Jeong Se-woon (Korean: 정세운, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed under Starship Entertainment.
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Born | (1997-05-31) May 31, 1997 (age 25) Masan, South Gyeongsang, South Korea[1] |
Alma mater | Howon University[2] |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Starship |
Website | http://cafe.daum.net/official-jeongsewoon |
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Revised Romanization | Jeong Se-un |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Sëun |
Musical artist |
Jeong's first public appearance was in 2013, as a contestant in the third season of K-pop Star.[1] He passed the first round of auditions with a performance of his original song titled "Mom, Wait a Minute" (Korean: 엄마 잠깐만). One of the judges in the show, founder and former JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin-young, praised the musical form of the song and likened him to Akdong Musician, who were the winners of the second season of K-pop Star.[3] Starting from the third round, he competed as part of the duo Something (Korean: 썸띵) with fellow contestant Kim Ah-hyeon.[4] The duo reached the finals but was eliminated during the first round of live performances.[5] In July 2014, three months after the show concluded, Jeong signed a contract with Starship Entertainment.[6]
In 2017, he represented Starship Entertainment in Produce 101 Season 2 alongside fellow trainee Lee Gwang-hyun.[7] He became part of the Top 20 but was eliminated during the finale, after ranking 12th overall with 769,859 votes.[8] After the show, on August 1, it was reported that he had started preparing for his solo debut.[9]
Jeong debuted as a solo artist on August 31, with his first EP titled Ever,[upper-alpha 1] which peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart after selling 23,438 copies within its first week.[10] The EP contain six songs, including his original compositions "Miracle" and "Never Mind", as well as the title track "Just U", featuring rapper Sik-K.[11][12] "Just U" peaked at number eight and had more than 59,790 digital downloads within the first week of sales.[13][14]
His second EP, After was released in January 2018.[15] The title track of the album was "Baby It's U" and the album contained the self-produced track "Close Over".[16] Jeong also held his first concert Ever: After in 2018.[17]
In 2019, Jeong became a radio DJ for EBS Radio's "Listen".[18]
On June 23, it was confirmed that Jeong would make his summer comeback with his first studio album 24 Part. 1 on July 14.[19] Jeong participated in the writing and production of the album, with the album showing musical growth while still retaining Jeong's musical style.[20]
On December 16, it was announced that Jeong would return with the second part of his studio album 24 Part. 2 on January 6, 2021.[21] 24 Part. 2 has been described as "a more melancholy, rock-pop sound" than his previous EP.[22]
In March 2022, Jeong will publish his first article 'Honorable Words' on April 6, 2022.[23]
On April 25, 2022, Starship Entertainment announced that Jeong would be making a comeback with his fifth EP, Where Is My Garden! on May 11.[24]
On July 13, 2022, it was announced that Jeong his solo concert 2022 Jeong Se-woon Concert Our Garden on August 27 and 28 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and it will be the concert in three years.[25]
On September 29, 2022, it was announced that Jeong will have a fan meeting on October 29.[26]
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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Ever[upper-alpha 1] |
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After[15] |
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Another[33] |
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Plus Minus Zero[35] |
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Day[37] |
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Where Is My Garden! |
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Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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"Just U" (with Sik-K) | 2017 | 24 |
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Ever |
"Baby It's U" | 2018 | 89 | — | After |
"20 Something" | 99 | Another | ||
"Feeling" (feat. Penomeco) | 2019 | 183 | Plus Minus Zero | |
"When You Call My Name" (내 이름을 부르면) | — | Day | ||
"When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼) | — | |||
"Say Yes" | 2020 | — | 24 Part. 1 | |
"In the Dark" | 2021 | — | 24 Part. 2 | |
"Roller Coaster" | 2022 | — | Where Is My Garden! |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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"There's Something" (뭔가 있어) | 2018 | — | Wok of Love OST |
"It's You" | — | What's Wrong with Secretary Kim OST | |
"Told You So" (이봐 이봐 이봐) | — | Where Stars Land OST | |
"Good Night" | 2019 | — | Touch Your Heart OST |
"You" (그대였습니다) | — | Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency OST | |
