Jang Dae-hyeon (; born February 11, 1997), better known

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as Daehyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his participation in the reality competition show ''

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''. He is a former member of boy band Rainz and currently a member of South Korean boy band WEi. Jang released his debut

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''Feel Good'' as a solo artist in August 2019.

Career

2017-2018: ''Produce 101'' and Rainz

In April 2017, Jang participated in

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's reality competition show to form a temporary

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, ''

'', representing

Oui Entertainment Oui Entertainment () is a South Korean entertainment agency founded in 2017 by Wee Myung-hee. The label is home to artists such as its artists include WEi, Kim Dong-han, Jang Dae-hyeon and Kim Yo-han, and also manages actors Kim I-on and Kim So ...

with two other trainees. He was eliminated on episode 5, finishing in 83rd overall. On August 25, 2017, Project Rainz, an association of several agencies including Oui Entertainment, confirmed that Jang would join the debut lineup of Rainz. The group debuted in October 2017 with their first

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''Sunshine''. After releasing up to four EPs, they eventually disbanded on October 28, 2018.

2019-present: Solo debut and WEi

On August 1, 2019, Oui Entertainment announced that Jang would make his debut as a solo artist with a single on August 24. After releasing some teaser photos, on August 24, Jang make his debut with the

''Feel Good'' which included two songs. On June 6, 2020, Oui Entertainment confirmed that they would debut their first boy group in the second half of the year and Jang would join the lineup. On July 11, the boy group's name was revealed to be WEi. The group debuted on October 5 with their first EP, ''Identity: First Sight'' with "Twilight" as the lead single.

Discography

Single albums

Singles

Songwriting

All song credits are adapted from the

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's database, unless otherwise noted.

Filmography

Television shows

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jang, Dae-hyeon 1997 births Living people People from Mapo District Rappers from Seoul Singers from Seoul WEi members K-pop singers South Korean male idols 21st-century South Korean singers Produce 101 contestants