Seo Min-woo

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Seo Min-woo

Role / Field:

South Korean idol singer and actor known for his role in the boy group 100%.

Born:

1985-02-08

Died:

2018-03-25

Century / Era:

1985s Historical Era

Database Source:

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

Origins & Early Life

Seo Min-woo (Korean: 서민우; February 8, 1985 – March 25, 2018), also known mononymously as Minwoo, was a South Korean idol singer and actor. He was a member of the South Korean boy band 100% under the label of TOP Media, as the leader and vocalist. In 2009, Seo was featured during Andy's promotion for his song "Single Man", along with Jumper's second member Park Dong-min (Korean: 박동민). Seo has also been active as an actor. He starred in KBS2's 2006 drama Sharp 3 (Korean: 반올림3) and SBS' 2007 drama The King and I (Korean: 왕과 나), and also did cameos for New Tales of Gisaeng in episode 12 and two movies, Crazy Waiting (Korean: 기다리다 미쳐; 2007) and Where Are You Going?

Career & Major Achievements

In 2013, Seo made a cameo in KBS2's drama, Marriage Clinic: Love and War 2 (Korean: 부부클리닉 사랑과전쟁2). Seo was chosen as a member of the group 100%, the seven member South Korean boy group that debuted in September 2012 under Andy Lee's company TOP Media with their first single album We, 100%. On March 4, 2014, Seo enlisted in the military for his mandatory military service. He enlisted as an active-duty soldier.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Seo was discharged after 21 months, on December 3, 2015. On March 25, 2018, Seo was found in his home in Gangnam in a state of cardiac arrest. Emergency responders declared him dead on arrival. Seo's funeral was held on March 27, 2018.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1985 (1985-02-08): Birth of Seo Min-woo — South Korean idol singer and actor known for his role in the boy group 100%.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — He starred in KBS2's 2006 drama Sharp 3 (Korean: 반올림3) and SBS' 2007 drama The King and I (Korean: 왕과 나), and also did cameos for New Tales of Gisaeng in episode 12 and two movies, Crazy Waiting (Korean: 기다리다 미쳐; 2007) and Where Are You Going?
3. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In 2009, Seo was featured during Andy's promotion for his song "Single Man", along with Jumper's second member Park Dong-min (Korean: 박동민).
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Seo was chosen as a member of the group 100%, the seven member South Korean boy group that debuted in September 2012 under Andy Lee's company TOP Media with their first single album We, 100%.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Seo made a cameo in KBS2's drama, Marriage Clinic: Love and War 2 (Korean: 부부클리닉 사랑과전쟁2).
6. 2014: 2014 Milestone — On March 4, 2014, Seo enlisted in the military for his mandatory military service.
7. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Seo was discharged after 21 months, on December 3, 2015.
8. 2018 (2018-03-25): Passing & Historical Legacy — Seo Min-woo passed away on 2018-03-25, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Seo Min-woo

True or False: “Seo Min-woo's career as an actor began immediately after his debut with the group 100% in 2012.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He had already gained acting experience prior to his official membership in 100%, starring in dramas like Sharp 3 and The King and I.

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