Im Do-hwa | |
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 Im in January 2018 | |
| Born | Kim Chan-mi (1996-06-19)June 19, 1996 (age 28) Gumi, South Korea |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | FNC |
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Musical artist | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 임도화 |
| Hanja | 林到婲 |
| Revised Romanization | Im Dohwa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Im Dohwa |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 김찬미 |
| Hanja | 金澯美 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Chanmi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Ch'anmi |
Im Do-hwa[1] (Korean: 임도화; born June 19, 1996), néeKim Chan-mi (김찬미) and previously known mononymously asChanmi (찬미), is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl groupAOA.
Im was born on June 19, 1996, inGumi, South Korea.[2] She was enrolled into dancing school at a young age, and performed on the streets of Gumi. She and her two sisters, Kyung-mi and Hye-mi, were raised by their mother after their parents divorced when Im was in elementary school. Her mother ran a hair salon so she decided to become an idol to help her mother's financial situation.[3][non-primary source needed] She was recruited by FNC Entertainment and became an FNC trainee during middle school.[4][non-primary source needed]
On July 30, 2012, Im, made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet'sM! Countdown with their debut single album,Angels' Story and the title track "Elvis".[5][non-primary source needed] AOA has released four EPs and ten singles in total.[6]
Im is also part of sub-unitAOA Cream together withYuna andHyejeong. The sub-unit released their first teaser on February 1, 2016.[7][unreliable source?] The music video teaser for title track "I'm Jelly Baby" was released on February 4, 2016.[8][non-primary source needed] AOA Cream released their title track together with the MV on February 12, 2016.[9][non-primary source needed]
Im has participated in multiple solo competitions and has been recognized for her dancing and fitness skills. She made it into the final round ofMBC Music'sIdol Dance Battle D-Style in 2014, and performed in both a solo dance stage and a joint dance stage inMBC's DMC Festival in 2015.[10][non-primary source needed] She also competed inKBS'sMuscle Queen Project in 2016.[11]
The singer made her debut as an actress with her first lead role in the web dramaWhat's Up With These Kids? as Geum Hyera. She acted alongsideVIXX membersN andHongbin. The drama was aired on November 16, 2016.[12]
In March 2017, it was revealed that Im was going to star in an idol actor survival variety show calledI Am An Actor. The first episode was aired in April 2017.[13] At the conclusion of the show, Im placed first and won a role in an upcoming film entitledLookism.[14]
In 2019, Im, together with former AOA members Yuna and Hyejeong took part inLifetime's reality programAOA DaSaDanang Heart Attack Danang where the members traveled to Danang, Vietnam for an adventure.[15] In June 2019, Im was cast in web dramaLove Formula 11M as Jiyoon.[16] In November 2019 she was cast in MBC's new pilot variety showHouse of Sharing. The show began in broadcast in early December 2019.[17]
On June 29, 2021, Im was confirmed to co-star alongsideVIXX'sHyuk in the upcoming rom-com movieA Different Girl.[18]
Im participated in the virtual reality competitive showGirls Reverse.[19] which aired on January 2, 2023. She was eliminated in the preliminary vocal round.[20] On May 27, 2023, Im was revealed to be a contestant on the reality competitive showQueendom Puzzle.[21] On August 16, 2023, Im was eliminated in the final episode, finishing 14th overall with 229,076 points.[22]
On May 22, 2024, Dohwa announced through her personal social media that she had left FNC Entertainment following the expiration of her contract.[23]
