Yeo One

Quick Facts: Who was Yeo One?

Subject:

Yeo One

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South Korean singer and actor known by his stage name, Yeo One.

Born:

1996-03-27

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Yeo Chang-gu (Korean: 여창구; born March 27, 1996), better known by his stage name Yeo One, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist in a South Korean boy group Pentagon in October 2016. Aside from group activities as singer, he has also starred in various television and web dramas. Yeo One was born on March 27, 1996, in Daejeon, South Korea. He was a member of a school band and actively participated in band competitions.

Career & Major Achievements

In December 2013, Yeo One participated in a special dance performance alongside future bandmates Hui, E'Dawn, and Kino at the KBS Song Festival. In 2014, Yeo One appeared in G.NA's "Secret" music video and promotional activities. In July 2015, he acted in Beast's Son Dong-woon's "Kimishika" music video. In August 2015, he modeled alongside Hyuna for the fashion brand Clride.n. He took part on Mnet's reality survival program, Pentagon Maker, which aired online through Mnet's digital content brand M2.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On October 10, 2016, he made his debut as a member of Pentagon on Mnet's M Countdown with the track "Gorilla" from their debut extended play, Pentagon. The song is described as a hip-hop song with magnificent, strong beats and masculine brass sound. During the show's filming, he made his acting debut with a lead role in web drama Spark as the leader of an idol group, Dexter. The series was a commercial success and attracted global fans. In 2017, Yeo One was selected as the main character of KBS1 musical drama Joseon Beauty Pageant that set during the Joseon Dynasty's first beauty contest held.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996 (1996-03-27): Birth of Yeo One — South Korean singer and actor known by his stage name, Yeo One.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In December 2013, Yeo One participated in a special dance performance alongside future bandmates Hui, E'Dawn, and Kino at the KBS Song Festival.
3. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In July 2015, he acted in Beast's Son Dong-woon's "Kimishika" music video.
4. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He debuted as a vocalist in a South Korean boy group Pentagon in October 2016.
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Yeo One was selected as the main character of KBS1 musical drama Joseon Beauty Pageant that set during the Joseon Dynasty's first beauty contest held.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yeo One

True or False: “Yeo One's debut as a member of Pentagon occurred in 2016.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He officially debuted on Mnet's M Countdown with the track "Gorilla" on October 10, 2016.

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