U-Kwon

Kim Yu-kwon (Hangul: 김유권, born April 9, 1992),[1] better known by the stage name U-Kwon (Hangul: 유권), is a South Korean singer, signed under Seven Seasons. He is a vocalist and dancer in Block B; he is also a member of the sub-unit Bastarz along with P.O and B-Bomb, as well as the sub-unit T2u with Taeil.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
U-Kwon
김유권
Born
Kim Yu-kwon

(1992-04-09) April 9, 1992
Suwon, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer, Dancer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011–present
LabelsSeven Seasons
Associated actsBlock B, Bastarz, T2U
Korean name
Hangul
김유권
Hanja
金有權
Revised RomanizationGim Yu-gwon
McCune–ReischauerKim Yukwŏn

Biography

U-Kwon was born in Suwon, South Korea.[1]

Career

U-Kwon debuted with Block B in April 2011. Four years later, it was announced that U-Kwon would participate in Block B's first sub-unit, Bastarz, along with members P.O and B-Bomb.[2][3] The group's first album was released in April 13, 2015,[4] and its second on October 31, 2016.[5] In between, U-Kwon, along with B-Bomb, recorded the song "Bingle Bingle" on the Block B album Blooming Period, which was released April 11, 2016.[6] U-Kwon released his first Japanese solo, "Painless" (痛くない), on June 24, 2016; the song was composed by him for the short vampire film Q Chan, in which he starred.[7]

On June 24, 2016, it was announced that U-Kwon had been cast on the idol-dance competition show Hit the Stage.[8] U-Kwon won the premiere episode of the show with a dance routine in which he portrayed the Joker.[9]

In June 2017, U-Kwon and fellow Block B member P.O received the Maxim K-Model Icon Idol Award.[10]

U-Kwon performed a seven-show, six-city tour of Japan from August 26 to September 7, 2017, along with fellow Block B member Taeil as the special unit T2u.[11] U-Kwon also took part in the Japanese special project album, Block B: Project-1, released September 20, performing the song "Winner" along with P.O and Japanese rapper Chanmina.[12]

On October 18, it was announced that U-Kwon had been selected to host the music show The Power of K, along with Nancy of Momoland and Shownu of Monsta X. The show began broadcasting January 2018 in both Korea and Japan.[13]

In December 2017, U-Kwon along with the singer Rothy released an OST song for the drama Jugglers entitled "Baby Baby."[14]

On January 8, 2018, Block B released the album Re: Montage featuring a solo song by U-Kwon, "Everythin'." In addition to performing the song, U-Kwon helped write the lyrics.[15] U-Kwon also wrote the Japanese lyrics to the 2018 T2u song "Good Bye," which appears on the Block B The Best album,[16] and the Japanese lyrics to the song "Ocean," which appears on the subunit's debut album, T2U.[17]

In May 2020, it was announced that U-Kwon would begin the military service required of South Korean men May 18.[18]

Personal life

U-Kwon announced in December 2012 that he was in a relationship with the model Jun Sun-hye.[19]

Discography
Main article: Block B discography
See also: Bastarz § Discography, and T2U § Discography

Single albums
Title Album details
Rise Up
  • Released: December 3, 2019
  • Re-released: January 13, 2020 (Limited Edition CD)
  • Label: Seven Seasons
  • Formats: digital download, CD
Track listing
  1. Rise Up feat. Koonta
  2. Fuego feat. RGP

Soundtrack appearances
Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
"Baby Baby" with Rothy 2017 — Jugglers

Filmography

Variety shows
Year Network Title Notes
2016
Mnet
 Hit The Stage Contestant[20]
OnStyle
 Lipstick Prince Cast member with P.O[21]
2017
MBC
 Ranking Show 1, 2, 3 Panelist
2018-19
KNDA TV (Japan)
 Power of K Host[22]
2018
MBC
 Ranking Show 1, 2, 3 Panelist
2019
MBC
 King of Mask Singer Contestant
Channel A
 Sales King TV Indonesia trip
2020
TBS
 Fact in Star Idol of the Month
MBN
 Voice Queen Judge

Dramas
Year Network Title Role
2015
Daum Kakao TV
 Jumping Girl Han Ga-eul[23]
2018 KBS2 Radio Romance Kang Minu

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Q Chan (Qちゃん) Im Part of the Thrilling Daily Life (スリリングな日常) omnibus[24]

