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List Of K-pop Artists
The following is a list of notable individual K-pop artists., backed bSeoul Metropolitan Government Male A * Ahn Jae-hyo *Ajoo *Alex Chu * Alexander Lee *Allen Kim *Andrew Choi * Andy Lee *Aron B *B-Bomb * B.I *Babylon *Bae Jin-young *Bae Ki-sung * Baekho *Baekhyun * BamBam *Bang Ye-dam *Bang Yong-guk * Baro *Bernard Park * BM *Bobby *Boi B *Boo Seung-kwan *Brian Joo *Bumkey *Bumzu * Byung Hun C *Cha Eun-woo *Chae Bo-hun *Chan *Chancellor *Changjo *Changmin * Chen *Cho Kyu-hyun *Cho Seung-youn * Choi Bo-min *Choi Byung-chan *Choi Hyun-suk *Choi Jong-hoon * Choi Jung-won *Choi Min-ho *Choi Min-hwan *Choi Si-won * Choi Sung-min *Choi Young-jae *Choiza *Chun Myung-hoon * CNU *Cream * Crush D *D.O. *Daesung *Danny Ahn * David Oh *Dawn *DJ Clazzi *DJ Shine *Do Han-se * Doyoung E *Eddy Kim *Eli Kim *Eric Mun *Eric Nam *Eru *Eun Ji-won *Eunhyuk G *G-Dragon * G.O *G.Soul *Gaeko *Gaho * Gary *Gill *Gong Myung *Gongchan H *H-Eugene *Ha Dong-kyun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-pop
K-pop (), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. The term "K-pop" became popular in the 2000s, especially in the international context. The Korean term for domestic pop music is ''gayo'' (), which is still widely used within South Korea. While "K-pop" can refer to all popular music or pop music from South Korea, it is colloquially often used in a ''narrower'' sense for any Korean music and artists associated with the entertainment and idol industry in the country, regardless of the genre. The more modern form of the genre, originally termed "rap dance", emerged with the formation of the hip hop boy band Seo Taiji and Boys, in 1992. Their experimentation with different sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BamBam (singer)
Kunpimook Bhuwakul ( th, กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล; ; ; born May 2, 1997), nicknamed BamBam (; ), is a Thai rapper and singer based in South Korea, and a member of the boy band Got7. Biography His name is derived from Bamm-Bamm Rubble of ''The Flintstones''. His family consists of his mother and three siblings. His father died when he was 3 years old. BamBam got interested in Korean culture and started dreaming of becoming a singer because of his mother, who, as a fan of Rain, brought him to several concerts. Inspired by him, he started learning to dance and sing when he was 10, and was part of the dance crew We Zaa Cool with Lisa of Blackpink. He won the first prize in Thailand Rain Cover Dance Competition in 2007, and placed second in Thailand LG Entertainer Competition in 2010. When he was 13, he passed JYP World Tour Audition in Thailand, and moved to South Korea to become a trainee. On April 9, 2018, BamBam returned to Thailand for the mil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cha Eun-woo
Lee Dong-min (; born March 30, 1997), known professionally as Cha Eun-woo (), is a South Korean singer, actor, and model under the label Fantagio. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro. Early life Cha Eun-woo was born on March 30, 1997, in the city of Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province. He attended Suri Middle School and Suri High School before graduating from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2016. He is currently attending Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in performing arts. Career 2013–2015: Career beginnings Cha debuted as an actor with a minor role in the film ''My Brilliant Life''. He was the fourth trainee to be officially introduced with the Fantagio iTeen Photo Test Cut. In August 2015, Cha, along with the other members of Astro, participated in the web-drama ''To Be Continued''. 2016–present: Debut with Astro, solo activities and rising popularity Astro debuted on February 23, 2016, with the EP ''Spring Up''. In August, Cha participated in the Chuseok spec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byung Hun (entertainer)
Lee Byung-hun (), known mononymously as Byung Hun, is a South Korean actor and singer. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Teen Top in 2010 under the stage name L.Joe and left in 2017 until he nullified his contract with TOP Media. Early life and education Born in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea on November 23, 1993. Byung Hun's legal name is 'Lee Byung Hun' and should not be confused with the South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, both share the exact spelling in Hangul and Hanja as stated by Byung Hun on an episode of MBC Every1's 'Video Star'. At the age of 12, he immigrated to Oregon, USA for five years before returning to South Korea. While living in the United States, people around him give him the nickname "Joe." Per his stage name, L.Joe, as a member of Teen Top, was the combination of his surname 'Lee' and nickname 'Joe.' Career 2010–2017: Teen Top and controversy Byung Hun debuted with his fellow band group Teen Top under TOP Media on July 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bumzu
Kye Beom-ju (Hangul: 계범주, born November 8, 1991), better known by the stage name Bumzu (Hangul: 범주), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was a contestant on '' Superstar K4'' and released his debut album, ''Something Special'', on September 27, 2013. Bumzu is best known for writing and producing much of the discographies of boy bands NU'EST and Seventeen. Discography Studio albums Extended plays Singles Collaborations Soundtrack appearances Production discography All song credits are adapted from the KOMCA The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) is a South Korean non-profit copyright collective for musical works, administering public performance and broadcasting rights, and mechanical recording and reproduction rights. Founded in 1964, it is ... database. References External links {{authority control 1991 births Living people Pledis Entertainment artists 21st-century South Korean male singers South Korean recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bumkey
