Heecho

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**Kim Hee Cheon** (김희천; born September 2, 1994) is a South Korean singer. In 2014, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group HALO until their unofficial disbandment in 2019.

He then participated in the reality competition show *Produce 101 Japan* but left after Episode 10 due to personal reasons. He ultimately ranked 35th and became a member of the Japanese project group ORBIT. They are set to debut on November 11, 2020.

## Early life

Kim Hee Cheon was born on September 2, 1994 in Seoul, South Korea.

## Career

### 2014-2018: Debut and activities with HALO

Kim used to be a trainee under TOP Media and trained with the members of TEEN TOP. He was even considered as a potential member of the group but ultimately didn't make the final lineup.

On August 3, 2011, Kim debuted with the South Korean boy group Twi-Light under Yein Entertainment. The group silently disbanded at one point. He then worked as a back-up dancer for a while and participated in NC.A's "My Teacher Student" promotions in September 2013.

Kim debuted with HALO under HISTAR Entertainment on June 27, 2014.

In May 2018, the group released their second digital single "O.M.G". The single marked the group's final release. A year later, on May 8, 2019, the company announced that the group's exclusive contract had expired in April and that negotiations about the group's future were currently underway. The group has yet to officially disband.

### 2019-2020: *Produce 101 Japan* and activities with ORBIT

In 2019, Kim Hee Cheon participated in the Japanese version of the reality competition show *Produce 101*, *Produce 101 Japan*. He auditioned as part of the group *Hello Again*. He received an evaluation grade of A and kept the same grade after re-evalutation. On November 28, 2019, he left the show after Episode 10 due to undisclosed personal reasons and ended up ranking 35th with 823,022 votes.

On February 8, 2020, Kim was announced as a member of the project group ORBIT. He was assigned Uranus as his representative planet.

On June 19, 2020, the group released a pre-debut single entitled "Lazurite", referencing their fandom color.

On August 20, the group announced the release of their debut album *00* for November 11, 2020. His member teaser was released on September 27, 2020.

## Filmography

### Variety shows

 2016
 2017
 2019

## Trivia

* His family consists of his parents and his younger sister.
	+ He said that he wouldn't introduce his younger sister to Dino.
* He said that his pretty face and low voice tune are his charms.
* Fans say that he looks like Min Kyung Hoon.
* He wants to go to Europe.
* Heecheon doesn't like to eat mayonnaise directly.
* Heecheon, Dino, OOON, and Jaeyong share a room.
* On July 25, 2014, Heecheon said that he hates all commemorations and anniversaries except Independence Day.
* According to Jaeyong, Heecheon is the member who is the most different when with the members and when with the fans.
* Heecheon loves Digimon. He said he is happy whenever he watches Digimon or listens to its OST.
* He loves dark places, the moon, the dawn, and the night. He hates noisy places and light.
* His favorite fruit is peach.
* He seems cool and chic but he is actually a warm person and a good listener.
* He trained with the members of TEEN TOP and is still friends with them.
* Zebras are his favorite animal.
* He has a cat.
* His hobby is going on walks.
* His specialty is choreographing.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ORBIT Offical Website — Heecho's Profile
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 *Produce 101 Japan* Offical Website — Heecho's Profile
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 ORBIT Official Instagram — ORβIT DEBUT ALBUM発売決定！
4. ↑ Soompi — HALO's Agency Confirms Expiration Of Members' Contracts
5. ↑ Naver News — '6년차' 헤일로, 지난 4월 말 소속사와 전속계약 만료
6. ↑ Naver News — 헤일로 측 "4월부로 전속계약 만료, 향후 활동 논의중"(공식입장 전문)
7. ↑ K-Style News — HALO、メンバー全員が契約満了…事務所が公式コメント「今後の活動については議論中」
8. ↑ Soompi — HALO's Ooon, Yoondong, And Heecheon Confirmed To Appear On "Produce 101 Japan"
9. ↑ Naver News — 헤일로 오운-윤동-희천, '프로듀스101' 일본판 출연…'재데뷔 도전'
10. ↑ Naver News — 헤일로 희천·윤동·오운, 일본판 '프로듀스 101' 출연..재기 노린다
11. ↑ Soompi — HALO's Ooon, Yoondong, And Heecheon Step Down From "Produce 101 Japan"
12. ↑ Naver News — 日'프듀' 참가한 한국인 연습생 전원 하차 "김윤동-정영훈 사퇴"
13. ↑ Nikkan Sports — ＡＡＡ日高、プデュ日本版メンバーの辞退に困惑
14. ↑ ORBIT Official YouTube — HEECHO
15. ↑ ORBIT Official YouTube — ORβIT「UNIVERSE」MEMBER TEASER #2
16. ↑ ORBIT Official YouTube — 「00」
17. ↑ ORBIT Official YouTube — ORβIT「UNIVERSE」MEMBER TEASER #1