Ko Woo Rim (Forestella) Profile and Facts

Ko Woo Rim (고우림) is a South Korean singer and a member of the crossover group Forestella from under Beat Interactive. He made his debut with the group on March 14, 2018, with the album “Evolution”.

Stage Name: Woorim (우림)
Birth Name: Ko Woo Rim (고우림)
Occupation: Singer
Birthday: July 10, 1995
Age 28 (in May 2024)
Active Years: 8
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 182 cm (5’11”)
Weight: na
Nationality: Korean
Blood Type: AB

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Ko Woo Rim Facts:

Early Life

– Ko Woo Rim was born in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
– He is from Daegu, South Korea.
– He went to Daegu Daecheong Elementary School and Daeryun Middle School.
– He went to Gyeongbuk Arts High School.
– Ko Woo Rim graduated from Seoul National University as a voice major.
– He wanted to become a pianist because he was shy, but his middle school class teacher encouraged him to take vocal classes after hearing him sing.

Personal Life

– Ko Woo Rim has a pomeranian dog named “Yeonwoo.”
– His religion is Protestantism.
– His nicknames are “Demon King,” “Golden Retriever,” “Wagi Bear,” “Mamacita,” “Unwavering Bass,” and “Black Mamba.”
– He said he doesn’t often cry in front of people but cries when he watches a sad movie.
– He dated the Korean Olympic Gold medalist skater Yuna Kim for three years and married her on October 22, 2022.
– He is the only member of the group who has a deep voice.
– His older brother taught him how to draw since he was a fine arts student in college.
– He is the most artistic member of the group.
– He used to admire Rain as a child and wanted to be a singer because of him.
– He has not completed his military service.
– He lived in Busan for three years because of his father’s work.
– He has sensitive skin, and it turns red when exposed to cold.
– He is good at cooking.
– Ko Woo Rim has pretty handwriting.
– His voice type is Classical Bass.
– His family consists of his parents and older brother.
– He has many nicknames, including Woorimi (우리미), Tank (탱크), and Polar Bear (북극곰).
– His father is Pastor Koh Kyung-soo, and he runs the Daegu Migrant Mission Center.
– He is the youngest in his family and has a brother who is 9 years older than him.
– He can drink two bottles of Soju.
– Ko Woo Rim likes to eat tteokbokki and tteokguk.
– His representative Element is Earth.
– His mother is also a former classical singer.
– Vocal imitations and n-line poems are his specialties.
– He first met Kim Yuna at the “All That Skate Show” in 2018.
– His MBTI is ISFP.
– He actively participated in his university activities while appearing in Phantom Singer 2.

Career

– Ko Woo Rim is the vocalist and maknae of the group “Forestella.”
– He released the track “Pierrot” for “The Empire OST Part.3” in 2022.
– He was the youngest contestant in season 2 of Phantom Singer.
– He debuted in opera by playing Don Pedro/Il Commendatore in “Don Giovanni” at the Seoul Arts Center in 2018.
– He signed a solo contract with Beat Interactive on December 20, 2021.
– In 2016, he competed in the Toulouse International Singing Competition with Park Ki Hun (LA POEM) and Gil Byeong Min (Letteamor) held in France and reached the semi-finals.
– He participated in the singing show Phantom Singer 2 after many students from his circle had participated.
– He was in his third year of university when he decided to participate in the competition.
– He participated in many singing competitions both regionally and internationally.
– He didn’t take a leave of absence from school to participate in Phantom Singer 2 and graduated in 2019.
– He released the song “One Million Roses” for “My Mister OST Part.5” in 2018.
– Ko Woo Rim participated in the King Of Masked Singer in 2021.