Kim Do-ah (, born December 4, 2003), also known by the mononym Doah, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She was a member of South Korean girl group, Fanatics and its sub-unit, Fanatics-Flavor until their disbandment in 2024. She is known for her participation in Produce 48 and Girls Planet 999.
Career 2018–2022: Produce 48, debut with Fanatics and solo activities
In 2018, Kim participated in Mnet's reality girl group survival show Produce 48 as a trainee of FENT. She eventually placed 23rd and was eliminated in the third round. On November 5, FENT announced that Kim would debuted as a member of Fanatics first sub unit Fanatics-Flavor. The unit officially debuted on November 26 with the single album Milkshake.
In 2019, Kim made her acting debut in Naver TV's web series I Am Not a Robot where she portrayed the role of Han Yeo-reum, described as a bold and overly honest girl. On August 6, 2019, she made her official debut as a member of Fanatics with the release of their debut EP The Six.
On March 10, 2020, Kim took a role of Im Seon-ji, described as an innocent girl who had unexpected charm, in Naver TV's web series The World of My 17. She also played the role of Go Yeon-yi, the male lead's new love interest, in the third and fourth season of the web series Real:Time:Love.
On July 18, 2021, Kim was officially announced as a contestant in another Mnet's reality girl group survival show Girls Planet 999. She was eliminated in episode 8 and finished 10th in K-Group.
In November 2022, Kim took a role on EBS1's Secret of Lightning Cape as Han Woo-re. The role was described as a sister who was trying to reveal the secret of a mysterious lightning cape that turned his brother, a ten-years-old boy into a hero after getting it, while also protecting him.
2023–present: Solo debut and group disbandment On May 23, 2023, Kim officially debuted as a solo artist with the release of the digital single "Dream Walking". She performed the single for the first time on SBS M's The Show.
On October 17, 2024, Fanatics disbanded as well as its subunit Fanatics-Flavor.
Endorsements In 2019, Kim was appointed as a model for cosmetics brand Etude. She was deemed a perfect fit for the brand which earned her the nickname "Etude Human" ().
Discography
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chartposition Album KOR "Dream Walking" () 2023 —
Soundtrack appearances + List of soundtrack appearances, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Like You" () 2020 The World of My 17 OST "It's Okay, It's You" () Real:Time:Love 3 OST
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2022–2023 Mismatch So Bo-ra
Television series Year Title Role Notes 2022–2023 Secret of Lightning Cape Han Woo-re 2023 The Story of Park's Marriage Contract Princess Extra; episode 1, 9
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2019 I Am Not A Robot Han Yeo-reum 2020 The World of My 17 Im Seon-ji Season 1 Real:Time:Love Go Yeon-yi Season 3–4 2023 My Man Is Cupid Yoo Jeong-ah 2025 Demon's Profile Picture Min-hee 2026 My Little Chef Mi-ri
Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2018 Produce 48 Contestant Finished in 23rd place in third elimination round 2021 Girls Planet 999 Eliminated in second elimination round
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