KO1KEYZ A thorough explanation of Daiki Kato (DAIKI)'s Japanese New World era and the reason why he is called "Midori"! What are the attractions that fans talk about? [No. 2 recommendation for October 2026]
This time, we are bringing you a special feature on Daiki Kato (DAIKI) of KO1KEYZ, who was ranked 2nd in the October 2026 recommendation ranking.♪
Taiki-kun won first place in "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai (hereinafter referred to as Nippu Shinsekai)" and is currently the leader of KO1KEYZ.
She is also affectionately known as ``Midori'' and attracts fans because of the gap between her cheerful personality, which makes her feel like a ``gal,'' and her dependable side as a leader.💘
Taiki Kato will celebrate his 22nd birthday on October 8, 2026.🎂
So this time, we will thoroughly explain KO1KEYZ's Daiki Kato (DAIKI)'s profile, his time in "Nippon Shinsekai", and even the reason why he is called "Midori"!
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KO1KEYZ Daiki Kato (DAIKI) profile [age, birthday, birthplace, height]
- Activity name: DAIKI
- Hangul (activity name): 다이키
- Real name: Kato Daiki
- Date of birth: October 8, 2004
- Age: 21 years old (as of September 2026)
- Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
- Height: 178cm
- Blood type: O type
- MBTI: ENTP
- Member color: green
- Emoji:🍀
Daiki Kato (DAIKI) is a member of the 12-member boy group "KO1KEYZ" belonging to LAPONE Entertainment.
Born on October 8, 2004, his age as of September 2026 is 21 years old.
Her birthplace is Aichi Prefecture, and she is 178cm tall.
He is the leader of KO1KEYZ, and the member color is Taiki-kun's favorite green.🍀
They are attracting attention for their bright and unique characters and gorgeous performances on stage.✨
SNS was a big buzz when I was in high school!
Taiki Kato has been attracting a lot of attention on SNS since his high school days, and has become well known not only in Japan but also in South Korea.
One of the most famous is the short video he shot when he was a high school student.
The video has been viewed over 35 million times on TikTok!
Taiki-kun's star quality and sparkling visuals, which can be seen in the short video, caught the attention of many people.
Also has a history of appearing on the audition program “MAKE MATE 1”
Daiki Kato, who gained attention on SNS during his high school days, later worked as an influencer under the name "Midori Daiki."
And in May 2024,Appearing as "MIDORI" on the Korean audition program "MAKE MATE 1 (MA1)"👏
In the program, she not only attracted attention for her neat visuals, but also became a beloved character for her bright personality!
Although he was not yet at the stage where he could speak Korean fluently at the time, he was able to see how he was actively communicating and growing closer to the other participants🩷
“MAKE MATE 1” is also introduced in detail in this article.👇
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As of September 2026, Taiki Kato's personal official Instagram account has not been opened.
There were personal Instagram and TikTok accounts that were operated in the past, but they have now been deleted.
Therefore, if you would like to know the latest information and status of Taiki-kun, pleaseKO1KEYZ official SNSWe recommend that you check📱✨
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Looking back at KO1KEYZ Daiki Kato's (DAIKI) audition for "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN Shinsekai"!
Taiki Kato appeared on the audition program ``Nippu Shinsekai'' and successfully made his debut.🌍
The ranking changes within the program are as follows.
- 1st place → 1st place → 10th place → Final 1st place
While Taiki-kun maintained a high ranking from the beginning, he once dropped down to 10th place.
From there, he rose to the top of the final standings and decided to debut as KO1KEYZ, leaving a strong impression on many fans.👏
From here, let's look back together at Taiki-kun's New World era.✊✨
Theme song “Shinsekai”
First of all, I would like to introduce the tune of the program's theme song "SHINSEKAI".📺
What catches the eye from the moment he steps on stage is Taiki's gorgeous visuals.
She has such a strong presence that you can't help but think, "I have no choice but to become an idol...!?"✨
What I would like to draw further attention to isThe gap between her neutral and beautiful features and her powerful and sharp dancing。
I think many fans were immediately taken aback by the performance, which showed a completely different expression from the usual bright and soft atmosphere.💚
Level placement test
In the level placement test, PENTAGON performed ``SHINE (Japanese ver.)''.
As a result, Taiki-kun was assigned to Class B, and later reevaluated to Class A.
