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Revision as of 16:57, 27 October 2011
Wheesung (휘성) is a K-R&B singer and songwriter debuted in 2002 under M.Boat & YG Entertainment label. He left both labels when his contract ended in March 2006 and joined Orange Shock Agency label, although in June 2009 he moved again to Pop Up Entertainment label. His music, at the beginning of his career, was heavily influenced by R&B but pop had become more evident in his music in recent years. He isn't fluent in English, though his pronunciation is considered to be very good; He usually has 1 or 2 songs sung completely in English in all of his albums.
Wheesung has also done a large number of collaborations, as well as writing and composing songs for other artists.
Profile
- Stage Name: Wheesung (휘성)
- Real Name: Choi Whee Sung (최휘성)
- Nicknames: Real Slow
- Birthday: February 5th, 1982
- Blood type: O
- Height: 172cm
- Weight: 63kg
- Family: Parents & 1 Younger Brother (Hyuk Sung)
- Education: Sunmoon University changed to International Digital University
- Hobbies: Reading Comic Books
Information
Wheesung was first part of dance-team "ING" when he debuted in 1997. He later became the lead vocals for the short-lived boyband A4. Due to musical differences & disagreements with other group members, he left after the release of their first album in 1999.
After leaving A4, he was taken under the management of YG Entertainment's sister company M.Boat and was trained for two years before releasing his first solo album in 2002, Like A Movie. Even before the release of his first album, Wheesung attracted attention from music lovers after being highly praised by veteran singers Shin Seung Hoon, Yang Hyun Suk and Seo Taiji. His debut album gained great popularity and quickly reached the top ten in music charts.
In 2003, he released his follow-up album, It's Real. It proved to be as popular as his first, making him the best selling artist of 2003 in Korea. Unlike his debut album, It's Real wasn't restricted to R&B and it included different musical elements like Pop and Hip-Hop. This same year he joined Gummy, SE7EN and Big Mama on stage at their joint concert called Color Of The Soul Train.
For his third album's promotions, Wheesung choose to perform his first performance at a different show instead of the natural first choice, SBS Inkigayo. This move not only angered SBS, it also fueled a fierce disagreement between SBS and YG Entertainment. In the weeks that followed, SBS refused to let any artist belonging to the YG Entertainment & M.BOAT stable to perform on Inkigayo. In retaliation, Yang Hyun Suk, founder of YG Entertainment, posted a comment on YG's website stating that all artists under YG Entertainment would boycott the "2004 SBS Music Awards". The feud between the two companies ended after Wheesung performed his first comeback performance in SBS Inkigayo, for his Love..Love..?Love..! album, in September 2005. He was the first YG artist to perform in SBS Inkigayo in nearly a whole year.
In 2004, Wheesung performed, for the first time, in the U.S. in a series of concerts called "New Dimension Tour". The tour featured JYP's Rain and Park Jin Young, and YG's SE7EN, Lexy and himself. Though the concerts weren't a success in terms of ticket sales, it helped expose Wheesung more to the foreign market. In the same year, he was among some 40 other South Korean artists to participate in the Unification Desire Special Album Love. As the title suggests, the project gathered artists together to sing in hopes of seeing North & South Korea unified.
In 2005, he participated in several of m-flo's concerts after his participation in m-flo's "loves" project. One of the concerts was held in Korea entitled "m-flo LOVES Korea" and another held in Budokan in November 2005, which was later released as a DVD called m-flo Tour 2005 Beat Space Nine at Nippon Budokan.
In December 31, 2005 also joined YG Family (SE7EN, Gummy, Big Mama, Jinusean, 1TYM, Lexy, Stony Skunk, 45RPM and Soul Star) on stage for YG's 2005 ONE concert.
His contract with YG Entertainment & M.Boat ended in March 2006. He signed a new contract that was reportedly worth 1,5₩ million with his new company Orange Shock Agency. It was stated that he will be composing and producing more with his new company giving him more freedom to do so.
Wheesung's 5th album, Eternal Essence Of Music, was released on September 2007 after an eight months delay. The album was to include a duet with BoA but due to her busy schedule it was not possible to record the track in time for the album release.
In late 2008, English R&B singer Craig David selected Wheesung to record a Korean version of his song "Insomnia". Wheesung wrote the Korean lyrics and the single was released digitally in February, 2009
Discography
Albums
- [2002.04.03] Like A Movie
- [2003.08.20] It's Real
- [2004.10.09] For The Moment
- [2005.09.22] Love..Love..? Love..!
