Han Seung-woo (singer)

Han Seung-woo (Korean: 한승우, born December 24, 1994), known mononymously as Seungwoo, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer and actor. He debuted as a member of South Korean group Victon in 2016.[1] In 2019, he finished third on Produce X 101 and became a member of X1.[2] He debuted as a solo artist in August 2020 with the extended play Fame.[3]

Han Seung-woo
한승우
Han in February 2022
Born (1994-12-24) December 24, 1994 (age 29)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer-songwriter
  • dancer
  • actor
RelativesHan Sun-hwa (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2016–present
Labels
Member ofVicton
Formerly ofX1
Korean name
Hangul
한승우
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHan Seung-u
McCune–ReischauerHan Sŭng'u

Career edit

Early life edit

Han was born on December 24, 1994, in Busan, South Korea.[4] He is the youngest of three children, with two older sisters, the eldest being the singer and actress Han Sun-hwa.[5][6] In 2010 he appeared on television when he visited his sister in Invincible Youth. He never considered entering the entertainment industry and was an avid athlete throughout elementary and middle school, until an injury forced him to quit.[7] Despite initial opposition from his father, he successfully auditioned with A Cube Entertainment (now IST Entertainment) and moved to Seoul in 2014 after completing high school.[8][9] He and Victon members Heo Chan, Kang Seung-sik and Choi Byung-chan were among the company's earliest batch of male trainees.[10]

2016–2018: Debut with Victon edit

Han was announced as a member of Plan A's upcoming boy group, referred to as "Plan A Boys", and participated in their pre-debut reality show Me and 7 Men.[11] In November 2016, Han debuted as the leader of the group, with the group announcing its official name, Victon.[12] He participated in lyric writing for three of the songs on their first EP Voice to New World, including the lead single "What Time is it Now?".[1]

2019–present: Produce X 101, X1, and solo debut edit

In 2019, Han competed in Produce X 101 and finished in third place with 1,079,200 votes, subsequently debuting in the project group X1.[2] The contract for X1 was originally for five years, but Han returned to promoting with Victon following X1's disbandment in January 2020 due to a vote manipulation controversy.[13][14]

In February 2020, Han held a solo fan meeting and returned to promoting with Victon for their EP Continuous, released in March.[15] From April 14, he and Victon member Kang Seung-sik co-hosted the radio show Blanket Kick (이불킥) which airs on Naver's streaming app Naver NOW on Tuesday nights.[16][17] Han hosted his final episode of Blanket Kick on July 13, 2021, and announced that fellow Victon member Heo Chan would be replacing him as co-host.[18][19]

On August 10, 2020, Han made his solo debut with the EP Fame.[3] "Sacrifice" is the EP's lead single, which Han wrote the lyrics for.[20] The EP peaked at number two on the Gaon weekly album chart[21] and sales surpassed 30,000 copies after the first day.[22]

In September 2020, he competed in King of Mask Singer under the name "Blue Flag", making it to the second round of the competition.[23][24]

In March 2021, Han was announced to be making his acting debut in the web drama Love #Hashtag.[25] Before his enlistment, Han returned with his second EP Fade on June 28, with "See You Again" serving as the lead single.[26]

On June 27, 2023, Han released his third extended play Frame.[27] He won his first music show award as a soloist in SBS M's The Show with the album's lead single "Dive Into" on July 4.[28]

Personal life edit

In June 2021, Han announced that he would enlist for his mandatory military service the following month.[29] He reported to Nonsan Army Training Center in South Chungcheong Province on July 28.[30] He was discharged on January 27, 2023.[31][32]

Discography edit

Extended plays edit

List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[33]
Fame 2
Fade
  • Released: June 28, 2021
  • Label: Play M Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
5
Frame
  • Released: June 27, 2023
  • Label: Play M Entertainment
  • Format: CD, digital download
16

Singles edit

As lead artist edit

Title Year Peak position Album
KOR
[37]
"Sacrifice" 2020 97 Fame
"See You Again" (다시 만나) 2021 79 Fade
"Dive Into" 2023 [A] Frame
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances edit

Title Year Peak position Album
KOR
[39]
"If We Can't See From Tomorrow" (내일부터 우리가 못본다면) 2020 195 Hyena OST Part 10
"Please" 2021 The Witch's Diner OST Part 4
"A Song For You"[40] 2023 Soundtrack 2 OST Part 2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Songwriting credits edit

Han has 40 songwriting credits registered with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA).[41] All credits are adapted from KOMCA, unless stated otherwise.

