Hwangbo
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Hwangbo Hyejeong better known as simply Hwangbo, is a South Korean singer and rapper. She rose to prominence as leader and rapper of former girl group Chakra.
in 2000. The group released 4 albums, with the last one (Tomato) being released in 2003. Although they contributed to soundtrack albums, the group eventually split up in 2004.
Hwangbo then frequently appeared in various variety shows, including being a regular on SBS's X-Man
and Love Letter. She cultivated an image of being a tomboy, due to her strong mannerisms and straightforwardness. This is where she developed her image and brought most of her fans. Hwang Bo was also able to do a lot of charity work. She constantly signed up for volunteer work, leaving the country to help people around the world, more specifically the Middle East and Africa. She "adopted" a little girl from Bangladesh, constantly sending money in order to create a beneficial life for her daughter. When the outbreak struck, Hwang Bo was in Korea wrapping up a recording of one of the variety shows she was participating in. Her daughter did not manage to make her way to New Delhi. Thoroughly shaken with what was happening around her, Hwang Bo began constant charity work to help those looking for refugee in Seoul. Hwang Bo has since began directing the money that used to go to her daughter to the Revival Project, becoming a spokesperson while juggling recordings and perhaps a new album.
A solo album was rumored to be released for some time; however, Hwangbo did not release an album until 2007 with Lady in Black. The album marked an image change, as the first single ("", "Even My Tears are Sorry") was a ballad. In mid-2008, she released a digital single, Gift for Him, which featured the song "" ("Get Hot"), a Tecktonik song. The remix features Koo Junyup of Clon
; the song's dance was choreographed by him as well. She also released a song called "Mature" as part of the "Gift For Him" 2-track release.
Hwangbo joined the MBC
reality show We Got Married
, debuting on May 11, 2008. She was paired up with SS501 leader Kim Hyun Joong
, who is 6 years her junior. Due to scheduling conflicts, Kim Hyun Joong and Hwangbo made their official exit of the show on December 14, 2008. Having gained high popularity through their fictional marriage, they won MBC's Best Couple Award on December 28, 2008.
To this day Hwangbo still has a huge following because of her portrayal of the perfect wife on this show. She showed a vulnerable side never seen before and has attracted many fans due to this.
In 2009, Hwang Bo has remained active on television, becoming one of 6 MCs on Infinity Girls
, an all-female version of Infinite Challenge
, airing on MBC Every1. The show was eventually revamped in November 2009, with the original cast leaving, including Hwangbo and replaced by all new members. She was also featured in Olive's Channel new show Living Beauty.
She has also continued her modeling work, appearing as the model for the Labelle 2009 S/S online fashion catalog, and participating in Seoul Fashion week as one of the models for Korean designer Imseonoc. On April 2009, Hwang Bo released her newest digital release, "Can't Believe The Words," a remake of STAY's 2006 song.
During August 18, 2009 Hwang Bo released her newest single "R2song / Arisong" in South Korea, which was first released in the UK. The song ranked #1 on JunoDownload's singles charts on the day of its release, featuring a mix by producer Postino.
through their contribution together in Bangladesh
. She is part of a charity group, Compassion.
On November 2009, Compassion has released a MV titled 'Because of Love'. The compassion group will do a tour around Korea to collect donations.
On February 5, 2011, Hwangbo officially entered the restaurant business with trusted friend and colleague, Shim Tae Yoon. She is currently the co-owner of the Shimsontong branch in Hongdae
in the Mapo-gu district of northwest Seoul.
Career
Hwangbo first debuted in 1999 as the rapper for the group Bros. She then joined Chakra alongside Eeni, Eun, and Jeong Ryeo-wonJeong Ryeo-won
Jung Ryeo-won is a South Korean singer turned actress and model. She is an ex-member of now disbanded girl group Chakra and is best known for her role in the television drama My Lovely Sam Soon.-Biography:...
in 2000. The group released 4 albums, with the last one (Tomato) being released in 2003. Although they contributed to soundtrack albums, the group eventually split up in 2004.