- [2007.09.04] Eternal Essence Of Music
- [2009.10.10] Vocolate
Mini Albums
- [2008.10.29] With All My Heart And Soul
- [2011.10.10] Nomdeuri Onda (놈들이 온다)
Singles
- [2010.09.02] Realslow Is Back
- [2011.03.15] Gaseum Sirin Iyagi (가슴 시린 이야기; Words that Freeze My Heart)
Digital Singles
- [2004.09.01] She's Mine (with SE7EN)
- [2006.04.17] Against All Odds
- [2006.11.23] Sontobdal (손톱달)
- [2008.04.01] Smile Project Vol. 2 Love Seat (스마일 프로젝트)
- [2008.05.27] We're not Crazy (Wheesung with D.O)
- [2009.02.18] INSOMNIA
- [2010.01.19] The Artist (Jo Deok Bae 25th Anniversary Album Part.2) (조덕배 25주년 기념앨범)
- [2010.07.01] Road No. 1 OST Part. 2
- [2010.08.26] Realslow Is Back
- [2010.11.02] Dr. Champ OST Part.5 (닥터챔프)
- [2010.12.22] Winter Night (Wheesung & Cloud)
Collaborations
- [2001.06.18] Jang Nara - First Story (#6 April Story (Rap), #9 Blue (feat. Wheesung), #10 Promise (feat. Wheesung))
- [2003.02.05] Lowdown - THA LowDown (#3 Trip 2 Da Bay (feat. Wheesung))
- [2003.02.06] Big Mama - LIKE THE BIBLE (#9 Wine)
- [2003.02.07] Gummy - Like Them (#6 Do It.. (feat. Wheesung, Perry))
- [2003.03.07] SE7EN - Just Listen (#6 Aswiun Ibyeol (feat. Wheesung), #9 Luz control (feat. Wheesung & Lexy))
- [2003.06.20] Masta Wu - Masta Peace (#9 It'Z Time (feat. Wheesung))
- [2003.10.06] Lexy - Lexury (#2 Maengse (feat. Wheesung))
- [2003.12.18] Color Of The Soul Train (#10 Andoenayo, #11 As)
- [2004.06.04] Wanted - Like The First (#7 Believe (feat. Wheesung))
- [2004.06.10] Taebin - TAEBIN OF 1TYM (#8 Real Luv Story (feat. SE7EN, Wheesung))
- [2004.07.07] SE7EN - Must Listen (#15 Real love story (feat. Wheesung and Taebin))
- [2004.07.27] P-Type - Heavy Bass (#3 Don Quijote (feat. Wheesung))
- [2004.09.09] Gummy - It's Different (#7 Tonight (feat. Wheesung))
- [2004.10.26] A Moment to Remember OST (#6 Hoesang)
- [2004.11.12] Jinusean - Norabose (#6 Mister Jinusean (feat. Wheesung, Masta Wu), #7 Good Time (feat. Wheesung))
- [2004.12.24] Unification Desire Special Album Love
- [2005.05.26] Eddie - Just My Way (#5 Wae Geurae (feat. Wheesung))
- [2005.06.21] Lyn - One and Only Feeling (#7 Nal Moreujyo)
- [2005.08.03] Joosuc - Seoul City's Finest SUPERIOR Vol.2 (#6 Most Wanted (feat. Eric, Wheesung))
- [2005.08.24] m-flo - BEAT SPACE NINE (#5 I'M DA 1 (m-flo loves WHEE SUNG))
- [2005.08.30] Diva - Only Diva (#6 76-70=♥ (feat. Wheesung))
- [2005.11.02] m-flo - DOPE SPACE NINE (#12 I'M DA 1 (Tongarinipopo no Kimchi Joseyo Mix))
- [2006.02.22] Tae Wan - A Love Confession (#11 Watch Out! (feat. Wheesung, UMC))
- [2006.03.08] Remade 0506 Vol.2 (#1 Apeugo Apeun Ireum)
- [2006.05.03] Kil Gun - Baby G (#2 A. U Ready? (feat. Wheesung))
- [2006.12.14] The Restless OST (#2 Sontobdal, #4 Mikazuki (Sontobdal Japanese Ver.), #6 Yue Se (Sontobdal Chinese Ver.))
