Ahn Byeong-woong explained

Ahn Byeong-woong
Native Name:	안병웅
Birth Date:	23 August 1999
Birth Place:	Siheung, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Genre:	Boom bap
Occupation:	Rapper
Years Active:	2019-present
Label:	Wavy

Ahn Byeong-woong (; born August 23, 1999) is a South Korean rapper. He garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.

Early life and education

Ahn was born on August 23, 1999, in Siheung. He began rapping in high school. He won Rookies of KAC in 2017 and became the runner-up of Open Mic Swg in 2018.^[1]

He graduated from East Incheon High School.^[2]

Career

Ahn garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019. In March 2020, he signed to Wavy.^[3] In April, he released his debut EP Bartoon 24.^[4]

Artistry

Ahn is known for his boom bap style and sharp tone.^[5] He was influenced by Biggie Smalls' method of using and placing words and creating rhythm.^[1]

Discography

EP

Title	Details	Peak chart position
Title	Details	KOR ^[6]
Bartoon 24	Released: April 13, 2020 Label: Wavy Format: Streaming	—
Batanga	Released: March 6, 2021 Label: Wavy Format: CD, Streaming	71
Hook up	Released: July 24, 2022 Label: Wavy Format: CD, steaming	52

Filmography

TV

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2019	Show Me the Money 8	Contestant	^[7]
2020	Show Me the Money 9		^[8]
2021	Show Me the Money 10		^[9]

References

Web site: Kang . Ye-sol . Kim . Seon-hui . January 2021 . STAY TUNED . Marie Claire Korea . ko.
Web site: 안병웅 . Marie Claire Korea . ko.
Web site: Kim . Su-gyeong . March 25, 2020 . ‘쇼미8’ 안병웅, 콜드 수장 레이블 WAVY(웨이비)와 전속계약 . 'Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong signs an exclusive contract with Colde-lead label WAVY . Tenasia . ko.
Web site: Kim . Dae-han . April 13, 2020 . ‘쇼미8’ 안병웅, 오늘(13일) 1st EP앨범 ‘BARTOON 24’ 발매 . 'Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong releases 1st EP album "BARTOON 24" today (13th) . Sports World . ko.
Web site: Kang . Il-gwon . April 17, 2020 . 안병웅 - Bartoon 24 . . ko.
Circle Album Chart
- Batanga: Web site: Album Chart - 2021 Weeks 11 . July 7, 2023 . Circle Chart.
- Hook up: Web site: Album Chart - 2022 Weeks 35 . July 7, 2023 . Circle Chart.
Web site: Kim . Su-gyeong . July 27, 2019 . ['쇼미더머니8' 첫방] 빅나티·안병웅부터 영비·펀치넬로까지...신예와 현역 새 판 짰다 ]. ['Show Me the Money 8' first aired] Big Naughty·Ahn Byeong Woong to Young B·Punchnello...Rookies and practitioners make a new game . Tenasia . ko.
Web site: Park . Pan-seok . November 14, 2020 . '쇼미9' 안병웅 아쉬운 탈락..카키 극찬 속 다음 라운드 진출 . 'Show Me 9' Ahn Byeong Woong sad elimination..Khakii advances to next round with praise . Osen . ko.
Web site: Han . Hyeon-jeong . November 6, 2021 . "작은 꿈 이뤄 기뻐" …안병웅, 극찬 속 '쇼미10' 퇴장 . "I'm happy that my little dream came true" …Ahn Byeong Woong exits 'Show Me the Money 10' amid compliments . Star Today . ko.
Web site: Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023 nominees . Korean Hip-hop Awards . ko.