Biography of Jang Woo-hyuk
Jang Woo-hyuk is a South Korean singer, South Korean rapper, choreographer and DJ under WH Creative. He first debuted in 1996 as a member of the popular and best-selling K-pop group H.O.T. The group consisted of five members: Moon Hee-joon, Jang Woo-hyuk, Tony Ahn, Kangta, and Lee Jae-won. After the group’s disbandment, the members pursued a solo career.
Woo-hyuk and the other two members formed the boy group JTL which was active from 2001 to 2003. As a solo artist, he released his succesful two full-length albums and two extended plays. He is the founder of the entertainment agency WH Entertainment.
Early Life and Education
Woo-hyuk was born on 8 May 1978 in Daegu, South Korea. Much about his educational details is not known to the public.
Career
H.O.T
Jang Woo-hyuk is popular for his strong vocals in his rap and as a dancer of the group H.O.T. He is widely recognised for his famous hammer dance from H.O.T.’s debut single; ‘Candy’ and is nicknamed Hammer Boy. In 2001, H.O.T disbanded due to contract issues and along with Tony An and Lee Jae Won, formed the trio JTL.
JTL
When the band H.O.T. disbanded, fans had mixed feelings for JTL. As an independent band, JTL produced several music videos but it was boycotted and their performance was hindered by ex-agency SM Entertainment. The tables turned when JTL held a ‘Guerilla Concert’ in front of 12,000 fans.
Solo Artistry
In 2003, JTL unofficially disbanded and its members began pursuing solo careers. He became the CEO of a dancing academy, Newest Entertainment. He collaborated with several popular K-pop musicians like Kenzie, Pang Shi Hyuk, and many others.
For music lovers who enjoy R&B style beats, he mixed it with a blend of hip hop and his unique vocals and released, ‘No More Drama’. For the release of the solo album, he underwent 10 months of dance training.
With the release of solo hits, Woo-hyuk became popular in the Chinese and Taiwanese markets. In the poll conducted to find the most popular South Korean singer in China? on China’s largest portal site, sina.com, Woo Hyuk topped two categories.
He had a keen interest in performing in China and Taiwan. In 2006, he held his first promotion in China and also created his official fan club in China. However, he has never held a concert in Taiwan. In 2010, he signed a contract to sing in China. It is said that he might consider rejoining H.O.T.
His new album ‘I Am The Future’ includes the singles ‘Time is [L]over’, ‘I am the Future’, and ‘Minimalism’. His live comeback was with the performance of the single ‘Time Is [L]over ‘ on Strong Heart. He released his new single ‘Weekend Night’ and held a fan meeting, ‘From Echo’ which happened both online and offline on 17 December 2022.
Achievements
Recognised for his strong and unique vocals in rap, Jang Woo-hyuk has collaborated with several artists. He always produces different music styles combining hip hop. As the CEO of the dancing academy, Newest Entertainment, he is a popular choreographer.
- Jang Woo-hyuk was nominated for the Best Dance Performance at the MAMAs in 2005 and 2011.
Military Life
On 18 December 2009, Jang Woo-hyuk was enlisted to his compulsory military service.
Personal Life
Rapper Jang Woo-hyuk is dating the Japanese actor Fueki Yuko, also known as Yoo Min. In 2006, they began their love journey and are yet to confirm their relationship to the public.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Jang Woo-hyuk has a net worth of 6 million US dollars.
The majority of his income comes from his music career. He rose to fame in the late 1990s and had a successful career as a member of the boy band H.O.T., formed the popular boy group JTL and founded WH Entertainment talent agency.
There was an alleged rumour regarding Jang Woo-hyuk purchasing a building worth 30 million dollars. Much clarification regarding it is not known to the public.
Interesting Facts about Jang Woo-hyuk
- When Woo-hyuk was in H.O.T., he was known for his strong vocal rap.
- Jang Woo-hyuk collaborated with Kenzie and Pang Shi Hyuk to release a single titled ‘No More Drama’.
- Jang Woo-hyuk was nominated for the Best Dance Performance at the MAMAs in 2005 and 2011.
- Woo-hyuk became popular in China and Taiwan.
- Jang Woo-hyuk completed his mandatory military service on 18 December 2009.
- Woo-hyuk appeared in ‘The Secret Angel’ and ‘Love in the Office’.
- Woo-hyuk was a member of H.O.T and JtL.
- Jang Woo-hyuk’s old nickname was ‘Hammer Boy’.
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