Leo (singer)

Leo
Leo at WFMF concert in September 2016
Native name 정택운
Born Jung Taek-woon[1]
(1990-11-10) November 10, 1990
Seoul, South Korea
Education Baekseok University
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active 2012–present
Labels Jellyfish Entertainment
Associated acts

Jung Taek-woon (Hangul: 정택운; born on November 10, 1990),[1] better known by his stage name Leo (Hangul: 레오), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and musical theatre actor, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. Known for his high-pitched, sharp, and clear vocals,[2][3] Leo debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012,[4] and began his acting career in 2014 in the musical Full House as Lee Young-jae.[5] In 2015 he began his songwriting career,[6] and with VIXX member Ravi formed the group's first official sub-unit VIXX LR.[7]

Early life

Born in Yangjae-dong, Seoul, South Korea, his family consists of himself, his parents and three older sisters. Leo studied music composition at Baekseok University and was a member of the National Youth Soccer Players from 2004 to 2007. Growing up, Leo was actively involved in swimming, boxing, taekwondo (blue belt), and soccer.[8][9] While recovering from an injury, he developed an interest in becoming a singer after listening to Wheesung's "Walking in the Sky".[10]

Career

2012–2014: Career begginings

Leo was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL. Leo was one of the six contestants who were chosen to be a part of the final line-up of the new boy group VIXX. The group debuted with "Super Hero"[11] on May 24, 2012[4] on M! Countdown.[12][13] During [ MyDOL, Leo was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up" music videos.[14][15] After his debut with VIXX, Leo appeared in episode 4 of SBS' television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

As an avid sports fan, Leo has appeared in several athletic variety shows with other idols such as Dream Team and Idol Athletics Championship.[16][17]

In 2014, Leo had a cameo role in SBS' television drama Glorious Day alongside Hyuk and was cast in the musical Full House in the lead role of Lee Young-jae from April to June at the Hongik Daehakro Art Center, Grand Theater in Seoul.[5] Later that year, Leo also participated in the Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island project created by Jellyfish Entertainment CEO Hwang Se-jun by collaborating with Lyn on her self-composed single "Blossom Tears" (Hangul: 꽃잎놀이); their single Y.BIRD from Jellyfish with LYn X Leo was the fourth in the series. In the haunting music video, he played a psychopath who killed the women he loved so that he could keep them.[6]

2015–2016: Composing, VIXX LR and musical

In 2015, Leo composed the song "On a Cold Night" (Hangul: 차가운 밤에) for VIXX's fifth single album Boys' Record. Originally written as a duet between him and Ken, a studio version was released with the rest of the members performing for that album.[6]

On August 7, 2015, Jellyfish Entertainment released a video trailer on VIXX’s official website after a mysterious countdown with a silhouette of VIXX’s last special album Boys' Record. As time went by, members of VIXX disappeared until finally only Leo and Ravi were left behind, which caused fans to speculate that it meant another comeback for all six members. A video trailer of VIXX LR was then revealed.[18]

VIXX LR was confirmed by Jellyfish Entertainment to be VIXX’s first official sub-unit composed of rapper Ravi and vocalist Leo. Their debut EP, Beautiful Liar, was released on August 17, 2015.[19][20][21] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.[22][23]

In 2016 Leo was cast in the musical Mata Hari in the lead role of Armand from March 25 to June 12 at the Blue Square in Seoul. It was confirmed that he would be shedding his stage name and using his birth name Jung Taek Woon for the role instead, unlike his previous musical role in Full House where he was credited as Leo.[24][25]

On September 20, 2016, Leo collaborated with actress and DJ Park So-hyun to celebrate SBS Power FM’s 20th Anniversary and released the song "That’s All" (Hangul: 그뿐야) as part of SBS Power FM's 20th Anniversary song project.[26]

Leo was cast in the musical Monte Cristo in the supporting role of Albert from November 19, 2016 to February 12, 2017 at the Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater.[27][28]

2017–present: Solo debut

On October 16, 2017, it was announced that Leo had been cast in the musical The Last Kiss as Crown Prince Rudolf.[29]