Also, while practicing for the placement test, Taiki-kun was impressive as he spoke to the trainees who were not good at Japanese and supported them while acting as an interpreter.
In addition to his performance, we could also see Taiki-kun's good nature as he looked at his surroundings and naturally extended his hand.✨
group battle
In the group battle, challenge Wanna One's "Energetic."
Dressed in a refreshing costume resembling a prince, he captivated fans with his relaxed singing voice during the chorus.🎤
after thisAn impressive 1st place at the first ranking announcement ceremonyare gaining🏆
position battle
In the position battle, ZEROBASEONE's "Doctor! Doctor!" will be performed!
Taiki-kun acted as a leader and showed how he brought the team together while calling out to the members.
The way he looks at his surroundings and pulls the whole thing together shows his reliability and leadership qualities.
We also maintained our first place at the second ranking announcement ceremony.🌸
concept battle
In the concept battle, "Neko" was performed.
They captured the hearts of viewers with their facial expression management and performance that matched the atmosphere of the song.✨
While showing stable ability in both singing and dancing, he also shows off his star quality that naturally attracts attention on stage.
It was a stage that once again impressed upon his strength as an all-rounder.
And,10th place at the 3rd ranking announcement ceremonyThis will decide the advance to the final round.🎉
Final round (debut evaluation)
At the finals, they showed off a performance that put all their experience into it.
I was in charge of sub vocals for the debut evaluation song "Go Go".
And a big reversal from 10th place at the 3rd ranking announcement ceremony!
The final ranking was a solid 1st place, and we were able to secure a spot in our debut.🎉
Taiki-kun once dropped from 1st to 10th place, but finally returned to the top.
The dramatic trajectory received a series of congratulatory voices from fans, such as ``Congratulations!'' and ``You're so cool!''✨
Information on KO1KEYZ, which was born in "Japanese New World", and member profiles are introduced in detail in this article, so please take a look.👇
KO1KEYZ Why is Daiki Kato (DAIKI) called “Midori”?
Speaking of Kato Taiki-kun, he is also known for being nicknamed "Midori" by his fans.🍀
The reason is that Taiki himself loves the color green, and in the past he was active under the name "Midori Daiki".💡
She also used the name "MIDORI" when she was active as an influencer and when she appeared on "MAKE MATE 1".
Furthermore, in ``Nippon Shinsekai'', he mentions ``collecting greenery'' as a hobby, and he loves greenery so much that he even uses the keyword ``Green Prince'' to describe himself!
“Green”, which symbolizes Taiki-kun, has been passed down as a member color at KO1KEYZ.💚
KO1KEYZ 3 charms of Daiki Kato (DAIKI) [190 KO1LYs talk about it! ]
From here, we will carefully select and introduce three of Taiki-kun's charms based on the real voices of KO1LY (KO1KEYZ's fan name) submitted to the "Monthly Favorite Ranking".♡
Let's check out Taiki-kun's charms that the more you know about him, the more you'll like him!
The one and only “gal leader”! Gap between brightness and leadership
Taiki-kun’s first charm is “The gap between brightness and leadership as a unique “gal leader””.
Taiki-kun has been loved by many since the Japanese New World era due to his friendly nature and easy-going, cheerful personality.
The way she speaks is bright and full of positive gal mindset.♡
“～What is Kilo” “Sorina～”Taiki-kun also has a unique word sense.
Choosing words that will make you laugh will instantly brighten the mood.✨
On the other hand, once he gets into a serious scene, he shows a stoic and masculine side.
Even on ``Nippu Shinsekai'', it was impressive to see him organizing the trainees while calling out to those around him, and devoting himself to practice with the goal of ``1st place''.
Taiki-kun's great appeal is that he has the charm of being a "mood maker," a responsible leader, and a hard worker.✨
This large swing range may be the point that makes many KO1LYs sluggish.💕
Here, we would like to introduce comments received from everyone at KO1LY.💌
- 📢Contrary to his gal-like tone and appearance, he actually has a stoic and manly side.
- 📢You might think she's the cheerful gal leader of KO1KEYZ, but she has a Han-like side to her.
An all-rounder with visuals, singing, and dancing.
The second charm of Taiki-kun is “An all-rounder who combines visuals, singing, and dancing”.
