Kim Woo-sung (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Woo-sung (singer)?

Subject:

Kim Woo-sung (singer)

Known for:

South Korean indie-rock vocalist, best known as the lead singer of The Rose.

Born:

1993-02-25

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Woosung (Korean: 김우성; born February 25, 1993), also known as Woosung and Sammy, is a Korean-American musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the South Korean indie-rock band The Rose. He also made his solo debut in 2019 with the extended play Wolf. Woosung was born in Wonju in South Korea before moving to the United States in his early childhood. Growing up he aspired to play American football, but when a shoulder injury in ninth grade derailed those plans, Woosung redirected his passion toward music.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2011, he auditioned for the South Korean reality TV competition series K-pop Star. After narrowly missing being included in the show's top ten artists, Woosung took a three year break from music and taught English in Korea. Late 2015, Park Dojoon, keyboard player for indie act Windfall, asked Woosung to join the band. In 2016, Windfall adopted the name "The Rose" and signed with J&Star Company. He debuted on August 3, 2017, as a lead vocalist and electric guitarist of indie-rock band, The Rose alongside members, Park Dojoon (English name: Leo), Lee Hajoon (English name: Dylan), and Lee Jaehyeong (name changed to Lee Taegyeom 이태겸 as of May 26, 2025) (English name: Jeff).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Woosung was the last member to join the band. The band's first release was their critically acclaimed hit single "Sorry". On December 14, 2017, Billboard named The Rose's "Sorry" as one of the best Korean pop songs of 2017. On March 20, 2019, it was announced on Twitter Woosung would be the third MC on After School Club, replacing Seungmin from Stray Kids . He co-hosted along with Jamie and Han Hee-jun beginning with episode 361 on March 26, 2019.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-02-25): Birth of Kim Woo-sung (singer) — South Korean indie-rock vocalist, best known as the lead singer of The Rose.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, he auditioned for the South Korean reality TV competition series K-pop Star.
3. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Late 2015, Park Dojoon, keyboard player for indie act Windfall, asked Woosung to join the band.
4. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Windfall adopted the name "The Rose" and signed with J&Star Company.
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He debuted on August 3, 2017, as a lead vocalist and electric guitarist of indie-rock band, The Rose alongside members, Park Dojoon (English name: Leo), Lee Hajoon (English name: Dylan), and Lee Jaehyeong (name changed to Lee Taegyeom 이태겸 as of May 26, 2025) (English name: Jeff).
6. 2019: 2019 Milestone — He also made his solo debut in 2019 with the extended play Wolf.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Woo-sung (singer)

True or False: “Kim Woo-sung initially planned to pursue a career in professional American football after his early childhood move to the United States.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he aspired to play American football, this plan was derailed by a shoulder injury during ninth grade, leading him to redirect his passion toward music.

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