Lee Ho-seok (Korean:이호석, born March 1, 1993), known by his stage name Wonho (Korean:원호), is a South Korean singer under Highline Entertainment.[2][3] He is a former member of the South Korean boy groupMonsta X, formed through the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, under Starship Entertainment in 2015.[4] He then made his solo debut, with his first EP Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me, on September 4, 2020.[5]
South Korean singer (born 1993)
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Wonho
Wonho posing for Beauty+ Magazine in November 2020
Prior to his official debut, Wonho was part of a project group called Nu Boyz, along with his labelmates #Gun, Shownu and Jooheon, formed under Starship Entertainment in August 2014. The quartet uploaded multiple tracks to their company's YouTube channel and performed at the opening show of the Starship X concert on December 5, 2014.[6]
In late December, Starship Entertainment and Mnet launched a competition program called No.Mercy.[7] On the final episode of the show, Wonho was selected, along with six other participants, including Shownu and Jooheon (former members of Nu Boyz) as a member of Starship Entertainment's new boy group Monsta X.[8]
Wonho debuted in Monsta X, a hip-hop boy group, upon the release of their first extended play Trespass, on May 14, 2015.[8][9] Wonho was a vocalist in the group and beginning in 2017 regularly participated in writing, composing and arranging songs for the group.[10][11]
Since 2018, Wonho has featured in several photoshoots for magazines, as well as partnering with some brands and promoting campaigns by various fashion magazines. He has appeared alongside his groupmates on several occasions, including Nylon, alongside Shownu in January 2018 and GQ in August,[12][13] in both Ceci Korea in June 2018 and MAPS, with Minhyuk in December,[14][15] lastly, Grazia, with Hyungwon in March 2019.[16] He also participated in the collaboration project, with Elle and Tom Ford, alongside Shownu, in promotion of Tom Ford's latest perfume line in August 2019.[17] He also made solo appearances, such as a feature in Dazed in November 2019.[18]
Wonho has been recognized as the celebrity who focuses on fitness and physique, and in several interviews surrounding his photoshoots, he has talked about healthy habits, and emphasizing the importance of exercising.[19] In October 2018, he partnered with Under Armour, as part of the collaboration with Dazed, to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.[20] He again promoted healthy lifestyle, as part of a photoshoot for Elle's "Body Challenge" campaign, in May 2019.[21]
On October 31, Starship Entertainment announced Wonho's departure from Monsta X following allegations surrounding him,[22] after rumors about the illegal use of marijuana when he was younger surfaced on social media.[23][24][25]
2020: Solo debut with Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me and first solo concert
On March 14, Starship Entertainment released an official statement announcing that the investigation made by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's narcotics investigation team had been concluded; Wonho had been cleared of all allegations and the rumors were false.[26]
Wonho signed with Highline Entertainment, a subsidiary of Starship Entertainment, as a solo artist on April 10.[3] The agency announced that he would be promoting as a solo artist and producer going forward.[27] On May 6, Maverick revealed through a Twitter post that they had signed a management agreement with Wonho for his international activities.[28]
On August 9, Wonho announced the release of his first solo EP Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me.[5][29][30] On August 14, he then released the pre-release English-language single "Losing You", along with its music video.[31] "Losing You" gained praise for showing Wonho's all-around musicality, including his vocals, participation in the songwriting, composing, and producing of the song.[25][32] The album was released on September 4 with the title track "Open Mind", accompanied by a music video.[28] Wonho had his debut showcase the same day, hosted through V Live.[33][34]
Wonho held his first solo concert on September 27. Due to restrictions from COVID-19, the concert was held online through the streaming platform LiveXLive.[35] During his concert, Wonho announced his first comeback, with a new EP, which was originally intended to be released by the end of 2020, although without a set date. He pre-released a song from the upcoming EP "Flash" through his concert.[36][37]
2021: Love Synonym Pt.2: Right for Us, second concert and Blue Letter
Wonho's second part of his first EP Love Synonym Pt.2: Right for Us was released on February 26.[38] All five songs from the EP debuted on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, occupying twenty percent of the entire World Songs chart for that week.[39]
He held an online concert Weneedlove, through LiveXLive on March 28.[40][41] During the concert, Wonho announced his intention for his next comeback in summer of 2021.[42]
