Song Seung-hyun

Song Seung-hyun
Song Seung-hyun in Paris, 2015
Background information
Birth name Song Seung-hyun
Born (1992-08-21) 21 August 1992
Seoul, South Korea
Genres Rock, pop
Occupation(s) Guitarist, vocalist, drummer
Instruments
Years active 2009–present
Labels FNC Entertainment
AI Entertainment Inc. (Japan)
Warner Music (Japan)
Associated acts F.T. Island
Website fncent.com/ftisland/

Song Seung-hyun (Hangul: 송승현; Hanja: 宋承炫; Japanese:ソン•スンヒョン born 21 August 1992[1]) is a South Korean musician and actor. He is a member of rock band F.T. Island, where he serves as the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is the newest member after replacing Oh Won Bin.[2] He is the second youngest member of the group after Choi Min-hwan.

Music career

F.T. Island

Song Seung-hyun was a FNC trainee for 3 years before joining F.T. Island.[3] He joined the band as a guitarist and backup vocalist[4] after former member Oh Won Bin left the group.[5] Right after joining FT Island as Oh Won Bin's replacement, "I Believe Myself" became the first single with member Song Seung-Hyun's vocal.

Acting career

In 2009 Song Seung-hyun appeared on SBS's variety show program Idol Maknae Rebellion ("아이돌 막내반란시대").[6]

He also did a cameo in Style [Ep6] (SBS, 2009)[7]

In 2012 Song Seung-hyun made his musical debut on 'Jack the Ripper' as Daniel. He performed for 8 days in Korea (Korea Haeorum Theater) and 3 days in Japan (Tokyo Aoyama Theater)[8] His character Daniel, is one of the main characters who is part of an extremely sad romance. He begins a dangerous deal for the woman he loves. He was the youngest Daniel to be cast in 'Jack the Ripper'.[9]

In 2016, Song was announced to be joining the cast of the webdrama 'Detective Alice 2'.[10]

Other activities

  • With fellow band member Choi Jong-hoon, Seung hyun modeled at the 2009 Autumn Seoul Fashion Week on 17 October 2009 for Lee Ju Young, the designer of the "Resurrection" collection.[11]
  • With fellow band member Lee Hongki, Seunghyun becomes ambassadors for Gangwon-Do Province. They introduced Gangwon-Do by experiencing the place themselves. They went to Kyungpo Beach, Chamsori Museum, rode on rail bikes as well as the beach train at Jungdong-jin, East Sea. The series of photoshoot by famous Japanese photographer, Shimokoshi Haruki, portrays the beauty and charm of Gangwon-Do.[12]

Filmography

TV series

YearNetworkTitleNotes
2009SBSStyleCameo, Ep. 6
SBSIdol Maknae RebellionCast member
2013–2014tvNCheongdam-dong 111Reality show
2015SBS MTVComing Out FTISLANDReality show (with F.T. Island members)
2016 Naver TV CastInvestigator Alice 2Main cast, Web Drama

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014The Youth (short film: "Enemies All Around")Lee Kyo SooMain role

Musical

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Jack the Ripper Daniel Main role

References

  1. ↑ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  2. ↑ Mo, Shin-jung (29 January 2009). "FT아일랜드, 오원빈 대체 새 멤버 송승현 공개 (F.T. Island, Oh Won-bin Replacement Revealed to be Song Seung-Hyun". Hankooki.com. Retrieved 29 January 2009.
  3. ↑ "– 25.02.2009 II". K Bites. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  4. ↑ "스포츠한국 : FT아일랜드, 오원빈 대체 새 멤버 송승현 공개". Sports.hankooki.com. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  5. ↑ jeen (27 January 2009). "Oh Wonbin Quits FT Island!". Allkpop.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  6. ↑ lawlietta (28 October 2009). "2AM, T-Max, FT Island, U-Kiss & Mighty Mouth Maknaes Get Their Revenge?". Allkpop.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "'스타일' 카메오 향연...김혜수-류시원 인맥 과시". Joynews.inews24.com. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  8. ↑ ejchoe (9 August 2012). "F.T. Island's Seunghyun makes his musical debut on 'Jack the Ripper'". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  9. ↑ "FT Island's Song Seung Hyun Cast in the Musical "Jack the Ripper"". Soompi. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  10. ↑ "F.T. Island's Seunghyun cast in upcoming web drama, 'Detective Alice 2'". allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  11. ↑ "[포토엔]패션쇼 오른 최종훈, 당당하게 걷기~ – 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 – 뉴스엔". Newsen.com. 17 October 2009. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
  12. ↑ "[news] FT Island Becomes Ambassadors For Gangwon-Do Province ~ Latest K-pop News – K-pop News | Daily K Pop News". Dkpopnews.net. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
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