NIKI

Nishimura Riki (西村リキ; born Dec 9, 2005), better known by his stage name Niki (니키; also stylized Ni-ki) is a Japanese singer and youngest member (maknae) of the kpop group ENHYPEN under Belift Lab formed through the survival show I-LAND.

NIKI’S PROFILE

Stage Name: NIKI

Full Name: NISHIMURA RIKI

Country of Birth: Japan

Date of Birth: Dec 09, 2005

Blood Type: B

Family: parents, sister.

Training Time: 8 months

Zodiac sign: sagittarius, rooster

Things he likes: soccer, dance

Happy memory: going to amusement parks

Soul food: dumplings

Favorite emoji: hand covering mouth emoji

Languages: Korean, Japanese

IDEAL TYPE AND LOVE COMPATIBILITY

Most Compatible Signs for Love: Ox, Snake. Aries, Leo, Gemini, Libra Sagittarius, Aquarius

Least Compatible Signs for Love: Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Rooster, Dog. Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

FUN FACTS AND TRIVIA

Personal Life

-Age: Niki was 14 years old (14 international age; 16 Korean age) during the time he was competing on the show I-LAND.

-Height trivia: Niki’s height is 177 cm (5'10''). To see the height ranking of I-LAND contestants, check out the I-LAND profile.

-Hometown: Okayama, Japan.

-He recommends visiting his hometown Okayama if you go to Japan.

-He is the only Japanese member from Enhypen.

-Niki is the youngest member (maknae) of Enhypen. He was born on Dec 9, 2005 and was only 14 years old when he debuted with Enhypen.

Dancing

-Niki used to be a backup dancer for Shinee.

-Niki grew up dancing at his parents’ dance studio. He started dancing at the age of 5.

-Niki admires Michael Jackson.

-Niki can learn choreographies very fast. He memorized the choreography for the final episode of I-LAND within 20 minutes. While other people take about an hour to learn, he says he typically only needs 10 minutes.

Other

-Niki’s final ranking on I-LAND was #4.

-What Niki wants the most is broad shoulders. He envies others that have broad shoulders.

-Niki was shorter than some of the ENHYPEN members during I-LAND but outgrew them by the time of their debut.

Interview

-If he could perform onstage just once in his life, he would perform at the Billboard Music Awards.

-What do you think about when you dance? I don't think about anything; I just have fun dancing.

-What's one thing you like the most besides dancing? The practice studio.

-What kind of an artist do you want to become? I want to become an idol who can touch people's hearts.

-Niki was nominated for TC Chandler’s 100 Most Handsome Faces in 2020.

-Three words to describe yourself: absorptive, dance, concentration.

-What does Enhypen mean to you? The most precious thing in my life.

-Biggest lesson learned after joining ENHYPEN: aim to be better than I am now.

-Hope for the group as you debut: I want to make our debut beyond fans' expectations and to become closer to our fans.