Kwon Ki-bum (Hangul: 권기범, born September 22, 1984), known as Bumkey (Hangul: 범키), is a South Korean R&B singer under Brand New Music. He made his musical debut in 2010 as part of the hip hop duo 2winS and is currently a member of the Korean hip hop and R&B quartet Troy. Life and career Kwon Ki-bum was born September 22, 1984 in Seoul. His family moved to Los Angeles in 1999, where he lived for five years before returning to Korea alone in 2004 to pursue a music career. Early in his career, he featured on songs by both underground and mainstream hip hop artists including Dynamic Duo, Brown Eyes, and Epik High, being credited as either Kwon Ki-bum or Bumkey. However, after undergoing vocal chord surgery to treat a chronic sore throat, he was left unable to speak. It was two years before he regained his singing ability. In 2010, Bumkey debuted as part of the duo 2winS (Korean: 투윈스) with TopBob, formerly of the hip hop group TBNY. The duo promoted actively on Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Joo
Brian Joo (Korean name: Joo Min-gyu (); born January 10, 1981), better known professionally as Brian (), is a Korean American singer and one-half of the R&B duo Fly to the Sky. His first solo album, '' The Brian'' was released in December 2006. His second solo album, ''Manifold'' was released in December 2009. Early life and education Brian Joo was born on January 10, 1981, in Los Angeles, California to Korean immigrant parents. His original Korean name was Joo Jin-taek (), but his father changed it to Joo Min-gyu () when he was three years old. Joo grew up in New Jersey and spoke Korean at home. His parents worked at casinos in Atlantic City and his brother, Jason Joo, is an officer in the U.S. Navy. While attending Holy Spirit High School, a friend signed him up for an audition with Brothers Entertainment without Joo's knowledge. The company has discovered several Korean-Americans who wish to pursue an entertainment career in South Korea. After several months of training ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boo Seung-kwan
Boo Seung-kwan (; born January 16, 1998), better known mononymously as Seungkwan, is a South Korean singer and entertainer under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen and is a member of the Vocal Team subunit. He is also part of the special unit BSS alongside Hoshi and DK. Apart from his group's activities, Seungkwan is known as an entertainment figure for his active participation in Korean variety show such as ''Unexpected Q'', ''Prison Life of Fools'', and '' Idol Dictation Contest''. Early life Boo was raised in Jeju-do, South Korea. Growing up he participated in children's songs festivals held at his school, where a teacher recorded him singing and posted it online. The video later led to Boo being cast at Pledis Entertainment in June 2012. Boo attended Seoul Broadcasting High School and graduated in 2016. Career 2015–present: Debut with Seventeen and solo activities Boo debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band, Seventee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boi B
Kim Seong-kyung (Hangul: 김성경), better known by his stage name Boi B (Hangul: 보이비), is a South Korean rapper and member of Rhythm Power. He was a contestant on ''Show Me the Money 5 The fifth season of the series Show Me the Money, known as Show Me the Money 5 (also referred to as SMTM5), premiered on May 6, 2016 and ended July 15, 2016. It is on broadcast every Friday at 23:00 KST on Mnet. Mnet's fifth season of SMTM fea ...''. He released his first album, ''Night Vibe'', on April 25, 2017. Discography Extended plays Singles Filmography Variety show References {{Authority control Living people South Korean male rappers South Korean hip hop singers 21st-century South Korean male singers Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby (rapper)
Kim Ji-won (; born December 21, 1995), known by his stage name Bobby () is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and member of iKon under YG Entertainment. In 2016, he formed a sub-unit with Mino under the name MOBB. He is best known for finishing in first place on Mnet's survival show: ''Show Me The Money 3''. Early life Kim Ji-won was born on December 21, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea. In 2005, his family moved to Fairfax, Virginia, United States. There, he auditioned for YG Entertainment and later met Kim Jinwoo of Jinusean in New York. Bobby was officially recruited as a trainee under the label on January 10, 2011. Career 2013–2014: Career beginnings and pre-debut activities After over two years of training, Bobby participated in the 2013 survival show ''Win: Who Is Next?'' under Team B. He started using his stage name Bobby, named after his idol, Bob Marley. Because Team A won the program, Bobby continued training under YG Entertainment. In November 2013, while stil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BM (rapper)
Matthew Kim (born October 20, 1992), known by his stage name BM or Big Matthew, is a Korean-American rapper, songwriter and composer based in South Korea signed under DSP Media. He is best known for his activities with the South Korean co-ed group Kard. He made his debut as a solo artist on June 9, 2021, with the single "Broken Me". History Early life and pre-debut BM was born in Los Angeles, California on October 20, 1992. BM moved to South Korea in 2011 in order to audition and take part in the first season of the SBS reality competition show '' K-pop Star''. He entered within the top 50 of the competition, before eventually being eliminated. Due to his then poor Korean language skills, he forgot the lyrics during his audition on several occasions. After ''K-pop Star'', he was recruited by DSP Media. He was featured in Goo Hara's song "La La La" from her 2015 debut EP '' Alohara (Can You Feel It?)'' and was her dance partner for the music video and live performances o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Park
Bernard Park (born January 29, 1993), also known as Nakjoon, is a Korean singer, born and raised in America. He is best known as the winning contestant of '' K-pop Star Season 3''. He made his official debut on October 13, 2014 with his first extended play ''I'm''. History Early life Bernard Park, also known by his Korean name Park Nak-joon (Korean: 박낙준), hails from Atlanta, Georgia and is the youngest son of his father who runs a laundry shop in Marietta. He graduated from North Gwinnett High School, and before going to South Korea in order to participate in the third season of the reality competition show K-pop Star, Park was a part-time worker at a restaurant located near Duluth. Park studied at Gwinnett College, and took a leave of absence in order to focus on his activities with K-pop Star. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
