Baekho (singer)

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

For the actor of the same birth name, see Kang Dong-ho.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kang.
Baekho
Baekho in May 2018
Born
Kang Dong-ho

(1995-07-21) July 21, 1995[1]
Jeju Province, South Korea
EducationPaekche Institute of the Arts[2]
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instruments
Years active2012–present
LabelsPledis
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGang Dong-ho
McCune–ReischauerKang Tongho
Stage name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBaek-ho
McCune–ReischauerPaekho

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.[3]

Prior to debuting, Baekho made appearances in labelmates' music releases as a member of Pledis Boys.[4] He was a backup dancer for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy", and featured in Pledis Entertainment's Christmas release "Love Letter".[5]

2012–present: NU'EST
Main article: NU'EST

On March 15, 2012, Baekho debuted as a main vocalist of NU'EST.[6] His stage name was chosen by labelmate Uee, because of his resemblance to Slam Dunk character Hanamichi Sakuragi (known as "Kang Baek-ho" in the Korean version). In 2013, Baekho appeared in the television drama Jeon Woo-chi.[7]

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.[8] In February 2016, it was reported that he had completely recovered.[9]

In 2017, Baekho participated as a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2 under his full name for a chance to debut in Wanna One.[10][11][12] After performing a cover of BTS's "Boy in Luv" on the show, he gained the nickname of 'sexy bandit' from online commenters.[13] 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.[14] He was also noted by commenters for his stable voice in the music removed (MR) performance.[15] After he was eliminated in the final episode, he and the remaining NU'EST members began promoting as the sub-group NU'EST W from 2017 to 2018.[16]

Baekho's struggles with weight and exercise earned him a reputation of being a "fit idol."[17][18] After a fan sent a photo of him in a gym to Men's Health Korea, the editorial team invited him to be the cover of the magazine's November 2018 issue.[17] He once again appeared in Men's Health Korea for its January 2020 issue.[19]

Personal life

On March 10, 2020, Baekho, together with members JR, Minhyun and Ren, enrolled at Hanyang University Institute for Future Talents as freshman in Practical Music Course.[20]

Sexual harassment allegations

In June 2017, a former acquaintance alleged anonymously online that in 2009, when she and Baekho were both in middle school, she had been molested by him on the bus on their way home from cram school.[21] She pressed charges against Baekho later that month, while Pledis denied the allegations and filed a counter suit in response.[22] Pledis also filed a complaint against the accuser for violating the laws on information communication network and information protection.[23] The police forwarded the case to prosecutors in September 2017.[24] On April 16, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office dismissed the case, citing lack of evidence.[23] Baekho was ultimately found not guilty and was acquitted of all charges.[25]

Discography
For discography as part of NU'EST, see NU'EST discography.

