Wonwoo Explained
Wonwoo |
Image Upright: | 1.20 |
Native Name: | 전원우 |
Native Name Lang: | kr |
Birth Name: | Jeon Won-woo |
Birth Date: | 17 July 1996 |
Birth Place: | Changwon, South Korea |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Genre: | K-pop | Instrument: | Vocals | Years Active: | 2015–present | Label: | Pledis |
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Module2: | Child: | yes | Headercolor: | transparent | Hangul: | 전원우 | Rr: | Jeon Wonu | Mr: | Chŏn Wŏnu |
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Jeon Won-woo (; born July 17, 1996), known mononymously as Wonwoo, is a South Korean singer and rapper. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the idol group Seventeen and its subunit JxW.[1]
Early life and education
Jeon Wonwoo was born in Changwon, South Korea, on July 17, 1996.[2] He attended the School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in 2015.[3]
Career
2011–2014: Pre-debut
Wonwoo joined Pledis Entertainment in 2011, where we would undergo singing and dancing training for four years.[4] As a trainee, he participated from the first season onwards of Seventeen TV, an online reality show that introduced Pledis' trainees and showed potential members of the boy group Seventeen before their official debut. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies and playing games.[5] The online show also included participation in concerts, titled Like Seventeen.[6] [7]
2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities
In 2015, Wonwoo debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play 17 Carat on May 29.[8] [9] Within the 13-member group, he was selected to be a member of its hip-hop unit. Since debuting in Seventeen, he has participated in the songwriting of over 35 songs, the majority of which being songs performed by the hip-hop unit.[10]
In 2021, Wonwoo and Seventeen bandmate Mingyu released a digital single titled "Bittersweet", featuring Lee Hi.[11] "Bittersweet" ranked first on the iTunes song chart in ten regions upon release.[12]
In 2022, Wonwoo released a cover of IU's "Knees" as a tribute to his late mother.[13]
In 2023, Wonwoo was featured in Dive Studio's Mindset series, releasing three episodes detailing his relationship with his mental health.[14]
In 2024, Wonwoo and bandmate Jeonghan debuted as Seventeen's second official subunit named Jeonghan X Wonwoo, alternatively known as JxW, with the single album This Man. The album featured three tracks, including Wonwoo's first commercially released solo song "Leftover", where he is credited for songwriting.[15] Achieving commercial success, This Man broke the first-week sales record for an album released by a K-pop sub-unit within four days of its release.[16]
Other ventures
Fashion and ambassadorships
In November 2022, Wonwoo was announced as the new sole model for South Korean cosmetic brand Huxley.[17] In June 2023, Wonwoo made his first appearance on the cover of Japanese fashion magazine Men's Non-no, alongside Seventeen member DK.[18] The pair would go on to be featured in other issues cataloguing their fashion.[19] [20] [21] [22] He would again be featured on the cover for the magazine's July 2024 issue alongside Jeonghan, in promotion of This Man.[23] In September 2023, Wonwoo attended British luxury fashion house Burberry's opening of their new pop-up store in Seoul.[24]
In March 2024, Wonwoo attended an event for luxury suitcase brand Rimowa in Seoul.[25] In April, he was announced as the new global model for South Korean cosmetic brand The Face Shop.[26] In June, Wonwoo, alongside Seventeen members S.Coups and Vernon, became the new global brand ambassadors for Chitato, an Indonesian snack brand under Indofood.[27]
Philanthropy
In March 2019, Wonwoo donated personal items for auction by Nabiya Cat Shelter, an animal shelter in Seoul.[28] He again donated items for their 2022 auction drive.[29]
Personal life
Wonwoo lives in Seoul with bandmate Mingyu.[30] He enjoys video games, frequently hosting livestreams of games via Weverse.[31] He is a fan of South Korean esports team T1.[32] [33]
Discography
Singles
Composition credits
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association.
Notes and References
- Web site: Seventeen Profile (Pledis). January 17, 2024. January 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240117031303/https://www.pledis.co.kr/en/artist/detail/seventeen/profile/.
- News: Lee . Ma-ru . 일년 년 중 가장 무성한 계절에 태어난 원우가 여름의 한복판에 섰다 - STAR . 20 June 2024 . ELLE . 3 August 2023 . ko . March 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240308022957/https://www.elle.co.kr/article/79290 . live .
