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Aaron (아론), also known by his full name Aaron Kwak (곽아론), is an independent Korean-American singer-songwriter, rapper, radio DJ, MC and podcast host. He is a former member of the boy group NU'EST under his previous stage name Aron.

He made his solo debut with the digital single "Time Difference" on June 1, 2023.

Career[]

2012: NU'EST's debut[]

Aron debuted as a member of NU'EST on March 15, 2012 with their first single "Face".

2017–2018: NU'EST W[]

As fellow member Minhyun debuted in the project group Wanna One, the other members formed the four-member subgroup NU'EST W (the W in the name means the group is waiting for him to return), as they released three mini albums between 2017 and 2018.

2021: Hiatus and return[]

On January 2, 2021, Aron announced that he would be going on a hiatus to focus on treatment after a medical review, as he has been experiencing symptoms of anxiety.[1]

On June 29, Aron announced on a special Naver V Live that his health improved and that he would be returning from his hiatus.[2]

2022: NU'EST's disbandment, starting as an independent artist, joining Korean Cowboys Podcast, After School Club, and First Solo Fan-meeting[]

On February 28, 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced that the NU'EST members' contracts would expire on March 14 and Aron decided not to renew with the company.[3] NU'EST released their compilation album named Needle & Bubble with the title track "Again" (Korean title: 다시, 봄) on March 15 before officially ending their 10 years promotion period as a group.[4]

On March 25, the first episode of Korean Cowboys Podcast was uploaded on different streaming platforms. Korean Cowboys Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Joel Lane and Aaron Kwak.[5]

2023: Solo debut[]

He made his solo debut with the digital single "Time Difference" on June 1, 2023.[6]

Discography[]

Digital singles[]

Writing and producing credits[]

Artist Song Album Type
2014
NU'EST "Give Me a Shoulder" Re:Birth Writing
"Action"
2016
NU'EST "Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" Canvas Writting
2017
NU'EST W "Good Love" W, Here Writing
2018
NU'EST W "I Don't Care (with Spoonz)" Writing
"Wi-Fi" Wake,n
2019
NU'EST "A Song For You" Writing
2020
NU'EST "Let's Love (with Spoonz)" Writing
2021
NU'EST "I'm Not" Romanticize Writing
Composing
2022
NU'EST "Love Paint (Every Afternoon) (Re-mastering)" Needle & Bubble Writing

Filmography[]

Music shows[]

Gallery[]

Main article: Aaron/Gallery

References[]

Official links[]

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