Jang Wooyoung
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Jang Wooyoung, generally known as Wooyoung (Hangul
: 우영), was born on April 30, 1989. He is a South Korean idol singer in 2PM
, a 6-member boy band that is active in South Korea
and managed by JYP Entertainment
.
He once filled in as a dancer partner with Wonder Girls
member Kim Yubin when T.O.P from Big Bang fainted the day before the special performance with the Wonder Girls
during the 2007 MBC Music Awards.
formerly hosted SBS's music show Inkigayo, from July 26, 2009 till July 11, 2010.
On February 2, 2010, he was officially the sub-MC in Kim Seung Woo
's talk show KBS Win Win alongside Girls' Generation
’s Taeyeon
, Kim Shin Young, and Choi Hwa Jung. He received high praise for his very natural MC-ing and exceptional wit. He was always curious about everything, so he constantly began his sentences with, "I’m curious about something…" thus, earning the nickname, 'Curious Wooyoung'. He left the show on August 3, 2010.
in the 2011 KBS drama series Dream High
playing the role of Jason, a Korean-American. The Drama premiered on January 3, 2011. The Drama made him famous for his English line, "Is it my turn already?".
, Japanese and has a sufficient understanding of the English language. His hobbies include surfing the web and listening to music
. He once stated there are "exactly 3 things that (he) likes: music, association football and interior (design)." When asked why he didn't include dancing, he replied, "it is also included in music .. and football." He enjoys dancing and singing. His well known nicknames are 'AngAng', 'Mandu
Cheeks' and 'Ssanti Wooyoung.' Since 2009, he has attended Howon University
, majoring in broadcasting.
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 우영), was born on April 30, 1989. He is a South Korean idol singer in 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
, a 6-member boy band that is active in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
and managed by JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
.
Early life
Wooyoung was born in Busan and has an older sister. He attended Seoul School for the Arts with a dance major.Predebut
He was selected to be a JYP trainee through MGoon's JYP auditions. He won first place in this audition against 5000 other candidates.He once filled in as a dancer partner with Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
member Kim Yubin when T.O.P from Big Bang fainted the day before the special performance with the Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls
Wonder Girls is a South Korean girl group. Its producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment. Each of the five original members were selected through auditions...
during the 2007 MBC Music Awards.
Debut
On September 4, 2008, Wooyoung, along with 6 other members, debuted as 2PM with their first single "10점 만점에 10점" ("10 Points out of 10 Points") from their single album "Hottest Time of the Day."MC
Wooyoung, along with TaecyeonTaecyeon
Ok Taec-Yeon , generally known as Taecyeon, is a member in the Korean boy band 2PM, where he is the main rapper...
formerly hosted SBS's music show Inkigayo, from July 26, 2009 till July 11, 2010.
On February 2, 2010, he was officially the sub-MC in Kim Seung Woo
Kim Seung-woo
Kim Seung-woo is a South Korean actor.-Films:*I Am Dad *71: Into the Fire *IRIS: The Movie *Curling Love *Between Love and Hate *Woman on the Beach...
's talk show KBS Win Win alongside Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
’s Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Kim Tae-Yeon , commonly known as Taeyeon , is a South Korean idol singer,host, Radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group, Girls' Generation.- Biography :...
, Kim Shin Young, and Choi Hwa Jung. He received high praise for his very natural MC-ing and exceptional wit. He was always curious about everything, so he constantly began his sentences with, "I’m curious about something…" thus, earning the nickname, 'Curious Wooyoung'. He left the show on August 3, 2010.
Actor
He first debuted as an actorActor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
in the 2011 KBS drama series Dream High
Dream High
Dream High is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System in 2011. It features Suzy, Taecyeon, IU, Wooyoung, Ham Eun Jung and Kim Soo-hyun. It aired on the 3 January 2011 and finished on the 28 February 2011 after 16 successful episodes. This drama is popular...
playing the role of Jason, a Korean-American. The Drama premiered on January 3, 2011. The Drama made him famous for his English line, "Is it my turn already?".
Personal life
Wooyoung stands and weighs 65 kg (143.3 lb; 10.2 st). He speaks KoreanKorean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
, Japanese and has a sufficient understanding of the English language. His hobbies include surfing the web and listening to music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
. He once stated there are "exactly 3 things that (he) likes: music, association football and interior (design)." When asked why he didn't include dancing, he replied, "it is also included in music .. and football." He enjoys dancing and singing. His well known nicknames are 'AngAng', 'Mandu
Mandu (dumpling)
Mandu are dumplings in Korean cuisine. They are similar to pelmeni and pierogi in some Slavic cultures. The name is a cognate to the names of similar types of meat-filled dumplings in Central Asia, such as Turkish manti, Kazakh manty, and Uzbek manti.In Korean cuisine, mandu generally denotes a...
Cheeks' and 'Ssanti Wooyoung.' Since 2009, he has attended Howon University
Howon University
Howon University is a university located in Gunsan, South Korea....
, majoring in broadcasting.
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2008 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... Hot Blood |
Himself |
| 2008 | MBC MBC -Broadcasting:* Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Public broadcasting company located in Seoul, South Korea* Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a state-run radio company in Malawi, Africa* Manila Broadcasting Company, Inc., in the Philippines... Idol Army Season 3 |
Himself |
| 2009 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... 2PM Wild Bunny |
Himself |
| 2009 | SBS Inkigayo | Himself |
| 2010 | KBS Win Win | Himself |
| 2011 | KBS2 Dream High | Jason |
| 2011 | SBS 2PM Show | Himself |
| 2011 | KBS KBS Korean Broadcasting System is the biggest of four major Korean television networks.- Structure :KBS is a 'public organization' that, by law, receives public funding from the Korean Government but is independently managed. As mentioned on the Korean Constitution, the president of KBS is... Drama Special "Human Casino" |
-cameo |
| 2012 | KBS2 Dream High 2 | Jason |