9 'Must Know' facts about American Idol S21 winner Iam Tongi

American Idol 21 winner Iam Tongi was crowned as the champion following his mesmerizing performance of his original song 'I'll Be Seeing You.'

As per reports, Iam became a social media sensation after his American Idol Season 21 audition aired on TV. His Instagram followers which was 8K is currently at 562K (while wiring).

Iam is currently a senior in high school. He attends Decatur High School, which is located in Federal Way, Washington.

Notably, Iam auditioned once before with his father by his side but was not selected for the next round.

Iam’s father, Rodney, died a few months before his audition. During his American Idol 21 audition, he got the golden ticket which he dedicated to his late father

Throughout the course of the American Idol season, Tongi impressed judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie with his performances, which included several tributes to his father, Rodney.

Iam Tongi is natively from Kahuka, Hawaii, which is located on the island of Oahu. He settled in Seattle 3 years back due to economic hardship in the Islands.

18-year-old, Iam Tongi, on Sunday won American Idol Season 21 defeating Megan Danielle and Colin Stough

9 'Must Know' facts about American Idol S21 winner Iam Tongi | 9 'Must Know' facts about American Idol S21 winner Iam Tongi