Wonho (singer)

Wonho (Hangul: 원호; born on March 1, 1993), is a South Korean artist under Highline Entertainment. [1] He is a former member of South Korean boy band Monsta X, which debuted under Starship Entertainment in 2015 through Mnet's survival show, No.Mercy.[2]

This is a Korean name; the family name is Lee.
Wonho
원호
Wonho performing at AFMF on May 19 2019
Background information
Birth nameLee Ho-seok
Born (1993-03-01) March 1, 1993
Sanbon-dong, Gunpo, South Korea
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer, composer, dancer, model
Years active2015–present
LabelsHighline Entertainment , Maverick
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYi Ho-seok
McCune–ReischauerYi Hosŏk

Career

2014–2015: Early life and debut
Wonho at a fanmeet on May 21, 2016

Wonho was born on March 1st, 1993 in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo, South Korea.

Prior to his official debut, Wonho was part of a project group called Nu Boyz (along with #GUN, Shownu and Joohoney) formed under Starship Entertainment in August 2014. The quartet uploaded multiple tracks [3] to their company's YouTube channel[4] and performed at the opening show of Starship X concert in December 5, 2014.[5]

On late December, Starship Entertainment and Mnet launched a competition program called No.Mercy[6] and Wonho was selected along with six other participants (including Shownu & Joohoney) as a member of Starship Entertainment's new boy group Monsta X on the last episode of the show.[7]

Wonho debuted in Monsta X, a hip-hop boy group, with the release of their first extended play, Trespass, on May 14, 2015.[8][7]

2015–present: Monsta X and solo career beginnings

Wonho was part of the Korean boy group Monsta X, until late 2019, where he held the position of a vocalist and has participated in writing, composing and arranging songs.[9] [10] While in the group, Wonho has modeled for clothing brands, and has been featured in magazines like Grazia, ELLE, Dazed, GQ and MAPS. [11]

On October 31, 2019, Starship Entertainment announced Wonho's departure from Monsta X following recent allegations surrounding him. [12][13][14]
Rumors about his herb usage when he was younger, surfaced on social media as it is an illegal substance in Korea. However, the narcotics investigation team of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, launched an inquiry into the allegations and on March 14, Starship Entertainment released an official statement announcing that the investigation had been concluded and Wonho had been cleared of all allegations and that the rumors were false. [15]

Wonho signed with Highline Entertainment as a solo artist on April 10.[16]
The agency explained that he will be promoting as a solo artist and producer.[17] On May 6th, Maverick Entertainment revealed through a twitter post that they had signed a management agreement with Wonho.[18][19]

Modeling

In January 2018, Wonho did a photoshoot along with Monsta X’s Shownu as part of a Nylon Campaign called “Dreams come true”.[20] His outfit featured comfortable streetwear from various designer brands. As part of the magazine feature, an interview was done regarding the Monsta X’s album “The Code”.

In June, Wonho was part of the Ceci Korea photoshoot themed “Black and White: Male beauty”.[21] In this issue he modeled with Minhyuk of Monsta X where they aimed to blend their masculine side with the warm wardrobe.

In August, Wonho alongside Monsta X’s Shownu were featured in a summer pictorial by GQ Magazine that aimed to showcase masculine physique.[22] It also included an interview, where they talked about their life as artists. This photoshoot and interview was featured in the August 2019 Issue of GQ Magazine.

In October 2018 he participated on the collaboration photoshoot of DAZED, a fashion magazine, and Under Armour, a sportive clothing brand.[23] This collaboration aimed to promote the sportive and healthy lifestyle.

In December, he was on the MAPS magazine cover with Monsta X’s Minhyuk. [24]They posed for their ‘Nostalgia’ issue trying a contemporary style and photography. The magazine came out on 12 December.

In March 2019, Wonho alongside Monsta X’s Hyungwon were featured in GRAZIA Magazine a week before their 2nd Album release.[25] This photoshoot featured elegant and sophisticated formal wear as well as an interview, inquiring about their daily interests, health, lifestyle and more.

