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DAWN
선명하게 남아 있는 그 기준이 꼭 정답은 아닌 거잖아요. 굳이 거기에 맞출 이유는 없다고 생각해요. 우리의 기준은 우리가 만들면 되니까요.
The standard isn't necessarily the answer. I don’t think there’s any reason to fit it. We can make our [own] standards
- Portrait of DAWN, Allure, feb 2021
Photo by Cho Giseok
DAWN (Kim Hyojong) is a Korean rapper and songwriter who debuted under PNATION in 2019. He formerly debuted in 2016 as the main dancer and lead rapper of PENTAGON and the maknae of Triple H, in 2017. He participated in the writing and composing of songs for PENTAGON and was the one of the main composers for Triple H. He left PNATION in September 2022 and is currently signed under AT AREA since March 2023.
DAWN is often recognised in korean media for his bold fashion choices and compelling songwriting. Personality wise, he has stated he's an INTP. According to singer and former labelmate Jessi (showterview), he is very quiet around new people but talks a storm once he knows someone well enough.
wildflowers
Semi-official fandom name for DAWN. We came up with it in 2018 and in 2020 he told a fan to keep using it during his video call fanmeeting.
❝ Wildflowers are nurtured by Dawn's rising light and rooted deep into the soil. We are grounded and no longer free falling, so we can be the soft bed that gives him strength and comfort. I feel Wildflowers suits his free spirit. Hyojong adores plants and nature, they are one. Wildflowers represent hyo nation because we are all unique and beautiful and can flourish against all odds. Wildflowers are just another lovely part of our universe. Let's go together and bloom."
- @burngrl on the meaning of the fandom name, 2018
