Biography

Ni-ki

ニキ / Nishimura Riki

Currently in ENHYPEN

Ni-ki (Nishimura Riki) is a Japanese singer and dancer, the main dancer and youngest member of the boy group ENHYPEN under Belift Lab. A child performer who danced at SHINee World 2017, he placed fourth on the survival show I-LAND (2020) and debuted with ENHYPEN on November 30, 2020.

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Oh Cheol-soo

Profile

Ni-ki (Nishimura Riki) is a Japanese singer and dancer, the youngest member of the boy group ENHYPEN. A performer since childhood in Okayama, he danced as a child performer at SHINee World 2017 and in a 2016 Michael Jackson tribute choreographed by Travis Payne before joining Mnet’s I-LAND, where he placed fourth.

Since debuting with ENHYPEN in November 2020, Ni-ki has been celebrated as the group’s standout dancer, notably performing “Guilty” with SHINee’s Taemin at the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon.

Facts

  • As a child dancer he appeared at SHINee World 2017, performed in a 2016 Michael Jackson tribute choreographed by Travis Payne, and appeared in Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra concerts before becoming a trainee. Wikipedia EN
  • He placed fourth in the I-LAND finale on September 18, 2020, earning his spot in ENHYPEN, and is the group's only Japanese member. Wikipedia EN
  • He performed "Guilty" together with SHINee's Taemin at the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, a full-circle moment for the former SHINee child dancer. Wikipedia EN

Works

I-LAND Contestant
2020 / Reality show
EN-O'Clock Cast member
2021 / Reality show
MBC Gayo Daejejeon Special stage performer
2024 / TV show

FAQ

Is Ni-ki Japanese?
Yes. Ni-ki was born Nishimura Riki on December 9, 2005 in Okayama, Japan, and is ENHYPEN's only Japanese member as well as its youngest.
Did Ni-ki really dance for SHINee before debuting?
Yes. As a child dancer he appeared at the SHINee World 2017 concert, and years later performed "Guilty" with SHINee's Taemin at the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon.

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