Baro (entertainer) explained

Baro
Birth Name:Cha Sun-woo
Birth Date:5 September 1992
Birth Place:Gwangju, South Korea
Relatives:I (sister)
Years Active:2011–present
Agent:Media Lab Seesaw (SISO)
Module:
Embed:yes
Years Active:2011–2018
Past Member Of:B1A4
Module2:
Child:yes
Korean name
Hangulstage:바로
Rrstage:Baro
Mrstage:Paro
Hangul:차선우
Rr:Cha Seon-u
Mr:Ch'a Sŏnu

Cha Sun-woo (born September 5, 1992), better known by his stage name Baro, is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer, and lyricist. He is a former member of boy group B1A4 and is currently under Media Lab Seesaw (SISO). He made his acting debut through the hit 2013 cable drama Reply 1994 and additionally received critical acclaim for his role in the television series (2014) and Angry Mom (2015).

Early life

Baro was born in Gwangju, South Korea with one younger sister who is four years younger than him (debuting in 2017 with the stage name "I").[1]

Career

Pre-debut

Baro was first discovered by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on social network service Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", in addition to rapping and beatboxing.[2] Baro then joined the company, training for at least 2 years before debuting.

2011−2018: B1A4

See main article: B1A4. After years of training, Baro joined as the main rapper of B1A4. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed Baro as the second member to be revealed after Jinyoung.[3]

On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album "Let's Fly", making their debut on April 23, 2011 on MBC's Show! Music Core.[4]

On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Baro and Jinyoung had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion.[5] [6] In November 16, WM Entertainment has announced that B1A4 members Jinyoung and Baro will be leaving the agency, with the remaining three members - CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan - to continue promoting as B1A4.[7]

On November 8, 2023, it was announced that Baro had signed a contract with Media Lab Seesaw (SISO), following the expiration contract with HODU&U Entertainment.[8]

Personal life

On June 5, 2013, while preparing for B1A4's follow up single "Starlight's Song", Baro strained his ankle ligament. Initially, the group was going to adjust its promotional tour depending on Baro's recovery. However, because his recovery took longer than they had expected, the What's Going On Tour ended earlier than planned.[9]

Discography

See main article: article and B1A4 discography.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Misaeng: PrequelKim Young-chanShort film[10]
2014The Seventh DwarfBoboAnimated, Korean dubbed[11]
2015That's Not ItBoyShort film[12]
2017Close Your EyesHyeon-woo[13]
2022DelusionYeong-jun[14]
FearsomeJae Hyuk[15]
The Pinwheel[16]

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Reply 1994Binggeure[17]
2014Ki Young-kyu[18]
2015Persevere, Goo Hae-raRobin Cha Cameo[19]
Angry MomHong Sang-tae[20]
2016The Master of RevengeKim Gil-do (young)[21]
2017ManholeJo Seok-tae[22]
2018 Less Than EvilHwang Dong-yoon[23]
2019Two HeartsCha Sun-woo[24]
Level UpKwak Han-cheol[25]
Melting Me SoftlyHwang Byung-shim (24 years old)
2021Troy[26]
2022Reborn RichYoon Hyun-minCameo (episode 1, 16)[27]
2023KBS Drama Special – "Shoot For Love"Jung Moo-wonOne act-drama[28]

Web series

YearTitleRole
2015Loss: Time: LifeBaro[29]
2022GridJeong Him-chan[30]
2023The Villain of RomanceKang Hee-jae[31]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
201450th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actor (TV)
Most Popular Actor (TV)
16th Seoul International Youth Film FestivalBest New Actor
3rd APAN Star AwardsBest New Actor
201534th MBC Drama AwardsBest New Actor in a MiniseriesAngry Mom