In August 2019, Wonho participated in a photoshoot with Monsta X’s Shownu. [26] The photoshoot was a result of Tom Ford collaboration project with ELLE to promote their new perfume line.

In September 2019, Wonho was featured in DAZED Magazine under the concept of “Mystery Kingdom” showcasing his duality on and off stage. [27] In an interview, he reveals his motivation and embraces his emotional side.

In November 2019, Wonho was featured in Elle's Campaign “Elle Body Challenge”, project to showcase and promote a healthy lifestyle.[28] It also featured an interview in which he talks about healthy habits and emphasizes on the importance of exercising. Lastly, this included a tutorial in which Wonho gives tips on proper form and recommended exercises.

Discography
Year Song title Album Artist Ref
2015 "0 (Young)" No.Mercy OST Part 3 Jooyoung, Mad Clown and Giriboy [29]

As a Monsta X member
Main article: Monsta X discography

Producing and writing credits
Year Artist Song Album Type Ref
2015 Monsta X "Steal Your Heart" Trespass Writing [30]
2017 Monsta X "Oi" The Clan Pt. 2.5: The Final Chapter Writing
Composing		 [31]
"5:14 (Last Page)" Writing [32][33]
'I'll Be There' Writing
Composing
Arranging		 [34][35]
"From Zero" The Code [36]
2018 Monsta X "If Only" The Connect: Dejavu [37][38]
"Heart Attack" Take.1 Are You There? Writing [39][40]
"I Do Love U (널하다)" Writing
Composing
Arranging

[41]

 [42][43]
"Spotlight (Korean Ver.)" Writing [44][45]
2019 Monsta X "No Reason" Take.2 We Are Here Writing
Composing
Arranging		 [46][47]
"WHO DO U LOVE? (will.i.am Remix) (feat. French Montana)" LOVE U Writing
Arranging		 [48][49]
"Middle of the night" All about luv Writing
Composing		 [50]
"Breathe For You" Puppy Day (with TTG) OST Writing [51][52]
"Mirror" Follow: Find You Writing
Composing
Arranging		 [53][54]