Year Song Album Artist With Notes
2016 "What Time Is It Now?" Voice to New World Victon Victon, BeomxNang Co-writer
"The Chemistry" Do Han-se, Wiidope, Yoo Geun Ho
"I'm Fine" Do Han-se, BeomxNang
2017 "Sunrise" Ready Maxx Song, Do Han-se, An Seong-chan,
Brunell Brandes Gabriel Erik Henrik
"So Bad.." Do Han-se, S2 Evolution, Monster No.
"Just Come" Non-album single Victon, BeomxNang Co-writer, co-composer
"Flower" Identity Bu Han-sol, Park Ju-seong, Do Han-se Co-writer
"Unbelievable" Do Han-se, BeomxNang Co-writer, co-composer
"Light" Kim Jwa-yeong, Do Han-se, Obros Co-writer
"Stay With Me" From. Victon Do Han-se
"Have a Good Night" (Stage ver.) Victon, Bu Han-sol, Park Ju-seong,
Jang Hye-won, I Gil-beom
"Timeline" Do Han-se, Song Seung-geun
2018 "Time of Sorrow" Time of Sorrow HSND, Nano, Do Han-se
2020 "Petal" Continuous Kang Seung-sik, Do Han-se, Byun Mu-hyeok Co-writer, co-composer
"Nightmare" Jhun Ryan Sewon, Do Han-se, I Ji-won, JQ, Tan Tim Co-writer
"White Night" Im Se-jun, Do Han-se, Bymore, Kiggen
"Mayday" Mayday Jhun Ryan Sewon, O Yu-won, Maeng Ji-na, Do Han-se,
Borgen Jesper, Philippon Francois Henri,
Rycroft Peter John Rees, Mann Tom,
Teigen Sebastian Kornelius Gautier
"Sacrifice" Fame Han Seung-woo Writer
"Fever" JinbyJin Co-writer, co-composer
"Reply" Raudi Writer, co-composer
"I Just Want Love" Writer
"Forest" Primeboi Writer, co-composer
"Child" Writer
2021 "Circle" Voice: The Future Is Now Victon Jeong Jin-woo, Do Han-se, No Ju-hwan Co-writer
"Chess" Sendo, Park Woo-hyeon, Jhun Ryan Sewon, Andrew Choi,
Danke, Do Han-se
"Flip a Coin" Do Han-se, Jin By Jin, Berg Tollbom Ellen Annie Beata,
Carlebecker Moa Anna Maria
"All Day" Do Han-se, Maxx Song Co-writer, co-composer
"Carry On" Victon, Jhun Ryan Sewon, Hicklin Richard Ashley,
Dominic Lyttle, Dylan Fraser
Co-writer
2021 "See You Again" Fade Han Seung-woo Primeboi Writer, co-composer
"LL" Primeboi, Suran Co-writer, co-composer
"On and Off" Primeboi Writer, co-composer
"Fateful Love" RAUDI
"We Loved Each Other" Primeboi
2023 "Intro" Frame dr.ahn, YOUNGWOO, Maxx Song
"Dive Into" Cha Cha Malone, Maxx Song
"Runnin' High" RAUDI
"Burn"
"Lovelorn"
"Flutter"
"Dawn" Chae Ji-ho

Filmography edit

Web series edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Love #Hashtag Lee Siwoo [42]

Television shows edit

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Produce X 101 Contestant
2020 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Blue Flag" (episodes 271–272) [23]

Notes edit

  1. ^ "Dive Into" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at position 12 on the Circle Download Chart.[38]

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