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singer I opens up about brother Baro of B1A4. February 20, 2017. Kpop Herald. September 5, 2018. February 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170223020516/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201702201506127756103_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  2. Web site: 지방돌 비원에이포 (B1A4) '친근함으로 무장했어요' (인터뷰). Nate. December 25, 2012. Go Gyeong-min. ko. June 20, 2011. November 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151102142546/http://news.nate.com/view/20110620n18554. live.
  3. Web site: 신인그룹 B1A4, 두 번째 멤버 BARO 공개! '귀여운 래퍼로 인기몰이 예약 중'. Nate. December 25, 2012. ko. April 12, 2011. February 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202032946/http://news.nate.com/view/20110412n06043. live.
  4. Web site: 베일벗은 B1A4, 신인맞아? 외모+춤+노래↑••3박자 조화 . https://archive.today/20130127010523/http://article.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=5391117&ctg=1503 . usurped . January 27, 2013 . . December 25, 2012 . Choi Jun-yong . ko . April 23, 2011 .
  5. News: [공식입장] B1A4 측 "진영·바로 외 3인 재계약…팀 재정비 집중"]. June 30, 2018. ko. Naver. June 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180630105838/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000871582. live.
  6. Web site: B1A4's Baro, Jinyoung leave group's agency. July 1, 2018. Kpop Herald. September 5, 2018. July 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701041049/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807011047436551098_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  7. News: B1A4 향후 방향에 대한 공지드립니다. November 16, 2018. ko. November 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181116215803/http://b1a4.com/2013/notice.php?ptype=view&idx=161556&code=notice2. live.
  8. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/312/0000635596 . ko:'B1A4 바로' 차선우, 송은이 품에 안겼다 [공식] . ko . November 8, 2023. Naver Entertainment News.
  9. Web site: Baro Injured, B1A4 Ends "What's Happening?" Promotions . June 16, 2013 . May 5, 2014 . May 4, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140504205548/http://www.soompi.com/2013/06/16/baro-injured-b1a4-ends-whats-happening-promotions/#.U2Zrg4GSzzg . live .
  10. Web site: ZE:A's Siwan and B1A4's Baro Cast in Short Film. May 7, 2013. TenAsia. September 5, 2018. January 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106065841/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/53950. dead.
  11. Web site: Baro will voice animated character. December 9, 2014. Korea JoongAng Daily. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905180005/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2998250. live.
  12. Web site: B1A4 바로, 단편영화 '그게 아니고'서 이미연과 '호흡'. February 24, 2015. MK News. ko. September 5, 2018. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004135501/https://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?year=2015&no=175814. live.
  13. Web site: Online movies find an audience: Some struggle to see how web dramas and films are different. April 28, 2017. Korea JoongAng Daily. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905175927/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3032795. live.
  14. Web site: 박효주·김민재·차선우 '미혹', 미스터리 포스터 공개…10월 개봉. Jeong. Da-bin. Park Hyo-joo, Kim Min-jae, and Cha Seon-woo's 'Delusion', Mystery Poster Revealed... open in october. Seoul Economic Daily. Naver. August 25, 2022. August 28, 2022. ko. August 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220828120142/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=011&aid=0004091632. live.
  15. News: Kim Na-yul. 피어썸' 한채경, 주연급 확정..B1A4 출신 차선우와 호러 호흡[공식]]. Herald POP. April 12, 2021. May 23, 2021. ko. May 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210523062734/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003420904. live.
  16. News: Kim Hyeon-jeong. January 7, 2022. [단독] 차선우, 영화 '바람개비' 남자 주인공]. [Exclusive] Cha Seon-woo, the male lead in the movie 'The Pinwheel'. Xports News. ko. Naver. January 7, 2022. January 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107061410/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001395100. live.
  17. Web site: B1A4 Baro to Join "Reply 1997" Season 2. June 21, 2013. TenAsia. September 5, 2018. October 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211022223123/http://en.tenasia.com/archives/61193. dead.
