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I.M / 不明

American singer

January 26, 1996 (age 30) ・ Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

  • Gyeonggi Province
  • singer
  • rapper
  • dancer

My Take

I.M — real name Im Chang-kyun — is the kind of artist who sneaks up on you. As the maknae of Monsta X he could have just coasted on the group's intense choreography and left it at that, but he kept quietly stacking skills: rapping, producing, writing, and eventually going solo with the EP Duality in 2021. What struck me about that release was how unafraid he was to get introspective and a little dark — not the usual K-pop debut solo move. His delivery has this cool, unhurried confidence that makes you lean in rather than get blasted. He's from Suwon and came up through the Starship system, but there's nothing cookie-cutter about how he carries himself creatively. Genuinely one of the more interesting triple threats to watch in that generation of idol-producers.

Overview

Im Chang-kyun (Korean: 임창균; born January 26, 1996), known by the stage name I.M (아이엠) or mononymously as Changkyun, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Monsta X under Starship Entertainment. He made his solo debut with the EP Duality in 2021.

1. Profile

Name (English)
I.M
Name (Japanese)
I.M
Reading
不明
Born
January 26, 1996 (age 30)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Aquarius / Rat
Origin
Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Blood type
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Height
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Agency
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Occupation
singer / rapper / dancer

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
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3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Gyeonggi Province
  • singer
  • rapper
  • dancer
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.