Ni-Ki (ENHYPEN) Profile
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Field | Details |
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Stage Name | Ni-Ki (니키) |
Birth Name | Nishimura Riki (西村 力) |
Korean Name | Oh Cheol-soo (오철수) |
Position(s) | Main Dancer, Maknae |
Birthday | December 9th, 2005 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Chinese Zodiac Sign | Rooster |
Height | 183 cm (6’0″) |
Weight | 63 kg (138.8 lbs) |
Blood Type | B |
MBTI Type | ENTJ (previously ENTJ -> ENTP-T -> ESFP) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Hometown | Okayama, Japan |
Education | Hanlim Multi Art School (practical dance department) |
Debut Date | November 30th, 2020 (ENHYPEN) |
Languages | Japanese (native), Basic Korean, Basic English |
Nicknames | Super Dancer, Little Michael Jackson |
Talents | Dancing, Choreography, Playing piano |
Special Skills | Memorizing choreography quickly |
Hobbies | Dancing, playing sports, watching movies, playing video games |
Favorite Colors | Black and white |
Favorite Food | Grilled meat, sushi, ramen |
Least Favorite Food | Vegetables |
Favorite Artist | Michael Jackson, BTS |
Favorite Season | Autumn |
Charming Points | Long legs, sharp jawline, energetic personality |
Role Model | Michael Jackson, Jimin (BTS) |
Pre-Debut | Backup dancer for SHINee in 2016 |
Training Period | 8 months |
Notable Traits | Fast learner, competitive nature |
Mottos | “Always do your best.” |
Notable Achievements | Youngest member of ENHYPEN, well-known for precise and powerful dance skills |
Special Mention | Considered the best dancer in I-LAND |
Some interesting facts about Ni-Ki.
- Ni-Ki is from Okayama, Japan.
- Family: Parents, two sisters (one older, named Konon, and one younger, named Misora).
- Nicknames: Super Dancer, Little Michael Jackson.
- Ni-Ki was part of SHINee Kids and performed as Key from 2016–2017. He danced with SHINee on several stages.
- He trained for eight months before joining I-LAND.
- Ni-Ki earned fourth place in the I-LAND final with 1,140,718 votes.
- He performed SuperM’s Jopping in the first episode of I-LAND with eliminated contestants Hanbin and Nicholas.
- The ENHYPEN members were impressed by his dancing skills when they first met him.
- Ni-Ki was named the best dancer in I-LAND.
- BTS’s J-Hope, SEVENTEEN’s The8, Doobu, and Big Hit choreographer Son Sungdeuk have praised his dancing skills.
- Ni-Ki debuted as a member of ENHYPEN on November 30th, 2020.
- Ni-Ki is left-handed and can play the piano.
- He can memorize choreography in just ten minutes.
- Ni-Ki started dancing jazz and ballet as a child.
- He likes playing soccer, dancing, watching movies, and sports.
- His favorite color is black.
- His favorite season is spring.
- His favorite ice-cream flavor is mint chocolate.
- His soul food is dumplings.
- Ni-Ki’s most precious item is a pair of dance shoes.
- He likes the ENHYPEN members (especially Heeseung), golden fish bread, sushi, and sleeping.
- He dislikes waking up and bugs.
- If he could describe himself in three words, he’d pick “absorptive,” “dance,” and “concentration.”
- His favorite subject is PE.
- Ni-Ki started dancing to Michael Jackson DVDs when he was 3 and joined a dance academy at 5.
- He wants to touch people’s hearts through his performances.
- Ni-Ki aims to perform at the Billboard stage and have a concert or fan meeting.
- Ranked 4th in the 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2024.
- Featured as STUDIO CHOOM’s Artist of the Month in May 2024.
- Ni-Ki and Jungwon starred in STUDIO CHOOM’s Mix & Max duo performance series.
- He has a dog named Bisco.
- Ni-Ki’s birthday is one day after Sunghoon’s.
- Fans say Ni-Ki resembles a male version of Squid Game actress Jung Ho-yeon.
- Ni-Ki shares his birthday with SHINee’s Minho, ITZY’s Yuna, and STAYC’s J, among others.
- When training, Ni-Ki was called “Riki B” to distinguish him from Ta-ki, who also has the name Riki.
- His motto is: “Dance is life.”