Songwriting credits
Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2015 Good Life Bumzu "I Need You" (YA해)[26] Yes
No N/A
2016 Q is NU'EST "Lost & Found" (나의 천국 lit. My Heaven[27]) Yes
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Lee Ki-young
"VVith" (사실 말야 lit. In Fact[27]) Yes
Yes
  • Bumzu
Canvas "R.L.T.L (Real Love True Love) (One Morning)" Yes No N/A
"Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" Yes
No N/A
"Look (A Starlight Night)" Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Minhyun
  • JR
 No N/A
2017 W, Here NU'EST W "My Beautiful" (하루만) Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
"Where You At" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
Aron "Good Love" Yes
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Curtis F
2018 To. Day Fromis 9 "DKDK" (두근두근)[lower-alpha 1] Yes
No N/A
Who, You NU'EST W "Signal" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Dejavu" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
"Polaris" (북극성) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
"Ylenol" Yes No N/A
"Gravity & Moon" (중력달) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Shadow" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)
Produce 48 – Final[lower-alpha 2] Produce 48 contestants[lower-alpha 2] "We Together" (앞으로 잘 부탁해)[lower-alpha 1] Yes
  • Baekgom
 No N/A
Non-album single NU'EST W "I Don't Care (with Spoonz)" Yes
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
 Yes N/A
Wake, N "L.I.E" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
"Help Me" Yes Yes
Aron "Wi-Fi" Yes
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Daehan
Ren "You & I" (나, 너에게) No N/A Yes
  • Ren
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
Baekho "Feels" Yes
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
2019 Non-album single NU'EST "A Song For You" (노래 제목) Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
 No N/A
Happily Ever After "Segno" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"Bet Bet" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Bass" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
"Talk About Love" Yes Yes
"Different" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"Fine" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
The Table "Call Me Back" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Aaron Fresh
  • Jo Michael (Singing Beetle)
"Love Me" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"One Two Three" Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor
"Trust Me" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
"Stay Up All Night" (밤새) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"If We" (우리가 사랑했다면) Yes
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
2020 Non-album single NU'EST "Let's Love (with Spoonz)"[29] Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • BuildingOwner
The Nocturne "I'm in Trouble" Yes
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
"Firework" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • doubletenboy
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Nmore (Prismfilter)
"Back To Me"(평행우주) Yes
  • 서지음
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor (Prismfilter)
"꼭"(Must) Yes
  • Ren
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Ren
  • Bumzu
"반딧별"(Shooting Star) Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor (Prismfilter)
  • Bir$day (Prismfilter)
Non-album single "Best Summer (with Spoonz)" Yes
  • Bumzu
 Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Ohway! (Prismfilter)
  • Jozu (Prismfilter)

Soundtrack Appearances
Year Title Peak chart positions Album Note
KOR (Gaon)[30]
2018 Beautiful Night
(BEAST cover)		 - Masked Singer 160th (Live Version) As masked contestant David Beckham
I Remember
(Boohwal cover)		 -
2019 That Day, We TBA The Crowned Clown Pt.2 (Original Television Soundtrack)

Other appearances
Year Artist Title Peak chart positions Album Note
KOR (Gaon)[30]
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[31] 35 Boys 5 Concepts As the produce 101 contestants
Produce 101
Last 20 Contestants		 Super Hot 19[32] Produce 101 – Final
Always 17[32]
2019 Yun Min Soo, Cheetah, Baekho Bastard - The Call 2 Project, No.5 As part of Yun Min Soo family on The Call 2
Yun Min Soo, Cheetah, Baekho, Song Ga In Don't Worry - The Call 2 Project Final

Filmography
See also: NU'EST § Filmography

Television
YearTitleNetworkNotes
2013 Jeon Woo-chi KBS with Ren
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Mnet Contestant[33]
2018 King of Mask Singer MBC Eps. 159-160[34][35]
Battle Trip KBS Eps. 108-109 (with JR)[36]
2019 Law of the Jungle SBS Eps. 353-357[37]
The Call tvN/Mnet Final Lineup[38]
Let's Go, Man Soo Ro KBS2 Regular Cast[39]

Awards and Nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2019 17th KBS Entertainment Awards Hot Issue Entertainer Award Let's Go, Man Soo Ro Won [40][41]
Best Challenge Award (with Let's Go, Man Soo Ro ensemble) Won [42]

Concert/Tour/Fan Meeting
Year Concert/Tour/Fan Meeting Date/Venue Notes
2019 BAEKHO's Birthday Talk Live July 18/Olympic Park 88 Waterside Stage Special guerilla fan meeting[43]
2020 2020 Baekho Mini Concert in Macau 'BAEKHO-liday' January 11/ Broadway Theatre [44][45]
2020 Baekho Mini Concert in Bangkok 'BAEKHO-liday' TBA/ MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi Postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic[46]

Notes
  1. Credited as Bbaekkom (빼꼼).
  2. "We Together" was later re-recorded by the winning contestants of Produce 48, Iz*One, on their extended play Color*Iz.[28]

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