- News: Lee . Eun-ji . [세븐틴 이력서①] 원우, 차가워 보이지만 따뜻한 20세의 이력서 ]. 20 June 2024 . 쿠키뉴스 . 16 June 2015 . ko . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620020741/https://www.kukinews.com/newsView/kuk201506160268 . live .
- News: Yoon . Hyo-jung . 세븐틴 “‘곧 데뷔’ 생각으로 4년 준비, 힘든만큼 성장했다”(인터뷰) . 20 June 2024 . Newsen . 1 July 2015 . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620020736/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201506290823475010 . live .
- Web site: Seventeen Vernon Fumbles with English; Fans Amused with His Korenglish. Hall of Fame Magazine. February 6, 2022. May 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170518124052/https://www.hofmag.com/seventeen-vernon-fumbles-with-english-fans-amused-with-his-korenglish/208619.
- News: 세븐틴 세 번째 콘스트, 다양한 무대로 팬들 매료. Seventeen's third concert, captivated fans with various stages. HEI. korean. November 23, 2013. February 6, 2022. March 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160315150533/http://hei.hankyung.com/hub02/201311263531q. live.
- News: 세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'. Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check'. Osen. korean. August 12, 2014. February 6, 2022. January 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123143342/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1109927555. live.
- Here's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by Seventeen. Billboard. Benjamin. Jeff. May 30, 2015. January 20, 2022. May 31, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150531193921/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6582987/seventeen-adore-u-13-member-boy-band. live.
- Web site: Seventeen、本日(29日)デビューアルバム「17Carat」を発売!. Kstyle. May 29, 2015. August 1, 2022. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727074847/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2021363. live.
- Web site: Songs Registered Under WONWOO (10009927). Korea Music Copyright Association. ko. June 11, 2024. April 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230419014503/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10009927.
- News: SEVENTEEN's Mingyu and Wonwoo enlist Lee Hi for new song 'Bittersweet'. NME. Ziwei. Puah. May 28, 2021. June 11, 2024. May 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240526114034/https://www.nme.com/news/music/seventeen-mingyu-wonwoo-lee-hi-collaboration-bittersweet-2944737. live.
- News: 세븐틴 원우·민규 반전미, 'Bittersweet' 스페셜 영상. 스포츠동아. ko. May 30, 2021. June 20, 2024. June 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240611131132/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20210530/107180988/1. live.
- News: Chin . Carmen . SEVENTEEN member Wonwoo shares heartfelt cover of IU's 'Knees' in tribute to his late mother . 18 June 2024 . NME . 19 August 2022 . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618020340/https://www.nme.com/news/music/seventeen-wonwoo-cover-iu-knees-mother-tribute-3293693 . live .
- News: Delgado . Sara . Wonwoo Feels Like He's "Matured" Over the Years Thanks to SVT . 18 June 2024 . Teen Vogue . 31 May 2023 . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618010821/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/seventeen-wonwoo-mental-health-life-advice-new-mindset-collection-interview . live .
- Web site: Yoo. Hong. Jeonghan and Wonwoo of Seventeen unveil track list of their 1st single album. The Korean Herald. 9 June 2024. 14 June 2024. 14 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614201443/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240609050071. live.
- Web site: Kim. Sun-woo. 세븐틴 정한·원우, K팝 역대 유닛 앨범 초동 1위. SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan and Wonwoo take first place in K-pop's all-time unit albums. 21 June 2024. JTBC News. 23 June 2024. 23 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240623144845/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000398176. live.
- News: 세븐틴 원우, 뷰티남신 등극...헉슬리 모델 발탁 및 화보공개 . 18 June 2024 . 싱글리스트 . 18 November 2022 . ko . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618014036/https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=402065 . live .
- Web site: 韓国の大人気グループ・SEVENTEENの WONWOO(ウォヌ)とDK(ドギョム)が、 メンズノンノ8・9月合併号特別版のカバーに初登場!ソウルで撮影とインタビューをおこなった、 14ページの大特集も収録! . メンズノンノウェブ MEN'S NON-NO WEB . ja . 29 June 2023 . June 20, 2024 . March 28, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240328194055/https://www.mensnonno.jp/information/news/345985/ . live .
- Web site: 【連載】SEVENTEEN WONWOO(ウォヌ)&DK(ドギョム)『OUR NEW CLOSET!』/vol.1 HOLIDAY PARTY . メンズノンノウェブ MEN'S NON-NO WEB . ja . 17 February 2024 . June 20, 2024 . June 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240609182631/https://www.mensnonno.jp/fashion/429839/ . live .