Although Taiki-kun's cheerful "gal character" tends to attract attention, he actually has a high level of ability in terms of performance.🍀
She has shown stable performances since she was a trainee, with a smooth singing voice and sharp, dynamic dance moves.
The first thing I would like to draw your attention to is the beautiful visuals that resemble a prince.✨
She has such a gorgeous aura that you can't help but wonder if she was born to be an idol...💐
Next, let's check out this chikkem that stands out with its sharp dance and facial expression management.📺
Also, pay attention to the smooth and sweet singing voice.🎤
Taiki-kun is an all-rounder who exhibits a high level of comprehensive ability without being biased towards any one aspect of singing, dancing, or visuals.💎
Taiki-kun's great charm is that when he stands on stage, he instantly changes to the expression of a "sparkling idol" and shows off both his star quality and solid ability.✨
Here, we would like to introduce comments received from everyone at KO1LY.💌
- 📢Beautiful face, dancing and singing skills (Japanese New World A class), gal mind
- 📢An energetic gal leader! An all-rounder who can do anything with ease! A man who has the power to attract people!
Debut in first place through hard work and determination! He is more sincere towards idols than anyone else.
The third charm of Taiki Kato is “He is more sincere towards idols than anyone else.”.
Starting with the buzz on TikTok in high school, his activities as "Midori Daiki", the challenge of "MAKE MATE 1", and "Japanese Published New World".
Taiki-kun's path has not been a smooth one.
Although he maintained first place in the 1st and 2nd editions of Nippon Shinsekai, he also went through a difficult period where he dropped to 10th place at one point.
Even so, I continued my efforts without giving up,He made a stunning comeback to 1st place in the final and secured his debut.That appearance touched the hearts of many KO1LY🥺
Taiki-kun's "seriousness about being an idol" can be seen in various scenes in Nippon Shinsekai.
“I definitely want to go to the finals.”It was impressive to see him devoting himself to individual training while facing his own challenges.
Furthermore, in order to participate in the audition, there was an episode in which she deleted the SNS accounts she had accumulated from her influencer days.👀
The way Taiki-kun is willing to take on a new challenge, even if it means letting go of what he has built up until now, shows his strong determination towards his dream of becoming an idol...!
The stoicism and high level of professionalism that lie behind his cheerful personality are also the reasons why many fans are attracted to Taiki-kun.✨
Here, we would like to introduce comments received from everyone at KO1LY.💌
- 📢She was prepared to delete her influencer account when she participated in the audition, and her professionalism was evident throughout. effort. A wide field of vision and a large container that leaves no one behind.
- 📢Kato Taiki-kun's gorgeous visuals and positive gal mentality attracted attention during the audition program, but he is also a hard worker who has overcome the things that were pointed out to him on the programs he previously appeared on. In addition, he has shown a strong determination to take on the leadership role even though he has no experience. Don't miss out on his growth as a reliable leader who always takes the initiative to raise his voice to cheer up the team.😊
KO1KEYZ Daiki Kato (DAIKI) ranks 2nd in the 2026 monthly recommendation ranking “October’s recommendation”!
KO1KEYZ Kato Daiki (DAIKI) was chosen as the 2nd place “October’s favorite” in 2026!
During the voting period, many KO1LY members made it exciting.♪
From everyone at KO1LY
``Happy birthday💚
Thank you for always being a sparkling prince idol🍀🍀🍀」
``Happy birthday, Taiki-kun!🎉
I hope Taiki-kun, the bright and mood-maker and strongest leader, has a fulfilling year!」
``Happy Birthday Taiki🎉🎉🎉
I get energized by looking at the big tree every day! !
I really love it! ! ! !
I will continue to support you! ”
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Summary
This timeSpecial feature on KO1KEYZ Kato Daiki (DAIKI), who was ranked 2nd in the October 2026 recommendation ranking.We have delivered♪
Taiki-kun, who gained attention after becoming a buzz on TikTok in high school, has accumulated various experiences such as activities as "Midori Daiki", challenge on Korea's "MAKE MATE 1", and finally debuting at number one on "Japanese Published by New World".🍀✨
Although the path was not always smooth, he achieved his dream through hard work and determination, and is currently leading the group as the leader of KO1KEYZ.
The gap between Taiki-kun's positive and cheerful character like a gal and his image as a leader who can be relied on in times of emergency is one of the reasons why Taiki-kun continues to attract so many KO1LYs.💘
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