On July 21, 2018, it was announced that Leo will be releasing his first solo EP titled Canvas on July 31, 2018.[30]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
[31]		 TW
[32]		 US World
[33]
Canvas
Track list
  1. Touch & Sketch
  2. Cover Girl (Feat. LE)
  3. Free Tempo
  4. Give Me Something
  5. 나는 요즘 (Nowadays)
  6. Gesture
  7. 꿈 (Dream)
 257KOR: 45,094[35]
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[36]
As lead artist
"Touch & Sketch" 2018 TBA Canvas
Collaborations
"Blossom Tears" (꽃잎놀이)
with LYn		 2014 11 Y.BIRD from Jellyfish with LYn X Leo
"That’s All" (그뿐야)[upper-alpha 1]
with Park So-hyun		 2016 — N/A Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Songwriting credits

Year Album Song Artist Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
2015Boys' Record"On a Cold Night"VIXXYesRavi (rap)YesN/A[39]
Beautiful Liar"Words to Say"VIXX LRYesN/AYesN/A[40]
"My Light"YesRaviYesMELODESIGN
2016Depend on Me"Shadow"VIXXYesN/AYesN/ALimited Edition A Bonus Track[41]
Hana-Kaze (花風)"Moonlight"YesN/AYesN/A
That’s All"That’s All"Leo x Park So-hyunYesN/AYesJo Yong-ho[42]
Kratos"Romance is Over"VIXXYesRaviYesN/A[43]
2017Whisper"Beautiful Night"VIXX LRYesRaviYesAVGS
"Feeling"YesRaviYesAVGS
2018 Canvas "Touch & Sketch" Leo Yes N/A No Andreas Stone Johansson, Matt Wong, Jamie Jones, G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze [44]
"Cover Girl" (ft. LE) Yes LE (rap) Yes AVGS
"Free Tempo" Yes N/A Yes AVGS
"Give me something" Yes N/A No Kevin Charge, Justin Reinstein
"Nowadays" (나는 요즘) Yes N/A Yes Ryan IM
"Gesture" Yes N/A Yes AVGS
"Dream" (꿈) Yes N/A Yes AVGS

Notes

  1. ↑ "That’s All" was Part 2 of SBS Power FM's 20th Anniversary Song Project.[38]

Filmography

Television

YearNetworkTitleNotes
2016MBCKing of Mask SingerContestant as "Heungbu Be Stifled" (Episodes 49-50)[45][46]
2017KBS2Singing Battle – VictoryContestant (Episodes 16–17)

Musicals

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Full House Lee Young-jae Lead role, credited as Leo
2016-17 Mata Hari Armand
  • Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
  • Returned for a second run in 2017[47]
2016-17 Monte Cristo Albert Supporting role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
2017-18 The Last Kiss Prince Rudolf Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
2018-19 Elisabeth Der Tod Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon[48]

Achievements

Music Programs

The Show

Year Date Song
2018 August 7 "Touch & Sketch"