Hwangbo then frequently appeared in various variety shows, including being a regular on SBS's X-Man
X-Man (TV series)
X-Man was a popular South Korean game show which ran from November 8, 2003 to April 8, 2007 on SBS. Its popularity peaked in 2004, but a decline in ratings led to its cancellation...
and Love Letter. She cultivated an image of being a tomboy, due to her strong mannerisms and straightforwardness. This is where she developed her image and brought most of her fans. Hwang Bo was also able to do a lot of charity work. She constantly signed up for volunteer work, leaving the country to help people around the world, more specifically the Middle East and Africa. She "adopted" a little girl from Bangladesh, constantly sending money in order to create a beneficial life for her daughter. When the outbreak struck, Hwang Bo was in Korea wrapping up a recording of one of the variety shows she was participating in. Her daughter did not manage to make her way to New Delhi. Thoroughly shaken with what was happening around her, Hwang Bo began constant charity work to help those looking for refugee in Seoul. Hwang Bo has since began directing the money that used to go to her daughter to the Revival Project, becoming a spokesperson while juggling recordings and perhaps a new album.
A solo album was rumored to be released for some time; however, Hwangbo did not release an album until 2007 with Lady in Black. The album marked an image change, as the first single ("", "Even My Tears are Sorry") was a ballad. In mid-2008, she released a digital single, Gift for Him, which featured the song "" ("Get Hot"), a Tecktonik song. The remix features Koo Junyup of Clon
Clon
Clon is a South Korean dance music duo. Some of their songs, such as "Funky Tonight", "Cho Ryun" and "Come To Me" appear in Pump It Up, ez2Dancer and Korean versions of Dance Maniax.- Musical career :...
; the song's dance was choreographed by him as well. She also released a song called "Mature" as part of the "Gift For Him" 2-track release.
Hwangbo joined the MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
reality show We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
, debuting on May 11, 2008. She was paired up with SS501 leader Kim Hyun Joong
Kim Hyun Joong
Kim Hyun Joong was born on 6 June 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and the leader of boyband SS501. Kim is well-known for his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, winning Best Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2009 and Popularity Award at the 45th...
, who is 6 years her junior. Due to scheduling conflicts, Kim Hyun Joong and Hwangbo made their official exit of the show on December 14, 2008. Having gained high popularity through their fictional marriage, they won MBC's Best Couple Award on December 28, 2008.
To this day Hwangbo still has a huge following because of her portrayal of the perfect wife on this show. She showed a vulnerable side never seen before and has attracted many fans due to this.
In 2009, Hwang Bo has remained active on television, becoming one of 6 MCs on Infinity Girls
Infinity Girls
Infinite Girls is a Korean variety program. The program is an all-female version of a show called Infinite Challenge. The show's consisting of 3 seasons with 6 MC's as its mascots. Apparently, this show receives its golden peak in November 2009, hence it added 2 more seasons....
, an all-female version of Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge is a Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC. As of June and July 2009, it still has the largest market share for its timeslot, between 13.8 percent and 19.7 percent of Korean television viewers watched Muhan Dojeon at 6:40 PM every Saturday...
, airing on MBC Every1. The show was eventually revamped in November 2009, with the original cast leaving, including Hwangbo and replaced by all new members. She was also featured in Olive's Channel new show Living Beauty.
She has also continued her modeling work, appearing as the model for the Labelle 2009 S/S online fashion catalog, and participating in Seoul Fashion week as one of the models for Korean designer Imseonoc. On April 2009, Hwang Bo released her newest digital release, "Can't Believe The Words," a remake of STAY's 2006 song.
During August 18, 2009 Hwang Bo released her newest single "R2song / Arisong" in South Korea, which was first released in the UK. The song ranked #1 on JunoDownload's singles charts on the day of its release, featuring a mix by producer Postino.
