I.M/Facts

* Education:
	+ Jeongam Elementary School
	+ Bia Middle School
* He was the 6th trainee announced as a member of Monsta X (after survival TV show “No Mercy”).
* He is the youngest of the group.
* He was born in Suwon, South Korea but his hometown is Gwangju.
* He has a younger brother.
* He has tattoos.
* His role model is his father.
* He lived abroad a lot during his childhood, because his father was a scientist and his work demanded of him to travel around the world.
* He lived 3 years in Boston and 4 years in Israel.
* His English name is Daniel, when he lived in Boston, he used be called by the name Dany.
* He once wanted to pursue science and education.
* He can speak English fluently. He is responsible for the English in the group. (Idol Room EP 24)
* He was supposed to debut in another group in 2014 (Nu’Bility), but plans fell through in the last minute, since he decided to leave the group.
* He was a Starship trainee for 2 years.
* Due to living abroad his English is fluent (He’s the member with the best English in Monsta X).
* He still loves travelling and his favorite place to be in is Osaka, Japan.
* In the dorm he is the most quiet member.
* In an interview I.M confirmed that he likes to look a lot in the mirror.
* When he was younger, once he dissected a rat in his dad’s lab.
* His father owns an orchard.
* He doesn’t like to stay much inside and he prefers to be outside. (Once, during “Weekly Idol” he complained that Monsta X stays too much indoor).
* He originally was left-handed.
* Once he wakes up he usually checks his schedule.
* One of his nicknames is Kookang (= puppy) and was given to him by Wonho.
* I.M said that he was more nervous when he performed Mirotic by TVXQ than he was in the finale of No.Mercy.
* When he was asked why he keeps biting Shownu’s arms, I.M said “His arms are delicious.”
* He can touch his elbow and his nose with his tongue.
* He keeps skin moisturizer in the dorm’s fridge (which he shares with Kihyun).
* He likes playing games with Kihyun and Minhyuk.
* He writes a lot of the songs lyrics with Jooheon.
* He always prays before eating.
* His favorite color is white.
* He doesn’t like spicy food.
* One of his favorite English phrases is “Do what you love and love what you do”.
* He is so careless like he lost his wallet when they were in the world tour.
* Hobbies: Writing songs, hanging out with his group mates.
* Among Monsta X members he said he is the cosest to Jooheon.
* He give 10% of his first paycheck to church and spend some for his parents.
* I.M loves candles and the ‘mood’ they spread. Hyungwon once said that he observed I.M staring deeply into a candle’s flame.
* I.M’s definition of love: “Giving up the most delicious drumstick. It’s cherishing someone more than yourself.”
* He is left handed. However, when he plays sports he mostly uses his right hand instead.
* He thinks his nose, collarbones, and the mole on his neck is the part on his body that looks the best.
* He said if he were a girl he would date leader Shownu. (170421 KBSWORLD K-Rush FB Live)
* I.M ideal’s type: “*I look at the person’s personality.*“
* When he was 3, he got lost in Israel with a slushy.
* In 15 years (2036), he wants a wife, children, and pets.
* He wants to try learning the cello in the future.
* I.M would like to collaborate with Travis Scott and Nav.
* he's sensitive to small ":Q:**There must be some iron rules that must be followed in the studio."?** Always wash your hands before entering. If your feet smell, you should wash your feet too. I'm sensitive to smells. haha.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 YouTube: 매드몬스터가 몬스타엑스보다 선배라구? 맫몬 VS 몬엑 선후배 논란, 진실은? | MONSTA X\_GAMBLER
2. ↑ *Idol Room:* EP 24
3. ↑ *Idol Battle Likes:* Ep.1
4. ↑ 160612 Monsta X Cut (TVXQ! mirotic) @ MCD Backstage
5. ↑ 161025 Monsta X on After School Club
6. ↑ Monsta X Asta TV Interview
7. ↑ Sparkling Magazine Interview
8. ↑ Bowling Practice 1 Vlive
9. ↑ TMI News
10. ↑ TWOTUCKBEBE Day Ep.3
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Youtube: MONSTA X Goes Undercover on Twitter, Quora and Wikipedia | GQ