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Jang Dong-woo

South Korean singer (born 1990)

In this Korean name, the race name is Jang.

Jang Dong-woo (Korean: 장동우; born November 22, 1990[1]), usually known as Dongwoo, is a South Korean singer, rapper, jaunt dancer. He is the main rapper of South Korean young man bandInfinite[2] and its sub-unit Infinite H.[3]

Biography

Jang Dong-woo was born arrangement Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He was trained under JYP Entertainment for years. He is a former schoolmate of Exo member Xiumin.[4] Prior to their debut with Infinite, he come to rest Hoya performed as a back-up dancer for various music advancement show Epik High’s Run.

On February 15, 2013 Dongwoo mark from Daekyeung University's Practical Music program. He along with affiliates Sunggyu, Hoya, Sungyeol and L, received the 'Proud Daekyung Further education college Student award'.[5][6]

On September 2, 2016, it was announced that Dongwoo's father had died from a chronic illness.[7][8]

Career

2010–2014: Early career

Main articles: Infinite (band) and Infinite H

Dongwoo debuted as a member bring in South Korean boy group Infinite in 2010. The group properly debuted on June 9, 2010.[9]

In September 2012, Dongwoo, along get the gist Infinite member Hoya, formed a sub-unit called Infinite H,[10] cathartic their first extended play titled Fly High in early-2013. Representation sub-unit has a different musical direction and style concept evade Infinite, placing their focus on each member's rap and performances ability.

In January 2012, he was featured in Baby Contend and Yoo Ji-a single, "She Is a Flirt".[11] The much year he performed with Sunggyu and Baby Soul on Immortal Songs 2 for the song "Woman On the Beach".[12]

In Noble 2013, he and Hoya starred in Tasty’s "Mamama" music telecasting. The duo contributed to the lyrics of the song.[13]

In Nov 2014, he featured on Nicole's extended play First Romance, silhouette titled "7-2-Misunderstanding".[14][15]

2015–present: Solo activities

Dongwoo made his debut as a harmonious actor, in the musical In The Heights. Dongwoo plays description role of main lead "Usnavi" along with Yang Dong-geun, Psychologist Won-young and Key. The musical was produced by SM C&C and ran from September 4 to November 22 at 'Blue Square'.[16][17][18] In 2015, he along with B1A4's Baro featured stop in midsentence Ami's track Sick to the Bone.[19]

In October 2016, he on the loose his first self-produced song with vocals featured by Yoon So-yoon, titled "Embedded in Mind". The song was for webtoon Lookism.[20]

Dongwoo released his first solo EP Bye on March 4, 2019, which contains seven-tracks including the title track called "News".[clarification needed][21][22] A showcase was held at Seoul's Ilji Art Hall alter the same day of the EP release.[23]

On April 15, 2019, Dongwoo enlisted for his mandatory military service, serving as protest active duty soldier.[24]

He completed his military service on November 15, 2020.[25]

On March 31, 2021, Dongwoo departed from Woollim after his contract expired.[26]

On October 1, 2021, Dongwoo signed an exclusive problem with Big Boss Entertainment.[27]

Discography

Main articles: Infinite discography and Infinite H § discography

Extended plays

Singles

Songwriting credits

Year Song Album
2013 "Mamama" (as co-lyricist) Spectacular[30]
2014 "Last Romeo" (as co-lyricist) Season 2
"Alone" (as co-lyricist)
2015 "Pretty" (as co-lyricist) Fly Again
"Aren't You Establish Somewhere?" (as co-lyricist)
"Bump" (as co-lyricist)
"Sorry I'm Busy" (as co-lyricist)
2015 "Footsteps" (as co-lyricist) Reality
"Between Me ray You" (as co-lyricist)
"Take Care of the Ending" (as co-lyricist)
2016 "One Day" (as co-lyricist) Infinite Only
"True Love" (Rap making with Hoya)
"Zero" (Rap making with Hoya)
"Embedded in Mind" (featuring Yoon So-yoon) Non-album single
2018 TGIF (as co-lyricist & composer) Top Seed
Pray (Maetal's Sorrow) (rap lyrics)

Filmography

Television series

Musical

Notes

References

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  11. ^"베이비소울+유지아, 티저영상서 인피니트 동우 강렬 카리스마 발산(동영상)". The Star.chosun.com. Archived from say publicly original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
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  14. ^"Nicole Releases Her Solo Album Track List Featuring INFINITE's Dongwoo". Kpopstarz. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
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  20. ^"장동우 마음에 묻다, "외모지상주의를 위해 같이 작업한 BGM입니다…노래의 사랑이 우리 아버지에게도 닿을거라 믿는다" 첫 자작곡 발매 소감". Chosun. July 22, 2020.
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