Baekho (singer)

Baekho
Baekho in May 2018
Born Kang Dong-ho
(1995-07-21) July 21, 1995
Jeju Province, South Korea
Education Paekche Institute of the Arts[1]
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instruments
Years active 2012–present
Labels Pledis Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul 강동호
Hanja 姜東昊
Revised Romanization Gang Dong-ho
McCune–Reischauer Kang Tongho
Stage name
Hangul 백호
Hanja 白虎
Revised Romanization Baek-ho
McCune–Reischauer Paekho
Signature

Kang Dong-ho (Hangul: 강동호; Hanja: 姜東昊; born July 21, 1995), better known by the stage name Baekho (Hangul: 백호; Hanja: 白虎), is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted in 2012 as a main vocalist of South Korean boy band NU’EST. He is also known for competing in the 2017 series Produce 101 Season 2.

Career

Pre-debut

Baekho became a Pledis Entertainment trainee after being scouted by the company in 2010. He became more well known after he appeared in After School's music video for the single "Play Ur Love". In 2011, he and bandmate JR appeared on the KBS talk show Hello Counselor and were revealed by After School's Kahi as two of the members of NU'EST.[2]

Prior to debuting, Baekho made appearances in labelmates' music releases as a member of Pledis Boys.[3] He was a backup dancer for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy", and featured in Pledis Entertainment's Christmas release "Love Letter".[4]

2012–16: NU'EST

On 15 March 2012, Baekho debuted as a main vocalist of NU'EST.[5] His stage name was chosen by labelmate Uee, because of his resemblance to the character Kang Baek-ho in Slam Dunk.

In 2013, Baekho appeared in the television drama Jeon Woo-chi.[6]

In early 2014, he was diagnosed with vocal fold nodules. However, he decided to continue performing with NU’EST while receiving treatment. Pledis Entertainment announced in November that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from all group activities. His doctors advised that he completely rest his voice and underwent vocal cord surgery.[7] In February 2016, it was reported that he had completely recovered.[8]

2017: Produce 101 Season 2

During the first half of 2017, Baekho appeared on the television series Produce 101 Season 2.[9][10] After performing a cover of BTS's "Boy in Luv" on the show, he gained the nickname of 'sexy bandit' from online commenters.[11] In the position-based challenge, he covered Black Pink's "Playing with Fire", and the view count of his fancam reached one million views within three days.[12] In the concept evaluation, his team, which performed the song "Open Up", won and he gained one of the two highest votes within their group.[13] He was also noted by commenters for his stable voice in the music removed (MR) performance.[14]

Discography

Songwriting

YearArtistAlbumSongPartNote
2015 BUMZUGood LifeYA해Lyrics[15]
2016 [16] NU'ESTQ is나의 천국MusicLyrics with JR
사실 말야Lyrics, MusicLyrics with JR, Minhyun
NU'ESTCanvasR.L.T.L (Real Love True Love) (one morning)LyricsLyrics with JR, Minhyun
Love Paint (every afternoon)LyricsAll NU'EST members participated in writing the lyrics
Look (a starlight night)LyricsLyrics with JR, Minhyun
2017 NU'EST WW, HERE하루만Lyrics, MusicLyrics with JR
WHERE YOU ATLyrics, MusicLyrics with JR
GOOD LOVELyrics, MusicLyrics with Aron
2018 NU'EST WWHO, YOUSignalLyrics, MusicLyrics with JR
DejavuLyrics, MusicLyrics with JR
PolarisLyrics, MusicLyrics with JR
ylenoLLyricsLyrics with JR
Gravity&MoonLyrics, MusicLyrics with JR
ShadowLyrics, MusicLyrics with JR

Other appearances

Year Artist Title Peak chart positions Album Note
KOR (Gaon)[17]
2010 After School Someone Is You - Happy Pledis 1st Album Boys Choir including JR, Ren, Baekho
2011 Son Dam-bi & After School LOVE LETTER - Happy Pledis 2nd Album Feat. Ara, Hyelim, Minhyun, Baekho
2017 Knock 열어줘(Open Up) 10[18] 35 Boys 5 Concepts As the produce 101 contestants
Produce 101
Last 20 Contestants		 Super Hot 19[19] Produce 101 – Final
Always 17[19]
2018 80th Generation King of Mask Singer Beautiful Night (BEAST cover) TBA Masked Singer 160th (Live Version) As masked contestant David Beckham
I Remember (Boohwal cover) TBA

Filmography

Dramas

YearTitleNetworkNotes
2013 Jeon Woo-chi KBS with Ren

References

  1. ↑ "뉴이스트 민현·렌·백호, 수시합격..14학번 대학생" (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "애프터스쿨 보이즈, 5인조 연말데뷔..팀명 미정". starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "플레디스보이즈, 7명 첫 공개..'위탄' 장도윤 합류". starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "나나, 플레디스 보이즈 백호와 찰칵.."기대해주세요"". osen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "유이, 뉴이스트 '백호' 직접 작명.."이름 어때요?"". starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  6. ↑ "뉴이스트 백호-렌, 드라마 '전우치' 통해 정극 연기 도전". chosun. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "뉴이스트 백호 성대결절로 잠정 활동중단 "수술 예정"" (in Korean). newsen. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  8. ↑ "뉴이스트 백호, 알고보니 '성대결절' 아픔딛고 활동 중". osen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  9. ↑ "뉴이스트 "고심 끝 '프듀101' 출연 결정..팀해체NO"(공식)". starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  10. ↑ ""속상하지만.." 뉴이스트 '프로듀스 101 시즌2' 출연에 한솥밥 애프터스쿨 응원". newsen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  11. ↑ "'프듀2' 강동호, 주학년 키웠다..이번엔 '대디섹시'" (in Korean). STARNEWS. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  12. ↑ "김사무엘부터 황민현까지… 100만 뷰 소년들" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  13. ↑ "'프듀2' 열어줘, 평가 1등..10만표는 강동호? 강다니엘?". starnew. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  14. ↑ "'프듀2' 무대 MR 제거 영상에서 혼자 음원 튼 것 같다는 강동호". insight (in Korean). Retrieved 7 June 2017.
  15. ↑ "GOOD LIFE album". naver.
  16. ↑ "Records in Korea Music Copyright Association of Baekho". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean).
  17. ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  18. ↑ 2017년 23주차 Download Chart [23th week of 2017 Download Chart]. June 8, 2017.
  19. 1 2
    • 2017년 25주차 Download Chart [25th week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
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