- Web site: 【連載】SEVENTEEN WONWOO(ウォヌ)&DK(ドギョム)『OUR NEW CLOSET!』/vol.2 Trip to TOKYO . メンズノンノウェブ MEN'S NON-NO WEB . ja . 17 March 2024 . June 20, 2024 . May 22, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240522133517/https://www.mensnonno.jp/fashion/441907/ . live .
- Web site: 【連載】SEVENTEEN WONWOO(ウォヌ)&DK(ドギョム)『OUR NEW CLOSET!』/vol.3 Spring town, Favorite "Coat" . メンズノンノウェブ MEN'S NON-NO WEB . ja . 17 April 2024 . June 20, 2024 . July 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240707071548/https://www.mensnonno.jp/fashion/453647/ . live .
- Web site: 【連載】SEVENTEEN WONWOO(ウォヌ)&DK(ドギョム)『OUR NEW CLOSET!』/vol.4 Be Elegant! . メンズノンノウェブ MEN'S NON-NO WEB . ja . 17 May 2024 . June 20, 2024 . June 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610060015/https://www.mensnonno.jp/fashion/461850/ . live .
- News: SEVENTEENのJEONGHAN(ジョンハン)とWONWOO(ウォヌ)が、メンズノンノ7月号の表紙&巻頭に登場! . メンズノンノウェブ MEN'S NON-NO WEB . 29 May 2024 . ja . June 20, 2024 . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620022005/https://www.mensnonno.jp/information/news/472536/ . live .
- News: All The Stars Spotted at The Launch of Burberry’s Pop-up Seongsu Rose . 18 June 2024 . L'Officiel Singapore . en . July 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727075232/https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/all-the-stars-spotted-at-the-launch-of-burberry-pop-up-seongsu-rose . live .
- News: Rosé, Wonwoo And S.Coups Celebrated RIMOWA’s Newest Launch In Seoul . 18 June 2024 . Harper's Bazaar Singapore . 30 April 2024 . en-SG . July 27, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240727075346/https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/celebrity/rose-wonwoo-and-s-coups-celebrated-rimowa-s-newest-launch-seoul . live .
- News: 더페이스샵 모델에 세븐틴 원우…"신제품 맘에 들어해" . 18 June 2024 . 네이트 뉴스 . ko . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618014038/https://news.nate.com/view/20240405n24614 . live .
- News: Ajak Anak Muda Bangun Self-Leadership, CHITATO Gandeng S.COUPS, WONWOO, dan VERNON dari SEVENTEEN . fimela.com . 18 June 2024 . id . June 20, 2024 . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620021224/https://www.fimela.com/lifestyle/read/5615640/ajak-anak-muda-bangun-self-leadership-chitato-gandeng-scoups-wonwoo-dan-vernon-dari-seventeen?page=2 . live .
- News: Lee . Byeong-wook . '나비야사랑해' 열번째 바자회… '착했다' . 20 June 2024 . se-cu.com . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620012013/http://www.animalrights.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=876 . live .
- News: Choi . Seo-yoon . "세븐틴 원우 옷 사고 고양이도 보호해요"…열정도 골목상권 착한 바자회 . 20 June 2024 . 뉴스1 . 3 June 2022 . ko . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620012016/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4700480 . live .
- Web site: [sub] 데뷔 10년 차 쿱멜레온(?) SBN의 최애 헤어스타일을 찾아서...⭐️ "남자는 핑크죠!♀️" 은채의 스타일기 EP.41 SEVENTEEN ]. 2 May 2024 . June 20, 2024 . June 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619035313/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhpScd1dME&pp=ygUOc2NvdXBzIGV1bmNoYWU= . live .
- News: T1, 7년 만의 '롤드컵' 우승에 손흥민-박보영 등 축하 세례…축제 그 자체 : 네이트 연예 . 18 June 2024 . 모바일 네이트 뉴스 . ko . June 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240618024028/https://m.news.nate.com/view/20231120n05782 . live .
- News: "전율이 달라"…세븐틴 원우, 롤파크 경기 직관→케리아와 투샷 . 18 June 2024 . 톱스타뉴스 . 16 February 2024 . ko.
- News: Seventeen Wonwoo shows up in a fan meet wearing a T1 jacket ONE Esports . 20 June 2024 . www.oneesports.gg . 9 November 2023 . June 20, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240620034352/https://www.oneesports.gg/league-of-legends/seventeen-wonwoo-t1-faker/ . live .
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