Personal life
Hwang Bo is an active participant in charity work, becoming close friends with actress Shin Ae RaShin Ae Ra
Shin Ae-ra is a South Korean actress. Since 1995 she has been married to actor Cha In-Pyo and she has one son. She is best known for the television series Bad Housewife, made in 2005 by SBS...
through their contribution together in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. She is part of a charity group, Compassion.
On November 2009, Compassion has released a MV titled 'Because of Love'. The compassion group will do a tour around Korea to collect donations.
On February 5, 2011, Hwangbo officially entered the restaurant business with trusted friend and colleague, Shim Tae Yoon. She is currently the co-owner of the Shimsontong branch in Hongdae
Hongdae
The Hongdae Area is a region in South Korea known for its entertainment and clubs. The area is part of the Mapo-gu district northwest of Seoul, South Korea.-Name:...
in the Mapo-gu district of northwest Seoul.
Solo Work
| Year | Information | Tracklist |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lady in Black
|
01. Prologue
02. Alone 03. 연애할까요 04. 아픈 말 05. Chance 06. 겨울 07. 사랑이 변하니 08. 눈물도 미안해서 09. 거품 10. 부탁해 11. It Girl 12. 소매 13. Goodbye |
| 2008 | Gift For Him
|
01. 뜨거워져 (Original Ver.)
02. 뜨거워져 (DJ Koo(구준엽) Remix Ver.) 03. 성숙 04. 성숙 (MR) |
Sang Sang
|
01. Imagine | |
| 2009 | Words I Can't Believe
|
01 믿을 수 없는 말
02 믿을 수 없는 말 (Inst.) |
R2song
|
01. R2song 02. R2song (Postino Oriental Mix) 03. 뜨거워져 04. 뜨거워져 (Dj Koo(구준엽) Remix Ver) 05. 성숙 06. 믿을 수 없는 말 |
|
| 2010 | I'm Still Beautiful (아직 난 예쁘다)
|
01. 아직 난 예쁘다
02. 아직 난 예쁘다 (MR) |
Films
- Emergency Act 19Emergency Act 19Emergency Act 19 is a satirical 2002 South Korean film about a government act that prohibits popular music, passed in response to a number of musicians being elected to government elsewhere in the world. It is notable for the numerous K-pop stars that make appearances in the film...
, 2002 - Love of South and North, 2003
- Goodbye for Just Awhile, 2004
Sitcoms
- The Disco King, SBS, 2002
- What Women Want, MBC, 2004
- Kim And Lee (김과장 & 이대리), 2010
- Oh My God, 2011
Music Videos
- Bros - Win Win 1999
- Bros - Deja Vu 1999
- CL - Another Day
- JnCJnCJnC was a collaboration between Daesung Entertainment groups, Click-B and J-Walk. They made their debut in 2004. JnC stands for J-Walk and Click-B- History :...
- But, 2004 - Compassion - Because of Love, 2009
TV Shows
- X-man, 2004
- We Got MarriedWe Got MarriedWe Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
, 2008 - Infinity GirlsInfinity GirlsInfinite Girls is a Korean variety program. The program is an all-female version of a show called Infinite Challenge. The show's consisting of 3 seasons with 6 MC's as its mascots. Apparently, this show receives its golden peak in November 2009, hence it added 2 more seasons....
, 2008 - Nodaji, 2009
- Finding Delicious, 2009
- Human Mentor (어깨동무), 2010
- Midnight Idols (오밤아), 2010
- Infinity Girls 3Infinity GirlsInfinite Girls is a Korean variety program. The program is an all-female version of a show called Infinite Challenge. The show's consisting of 3 seasons with 6 MC's as its mascots. Apparently, this show receives its golden peak in November 2009, hence it added 2 more seasons....
, 2010 - present - My Successful Business, 2011