In May, Wonho released a music video for the song "Ain't About You" from his second part of his first EP, in collaboration with Kiiara.[43]
On June 15, his American manager, Eshy Gazit announced the launch of a new label venture Intertwine, in partnership with BMG, with Monsta X and Wonho as the first two artists involved in the partnership.[1]
On July 19, Wonho joined NCSoft's global K-pop entertainment platform Universe.[44]
In July, it was announced that Wonho would release his debut Japanese single album on October 27, with the lead single "On the Way ~Embrace~". On August 4, he pre-released the Japanese version of the song "Lose".[45]
Wonho released his second EP Blue Letter on September 14, with the title track "Blue".[46]
On December 1, Wonho released the Japanese digital single "White Miracle".[47]
2022: Facade, first musical and first solo tour
Wonho made his comeback with his first single album Obsession on February 16, with the title track "Eye On You".[48][49]
In May, Wonho became the exclusive model of a dual-formulation and diet dual-functional complex product Cent Double.[50]
Wonho released his third EP Facade on June 13, with the title track "Crazy".[51][52]
From June 3 to July 24, Wonho is set to appear in his first musical with Equal, a work that reflects on today's chaotic times due to pandemics and conspiracy theories, set in the 17th century Europe, where witches and heresy hunts were rampant. It is a two-person play that captures the metaphor of the COVID-19 era with the desperate desires and twisted fates of Nikola and Theo, two friends driven by the fear of death and extreme loneliness. Wonho will perform as Theo, a bright and cheerful country doctor who struggles to save his friend Nikola, who is dying from an incurable disease.[53]
On July 6, Highline released the poster and schedule for Wonho's first tour 2022 European Tour Facade through his official SNS. According to the schedule released with the poster, Wonho will meet local fans in Munich and Oberhausen, Germany on August 28 and 31, respectively, Madrid, Spain on September 2, and London, England on September 4.[54]
On August 19, Wonho released the promotional single "Don't hesitate" through Universe Music for the mobile application Universe.[55]
In September, Wonho is preparing for the release of his second single album Bittersweet on October 14, with the title track "Don't Regret".[56][57]
Personal life
In November 2022, Wonho announced that he will enlist for his mandatory military service on December 5 and after completing the basic military training, he will serve as a public service worker.[58]
Discography
See also: Monsta X discography
Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales
Kim, Ga-young (April 10, 2020). 몬스타엑스 출신 원호, 하이라인엔터테인먼트 전속계약[Wonho, ex member of Monsta X signs contract with Highline Entertainment]. E-Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020– via Naver.
Jo, Yeon-kyung (August 8, 2020). '솔로 컴백' 원호, 오피셜 로고 기습 공개. Sports Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 13, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
Lee, Jung-hyuk (November 6, 2014). 가요계 점령한 '스타쉽X', 올나잇 콘서트 12월 5일 개최['Starship X' occupied by the music industry, all night concert held on December 5, 2014]. Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
Sung, Jin-hee (May 7, 2015). 몬스타엑스, 데뷔 화보 속 '거리의 거친 반항아' 콘셉트 화제![Monsta X, the debut picture of the 'wild rebel street' concept!]. The Star Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
셔누와 원호는 불꽃 같은 드라마틱한 인생 신으로 팬들과 함께한 음악 방송 1위를 꼽았다[Wonho and Shownu talk about ranking first on music broadcast through this photoshoot]. Nylon Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
Kim, Mi-jeong (August 21, 2018). 몬스타엑스 셔누X원호, 여름 화보 속 탄탄한 몸매 자랑! '바람직한 투샷'[Monsta X Shownu and Wonho show their masculine physique on the GQ summer issue]. eNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
Kim, Young-rok (June 25, 2018). "블랙&화이트"…몬스타엑스 원호X민혁, 남성美 뿜뿜[Black and White, Wonho and Minhyuk on this month's male beauty]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
몬스타엑스 원호의 두 얼굴[The beauty under masculinity, Monsta X's Shownu and Wonho pose for Elle]. Elle Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
Lee, Ji-hyun (October 24, 2019). 몬스타엑스 원호 "대중의 목소리는 내가 존재하는 큰 이유"[Monsta X Wonho for Dazed, the reason I sing]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
몬스타엑스 셔누X원호, 여름 화보 속 탄탄한 몸매 자랑! '바람직한 투샷'[Wonho and Shownu pose for Under Armour in their collaboration with Dazed Korea]. Dazed Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
몬스타엑스 원호의 두 얼굴[Two sides of Monsta X's Wonho on Elle]. Elle Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
France, Lisa (October 31, 2019). "Wonho leaves Monsta X". CNN. Archived from the original on November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
Rearick, Lauren (October 31, 2019). "Wonho Leaves Monsta X". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
Oh, Myung-joo (August 12, 2020). 원호, 신보 M/V 티저…"애절한, Losing You". Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2020– via Naver.
