Kun

Who Is Kun? Meet WayV’s Steady, Multi-Talented Leader

Kun (born Qian Kun, 錢錕) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, and record producer who leads WayV, the China-based sub-unit of the massive South Korean boy group NCT, under SM Entertainment and its Chinese label, Label V. Born on January 1, 1996, in Taining County, Sanming City, Fujian Province, Kun grew up as an only child with a genuine love for music, magic tricks, and technology — interests you can still spot in his personality today.

If you’re getting into K-pop and C-pop crossovers, Kun is a great artist to know. He’s not just a pretty face fronting a boy group; he’s a trained vocalist, a self-taught pianist, and one of the members most fans point to when they talk about NCT’s best home cooks. Let’s walk through his story together.

From Fujian to SM Rookies: Kun’s Trainee Years

Kun’s path into the entertainment industry started with the SM Global Audition in Guangzhou, China, in 2015. He joined SM Entertainment that July alongside future NCT members Winwin and Renjun, and by December he was introduced to the public as part of SMROOKIES, SM’s pre-debut training team. He studied vocal performance at the Beijing Contemporary Music Institute, sharpening the clean, warm tone that would later define WayV’s sound.

Debut, NCT, and Becoming WayV’s Leader

Kun’s first taste of the spotlight came in 2016, when he featured on the Chinese version of NCT U’s single “Without You.” It wasn’t until January 2018 that he officially joined NCT alongside Lucas and Jungwoo. Then, on January 17, 2019, Kun stepped into his defining role: leader and main vocalist of WayV, which debuted with the EP “The Vision.” As the group’s leader, Kun has guided WayV through releases like “Awaken the World,” “Kick Back,” “Phantom,” and the platinum-certified “On My Youth,” steadily expanding into English, Japanese, and Korean-language projects along the way.

Beyond the Stage: A Songwriter With Range

Kun doesn’t just sing — he writes. He contributed lyrics to WayV’s “Be Alright,” and in 2021 he teamed up with fellow member Xiaojun for the duo project WayV-KUN&XIAOJUN, releasing the single “Back To You.” Fans often call him the “gentle dad” of WayV thanks to his patient, dependable leadership style, and he’s widely considered one of the group’s best cooks alongside NCT’s Doyoung and Taeyong.

Fun Facts and Personal Life

Kun keeps two pet dogs, Xiao Mi and Fei Fei, enjoys photographing skies and cityscapes while traveling, and can perform genuinely impressive magic tricks. His MBTI is ESFJ-T, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn. Whether you know him as a WayV leader, an NCT member, or a rising songwriter, Kun continues to prove he’s one of the most well-rounded idols in SM Entertainment’s roster.