- [2007.02.12] Ivy - A Sweet Moment (#2 Yuhogui Sonata (feat. Wheesung))
- [2007.03.15] Younha - A Perfect Day for Love Declaration (#10 Eorin Yokssim (feat. Wheesung))
- [2007.04.20] Viva Soul - Refresh (#13 Fallin' Down (feat. Wheesung))
- [2007.05.11] Ji Eun - Rain (#4 Seontaek (feat. Lee Eun Ju, Wheesung))'
- [2008.05.23] Moon Ji Eun - VIVID (#1 Yeouga)
- [2008.06.09] Bae Chi Gi - Out Of Control (#9 Mullangnujeu (with Realslow a.k.a Wheesung))
- [2008.07.16] Lee Hyori - It's Hyorish (#8 Sexy Boy (with Wheesung))
- [2008.11.28] The Story of Winter (#1 Choco Luv)
- [2009.02.13] 2009 Whispers Of Love (#2 Eojjeoda Boni Bimil)
- [2009.04.01] Why Did You Come to My House? (#1 Rain Drop (with G-gorilla))
- [2009.10.26] Verbal Jint - The Good Die Young (#2 Mugando (feat. Wheesung))
- [2010.02.04] 2010 Chap To Sweet Lover (#11 Love Hero (Feat. J))
- [2010.11.05] Road for Hope (#1 Seonmul)
- [2011.01.10] G.NA with Wheesung - Cheoeum Boepgessseumnida
Composition
Lyrics & Music
- [2005.06.17] Lyn - Geunyeoege
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Luv Shine
- [2007.03.07] Lyn - Ibyeolsari
- [2007.03.15] Younha - Eorin Yokssim
- [2007.11.08] J - Sucheonbeon Jam Deulkko Kkaeonado
- [2007.11.27] The Name - Useumyeo Manna
- [2008.06.09] Bae Chi Gi - Mullangnujeu
- [2008.10.29] Whessung - Choco Luv
- [2008.10.29] Whessung - Prayer 4 Soul
- [2009.05.13] Taegoon - Ne Kkajit ge
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Girls
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Jureureuk
Lyrics
- [2002.04.03] Whessung - Angmong
- [2001.06.18] Jang Nara - Blue
- [2001.06.18] Jang Nara - Make It Right
- [2003.03.07] SE7EN - Aswiun Ibyeol
- [2003.03.07] SE7EN - Luz Control
- [2003.08.20] Whessung - DILEMMA
- [2003.08.20] Whessung - Mareul Haejwo
- [2003.08.20] Whessung - Pretty Lady
- [2003.10.06] Lexy - Naegeseo Beoseona
- [2003.10.31] Ray - Chimmugae
- [2003.10.31] Ray] - without you
- [2003.12.01] Jang Nara - Yakssok
- [2004.03.30] Kim Joon Seok - Kkum
- [2004.06.10] Taebin - Real Luv Story
- [2004.06.10] Taebin - Neol Bonaelkke
- [2004.07.07] SE7EN - Honey I Know
- [2004.07.27] P-Type - Don Quijote
- [2004.09.09] Gummy - Geunyeoboda Naega Mwaga
- [2004.09.09] Gummy - Round 1
- [2004.10.09] Whessung - COREA NEW SCHOOL Jebiseuttal
- [2004.10.09] Whessung - She's beautiful
- [2004.10.09] Whessung - Talpi
- [2005.07.26] Lexy - Gikkeoi
- [2005.08.03] Joosuc - Most Wanted
- [2005.09.01] Gummy - Trap
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Ga
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Illyeonimyeon
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Keodaran... Neomu Keodaran...
