Kim Do-ah (, born December 4, 2003), also known by the mononym Doah, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She was a member of South Korean girl group,

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and its sub-unit, Fanatics-Flavor until their disbandment in 2024. She is known for her participation in ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Career

2018–2022: Produce 48, debut with Fanatics and solo activities

In 2018, Kim participated in

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's reality girl group survival show ''

'' as a trainee of FENT. She eventually placed 23rd and was eliminated in the third round. On November 5, FENT announced that Kim would debuted as a member of

first sub unit Fanatics-Flavor. The unit officially debuted on November 26 with the single album ''Milkshake''. In 2019, Kim made her acting debut in

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's web series ''I Am Not a Robot'' where she portrayed the role of Han Yeo-reum, described as a bold and overly honest girl. On August 6, 2019, she made her official debut as a member of Fanatics with the release of their debut EP ''The Six''. On March 10, 2020, Kim took a role of Im Seon-ji, described as an innocent girl who had unexpected charm, in Naver TV's web series ''The World of My 17''. She also played the role of Go Yeon-yi, the male lead's new love interest, in the third and fourth season of the web series ''Real:Time:Love''. On July 18, 2021, Kim was officially announced as a contestant in another Mnet's reality girl group survival show ''

''. She was eliminated in episode 8 and finished 10th in K-Group. In November 2022, Kim took a role on

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's ''Secret of Lightning Cape'' as Han Woo-re. The role was described as a sister who was trying to reveal the secret of a mysterious lightning cape that turned his brother, a ten-years-old boy into a hero after getting it, while also protecting him.

2023–present: Solo debut and group disbandment

On May 23, 2023, Kim officially debuted as a solo artist with the release of the digital single "Dream Walking". She performed the single for the first time on

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's ''

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''. On October 17, 2024, Fanatics disbanded as well as its subunit Fanatics-Flavor.

Endorsements

In 2019, Kim was appointed as a model for cosmetics brand Etude. She was deemed a perfect fit for the brand which earned her the

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"Etude Human" ().

Discography

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Filmography

Television series

Web series

Television shows

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Do-ah 2003 births Living people Actresses from Seoul People from Seongdong District Rappers from Seoul Singers from Seoul South Korean female idols South Korean women pop singers South Korean dance music singers South Korean television actresses South Korean web series actresses K-pop singers Produce 48 contestants Girls Planet 999 contestants 21st-century South Korean women singers 21st-century South Korean actresses