"Draw You" (너를 그린다) | — | Extraordinary You OST | |
"Time Machine" | 2021 | — | Scripting Your Destiny OST |
"Door" | 2021 | — | My Roommate Is a Gumiho OST |
"My Wonderous Miracle" (네가 나의 기적인 것처럼) | — | The Red Sleeve OST | |
"Sunshine" (선샤인)[42] | 2022 | — | There is No Goo Pil Soo OST |
"I Only See You" (바라만 본다)[43] | — | Alchemy of Souls OST | |
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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"Confession" (Mind U with Jeong Se-woon and Yoo Seung-woo) |
2017 | — | Dear |
"Christmas Day" (크리스마스 데이) (as Starship Planet) |
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"Love It Live It" (as YDPP (MXM, Jeong Se-woon and Lee Kwang-hyun) |
2018 | — | |
"Christmas Time" (벌써 크리스마스) (as Starship Planet) |
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"BUFALLO" (Sunwoo Jung-a ft. DAMI, Song Eun I, Yoo Seung-Woo, Jeong Sewoon, 15 Oxen) |
2021 | — | BUFFALO |
"Walk" | 2021 | — | [Vol.95] You Hee Yul's Sketchbook: 61th Voice 'Sketchbook x Jeong Sewoon |
"Secret Garden" | 2021 | — | [Vol.96] You Hee Yul's Sketchbook: 61th Voice 'Sketchbook x Jeong Sewoon |
"Happy Me From Today" | 2022 | — | Two Tracks Project Vol.3 |
"Wave" (Exy of WJSN ft. Jeong Sewoon) |
2022 | — | <Second World> Episode 7 |
Other charted songs
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"Slower Than Ever" (바다를 나는 거북이) | 2017 | 92 |
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"Miracle" | 94 |
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"Never Mind" (오해는 마) | 95 |
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"If You" (괜찮다면) (with Brother Su) |
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"Oh! My Angel" (오! 나의 여신) (with Lee Gwang-hyun) |
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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2013–2014 | K-pop Star 3 | Contestant | Ep. 1, 4, 7-8, 11, 13-16, finished in top 10 | |
2017 | Produce 101 Season 2 | Ep. 1–11, finished in 12th place | ||
Master Key | Cast member | Ep. 5, 12 | ||
King of Mask Singer | Contestant | Ep. 131-132 | ||
2018 | Two Yoo Project Sugar Man | Performer | Ep. 5 (Season 2) | |
It's Dangerous Beyond The Blankets | Cast member | Ep. 2-3 (Season 2) | ||
Begin Again 2 | Ep. 5-7 | |||
I've Fallen For You | Host | Ep. 1-2, 4-10 | ||
Law of the Jungle | Cast member | Ep. 334-337 | ||
Awesome Feed | Ep. 14 | |||
2019-2020 | Knowing Bros - Job Consultation Room | Special Cast | Ep. 204-219 | |
2020 | 4 Wheeled Restaurant | Cast member | Season 4 | |
2021 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant | Ep. 323 (with Kihyun) | |
Cooking - The Birth of a Cooking King | [51] | |||
2022 | Things Are Suspicious these Days | Host | with Lee Kyung-kyu and Hong Jin-kyung | [52] |
Dating is Straight | [53] | |||
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2021 | HIDDEN: the performance | Cast Member | with Gyro, Bobby, Haengju,Hanhae, Taeil, Pickboy and Kino | [54] |
2022 | Idol Hit Song Festival | Contestant | [55] | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2019 | Listen | DJ | ||
2021 | Idol Radio Season 2 | Temporary dj | [56] | |
2022 | July 11 and July 14 | [57] | ||
Year | Music video | Director(s) | Album |
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2017 | "Just U" (feat. Sik-K)[58] | SUNNYVISUAL | Ever |
2018 | "Baby It's U"[59] | After | |
"LOVE IT LIVE IT"[60]
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Han Sa Min (Dextor-Lab) | "YDPP PROJECT"
`LOVE IT LIVE IT` | |
"20 Something" | Hong Seong Jun | Another | |
2019 | "Feeling" (feat. PENOMECO) | Lee Junwoo (SALT FILM) | Plus Minus Zero |
"My Ocean" (나의 바다) | Hong Seong Jun | ||
"When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼) | Lee Junwoo (SALT FILM) | Day | |
2020 | "Say Yes" | N/A | 24 pt.1 |
2021 | "In The Dark" | Itchcock | 24 pt.2 |
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2019 | Grease | Danny |
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2017 | 2nd Asia Artist Awards | Rising Star Award[61] | — | Won |
Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
19th Mnet Asian Music Awards |
Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
Best New Male Artist | Nominated | |||
9th Melon Music Awards | Best New Artist | Nominated | ||
2018 | 32nd Golden Disc Awards | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
Global Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
27th Seoul Music Awards | New Artist Award | Nominated | ||
Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
Hallyu Special Award | Nominated | |||
7th Gaon Chart Music Awards |
New Artist of the Year (Song) | "Just U" (with Sik-K) |
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2nd Soribada Best K-Music Awards |
Best OST[62] | "It's You" (What's Wrong with Secretary Kim OST) | Won | |
2018 StarHub Night of Stars | Best Asian Drama OST Award[63] | Won | ||
2019 | 3rd Soribada Best K-Music Awards | Voice Award | — | Won |
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