Bek Hyun-jin (Korean: 백현진; RR: Baek Hyeonjin; born June 29, 1972) is a South Korean musician, actor and installation artist. He began his musical career as a member of the Uhuhboo Project in 1995, and made his debut as an actor in Flower Island in 2001.[1][2]
Bek Hyun-jin | |
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| Also known as | Uhuhboo, Maboo, Jeoja |
| Born | 29 June 1972 |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | DooRooDooRoo Artist Company |
In addition to his real name, he used the stage names of the Uhuhboo (어어부), Maboo (마부), Jeoja (저자), and released his solo album Time of Reflection (반성의 시간) in 2008.[3] He formed the supergroup Bahngbek with musician Bang Joonseok, and their Your Hands (너의 손) was released in 2015.[4] In 2019, he released his second solo album Light, Many (가볍고 수많은).[5] He has been active as an actor by appearing in various works including Samjin Company English Class and Taxi Driver.[6]
He dropped out of Hongik University and is also an installation artist, and he won the Artist of the Year at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in 2017.[7][8] When asked about his job in an interview with Kyunghyang Shinmun, he replied, "I am an artist first, a musician second. In the case of actor, I only do it when an offer is made to someone."[9] He has held his exhibitions in many countries, including South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy.[10] In November 2023, he signed with DooRooDooRoo Artist Company.[11]
Discography
editSolo releases
edit- Time of Reflection (반성의 시간) (2008)
- Light, Many (가볍고 수많은) (2019)
Uhuhboo Project
edit- Break-Even Point (손익분기점) (1997)
- Dog, Lucky Star (개, 럭키 스타) (1998)
- 21c New Hair (2000)
- The Record of a Detective Named Vagabond (탐정명 나그네의 기록) (2014)
Bahngbek
edit- Your Hands (너의 손) (2015)
References
edit- ^ Jang, Byeongho (August 9, 2023). "백현진 "메타포 1도 없이 듣지도 보지도 못한 '쑈' 보여드립니다"". Edaily. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Kim, Eunhyeong (May 1, 2023). "전주국제영화제 스페셜 프로그래머, 배우 백현진이 관객들에게 추천하는 영화 5편". Huff Post. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Jeong, Yookyeong (May 1, 2008). "'몽환적 노이즈' 백현진·비둘기 우유 첫 음반 출시". The Hankyoreh. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Jiseok (December 28, 2015). "방준석-백현진의 새 프로젝트 '방백', '너의 손' 앨범 발매". Sports Seoul. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Seo, Jeongmingab (November 27, 2019). "[서정민갑의 수요뮤직] 하염없이 깊어 멈출 수 없는 음악". Voice of People. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Kang, Minkyeong (April 28, 2023). "[공식] 백현진, 메이크스타行...박해일과 한솥밥". 10 Asia. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Ryu, Jiyoon (April 28, 2023). "[24th JIFF] 배우·화가·음악가 백현진의 DNA". Dailian. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Kang, Jonghoon (June 3, 2021). "전시 작품 설명 없앤 백현진 "각자 보고 들리는 대로"". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Hyein (July 9, 2014). "팔색조 예술인 백현진 "내 직업은 화가와 가수, 융합없이 즐겨... 연기는 제안 올 때만...배우는 아니죠"". Kyunghyang Shinmun. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Jang, Jaeseon (June 3, 2021). "배우 백현진 "관람객이 보고 들리는대로 느끼시길"". Munhwa News. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Ahn, Taehyeon (November 1, 2023). "백현진, 두루두루 아티스트 컴퍼니와 손 잡았다...장기하·혁오와 한솥밥". News 1. Retrieved November 16, 2023.