Kevin Woo

Quick Facts: Who was Kevin Woo?

Subject:

Kevin Woo

Known for:

American singer-songwriter known for U-KISS and a successful solo career.

Born:

1991-11-25

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kevin Woo (born November 25, 1991), also known mononymously as Kevin, is an American singer-songwriter and television host based in New York City. He is primarily known as a former member of South Korean boy band U-KISS from 2008 until 2017, as well as a host of various programs such as After School Club. Born in Seoul and raised in California, he was discovered by South Korean entertainment agency XING Entertainment at the age of 15 and subsequently moved to South Korea. After a few months of training, Woo debuted as a member of boy group XING in 2006. After leaving the group two years later, he re-debuted as a member of U-KISS in August 2008.

Career & Major Achievements

In March 2017, he left U-KISS after his contract expired. Following his departure from U-KISS, Woo pursued a solo career in South Korea and Japan; he debuted as a soloist with his first single "Ride Along" in October 2018. He provided the singing voice for Mystery Saja in KPop Demon Hunters (2025). Woo was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1991, while his parents were visiting relatives. His parents and grandparents were first-generation immigrants who moved to the United States in the late 1970s.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He grew up in Danville, California, where he lived with his parents and elder sister. He has also been described as a San Francisco native. He came from a family with a creative background; his mother was a fashion model in South Korea and his father was a pianist, while his paternal uncle, Emmanuel Woo, was an actor and classical opera singer in Germany. At the age of 15, Woo was initially discovered through a XING Entertainment audition. After he was accepted as a trainee, Woo and his mother moved to South Korea.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-11-25): Birth of Kevin Woo — American singer-songwriter known for U-KISS and a successful solo career.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — After a few months of training, Woo debuted as a member of boy group XING in 2006.
3. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He is primarily known as a former member of South Korean boy band U-KISS from 2008 until 2017, as well as a host of various programs such as After School Club.
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In March 2017, he left U-KISS after his contract expired.
5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Following his departure from U-KISS, Woo pursued a solo career in South Korea and Japan; he debuted as a soloist with his first single "Ride Along" in October 2018.
6. 2025: 2025 Milestone — He provided the singing voice for Mystery Saja in KPop Demon Hunters (2025).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kevin Woo

True or False: “Kevin Woo debuted as a member of the boy group XING in 2012.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He actually debuted as a first member generation of boy group XING in December 2006.

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