Seo Eun-kwang

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Seo Eun-kwang

Role / Field:

South Korean singer, songwriter, and main vocalist for the group BtoB.

Born:

1990-11-22

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era

Database Source:

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

Origins & Early Life

Seo Eun-kwang (Korean: 서은광; born November 22, 1990), also simply known as Eunkwang, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, entertainer and musical actor. He is the leader and main vocalist of the South Korean boy group BtoB. Seo was born on November 22, 1990, in Yongin, Gyeonggi in South Korea. He graduated from Dongshin University, majoring in practical music. He has one younger brother named Seo Eun-chong.

Career & Major Achievements

Seo reportedly began military duty by enlisting as an active duty soldier in the military band on August 21, 2018, at the ROK army's 27th division, nicknamed the 'We Will Win' unit in Gangwon Province's Hwacheon County. In October 2018, he received first place out of the recruits in the overall results during basic training. On March 14, he was selected as ROK-SWC for receiving more than 90 points in sit-ups, push-ups, 3 km running, 10 km full combat gear marching and more. He was discharged from the army on April 7, 2020. In 2017, Seo participated in the Donation Applause 337 Relay Campaign with another 200 entertainers and sports stars.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The campaign is to share more than three donations and to send warmth to more than three friends and purchase more than 7,000 won. This resulting in Seo's 418 fans donated to the Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, a building facility who was fully funded by Seo to treat children with severe disabilities. On November 21, 2017, Seo and his fans donated ₩10 million to help children with childhood diabetes. Cube Entertainment revealed, "Eunkwang's fans wanted to do something nice for his birthday and started collecting donations for the Korea Diabetes Association, which BtoB works as ambassadors. When Eunkwang heard his fans were preparing to donate, he told the label that he wanted to participate as well and he participated in the donation and delivered the scholarship letter himself." On April 9, 2019, while serving the military, Seo donated ₩20 million to help the affected areas of the Sokcho Fire through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-11-22): Birth of Seo Eun-kwang — South Korean singer, songwriter, and main vocalist for the group BtoB.
2. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Seo participated in the Donation Applause 337 Relay Campaign with another 200 entertainers and sports stars.
3. 2018: 2018 Milestone — Seo reportedly began military duty by enlisting as an active duty soldier in the military band on August 21, 2018, at the ROK army's 27th division, nicknamed the 'We Will Win' unit in Gangwon Province's Hwacheon County.
4. 2019: 2019 Milestone — " On April 9, 2019, while serving the military, Seo donated ₩20 million to help the affected areas of the Sokcho Fire through Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He was discharged from the army on April 7, 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Seo Eun-kwang

True or False: “Seo Eun-kwang debuted as a solo artist immediately after his military discharge in 2020.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He released his debut EP on June 8, 2020, but he was already active in various roles and had prior solo releases before this.

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