Nam, Hye-yeon (September 5, 2020). 원호, 데뷔 쇼케이스 V라이브 성료… 34만 접속+5억 개♥. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
Jeong, Hee-yeon (September 27, 2020). [단독] 원호 연내 컴백…약 3달 만에 새 앨범 발표. Sports Dong-A (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 13, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020– via Naver.
Park, Hye-jin (February 3, 2021). 원호, 2월 26일 컴백…'러브 시노님' 2번째 이야기. Dispatch (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021– via Naver.
Choi, Hee-jae (March 29, 2021). 원호, 온라인 콘서트 성료…올 여름 컴백 예고 '기대감 UP'. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021– via Naver.
Gong, Mi-na (January 22, 2022). 원호, 첫 싱글 '옵세션'으로 컴백. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022– via Naver.
Kang, Da-yoon (May 23, 2022). 원호, 미니 3집 '파사드' 발매 확정…커밍순 이미지 깜짝 공개. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2022– via Naver.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
Yoon, Jun-ho (April 22, 2022). 원호, 의사 된다…'이퀄'로 뮤지컬 첫 도전[Wonho becomes a doctor... First musical challenge with 'Equal']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022– via Naver.
Lee, Da-gyeom (July 6, 2022). 원호, 첫 유럽 투어 돌입...포스터 뚫은 섹시미[Wonho's first European tour... Sexy beauty through posters]. Mail Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved July 9, 2022– via Naver.
Ha, Kyung-heon (August 13, 2022). 원호, 19일 신곡 '돈트 헤지테이트' 발매[Wonho releases new song 'Don't hesitate' on the 19th]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved August 13, 2022– via Naver.
Lee, Seung-rok (September 22, 2022). 원호 컴백한다, 커밍순 '비터스윗'[Wonho makes a comeback, Coming Soon 'Bitter Sweet']. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved September 22, 2022– via Naver.
Kim, No-eul (September 24, 2022). 원호, 10월 14일 컴백‥'Bittersweet' 스케줄러 공개[Wonho, comeback on October 14… 'Bittersweet' scheduler released]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved September 24, 2022– via Naver.
Lee, Seung-rok (November 15, 2022). 원호, '사회복무요원' 대체 복무한다…"위니, 조금만 기다려줄래요?" [전문][Wonho to serve as a substitute for 'social worker'... "Winnie, can you wait a minute?" [specialty]]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 15, 2022– via Naver.
2020년 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
週間 アルバムランキング - 2020年09月21日付[Weekly Album Ranking for September 21, 2021]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
2021년 상반기 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
週間 アルバムランキング - 2021年03月15日付[Weekly Album Ranking for March 15, 2021]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
2021년 11월 Album Chart[November 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
"Blue". September 25, 2021. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
"Eye On You". February 26, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
2020년 37주차 Download Chart[Week 37 of 2020 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
2021년 10주차 Download Chart[Week 10 of 2021 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
2021년 38주차 Download Chart[Week 38 of 2021 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
2021년 38주차 BGM Chart[Week 38 of 2021 BGM Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
2022년 08주차 Download Chart[Week 8 of 2022 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
2022년 08주차 BGM Chart[Week 8 of 2022 BGM Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
2022년 25주차 Download Chart[Week 25 of 2022 Download Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 23, 2022.
週間 シングルランキング 2021年11月08日付[Weekly Single Ranking for November 8, 2021]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
Woo, Sun (February 5, 2015). '노머시', 오늘(5일) 매드클라운X주영 '0' 음원 공개['No.Mercy' Mad Clown releases collaboration with No.Mercy contestants]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
2015년 02월 Download Chart (국내)[February 2015 Download Chart (Domestic)]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
Yoo, Byung-cheol (April 22, 2022). '아이돌챌린지2' 스페셜 MC 원호, '톰보이' 커버댄스 도전…(여자)아이들 "인정"['Idol Challenge 2' Special MC Wonho, 'Tomboy' Cover Dance Challenge... (G)I-DLE "Recognition"]. Korea Economic TV (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022– via Naver.
Park, Seo-hyun (December 28, 2021). 원호, '2021 한터뮤직어워즈' 남성 솔로 아티스트상 수상(공식). K-pop Herald (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021– via Naver.
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