References

  1. 1 2 Leo Official Profile
    • "Leo Official Profile (Korean Site)". Jellyfish Entertainment. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
    • "Leo Official Profile (Japanese Site)". Jellyfish Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ "린X레오, 특급 콜라보 '꽃잎놀이' 리스닝 포인트 셋". Naver (in Korean). 2014-08-05. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
  3. ↑ "My Dear VIXX" (in Korean). CECI Magazine. Jan 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  5. 1 2 Hong, Grace Danbi (5 March 2014). "B2ST Yang Yo Seop, A Pink Jung Eun Ji, VIXX Leo, Joo, and More to Star in Musical Full House". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
  6. 1 2 3 "A Bitter Serenade". Ceci Magazine (in Korean). September 2014.
  7. ↑ "VIXX's First Subunit LR Composed of Leo and Ravi, Releases Teasers and More". soompi.com. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  8. ↑ "VIXX's Leo revealed to be a sports prodigy". Allkpop. 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  9. ↑ "Idols That Had Completely Different Careers Before They Made Their Debut — Koreaboo". Koreaboo. 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2017-01-01.
  10. ↑ "[My Name is] 빅스(2) 레오텐아시아 | 텐아시아". 10Asia (in Korean). 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  11. ↑ "VIXX to watch the last episode of 'Mydol' with their fans at a movie theater". allkpop. 31 May 2012.
  12. ↑ "VIXX to share download links for their music and teasers on Twitter". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  13. ↑ "Finalists from 'Mydol' reveal official group name, Vixx". allkpop. 10 May 2012.
  14. ↑ Brian Joo (브라이언) - Let This Die (Extended Eng Ver.). 31 Jan 2012.
  15. ↑ Seo In Guk (서인국) "SHAKE IT UP" Music Video. 8 Aug 2011.
  16. ↑ "빅스 레오 '아육대' 부상현장 포착, 깁스후 목발짚고 절뚝절뚝". Nate (in Korean). 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  17. ↑ "Kangin's basketball team defeats Yonghwa's team with Michael Jordan style". Allkpop. 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  18. ↑ "VIXX starts a mysterious countdown - perhaps to a comeback?". allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
  19. ↑ "VIXX′s First Unit LR to Debut on August 17". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
  20. ↑ "VIXX's sub-unit LR unveils teaser photo for their upcoming debut!". allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
  21. ↑ "VIXX's first subunit LR releases tracklist for 'Beautiful Liar' mini album". allkpop.com. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
  22. ↑ "VIXX LR Holds Its First Showcase". bntnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  23. ↑ "LR′s Leo and Ravi Reveal Why They Formed VIXX′s First-Ever Unit". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  24. ↑ "VIXX's Leo to Shed His Idol Stage Name for Upcoming Musical Role". soompi.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  25. ↑ "VIXX Leo to star in musical 'Mata Hari'". koreaherald.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  26. ↑ [SBS]'파워FM 20주년 쏭 프로젝트' 2탄 소현이레오(박소현X빅스 레오), 스페셜 음원 ‘그뿐야’ 티저. Sep 12, 2016.
  27. ↑ "빅스 레오, 뮤지컬 '몬테크리스토' 캐스팅". Aug 24, 2016.
  28. ↑ "'몬테크리스토', 류정한-엄기준-신성록-카이-조정은-린아-정택운 등 초특급 캐스팅의 완결판 공개". Aug 24, 2016.
  29. ↑ "EXO's Suho, f(x)'s Luna, And VIXX's Leo To Star In Musical "The Last Kiss" | Soompi". www.soompi.com. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  30. ↑ "[공식입장] 빅스 레오, 31일 첫 솔로 미니앨범 발매...티저 기습 공개". OSEN (in Korean). July 21, 2018.
  31. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 31, 2018". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  32. ↑ "FIVE-MUSIC Korea-Japan Album Chart" (in Chinese). FIVE-MUSIC. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
    To access, select the indicated week and year in the bottom-left corner:
    • Canvas (2018): "The 31st Week of 2018"
  33. ↑ "World Albums". Billboard charts.
  34. ↑ "[공식입장] 빅스 레오, 31일 첫 솔로 미니앨범 발매...티저 기습 공개". OSEN (in Korean). July 21, 2018.
  35. ↑ "2018년 08월 Album Chart".
  36. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  37. ↑ Total Download sales for Blossom Tears:
    • "Gaon Download Chart: Week 33, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
    • "Gaon Download Chart: Week 34, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
    • "Gaon Download Chart: Week 35, 2014". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  38. ↑ "[Mnet] 그뿐야 - 박소현,레오(빅스)". mnet.com. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
  39. ↑ "Special Single Album: Boys' Record". Jellyfish Entertainment. February 24, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  40. ↑ "VIXX LR MINI ALBUM: Beautiful Liar". Jellyfish Entertainment. August 17, 2015. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  41. ↑ "VIXX 日本1stオリジナルアルバムのタイトルが「Depend on me」に決定、収録曲も発表". vixx.cjve.jp (Official site). 15 December 2015. Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
  42. ↑ "[Mnet] 그뿐야 - 박소현,레오(빅스)". mnet.com. September 22, 2015. Retrieved 2016-09-22.
  43. ↑ "3rd Mini Album: Kratos". Jellyfish Entertainment. October 31, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  44. ↑ "RealVIXX on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  45. ↑ "Male Idol Group Member Charms Listeners With His Sweet Voice on "King of Mask Singer"". soompi. March 13, 2016. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  46. ↑ "'복면가왕' 흥부 빅스 레오, "새로운 숲 하나 점령한 느낌"". nate.com (in Korean). March 13, 2016. Retrieved 2015-03-14.
  47. ↑ "Check Leo of VIXX Turn to a Tough Soldier in a New Musical "Mata Hari" • Kpopmap". www.kpopmap.com. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  48. ↑ https://hellokpop.com/news/vixx-leo-musical-elisabeth/
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