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Naega Neoreul Inneunda
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Naragada
- [2005.09.22] Whessung - Wae Naman
- [2006.03.08] SE7EN - Beolle
- [2006.03.08] SE7EN - Love story
- [2006.03.08] SE7EN - Nae ip Jom Magajweo
- [2006.03.08] SE7EN - Run
- [2006.06.26] Ha Dong Kyun - Hot Time Lover
- [2007.01.02] Moon Geun Young - &Design
- [2007.02.12] Ivy - 1 To 10
- [2007.02.12] Ivy - C♡PIDO
- [2007.02.12] Ivy - Ibyeori da Geureochyo
- [2007.02.12] Ivy - Joa
- [2007.02.12] Ivy - Yuhogui Sonata
- [2007.02.27] TY KEYS - Da Geureochi
- [2007.03.15] Younha - Bimilbeonho 486
- [2007.04.24] Byul - Sesangui ban
- [2007.05.11] Ji Eun - Seontaek
- [2007.06.04] Oh Jong Hyuk - Sarangi Geuraeyo
- [2007.09.04] Whessung - Beol
- [2007.09.04] Whessung - Eojjeoda Boni Bimil
- [2007.09.04] Whessung - Manjeojugi
- [2007.09.04] Whessung - Sarangeun Masitta ♡
- [2007.09.04] Whessung - Tick Tock
- [2007.10.24] Tim - Aechak
- [2007.11.27] The Name - Sarang, Ibyeol Geurigo Chueok
- [2008.01.28] Davichi - Nappeugo Apeun na
- [2008.04.03] YURI - Nan Ije Eojjeojyo
- [2008.04.16] JOO - Geuge Sarangiya
- [2008.04.29] Son Dam Bi - Ipda Jillin Ot
- [2008.05.13] Kil Gun - Taeyangui Nara
- [2008.05.23] Moon Ji Eun - Yeouga
- [2008.05.25] Ko Yu Jin - Happy Serenade
- [2008.05.25] Ko Yu Jin - Sarang... Kkeunnatta
- [2008.06.04] TGUS - Player
- [2008.08.26] Ji Young & Woo Joo - Nangmanjeonseol
- [2008.07.16] Lee Hyori - Hey Mr. Big
- [2008.07.16] Lee Hyori - Lesson
- [2008.07.16] Lee Hyori - Sexy Boy
- [2008.07.24] Ilac - Hepeun Yeoja
- [2008.09.01] SHINee - Geunyeoga Heojeotta
- [2008.09.01] SHINee - Sarangui Gil
- [2008.09.26] Dong Bang Shin Ki - Nagwon
- [2008.10.29] Whessung - Byeori Jida...
- [2008.10.29] Whessung - Narak
- [2008.10.29] Whessung - Wanbyeokan Namja
- [2009.02.18] Whessung - INSOMNIA
- [2009.03.12] Super Junior - Sarangi Jungneun Byeong
- [2009.05.13] Taegoon - Superstar
- [2009.08.27] Shin Hye Sung - URBAN FEVER
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - ALONE
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Ne Simjangi Swineun nal
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Nunmul Ssotkko tto Ssotkko
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - One Kis
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Over U
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Rose
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Saranghae...
- [2009.10.10] Whessung - Show me girl
- [2009.12.10] Brian - Nunmuri Mareumyeon
- [2009.12.29] Park Tae Jin - Guhaejwo
- [2010.01.25] TRAX - Chiyu
- [2010.03.05] T-ara - Neo Ttaemune Micheo
- [2010.10.27] Girls' Generation - Danjjak (My Best Friend)
Music
- [2004.11.15] Ock Ju Hyun - Sweet Rainyday
Filmography
Music Video
- [2003.02] Gummy - Geudae Doraomyeon
Awards
- 2002 Seoul Music Awards - Best Newcomer
- 2002 Korean Entertainment Arts Awards - Best Singer
- 2002 17th Golden Disc Awards - Best Newcomer
- 2002 KMTV KOREAN MUSIC AWARDS - Best Newcomer
- 2002 MBC Music Festival - Best Newcomer
- 2002 SBS Music Festival - Best R&B
- 2003 M-NET MMF - Best Male Singer, Best Male R&B
- 2003 18th Golden Disc Awards - Bonsang
- 2003 KMTV KOREA MUSIC AWARDS - Bonsang
- 2003 Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang
- 2003 SBS Music Festival - Bonsang
- 2003 MBC Music Festival - Bonsang
- 2004 Korean Music Awards - Best Male Singer
- 2004 M.NET KM Music Video Festival - Best R&B
- 2004 19th Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang
- 2004 KBS Music Awards - Bonsang
- 2004 MBC Music Awards - Bonsang
- 2005 M.NET KM Music Video Festival - Best Male R&B
- 2005 20th Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang
- 2005 SBS Music Awards - Bonsang
- 2005 KBS Music Awards - Best Singer
- 2007 22th Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang
Trivia
- He used to attend the same school as his good friend, Fany of Fly to the Sky.
- He used to date Gummy before they both became famous; now they both claim to be good friends.
- He helped produce Eddie's debut album Just My Way.
- When he was still part of A4, his name was romanized as "Hwee Sung".
- Though he left YG Entertainment in early 2006, he is on good enough terms to return and help voice train the vocalists of the group BIGBANG.