Kim Woo Seok (김우석; also known as Wooshin) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under Blitzway Studios. He is a former member of the boy group UP10TION and the project boy group X1.
He made his solo debut on May 25, 2020 with the mini album 1st Desire [Greed].[1]
Career[]
2015: Debut with UP10TION[]
He debuted as a member of UP10TION under the stage name Wooshin on September 10, 2015 with the mini album Top Secret.
2019-2020: Produce X 101, X1, and acting debut[]
In 2019, he, along with fellow member Wei, participated in Mnet's boy group survival show Produce X 101. He finished in second place, thus becaming a member of X1.[2] The group officially debuted on August 27, 2019 with the mini album, 비상 : Quantum Leap.
However, on January 6, 2020, the agencies representing the members announced the group has disbanded due to not being able to reach a unanimous agreement following the Produce 101 vote manipulation controversy.[3]
In February, it was announced by TOP Media that he would release his first solo album soon. On April 23, his solo debut date was officially set to May 25.[1]
On March 4, Playlist Studio announced that Kim Woo Seok was confirmed to play the main lead for the web drama Twenty Twenty, making this his acting debut.[4] The first episode was then aired on August 15 while the 20th and last episode aired on October 21.
2022: 9low on top[]
On June 29, it was announced that Kim Woo Seok would be one of the three Korean mentors of the Thai reality survival show 9low on top, alongside fellow UP10TION member Lee Jin Hyuk and soloist Minzy.[5]
2023: Departures from UP10TION, Blank Page[]
On February 28, it was announced that Lee Jin Hyuk, Kuhn, Kogyeol, Bit-to, Sunyoul, and Gyujin would be leaving TOP Media, with the latter five to continue as members of UP10TION with its current seven-member lineup (with Hwanhee and Xiao), confirming his departure from the group.[6]
On March 14, a first teaser for his fourth mini album Blank Page was revealed. It was released on April 3.[7]
2024: Departure from TOP Media, new agency, "In The End"[]
On March 5, TOP Media announced that Kim Woo Seok has left the agency after deciding not to renew his contract. The same day, Blitzway Studios announced that he has signed an exclusive contract with the agency.[8]
On November 13, it was announced that he will be releasing the fan song "In The End" later that day.[9]
Personal life[]
Military service[]
On September 27, 2024, Blitzway Studios released a statement announcing that Kim Woo Seok would enlist on November 4 as an active-duty soldier in the Army Band.[10] He is scheduled to be discharged on May 3, 2026.
Relationship[]
On October 25, 2024, it was confirmed that Kim Woo Seok and his Social Savvy Class 101 co-star Kang Na Eon are in a relationship.[11]
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
- 1st Desire [Greed] (2020)
- 2nd Desire [Tasty] (2021)
- 3rd Desire [Reve] (2022)
- Blank Page (2023)
Digital singles[]
- "In The End" (2024)
Collaborations[]
- "Sorrow (from Cool Summer Project)" (with Ravi & Yeri) (2020)
- "Memories" (with Lee Eun Sang) (2020)
OSTs[]
- "The 0th Period is Insider Time OST Part.1" ("Hello") (2024)
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[12]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||
| Kim Woo Seok | "Intro : Lost" | 1st Desire [Greed] | Writing Composing |
| "Red Moon" | |||
| "Do U Like" | |||
| "Beautiful" | |||
| "The Winter" | Writing | ||
| Kim Woo Seok & Lee Eun Sang | "Memories" | "Memories" | Writing Composing |
| 01z | "I'm me" | "I'm me (Twenty-Twenty x 01z)" | |
| 2021 | |||
| Kim Woo Seok | "Tasty" | 2nd Desire [Tasty] | Writing Composing |
| "Sugar" | |||
| "Better" | |||
| "Holiday" | |||
| "Next" | |||
| 2022 | |||
| Kim Woo Seok | "Ghostin'" | 3rd Desire [Reve] | Writing Composing |
| "Switch" | |||
| "What More Can I Do?" | |||
| "Shame" | |||
| "When Spring Comes" | |||
| "Satisfied" | |||
| 2023 | |||
| Kim Woo Seok | "Intro: Blank Page" | Blank Page | Composing |
| "Dawn" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Love and Hate" | |||
| "Heaven, Are You There" | |||
| "Slip" | |||
| "그리워하면" | |||
| 2024 | |||
| Kim Woo Seok | "In The End" | Writing | |
Concerts[]
Asia tours[]
- Kim Woo Seok Asia Fancon 2023 : [The Siren] (2023)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (tvN, 2021-2022)
Web dramas[]
- Twenty-Twenty (V Live, 2020)
- Finland Papa (Viki, 2023)
- Night Has Come (LG U+, 2023)
- Social Savvy Class 101 (Cinema Heaven, 2024)
Reality shows[]
- Produce X 101 (Mnet, 2019) - contestant
- King of Mask Singer (MBC, 2020) - Eps. 249-250
- 9low on top (Workpoint TV, 2022) - mentor
Music shows[]
- The Show (SBS M, 2016-2017) - MC
Gallery[]
- Main article: Kim Woo Seok (singer)/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Soompi: Kim Woo Seok's Agency Confirms His Solo Debut Date
- ↑ Soompi: Announcing The Top 11 Of "Produce X 101" — X1
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: X1 Members' Agencies Announce Group's Disbandment
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Woo Seok Confirmed As Male Lead Of New Drama By “A-TEEN” Creators
- ↑ Facebook: 9low on top '3 mentor from South-Korea'
- ↑ Soompi: 5 UP10TION Members And Lee Jin Hyuk Leave TOP Media + UP10TION To Continue As 7 Members
- ↑ Soompi: UP10TION’s Kim Woo Seok Announces Title Of New Mini Album In 1st Comeback Teaser
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Woo Seok Leaves TOP Media + Joins New Agency
- ↑ (KR) News1: 김우석, 13일 팬송 'In The End' 발매…작사 참여
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Woo Seok Confirms Military Enlistment Date
- ↑ Soompi: “Social Savvy Class 101” Co-Stars Kim Woo Seok And Kang Na Eon Confirmed To Be Dating
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10025945 under Writers & Publishers)
Official links[]
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