Son Dongwoon (손동운) is a South Korean singer, actor and a member of the K-pop boy group HIGHLIGHT (formerly Beast) under Around US Entertainment. He first made his Japanese debut as a soloist on July 18, 2015 with the mini album “Kimishika” and later debuted as a soloist in Korea on July 18, 2018 with the single “Prelude : Voice”.
Son Dongwoon (HIGHLIGHT) Profile
| Stage Name | Dongwoon (동운) |
| Birth Name | Son Dongwoon (손동운) |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, Rapper, Producer, MC, actor |
| Birthday | June 6, 1991 |
| Active Years | 2009–present |
| Age | 33 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Height | 181 cm (5’11”) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | N/A |
Son Dongwoon (HIGHLIGHT) Facts:
Early Life
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He went to Seoul Gomyeong Elementary School and Baejae Middle School.
– He graduated from Hanyoung High School.
– He studied in the Philippines in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Personal Life
– His older brother’s name is Son Dongha.
– He went to Dongguk University.
– His father named “Son Ilrak” is a professor for international manners at Cheongju University.
– The game “World of Warcraft” is one his favorite. (Marie Claire Korea)
– His nicknames are Dongni Pongni and Son Nam Shin.
– Son Dongwoon can speak English, Chinese, and Korean.
– He believes it will be easier for him to get “Gikwang’s possessions by words” rather than getting “Yoseob’s possessions by aegyeo”. (Singles Korea)
– He personality is considered to be immature and silly.
– He can play piano, violin, and electric flute.
– He desires Yeoseob’s vocal ability. (Asiana Entertainment Magazine)
– He enlisted in the military on May 9, 2019, and got discharged on December 8, 2020.
– He uses incense sticks at home. (Allure Korea)
– Dongwoon’s ideal type is a girl who is naturally cute.
– He got married to his non-celebrity girlfriend in September 2023.
– His hobbies are writing lyrics and reading.
Career
– Son Dongwoon is a Lead Vocalist, Rapper, and Maknae in HIGHLIGHT.
– He was a JYP trainee for two years.
– He appeared in musicals “Catch Me If You Can”, “Hourglass”, Altar Boyz, and “The Great Gatsby”.
– He was a part of reality shows “School Attack”, “Trip Mate – Who are you”, and “Battle Trip”.
Likes & Dislikes
– His favorite cologne is Bodyshop’s White Musk.
– He hates bugs.
– He likes books and collecting legos.
– He loves to eat sushi and Pyongyang cold noodles.
– His favorite book genre is science fiction. (T-News)
– He also loves to collect figures.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Twitter: @beastdw
Instagram: @highlight_dnpn
YouTube: 손동니
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
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