NI-KI (born Nishimura Riki) is a Japanese singer, dancer, and songwriter. He is best known as the main dancer, vocalist, and youngest member (maknae) of the South Korean boy group ENHYPEN.
After finishing fourth on the survival program I-LAND in 2020, he debuted with ENHYPEN and quickly gained international recognition for his exceptional dancing ability, earning nicknames such as “Dance Prodigy” and “Little Michael Jackson.”
Essential Data
- Full Name: Nishimura Riki
- Stage Name: NI-KI
- Born: December 9, 2005
- Age: 20 years old
- Birthplace: Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Songwriter
- Nationality: Japanese
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
- Ethnicity: Japanese
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Nishimura
- Siblings: Konon Nishimura, Misora Nishimura
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $8 million USD
Early Life and Education
NI-KI was born on December 9, 2005, in Okayama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nishimura, who operated a dance studio in Japan.
He grew up alongside his older sister, Konon Nishimura, and younger sister, Misora Nishimura. Inspired by Michael Jackson from an early age, he began dancing at just three years old and trained in hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance.
NI-KI performed as a child dancer with SHINee and participated in numerous dance competitions. In 2019, he moved alone to South Korea to train under BELIFT LAB before debuting through I-LAND in 2020. His formal educational background has not been publicly disclosed.
Career
NI-KI started his entertainment journey as a child dancer in Japan, gaining attention for his impressive dance skills and performing alongside SHINee during several concerts.
In 2020, he competed on the Mnet survival show I-LAND, where he finished in fourth place and secured a spot in ENHYPEN.
The group officially debuted on November 30, 2020, with the extended play Border: Day One, marking the beginning of his professional music career.
Since debuting, NI-KI has become widely recognized as one of the strongest dancers among fourth-generation K-pop idols.
With ENHYPEN, he has released successful albums including Border: Carnival, Dimension: Dilemma, Manifesto: Day 1, Dark Blood, Orange Blood, Romance: Untold, and Desire: Unleash.
He has performed on multiple world tours and major international stages, including Coachella 2025.
Awards and Nominations
- MAMA Awards – Multiple Wins
- Golden Disc Awards – Multiple Wins
- Seoul Music Awards – Multiple Wins
- Hanteo Music Awards – Multiple Wins
- Circle Chart Music Awards – Multiple Wins
- Japan Gold Disc Awards – Multiple Wins
Social Media
- Instagram: @enhypen_niki
Personal Life
NI-KI, 20 years old, is currently single. He has no children and stands 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall. Outside of music, he enjoys dancing, fashion, baseball, listening to music, and spending time with his family whenever his schedule allows.
He is fluent in Japanese and Korean and has often spoken about his admiration for Michael Jackson, who inspired him to pursue dancing from childhood.
Net Worth
NI-KI has a net worth of $8 million USD. His income is primarily generated through music sales, concert tours, streaming royalties, merchandise, endorsements, brand partnerships, and other activities with ENHYPEN. As one of the group’s most popular members internationally, his continued success contributes significantly to his financial growth.
Discography
Studio Albums (with ENHYPEN)
- Dimension: Dilemma (2021)
- Romance: Untold (2024)
- Border: Day One (EPs)
- Border: Carnival (EPs)
- Manifesto: Day 1 (EPs)
- Dark Blood (EPs)
- Orange Blood (EPs)
- Desire: Unleash (EPs)
Television
- I-LAND (2020)
- Music Video Appearances (Pre-debut)
- “Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd (Japanese version) (2016)
- “Tatta” – Yuzu (2017)