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Ren (렌) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under BPM Entertainment. He is a former member of the boy group NU'EST.

He made his solo debut on June 13, 2023 with the mini album Ren'dezvous.

Career[]

2012: NU'EST's debut[]

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

2017–2018: Produce 101 Season 2, NU'EST W[]

In 2017, him, and fellow members Minhyun, Baekho, and JR participated in Mnet's survival reality show Produce 101 Season 2, which he finished in 20th place.

Minhyun was the only member that made to the final 11 to promote with the project group Wanna One, while 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.

2022: NU'EST's disbandment, new agency, acting debut[]

On February 28, 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced that the NU'EST members' contracts would expire on March 14 and Ren decided not to renew with the company.[1]

On April 11, it was reported that he is in talks to sign with BPM Entertainment.[2] Later, on May 7, 2022, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren had officially signed on with the agency as a solo artist.[3]

On November 8, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren will be making his acting debut through the drama I Have Waited a Long Time for You.[4]

2023: Solo debut with Ren'dezvous[]

On May 18, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren will be making his solo debut in June.[5] A few days later, it was revealed that Ren will be releasing his debut mini album Ren'dezvous on June 13.[6]

Discography[]

Mini albums[]

Participation releases[]

Producing and writing credits[]

Artist Song Album Type
2016
NU'EST "Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" Canvas Writing
2017
NU'EST W "Paradise" W, Here Writing
2018
NU'EST W "I Don't Care (with Spoonz) "I Don't Care (with Spoonz)" Writing
"You & I" Wake,n Writing
Composing
2019
NU'EST "A Song For You" "A Song For You" Writing
2020
NU'EST "Let's Love (with Spoonz)" "Let's Love (with Spoonz)" Writing
"Must" The Nocturne Writing
Composing
2021
NU'EST "Rocket Rocket" Romanticize Writing
2022
NU'EST "Love Paint (Every Afternoon) (Re-mastering)" Needle & Bubble Writing

Filmography[]

Films[]

  • Their Distance (2016)

Television films[]

  • Drama Special: Behind The Shadows (KBS2, 2023)

Dramas[]

  • Longing for You (ENA, 2023)

Variety shows[]

Musical theatre[]

  • Jamie (2020)
  • Hedwig And The Angry Inch (2021)
  • Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2022)
  • The Three Musketeers (2022)

Endorsements[]

  • Love All Matte Lipstick (2019)

Gallery[]

Main article: Ren/Gallery

References[]

Official links[]

Korean
Japanese

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