vocalist with their double digital singles "The 7th Sense" and "Without You". Since then, he has participated in around 20 different lineup combinations with this unit.

He then joined another sub-unit in January 2017 when he became NCT 127's new main vocalist with their second mini-album, "Limitless". The sub-unit debuted in July 2016, but SM decided to add him to this unit as it would benefit from his vocals.

He later debuted in April 2023 as part of the trio sub-unit NCT DOJAEJUNG with their EP, "Perfume".

He has also ventured into acting with roles in several dramas, a role in the musical "Marie Antoinette" in 2021, and has been a regular member of several variety shows.

He made his debut as a solo artist in April 2024 with his studio album, "Youth".

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