U-Kwon Explained
U-Kwon |
Native Name: | 김유권 |
Birth Name: | Kim Yu-kwon |
Birth Date: | 9 April 1992 |
Birth Place: | Suwon, South Korea |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Instrument: | Vocals | Years Active: | 2011–present | Associated Acts: | Block B, Bastarz, T2U |
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Korean name |
Hangul: | 김유권 |
Hanja: | 金有權 |
Rr: | Gim Yu-gwon |
Mr: | Kim Yukwŏn |
Kim Yu-kwon (Hangul:, born April 9, 1992),[1] better known by the stage name U-Kwon (Hangul:), is a South Korean singer. He is a vocalist and dancer in Block B; he is also a member of the sub-unit Bastarz along with P.O and B-Bomb, as well as the sub-unit T2u with Taeil.
Biography
U-Kwon was born in Suwon, South Korea.[1]
Career
2011–2016: Career beginnings
See also: Block B, Bastarz and T2U. U-Kwon debuted with Block B in April 2011. Four years later, it was announced that U-Kwon would participate in Block B's first sub-unit, Bastarz, along with members P.O and B-Bomb.[2] [3] The group's first album was released on April 13, 2015,[4] and its second on October 31, 2016.[5] In between, U-Kwon, along with B-Bomb, recorded the song "Bingle Bingle" on the Block B album Blooming Period, which was released April 11, 2016.[6] U-Kwon released his first Japanese solo, "Painless", on June 24, 2016; the song was composed by him for the short vampire film Q Chan, in which he starred.[7]
On June 24, 2016, it was announced that U-Kwon had been cast on the idol-dance competition show Hit the Stage.[8] U-Kwon participated in the show with YooA as his partner.[9] U-Kwon won the premiere episode of the show with a dance routine in which he portrayed the Joker.[10] They ultimately finished fourth.[11]
2017–present: Solo career
In June 2017, U-Kwon and fellow Block B member P.O received the Maxim K-Model Icon Idol Award.[12]
U-Kwon performed a seven-show, six-city tour of Japan from August 26 to September 7, 2017, along with fellow Block B member Taeil as the special unit T2u.[13] U-Kwon also took part in the Japanese special project album, Block B: Project-1, released September 20, performing the song "Winner" along with P.O and Japanese rapper Chanmina.[14]
On October 18, it was announced that U-Kwon had been selected to host the music show The Power of K, along with Nancy of Momoland and Shownu of Monsta X. The show began broadcasting January 2018 in both Korea and Japan.[15]
In December 2017, U-Kwon along with the singer Rothy released an OST song for the drama Jugglers entitled "Baby Baby."[16]
On January 8, 2018, Block B released the album Re: Montage featuring a solo song by U-Kwon, "Everythin'." In addition to performing the song, U-Kwon helped write the lyrics.[17] U-Kwon also wrote the Japanese lyrics to the 2018 T2u song "Good Bye," which appears on the Block B The Best album,[18] and the Japanese lyrics to the song "Ocean," which appears on the subunit's debut album, T2U.[19]
On August 12, 2022, during Haha's Twitch stream with him, U-Kwon announced that he left KQ Entertainment and is currently working independently before deciding on an entertainment company to join.[20]
Personal life
U-Kwon announced in December 2012 that he was in a relationship with the model Jun Sun-hye.[21] She announced their breakup on May 1, 2022, saying the two remained friends.[22]
In May 2020, it was announced that U-Kwon would begin the military service required of South Korean men on May 18.[23] U-Kwon was discharged from military service on November 21, 2021 without returning to the unit after his last vacation in accordance with the Ministry of Defense guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.[24]
Discography
Single albums
Soundtrack appearances
Filmography
Variety shows
Dramas
Film
Musicals
Notes and References
- Web site: ko:유권 (김유권, U-KWON) . U-Kwon (Kim Yu-kwon, U-KWON) . . ko.
- News: Block B reveal new subunit 'BASTARZ' + first member P.O. April 8, 2015. allkpop.
- News: Block B reveal remaining members for subunit 'BASTARZ'. April 8, 2015. allkpop.