  18. Web site: K-pop stars join SBS's 'God's Gift'. March 3, 2014. Korea JoongAng Daily. September 5, 2018. December 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181217110841/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aId=2985689. live.
  19. Web site: B1A4 바로, '칠전팔기구해라' 톱스타 역으로 까메오 출연 '의리'. March 5, 2015. 10Asia. ko. September 5, 2018. November 16, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116013945/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/459581. dead.
  20. Web site: B1A4's Baro to star in new MBC drama. January 28, 2015. Kpop Herald. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905180135/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201501281739033319077_2. live.
  21. Web site: Idol finds new niche in villain role. May 6, 2016. Korea JoongAng Daily. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905175951/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3018370. live.
  22. Web site: B1A4 바로, '맨홀' 출연.."오래만에 드라마 컴백, 기쁘다". July 11, 2017. Star News. ko. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905180214/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002628692. live.
  23. Web site: 바로, '나쁜형사' 합류 확정..신하균·박호산 호흡(공식). August 20, 2018. Star News. ko. September 5, 2018. September 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180905180141/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002721242. live.
  24. Web site: '투하츠' 차선우 주연 확정, 축구천재 변신(공식). 26 March 2019. Newsen. ko. Hwang Soo-yeon. 27 March 2019. 27 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090424/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201903261444470710. live.
  25. Web site: '레벨업' 차선우, 순정남 변신 "나와 싱크로율은 90% 정도". 11 June 2019. News1. ko. Go Seung-ah. 11 June 2019. 3 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190703084440/http://news1.kr/articles/?3642446. live.
  26. Web site: IDOL' 차선우 합류, 천재 프로듀서 트로이 변신. Lee Min-ji. ‘IDOL’ Cha Seon-woo joins, genius producer Troy transforms. Newsen. Naver. November 23, 2021. November 23, 2021. ko. November 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211123032924/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000514533. live.
  27. Web site: 박진영ㆍ차선우(바로), '재벌집 막내아들' 특별 출연…신경민(신 대리)ㆍ송중기 동생으로 시선 강탈. Kim. Se-hun. Park Jin-young and Cha Seon-woo (Baro) make a special appearance in 'The youngest son of a conglomerate family'... Shin Kyung-Min (Shin Deputy) and Song Joong-Ki's younger siblings steal attention. Biz Entertainment. November 19, 2022. November 19, 2022. ko. November 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221119040918/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/view/news_view.php?varAtcId=233127. live.
  28. Web site: 국대 개그우먼 김민경, 이연 차선우 주연 '도현의 고백' 출연. Park. Soo-in. Korean comedian Kim Min-kyung to star in 'Do-hyun's Confession' starring Lee Yeon Cha Sun-woo. Newsen. Naver. August 31, 2023. September 8, 2023. ko. September 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230908163247/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000765738. live.
  29. Web site: B1A4's Baro and San Deul Cast in Web Drama 'Loss:Time:Life'. July 7, 2015. Mwave. September 5, 2018. October 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181016165512/https://www.mwave.me/en/news/news/view/95080/b1a4-s-baro-and-san-deul-cast-in-web-drama-loss-time-life-?_sorting=null&_cnMtCtgyId=null&_searchKeyWord=null&_position=null. live.
  30. Web site: Ahn Tae-hyun. 'B1A4 바로' 차선우, 디즈니플러스 '그리드' 출연 확정…김아중과 남매 호흡. 'B1A4 Baro' Cha Sun-woo confirmed to appear in Disney Plus' 'Grid'... Kim Ah-joong and brother and sister breathing. News1. Naver. November 9, 2021. November 9, 2021. ko. November 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211109204330/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0005710431. live.
  31. Web site: Yoo. Jeong-min. 차선우·하승리, MBC드라마넷 '로맨스빌런' 주연 확정 . May 12, 2023. 2023-05-12 . . ko . May 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230512132608/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000188475 . live .
  32. Web site: Yoo. Byung-chul. 차선우, 연극 '헬로, 더 헬: 오델로' 출연…인생 첫 연극 도전. Cha Sun-woo appears in the play 'Hello, the Hell: Othello'... first play challenge. Korea Economy TV. Naver. February 21, 2023. February 22, 2023. ko. October 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231004135510/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0001084323. live.