Filmography
Main article: Monsta_X § Filmography

Awards and nominations
Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X

References
  1. "Wonho Takes Next K-Pop Career Step By Signing With Highline Entertainment". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  2. "Mnet and Starship to Launch Survival Program 'No Mercy' to Debut New Hip-Hop Boy Group". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  3. "Official playlist of Nuboyz songs". Youtube. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  4. "Starship Official Youtube Channel". Youtube. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  5. "가요계 점령한 '스타쉽X', 올나잇 콘서트 12월 5일 개최" ['Starship X' occupied by the music industry, all night concert held on December 5, 2014]. Chosun. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  6. Park, Gyu-oh (November 13, 2014). "New idol group to be born through Mnet's 'No Mercy'". Kpop Herald. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  7. "몬스타엑스, 데뷔 화보 속 '거리의 거친 반항아' 콘셉트 화제!" [Monsta X, the debut picture of the 'wild rebel street' concept!]. The Star Chosun (in Korean). May 7, 2015. Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  8. "Monsta X goes for street style". Kpop Herald. August 6, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  9. "Wonho's credit list on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  10. Benjamin, Jeff (March 24, 2020). "Monsta X Earn First No. 1 on World Digital Song Sales Chart With 'From Zero' produced by Wonho". Billboard.
  11. Wonho's photoshoots
  12. France, Lisa (October 31, 2019). "Wonho leaves Monsta X". CNN. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  13. Rearick, Lauren (October 31, 2019). "Wonho Leaves Monsta X". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  14. Williams, Janice (October 31, 2019). "Monsta X's Wonho Leaves K-Pop Boy Band, Issues an Apology to Fan". Newsweek. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  15. "Wonho (Monsta X) opens up about his dark past and apologizes to fans". Dispatch. March 16, 2019.
  16. "몬스타엑스 출신 원호, 하이라인엔터테인먼트 전속계약 [공식입장]" [Wonho, ex member of Monsta X signs contract with HIGHLINE Entertainment[Official Source]]. Eye Daily. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  17. Benjamin, Jeff. "Former Monsta X Member Wonho Launches Solo Career". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  18. "Maverick official twitter post welcomes Wonho". Twitter.
  19. "Maverick artist list-Wonho". maverick.com.
  20. "셔누와 원호는 불꽃 같은 드라마틱한 인생 신으로 팬들과 함께한 음악 방송 1위를 꼽았다" [Wonho and Shwonu talk about ranking first on music broadcast through this photoshoot]. Nylon Korea.
  21. ""블랙&화이트"…몬스타엑스 원호X민혁, 남성美 뿜뿜" [Black and White, Wonho and Minhyuk on this month's male beauty]. Sports Chosun.
  22. "몬스타엑스 셔누X원호, 여름 화보 속 탄탄한 몸매 자랑! '바람직한 투샷'" [Monsta X' Shownu and Wonho show their masculine physique on the GQ summer issue]. eNews.
  23. "몬스타엑스 셔누X원호, 여름 화보 속 탄탄한 몸매 자랑! '바람직한 투샷'" [Wonho and Shownu pose for Under Armour in their collaboration with DAZED Korea]. Official DAZED Korea.
  24. "MAPS Magazine - December issue". MAPS Official Store.
  25. "CHAPTER TWO:몬스타엑스의 원호와 형원이 그들의 2번째 챕터에 관한 이야기를 들려주었다" [CHAPTER TWO: Wonho and Hyungwon tell a story through photos]. Grazia.
  26. "몬스타엑스 원호의 두 얼굴" [The beauty under masculinity, Monsta X's Shownu and Wonho pose for ELLE]. Elle Korea.
  27. "몬스타엑스 원호 "대중의 목소리는 내가 존재하는 큰 이유" [Monsta X' Wonho for DAZED, the reason I sing]. Sport Chosun.
  28. "몬스타엑스 원호의 두 얼굴" [Two sides of Monsta X' Wonho on ELLE]. Elle Korea.
  29. Woo Sun (February 5, 2015). "'노머시', 오늘(5일) 매드클라운X주영 '0' 음원 공개" ['No Mercy' Mad Clown releases collaboration with No.Mercy contestants]. Top Star News. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  30. "Steal Your Heart - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  31. "Oi - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  32. "5:14 (Last Page) - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  33. "514 (Last Page) - song credits". ascap.com.
  34. "I'll Be There - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  35. "I'll be there - song credits". ascap.com.
  36. "From Zero - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  37. "'컴백 D-4' 몬스타엑스, 주헌·아이엠·원호 자작곡 참여..트랙리스트 공개" [4 days left till comeback, tracklist is revealed and has the participation of Jooheon, I.M and Wonho]. OSEN. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  38. "If Only - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  39. "몬스타엑스, 타이틀은 '슛 아웃'…주헌·아이엠·원호 자작곡 수록" [Monsta X' title song Shoot Out, album to have songs by Wonho, Jooheon and I.M.]. xportsnews.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  40. "Heart Attack - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  41. "I Do Love U (널하다) - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  42. "I Do Love You (널하다) song credits". ascap.com.
  43. "몬스타엑스, 타이틀은 '슛 아웃'…주헌·아이엠·원호 자작곡 수록" [Monsta X' title song Shoot Out, album to have songs by Wonho, Jooheon and I.M.]. xportsnews.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  44. "몬스타엑스, 타이틀은 '슛 아웃'…주헌·아이엠·원호 자작곡 수록" [Monsta X' title song Shoot Out, album to have songs by Wonho, Jooheon and I.M.]. xportsnews.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
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  46. "No Reason) - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  47. "No reason - song credits". ascap.com.
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  49. "Who Do U Love - song credits". ascap.com.
  50. "Middle of the night - song credits". bmi.com.
  51. "Breathe For You - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  52. "Breathe For You song credits". ascap.com.
  53. "Mirror - song credits on MelOn official site". melon.com.
  54. "8개월만에 국내 컴백- 몬스타엑스, 타이틀곡 '팔로우' 확정" [A domestic comeback, Monsta X reveals the tracklist and title track FOLLOW]. xportsnews.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
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