Musicals
Year Title Role Notes
2014–15 All Shook Up Elvis Seoul production[25]
2015 HARU~If You Can Return to that Day~ (HARU～あの日に戻れるなら～) Kang Young-won Tokyo production[26]
Run to You~Street Life~ Suchan Tokyo production, with Jaehyo[27]
2016–17 In the Heights Usnavi Seoul production, with Jaehyo[28]
2017 The Great Catsby Hound Seoul production[29]
2018 Evil Dead: The Musical Scott Seoul production[30]
2019 By the Age of 30 Jin Yong Tokyo & Osaka productions
Altar Boyz Luke Osaka production

References
  1. "유권 (김유권, U-KWON)" (in Korean). Naver.
  2. "Block B reveal new subunit 'BASTARZ' + first member P.O". allkpop. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  3. "Block B reveal remaining members for subunit 'BASTARZ'". allkpop. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
  4. "Block B Subunit BASTARZ Releases 'Zero for Conduct' Music Video". Soompi. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  5. "Block B's BASTARZ Reveals Photos And Track List For New Mini Album, Featuring Title Track Composed By Dean". Soompi. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  6. Benjamin, Jeff (April 11, 2016). "BLOCK B SHOWS OFF LOVELORN SIDE IN 'TOY' VIDEO". Fuse. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  7. ユグォン主演映画『Ｑちゃん(オムニバス映画「スリリングな日常」より)』公開記念 ユグォンソロ曲「痛くない」特別先行配信決定！ (in Japanese). Block B Japan. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  8. "Hyoyeon, Bora, Hoya, Momo, And More Confirmed For "Hit The Stage"". Soompi. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  9. "Watch: NCT's Ten, SISTAR's Bora, TWICE's Momo, And Block B's U-Kwon "Hit The Stage" In Much-Anticipated Premiere". Soompi. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  10. 2017 MAXIM K-MODEL AWARDS 블락비, '탈 아이돌 상' 수상확정 (in Korean). Retrieved June 25, 2017.
  11. 『Block B SPECIAL UNIT STAGE 2017～T2U～』 開催決定！！！ (in Japanese). Block B Japan. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  12. Ｋ―ＰＯＰグループ「Ｂｌｏｃｋ　Ｂ」、日本限定ユニットでＣＤ発売記念ライブ (in Japanese). Sports Hochi. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  13. [단독]유권-낸시-셔누, 1월 런칭 韓日 동시 방송 음악쇼 MC 발탁 (in Korean). SBS FunE. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  14. 블락비 유권X로시, '저글러스' OST 참여...'애기애기해'. Seoul Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 14, 2018.
  15. 블락비 유권 “첫 솔로곡 ‘에브리싱’ 수록…기분 좋아” (in Korean). 10 Asia. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
  16. Block Bから誕生したユニットT2Uが日本で新曲をリリース！「僕が“一緒にやろう”って口説き落としました（笑）」 (in Japanese). Kstyle. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  17. Block BからTAEILとU-KWONが参加したユニットT2U、ライブハウスツアー追加公演を開催 (in Japanese). Musicman. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  18. 블락비 유권, 18일 육군 현역 입대 "더 멋진 모습으로 돌아올게요" (in Korean). SE Daily. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  19. "Block B's U-Kwon reveals he's in a relationship with model Jun Sun Hye". AllKpop. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  20. '힛더스테이지' 효연·태민·호야·셔누 출격…유권 1위 뺏을까 (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  21. 블락비 유권X피오, 화장하는 남자로 색다른 매력…’립스틱 프린스’ (in Korean). 10 Asia. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  22. "이런 음악쇼는 없었다" 파워오브케이, 韓日 동시 생중계 '라인업 화려' (in Korean). News 1. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  23. 블락비 유권 비범, 첫 연기도전 ‘점핑걸’ 공개 (in Korean). 10 Asia. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  24. "Qちゃん" (in Japanese). Magic Hour.
  25. 손호영·김동준·산들·유권, 엘비스로 변신…뮤지컬 '올슉업' (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  26. 韓国ミュージカル『HARU～あの日に戻れるなら～』稽古場写真とキャストコメント (in Japanese). Spice. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  27. Block Bユグォン インタビュー「ぎこちなさのない自然な姿を」開幕間近！ミュージカル「RUN TO YOU ～StreetLife～」 (in Japanese). K Plaza. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  28. ‘인더하이츠’ 유권 “‘아이돌’ 내려놓고 캐릭터에 집중” (in Korean). 10 Asia. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  29. 블락비 유권, ‘위대한 캣츠비’로 뮤지컬 도전 “최선 다할 것” (in Korean). 10 Asia. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  30. 특급 좀비 호러극 뮤지컬 '이블데드'…강정우·김대현·서경수·우찬·유권 출연 (in Korean). Newspim. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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