- For other people known as 'CNU', see Shinwoo.
CNU (신우) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and actor under WM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group B1A4.
Early life[]
CNU was born on June 16, 1991. He has one older sister who is 5 years older than him, making his family 4 members. CNU says that he resembles his mother more. CNU's dream as a child was to be a singer. His mother was a trot singer and his sister did pansori. He learned to play the piano at 3 years old and then decided to learn guitar too.[1] In his school days, he joined a rock band with one of his friends, which led him to discovering his true passion for music. He would often visit Seoul and audition to be a singer with his friends. However, he was always the only one that got the unsatisfactory result. His older sister encouraged him to continue to practice and become even better so he would eventually get a good result.[1]
Career[]
CNU debuted as a member of B1A4 on April 11, 2011 on MBC's Show! Music Core.[2] He was the last member to join B1A4.[3][4] He has said that when he first debuted he felt really awkward and didn't feel like himself. But as time has passed, he feels he has gotten more natural and comfortable with the attention and he doesn't try to hide himself as much anymore.[1] Since then, CNU has been an active member of B1A4. He has also developed a career in the musical theater world as he has been in a couple of shows throughout the years.
Personal life[]
Military enlistment[]
On January 22, 2019, CNU quietly enlisted for his military service as a social service worker.[5] He was discharged on August 28, 2020.[6]
Discography[]
OSTs[]
- "Cinderella and the Four Knights OST Part.8" ("The Way To Find Love") (2016)
- "Prison Playbook OST Part.7" ("No Problem" with Baro) (2018)
- "Ghost Doctor OST Part.1" ("Fly Away") (2022)
- "Claim Your Lottery Prize OST (O'pening)" ("Heigh-ho") (2022)
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[7]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | |||
| B1A4 | "Wonderful Tonight" | It B1A4 | Writing |
| "Beautiful Target | |||
| "Wonderful Tonight (Unplugged Remix)" | The B1A4 I Ignition | ||
| "Beautiful Target (Japanese Ver.)" | 1 | ||
| 2013 | |||
| B1A4 | "Good Love" | What's Happening | Writing |
| 2014 | |||
| B1A4 | "Amazing" | Who Am I | Writing |
| "Pretty" | |||
| Himself | "Drunk With Music" | Writing Composing | |
| B1A4 | "Seoul" | ||
| "Drive" | Solo Day | ||
| 2015 | |||
| B1A4 | "Love is Magic" | Sweet Girl | Writing Composing |
| "Let's Be Happy" | |||
| 2016 | |||
| B1A4 | "Nightmare" | Good Timing | Writing Composing |
| "Sparkling" | |||
| "To My Star" | |||
| "Somebody to Love" | 3 | ||
| 2017 | |||
| B1A4 | "Blue Moon" | "You and I" 4 |
Composing Arranging |
| "Love You Love You" | 4 | Composing | |
| "Thank You Hate You" | |||
| "Call Me" | Rollin' | Composing Arranging | |
| 2018 | |||
| B1A4 | "Mommy Mommy" | "Aerumade" 5 |
Composing |
| "Maze" | 5 | Composing Arranging | |
| "Every Time" | Composing | ||
| 2019 | |||
| B1A4 | "A Day of Love" | Writing Composing | |
| Sandeul | "Oblique Line" | One Fine Day | |
| 2020 | |||
| B1A4 | "Like A Movie" | Origine | Writing Composing |
| "What Is Love?" | |||
| "Diving" | |||
| CNU | "Zero Gravity" | ||
| B1A4 | "Wind" | ||
| "Let's Fly" | |||
| "Tonight" | |||
| "For BANA" | |||
| 2021 | |||
| B1A4 | "10 Times" | Writing Composing | |
| 2024 | |||
| B1A4 | "Rewind" | Connect | Writing Composing |
| "시간을 지나 마주한 너" | |||
| "Pause" | |||
| "이별은 없는 거야" | Writing | ||
Filmography[]
TV[]
- Sent From Heaven (KBS, 2012)
Variety shows[]
- Cohabitation, Not Marriage (2023) - guest[8]
Musical theater[]
- Chess (2012)
- The Three Musketeers (2016)
- Hamlet (2017)
Trivia[]
- CNU's favorite color is blue.[1]
- CNU says that when he is ever in a relationship he wants to be "in a serious, safe and smooth relationship like a couple who have been together all our lives."[1]
- When he has free time in his schedule he likes to exercise or do some self-development.[1]
- He sees Usher as his role model both musically and in life.[1]
- He has a hard time watching scary and sad movies, or those that show the underprivileged. He says it's because of his easily shaken heart.[1]
- He often loses interest quickly or changes his obsessions a lot.[1]
- CNU's life motto is: "To not rationalize (or give excuses)! Because when we give excuses for our mistakes, we become a person who has no development."[9]
- He really like to watch foreign movies and videos.[9]
- CNU's ideal woman is someone who is intelligent and wide-hearted who is like a mother.[9]
- He thinks his most charming attribute is his smile.[10]
- If he didn't become a singer he thinks he may have studied Taekwondo or opened a barbecue restaurant.[10]
Gallery[]
- Main article: CNU/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Who Am I album Translation
- ↑ B1A4 First Debut stage
- ↑ B1A4 Revealed with Webtoon Series
- ↑ B1A4 Reveals Final Member, CNU
- ↑ Soompi:B1A4’s CNU Enlists In Military With Support From Members
- ↑ Soompi: B1A4’s CNU Thanks Fans After Being Discharged From Military
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10001977 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Soompi: BIGBANG’s Daesung, BTOB’s Eunkwang, B1A4’s CNU, and Jo Yoon Woo To Guest Together On Channel A Variety Show
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Junon Magazine April 2012 Interview
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Fans Magazine July 2011 Interview
Official links[]
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