- Web site: Block B Subunit BASTARZ Releases 'Zero for Conduct' Music Video. Soompi. April 13, 2015 . April 22, 2015.
- Web site: Block B's BASTARZ Reveals Photos And Track List For New Mini Album, Featuring Title Track Composed By Dean. Soompi. October 25, 2016 . October 25, 2016.
- Web site: BLOCK B SHOWS OFF LOVELORN SIDE IN 'TOY' VIDEO . Benjamin . Jeff . Fuse . April 20, 2016 . April 11, 2016.
- Web site: ja:ユグォン主演映画『Qちゃん(オムニバス映画「スリリングな日常」より)』公開記念 ユグォンソロ曲「痛くない」特別先行配信決定! . Commemorating the release of the movie "Q-chan (from the omnibus movie "Thrilling Nichijou")" starring U-Kwon, U-Kwon's solo song "It doesn't hurt" will be distributed in advance! . September 29, 2017 . Block B Japan . ja.
- Web site: Hyoyeon, Bora, Hoya, Momo, And More Confirmed For "Hit The Stage". Soompi. June 24, 2016 . September 29, 2017.
- Web site: 2016-08-11 . K-pop idols dance to the theme of love in 'Hit The Stage' . 2023-02-20 . Kpop Herald.
- Web site: Watch: NCT's Ten, SISTAR's Bora, TWICE's Momo, And Block B's U-Kwon "Hit The Stage" In Much-Anticipated Premiere. Soompi. July 27, 2016 . September 29, 2017.
- Web site: Jung . Yoo-na . 2016-08-11 . ko:'힛더스테이지' 장현승X스테파니, 2연승 행진…최종우승할까[종합] . 'Hit the Stage' Jang Hyun-seung X Stephanie, 2 consecutive wins... Shall we win the final? [Comprehensive] . 2023-02-20 . . ko.
- Web site: ko:2017 MAXIM K-MODEL AWARDS 블락비, '탈 아이돌 상' 수상확정 . 2017 MAXIM K-MODEL AWARDS Block B confirmed to win 'Tal Idol Award' . June 25, 2017 . . ko.
- Web site: ja:『Block B SPECIAL UNIT STAGE 2017~T2U~』 開催決定!!! . "Block B SPECIAL UNIT STAGE 2017 ~T2U~" Opening Confirmed!!! . September 26, 2017 . Block B Japan . ja.
- Web site: ja:K―POPグループ「Block B」、日本限定ユニットでCD発売記念ライブ . K-POP Group "Block B", CD Release Commemorative Live with Japan Limited Unit . September 19, 2017 . Sports Hochi . ja.
- Web site: ko:[단독]유권-낸시-셔누, 1월 런칭 韓日 동시 방송 음악쇼 MC 발탁 . [Exclusive] U-Kwon, Nancy, and Shownu selected as MCs for a simultaneous Korean-Japanese music show launched in January . October 18, 2017 . SBS FunE . ko.
- Web site: ko:블락비 유권X로시, '저글러스' OST 참여...'애기애기해' . Block B U-Kwon X Rothy, 'Jugglers' OST Participation...'My Baby' . January 14, 2018 . Seoul Daily . December 26, 2017 . ko.
- Web site: ko:블락비 유권 "첫 솔로곡 '에브리싱' 수록…기분 좋아" . Block B's U-Kwon "The recording of his first solo song, 'Everything'... feels good" . January 14, 2018 . 10 Asia . ko.
- Web site: June 11, 2018 . ja:Block Bから誕生したユニットT2Uが日本で新曲をリリース!「僕が"一緒にやろう"って口説き落としました(笑)」 . Unit Born From Block B T2U Will Release a New Song in Japan! "I persuaded him 'let's do it together' (haha)" . July 2, 2018 . Kstyle . ja.
- Web site: ja:Block BからTAEILとU-KWONが参加したユニットT2U、ライブハウスツアー追加公演を開催 . Unit T2U Which TAEIL and U-KWON from Block B Participated In, Additional Performances for Live House Tour . September 26, 2018 . Musicman . ja.
- Web site: Block B's U-Kwon parts ways with KQ Entertainment . Allkpop . 14 August 2022.
