Daud Kim, a former K-POP sensation turned YouTuber, embraced Islam in 2019. Now, he’s embarking on a journey to build a mosque in South Korea. Learn more about this and discover 5 of his videos to watch!
K-pop star turned YouTuber, Daud Kim, announced to his followers on Instagram on April 11th that he is embarking on a venture to build a mosque. He recently purchased land for this purpose in Incheon, South Korea. In the post, he is dressed in a plain white T-shirt, a black jacket, and black baggy pants, standing on the empty plot of land holding what appears to be a paper contract against the backdrop of a clear blue sky.
With 5.5 million subscribers on YouTube, Daud Kim converted to Islam five years ago and recently announced his plan to build a mosque in the city of Incheon, South Korea. In September 2019, Kim announced his conversion to Islam via a YouTube video, and has since then gone on to perform Umrah. Muslims constitute a small fraction of the population in South Korea, consisting mainly of migrant workers and international students. He says he aims to boost the infrastructure for Muslims in the country.
“Finally, with your help, I have signed a contract for land to build a Masjid in Incheon,” captioned Kim. “This place will soon become a mosque. I can‘t believe this day has come…I plan to build a prayer place and an Islamic podcast studio for Da’wah to Koreans.”
He plans to construct a prayer space and an Islamic podcast studio for Da’wah aimed at Koreans. He added, “I believe it’s truly a significant step. There will be many hardships, but I believe I can overcome them. I will strive until the day when every street in Korea resonates with the beautiful call to prayer. I will do my best.”
He has received widespread appreciation for this endeavor from his fanbase spanning many Muslim countries. Previously, he posted a video encouraging people to support his endeavor by donating to his PayPal account. In order to turn his dream into reality, Kim concluded his post with an appeal for financial assistance from his fanbase, providing details of his bank account and PayPal account.
To fund the construction of the mosque, Kim requires financial assistance. He expressed, “I need financial help to complete the building. If you would like to contribute, please donate here. Thank you so much.”
Since his conversion to Islam, the YouTuber has frequently expressed his desire to visit Mecca and Medina. During Ramadan in 2022, Kim performed Umrah after embracing Islam in 2019. His YouTube videos receive millions of views, covering topics ranging from demystifying Korean culture, cuisine, and reactions to global events, to glimpses into his personal life such as Mukbang sessions with his dad, meeting his mom in Pakistan, and documenting his fundraising and philanthropic endeavors.
Here are 5 of his videos you might find interesting to watch.
1. Get To Know Him More Through This Video Of His
In this video, one of his more earlier ones but shares with his viwewers a lot of personal details. His personality type, to general korean ways to his family and more. Watch as a beginner to get to know the youtuber and former singer mpre.
2. His First First Umrah In Makkah
Actively sharing his experiences post his conversion, he has shared plenty of videos detailing his religious and spiritual experiences like the one below.
3. The Meaningful Bonds He Forged In Pakistan
While his mother passed away in 2022, who he previously shared was his best friend, adviser, teacher, hero and role model. Among many of his youtube video series in Pakistan, he even shared this one where he took his viewers along the journey of meeting his Pakistani family. So to say the meaningful bonds he forged.
4. Here’s Him Explaining In Depth Why He Wishes To Build A Mosque In Korea
In this youtube video of his, he explained in detail all about why he wished to build a mosque in Korea and how his audience and fellow muslims can donate to help him make it possible.
5. His Eid Charity
On his visit to Indonesia, he spent his Eid distributing free donuts to kids on the streets. Watch the full video to discover more.
