One (rapper)

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One (rapper)

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South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor known by the stage name One.

Born:

1994-03-29

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Jung Jae-won (Korean: 정제원; born March 29, 1994), better known by stage name One (원; stylized as ONE), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. He debuted in 2015 as a member of the former hip-hop duo 1Punch with Kim Samuel. The following year he moved to YG Entertainment from D-Business Entertainment. In 2019, Jaewon left YG Entertainment and since moved under his own record label Private Only. He is well known for appearing on the fourth and fifth season of Show Me the Money, as well as appearances on dramas such as A Korean Odyssey (2017), Room No. 9 (2018), and Her Private Life (2019).

Career & Major Achievements

Jung Jae-won was born on March 29, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea. During his adolescent years, Jae-won dreamed of becoming a film director. He's namely mentioned liking Quentin Tarantino films as an inspiration. One began his career as part of the hip hop duo 1Punch with Samuel under a collaboration between the labels D-Business Entertainment and Brave Entertainment on January 23, 2015. They debuted with the album The Anthem with lead single "Turn Me Back".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On September 21, YGE had scouted and signed an exclusive contract with One, following his appearance in the fourth series of Show Me the Money. He was a member of "Team Zipal" under producers Zico and Paloalto until his elimination in the sixth episode. In the following year, he returned and participated in the fifth series of the show. This time, as a member of Team AOMG under producers Simon D and Gray, overall placing tenth in the season. Through the show, the single "Comfortable", a collaborative track with Simon D, Gray and himself achieved a perfect all kill, topping all South Korean charts at the time.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-03-29): Birth of One (rapper) — South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor known by the stage name One.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He debuted in 2015 as a member of the former hip-hop duo 1Punch with Kim Samuel.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He is well known for appearing on the fourth and fifth season of Show Me the Money, as well as appearances on dramas such as A Korean Odyssey (2017), Room No.
4. 2018: 2018 Milestone — 9 (2018), and Her Private Life (2019).
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, Jaewon left YG Entertainment and since moved under his own record label Private Only.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: One (rapper)

True or False: “One debuted as a solo artist immediately after leaving his group 1Punch in 2015.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He initially began his career with the hip-hop duo 1Punch in 2015 and later made his solo debut on July 11, 2017.

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