Dongpyo Explained

Son Dong-pyo
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Birth Date:9 September 2002
Birth Place:Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
Alma Mater:Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2019–present
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Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2019–present
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Hangul:손동표
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Son Dong-pyo (; born on September 9, 2002), known mononymously as Dongpyo, is a South Korean singer under DSP Media. He is best known for participating in the reality competition series Produce X 101. He is a former member of the boy groups X1 (2019–2020) and Mirae (2021–2024).

Early life

Son was born on September 9, 2002, in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk, South Korea.[1] He was graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School.[2]

Career

2019–2020: Produce X 101 & debut with X1

In 2019, he appeared on the cable channel Mnet’s survival program Produce X 101 and gained attention. In particular, he garnered a lot of attention early on after being selected as the center for the first stage. He eventually showed his growth through the show and was able to debut as a member of X1 under Swing Entertainment. He released his first album with the group in August 2019 and began official promotions. However, controversy arose when the fact that the show's production team had manipulated the votes was revealed, and the group decided to disband without any significant activities.[3]

2021–2024: Debut with Mirae

On February 24, 2021, at midnight, DSP Media revealed the release schedule for debut mini-album 'KILLA' on MIRAE's official SNS channel. MIRAE, a group that includes him as a former X1 member and has been a hot topic even before their debut, has started the countdown to their debut.[4] In March 2021, he successfully re-debuted with the others with the first album, 'Killa' Mirae's First Mini Album'.[5]

On July 9, 2024, his agency, DSP Media, announced on the global fan community platform Weverse that they had decided to disband the Mirae group activities. The other members were leaving the agency due to contract termination; only he remains with the agency.[6]

2024–present: Solo activities

On August 7, 2024, he released the digital single 'Wave (2024)' version. It is a remake of a song released by UN in July 2001, reinterpreted in his own style.[7] On July 30, 2024, he confirmed his appearance in the new drama 0th Period is Inssa Time as Mo Bong-gu, taking on the challenge of acting.[8]

Discography

Composition credits

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRole
2019Produce X 101Contestant[11]
2023Thumbnail Battle: The Strongest Hearts
Neighbourhood Cool House
2024Stingy Man PilotGuest[12]

Web shows

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominee(s) / Work(s)Result
2023 SBS Entertainment Awards2023Rising Star AwardHimself[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mi-seong . Kwon . December 15, 2023 . 손동표 "경북 영덕 출신, 대게 가게 알바 많이 했다" (두데) . Son Dong-pyo “From Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk, worked a lot at crab shops” (Dude) . December 15, 2023 . Newsen . ko . Naver.
  2. Web site: Gyu-seok . Choi . February 12, 2022 . [HD포토] 미래소년(MIRAE) 손동표, '딸기맛 헤어컬러' (한림예고 졸업 앨범 사진) ]. [HD Photo] MIRAE's Son Dong-pyo, 'Strawberry-flavored hair color' (Hanlim Arts High School graduation album photo) . Top Star News . ko.
  3. Web site: Mi-kyung . Seon . January 19, 2021 . 손동표, 엑스원➝DSP 新 보이그룹 재데뷔..'프듀X' 논란 극복할까[종합] ]. Son Dongpyo, X1➝DSP New Boy Group Re-Debut.. Will They Overcome 'Produce X' Controversy? [Comprehensive] . January 19, 2021 . . ko . Naver.
  4. Web site: Hye-jin . Hwang . February 24, 2021 . '손동표 그룹' 미래소년, 3월 17일 '킬라' 데뷔 확정(공식) . 'Son Dong-pyo Group' Mirae Boy Confirmed to Debut with 'Killa' on March 17 (Official) . February 24, 2021 . Newsen . ko . Naver.
  5. Web site: Ji-ri . Jan . March 17, 2021 . 손동표 "엑스원→미래소년 재데뷔, 행복…성장해서 뿌듯해" . Son Dongpyo "X1 → Mirae Boy Re-debut, Happy... Proud of Growing Up" . March 17, 2021 . . ko . Naver.
  6. Web site: Soo-jung . Kim . July 9, 2024 . 미래소년 해체…손동표는 DSP 남는다 . Mirae Boy Disbands… Son Dongpyo Remains with DSP . July 9, 2024 . . ko . Naver.
  7. Web site: Se-young . Hong . August 7, 2024 . 손동표 오늘 ‘파도 (2024)’ 발표, UN 대표곡 리메이크 . Son Dong-pyo releases 'Wave (2024)' today, remake of UN's representative song . August 7, 2024 . . ko . Naver.
  8. Web site: Jin-young . Park . July 30, 2024 . [단독] 손동표, '0교시는 인싸타임' 연기 도전…'프듀X' 김우석과 재회 ]. [Exclusive] Son Dong-pyo, '0th Period is Inssa Time' acting challenge... Reunited with 'Produce X' Kim Woo-seok . July 30, 2024 . JoyNews24.
  9. Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  10. Web site: January 12, 2022 . 일곱페이지 (Dear My Friend) . January 12, 2022 . Bugs!.
  11. Web site: Jeong-su . Jang . March 22, 2019 . '프로듀스 X 101', 센터 손동표 등 연습생 15명 프로필·영상 공개 . 'Produce X 101', 15 trainees including center Son Dongpyo profiles and videos revealed . March 22, 2019 . . ko . Naver.
  12. Web site: Eun-jae . Ahn . May 7, 2024 . 김종국, 물티슈 3장 뽑는 손동표에 발끈 …"누가 그렇게 살아?" . Kim Jong-guk gets angry at Son Dong-pyo for pulling out 3 wet tissues… “Who lives like that?” . News1 .
  13. Web site: Seung-hoon . Lee . May 2, 2024 . 예능계 미래..손동표, '지들맘대로' 시즌2 MC 확정 . The future of the entertainment industry..Son Dong-pyo confirmed as MC for season 2 of 'As They Want' . May 2, 2024 . Star News . ko . Naver.
  14. Web site: Seung-hoon . Lee . December 31, 2023 . 손동표, '예능계 미래' 증명..SBS '연예대상' 라이징 스타상 수상 . Son Dong-pyo, proves 'future of entertainment industry'..SBS 'Entertainment Awards' Rising Star Award . December 31, 2023 . Star News . ko . Naver.