On February 6, 2025, Dohwa announced on her personal social media that after leaving FNC Entertainment last year, she had signed a contract with a new company, Dante Entertain Management, to pursue her acting career.[24]
On April 25, 2022, she changed her last name from Kim to Im, following her mother's surname.[25]
Following her appearance as Im Do-hwa onGirls Reverse, Im announced that she now wishes to use the name Do-hwa for all her future activities, and that she was looking forward to pursuing an acting career.[1]
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [26] | |||
| Soundtrack appearances | |||
| "One More Chance" (withSanha) | 2019 | — | Love Formula 11M OST |
| "We all love under the moonlight" (우리는 모두 달빛 아래 사랑을 하네) | 2022 | — | Refresh 2022 OST |
| "I like it now" (지금이 좋아) | — | ||
| "To you slowly" (그대에게 천천히) (withKCM) | — | ||
| Compilation appearances | |||
| "A midsummer night's sweetness" (한 여름밤의 꿀) (with Kim Hye-mi) | 2022 | — | DNA Singer - Fantastic Family Round 6 |
| "Hopeless Romantic" (사랑이라 믿었던 것들은) (with Fye,Juri &Jiwoo) | 2023 | — | Queendom Puzzle ALL-ROUNDER BATTLE 1 |
| "Overwater" (withMiru, Fye, Soojin, Seoyeon &Jiwoo) | — | Queendom Puzzle ALL-ROUNDER BATTLE 2 | |
| "i DGA (i DONT GIVE A)" (with Yuki, Hwiseo,Yeeun, Fye, Yeoreum & Elly) | — | Queendom Puzzle SEMI FINAL | |
| "Last Piece" (with Hwiseo, Yeoreum,Yeeun, Elly,Jiwoo &Juri) | — | Queendom Puzzle FINAL | |
| "Start Over" (시작) | 2024 | — | A song that catches my ear Part.09 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Different Girl | Ji-yeon | [27][28] |
| 2022 | Refresh | Hyun-joo | [29] |
| 2023 | Love My Scent | Ah-yeong | [citation needed] |
| TBA | Changhon: Night of Salvation | Su-ah | [30] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Entertainer | Herself | Cameo | |
| 2017 | My Father Is Strange | |||
| 2018 | Sky Castle | Cameo (Ep. 3–4) | [31] | |
| 2020 | AI Her | Joo-ri | Miniseries | [citation needed] |
| 2021 | The Second Husband | Herself | Cameo (Ep. 5) | |
| 2023 | Brain Works | Virtual human | Cameo (Ep. 8) | [32] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Click Your Heart | Herself | Cameo | |
| What's Up With These Kids? | Geum Hye-ra | [33] | ||
| 2019 | Love Formula 11M | Ji-yoon | [34] | |
| 2019–2020 | The Genome Romance | Jang Heung-mi | [35] | |
| 2020 | Office Today, Romance Tomorrow | Kang Hye-mi | ||
| 2021 | The Birth of a Nation | Kwak So-yeon | [36] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Idol Dance Battle D-Style | Contestant | ||
| 2016 | Muscle Queen | Contestant | ||
| 2017 | I Am An Actor | Contestant | 1st place | |
| Haha Land | Panel | [37] | ||
| Magic Control | Panel | |||
| 2018 | Magic Control | Panel | Lunar New Year Special | |
| I want to see the bookcase | Panel | |||
| 2019 | Let's Meet at the Shop | Host | ||
| 2020 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | 2nd Round | |
| Idol League 2 | MC | |||
| 2021 | It's okay because we're family | Panel | ||
| 2022 | 써클 하우스 (Circle House) | Guest | Ep.10 | |
| You Quiz on the Block (Season 3) | Guest's Companion | Ep.157 | ||
| DNA Singer - Fantastic Family | Contestant's Companion | Ep.12 | ||
| 2023 | Girls Reverse | Contestant | Eliminated in preliminary round | |
| Queendom Puzzle | Contestant | Eliminated in final episode | [38] | |
| King of Mask Singer | Panel Judge |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2022 | A Blessed Life | Host | [39] |
| Girl Reverse | Contestant | [40] |
| Year | English title | Korean title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Why did you come to my house | 우리집에 왜 왔니 | Seo Jae-hee | [41] |
| 2024 | The Killer Is Coming | 킬러가 온다 | Ban Hana (반하나) | [citation needed] |
| The Hot Sea | 뜨거운바다 | Hanako (하나꼬) | [citation needed] |
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