- Web site: Block B's U-Kwon reveals he's in a relationship with model Jun Sun Hye. AllKpop. September 29, 2017.
- Web site: Jung . Seo-hee . May 2, 2022 . 블락비 유권·전선혜, 공개열애 10년 만에 결별…"연인에서 친구로 . Block B's U-Kwon and Jeon Seon-hye break up after 10 years of public dating... "From Lover to Friend" . May 2, 2022 . spoTV News . ko . Naver.
- Web site: May 8, 2020 . ko:블락비 유권, 18일 육군 현역 입대 "더 멋진 모습으로 돌아올게요" . Block B's U-Kwon enlists in the army on the 18th "I'll come back with a better look" . May 8, 2020 . SE Daily . ko.
- Web site: Kang . Da-yoon . October 6, 2021 . ko:블락비 유권, 미복귀 전역 전 말년 휴가…태일 "제법 민간인 같은데? . Block B's U-Kwon, non-returning vacation before discharge... Taeil: "You look like a civilian, don't you? . October 6, 2021 . My Daily . ko . Naver.
- Web site: August 3, 2016 . ko:'힛더스테이지' 효연·태민·호야·셔누 출격…유권 1위 뺏을까 . 'Hit The Stage' Hyoyeon, Taemin, Hoya, Shownu sortie... Shall we steal the first place? . September 29, 2017 . Sports Chosun . ko.
- Web site: ko:블락비 유권X피오, 화장하는 남자로 색다른 매력…'립스틱 프린스' . Block B U-Kwon X P.O, a man who wears makeup and has a different charm... 'Lipstick Prince' . September 29, 2017 . 10 Asia . ko.
- Web site: ko:"이런 음악쇼는 없었다" 파워오브케이, 韓日 동시 생중계 '라인업 화려' . "There has never been a music show like this" Power of K, simultaneous live broadcast in Korea and Japan, 'splendid lineup' . May 26, 2018 . News1 . March 2, 2018 . ko.
- Web site: ko:블락비 유권 비범, 첫 연기도전 '점핑걸' 공개 . Block B’s U-Kwon B-Bomb, first acting challenge ‘Jumping Girl’ revealed . September 29, 2017 . 10 Asia . ko.
- Web site: Qちゃん. Magic Hour. ja.
- Web site: ko:손호영·김동준·산들·유권, 엘비스로 변신…뮤지컬 '올슉업' . Son Ho-young, Kim Dong-jun, Sandeul, and U-kwon transformed into Elvis... Musical 'All Shook Up' . September 29, 2017 . Newsis . ko.
- Web site: ja:韓国ミュージカル『HARU~あの日に戻れるなら~』稽古場写真とキャストコメント . Korean Musical "HARU ~If I Could Go Back to That Day~" Rehearsal Room Photo and Cast Comments . September 29, 2017 . Spice . ja.
- Web site: June 23, 2015 . ja:Block Bユグォン インタビュー「ぎこちなさのない自然な姿を」開幕間近!ミュージカル「RUN TO YOU ~StreetLife~」 . Block B U-Kwon Interview "A Natural Appearance Without Awkwardness" Nearing the Opening! Musical "RUN TO YOU ~StreetLife~" . September 29, 2017 . K Plaza . ja.
- Web site: ko:'인더하이츠' 유권 "'아이돌' 내려놓고 캐릭터에 집중" . 'In the Heights' U-Kwon "Leave 'idol' and focus on the character" . September 29, 2017 . 10 Asia . ko.
- Web site: ko:블락비 유권, '위대한 캣츠비'로 뮤지컬 도전 "최선 다할 것" . Block B's U-Kwon, musical challenge with 'The Great Catsby' "I will do my best" . September 29, 2017 . 10 Asia . ko.
- Web site: ko:특급 좀비 호러극 뮤지컬 '이블데드'…강정우·김대현·서경수·우찬·유권 출연 . Special zombie horror musical 'Evil Dead'... Kang Jung-woo, Kim Dae-hyeon, Seo Kyung-soo, Woo-chan, U-Kwon . May 11, 2018 . Newspim . ko.