Jang Dong-woo

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jang Dong-woo

Role / Field:

South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer known for his work in Infinite.

Born:

1990-11-22

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Jang Dong-woo (Korean: 장동우; born November 22, 1990), commonly known as Dongwoo, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer. He is the rapper of South Korean boy band Infinite and its sub-unit Infinite H. Jang Dong-woo was born in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He was trained under JYP Entertainment for years. He is a former schoolmate of Exo member Xiumin. Prior to their debut with Infinite, he and Hoya performed as a back-up dancer for various music promotion show Epik High's Run.

Career & Major Achievements

On February 15, 2013 Dongwoo graduated from Daekyeung University's Practical Music program. He along with members Sunggyu, Hoya, Sungyeol and L, received the 'Proud Daekyung University Student award'. On September 2, 2016, it was announced that Dongwoo's father had died from a chronic illness. Dongwoo debuted as a member of South Korean boy group Infinite in 2010. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In September 2012, Dongwoo, along with Infinite member Hoya, formed a sub-unit called Infinite H, releasing their first extended play titled Fly High in early-2013. The sub-unit has a different musical direction and style concept from Infinite, placing their focus on each member's rap and performances ability. In January 2012, he was featured in Baby Soul and Yoo Ji-a single, "She Is a Flirt". The same year he performed with Sunggyu and Baby Soul on Immortal Songs 2 for the song "Woman On the Beach". In August 2013, he and Hoya starred in Tasty's "Mamama" music video.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-11-22): Birth of Jang Dong-woo — South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer known for his work in Infinite.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Dongwoo debuted as a member of South Korean boy group Infinite in 2010.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In September 2012, Dongwoo, along with Infinite member Hoya, formed a sub-unit called Infinite H, releasing their first extended play titled Fly High in early-2013.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On February 15, 2013 Dongwoo graduated from Daekyeung University's Practical Music program.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — On September 2, 2016, it was announced that Dongwoo's father had died from a chronic illness.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Dong-woo

True or False: “Jang Dong-woo debuted as a member of the boy group Infinite before graduating from Daekyeung University's Practical Music program.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He graduated on February 15, 2013, and the group officially debuted earlier in 2010.

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