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Wonho (Korean: 원호; Japanese: ウォノ; formerly Sino (시노)) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and composer under Highline Entertainment. He is a former member of the boy group MONSTA X and the project group Y TEEN, and a pre-debut member of NUBOYZ.
He made his solo debut on September 4, 2020 with part 1 of his first mini album Love Synonym #1 : Right for Me.[2]
Career[]
2014–2015: NO.MERCY, Monsta X[]
Wonho participated in the Mnet reality survival show NO.MERCY. In the last episode, he was chosen as one of the members of the new boy group of Starship Entertainment. As a result, he debuted with MONSTA X on May 15, 2015 with mini album Trespass.[3]
2019–2020: Departure from MONSTA X, investigation & verdict[]
On October 31, 2019, Starship announced his departure from MONSTA X as he wished to not cause trouble to the group following recent allegations surrounding him. The agency continued to take legal action against the malicious claims.[4] The following day, Starship announced they had terminated his contract with the agency.[5]
Following the announcement of Wonho's departure, there was a large outcry from fans who protested the decision in multiple ways, trending hashtags on Twitter for weeks and funding billboards and fan projects in various countries.[6][7] On March 10, 2020, Wonho was cleared of all charges by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and Starship announced that they would support his career in the future.[8]
2020: New agencies, "Losing You", debut mini album Love Synonym 1 : Right for Me[]
On April 10, Highline Entertainment, a subsidiary of Starship, announced that they had signed an exclusive contract with Wonho as a solo artist and a producer.[9] On May 6, it was announced that he signed with U.S. label Maverick Management.[10]
On June 29, Wonho announced his fandom will be called "WENEE".[11]
The single "Losing You" was pre-released on August 14. According to Wonho, the track is a love song but is also inspired by his love for his fans, who stayed by his side even after his departure from the group.[12]
The first part of his debut mini album, Love Synonym #1 : Right for Me, was released less than a month later, on September 4. It contains both uptempo and ballad tracks. Wonho participated in many tracks' songwriting and production, and the album carries a message that reflects his own feeling that with his fans, as long as they're together and keep going, they can overcome anything.[12]
2021: Love Synonym #2 : Right for Us, Japanese debut, Blue Letter[]
Love Synonym #2 : Right for Us, the second part of his first mini album, was released on February 26, 2021. He then made his debut in Japan with the digital single "Lose (Japanese Ver.)" on August 4.
Wonho officially confirmed on August 19, 2021 that he will return with his second mini album Blue Letter on September 14.[13]
2022: "Obsession", Facade, "Don't Hesitate", "Bittersweet"[]
Wonho announced on January 21, 2022 that he will comeback with his first single album "Obsession" on February 16.[14]
On May 22, Wonho announced that he will release his third mini album Facade on June 13.[15]
On August 13, UNIVERSE released the schedule for the digital single "Don't Hesitate", which was released on August 19 as part of the UNIVERSE Music project.[16]
On September 21, a teaser was released announcing his comeback with the single album "Bittersweet", to be released on October 14.[17][18]
Personal life[]
Military service[]
On November 15, 2022, Wonho revealed through a handwritten letter announcing that he would be enlisting in the military on December 5 as a public service worker.[19] He will be discharged on September 4, 2024.[citation needed]
Discography[]
Korean[]Mini albums[]
Single albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Japanese[]Singles[]
Digital singles[]
English[]Digital singles[]
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Producing and writing credits[]
Artist | Song | Album | Type |
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2015 | |||
MONSTA X | "Steal Your Heart" | Trespass | Writing |
2017 | |||
MONSTA X | "Oi" | The Clan Part 2.5: The Final Chapter 'Beautiful' | Writing Composing |
"5:14 (Last Page)" | Writing | ||
"I'll Be There" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
"From Zero" | The Code | ||
2018 | |||
MONSTA X | "If Only" | The Connect : Dejavu | Writing Composing Arranging |
"Heart Attack" | Take.1 Are You There? | Writing | |
"I Do Love U" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
"Spotlight (Korean Ver.) | Writing | ||
2019 | |||
MONSTA X | "No Reason" | Take.2 We Are Here | Writing Composing Arranging |
"Who Do U Love?" | Writing Composing | ||
"Breathe For You" | "Puppy Day (with TTG) OST" | Writing | |
"Mirror" | Follow : Find You | Writing Composing Arranging | |
2020 | |||
Wonho | "Open Mind" | Love Synonym #1 : Right for Me | Writing |
"I just" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
"Lost In Paradise" | |||
"Losing You (Korean ver.) | Writing | ||
"Interlude : Runway | Composing Arranging | ||
"Losing You" | Writing | ||
2021 | |||
Wonho | "Lose" | Love Synonym #2 : Right for Us | Writing Arranging |
"Best Shot" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
"Weneed" | |||
"Flash" | |||
"Outro : And" | Composing Arranging | ||
"Intro : Seasons and Patterns" | Blue Letter | Writing Composing Arranging | |
"Blue" | |||
"No Text No Call" | |||
"Come Over Tonight" | |||
"24/7" | |||
"Stranger" | |||
"Blue (English ver.)" | |||
2022 | |||
Wonho | "Eye On You" | "Obsession" | Writing Composing Arranging |
"Somebody" | |||
"Intro : 9AM" | Facade | Composing Arranging | |
"Crazy" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
"Close" | |||
"White Miracle (Korean Ver.)" | |||
"Outro : 9PM" | Composing Arranging | ||
"Don't Hesitate" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
"Don't Regret" | "Bittersweet" | ||
"On & On" |
Concerts[]
Seoul concerts[]
- 2022 Wonho Concert <Everyday Christmas> (2022)
Japan concerts[]
- 2022 Wonho 1st Fan Concert In Tokyo <#Ohhoho_Trip> (2022)[20]
Europe tours[]
- Wonho European Tour 2022 Facade (2022)[21]
Concert participation[]
Fanmeetings[]
- 2022 Wonho Fan Meeting <Ohhoho Trip> (2022)[24]
Photobooks[]
- DumbStruck (2023)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- High-end Crush (MBN, 2015)
Reality shows[]
- NO.MERCY (Mnet, 2014–2015)
Music video appearances[]
- SISTAR - "Shake It" (2015)
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
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Asia Artist Awards | |||
2021 | Wonho | AAA Musician | Won[25] |
Gallery[]
- Main article: Wonho (singer)/Gallery
Notes[]
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References[]
Official links[]
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