Wooyoung (우영) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under JYP Entertainment. He is a member of the Kpop boy group 2PM. He debuted solo on July 8, 2012 with the mini album “23, Male, Single”.
Wooyoung (2PM) Profile
| Stage Name | Wooyoung (우영) |
| Birth Name | Jang Woo Young (장우영) |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, Actor |
| Birthday | April 30, 1989 |
| Active Years | 2008–present |
| Age | 35 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height | 178 cm (5’10”) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | B |
| MBTI | ESFP |
Wooyoung (2PM) Facts:
Early Life
– Wooyoung was born in Busan, South Korea.
– He went to Busan Dongseong Elementary School and Geumseong Middle School.
– He graduated from Geumseong High School and later completed his Associate Degree from Seoul Arts College.
Personal Life
– He practices Buddhism.
– He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Howon University and attended Sejong University Graduate School for his Master’s degree.
– His family comprises his mother, father, and older sister Junhwa.
– According to members, he excels at making ramen.
– His first kiss happened when the girl asked him to follow her into the forest because she liked him. (Beat Coin Ep 17)
– He kept applying and failing JYP auditions but finally passed and got first place, second being Baek Yerin. They first asked him to complete a three months internship but after 10 minutes called him again and offered an exclusive contract.
– His hobbies include listening to music and browsing the internet.
– Initially, his father was against his ambition to become a singer, but now he supports him.
– Taecyeon first saw him when he came from Busan to audition and slept in the trainees dorm even though he wasn’t a trainee. His first impression of him was that he was in hip hop clothes and didn’t talk with anybody and went to sleep and then showered for 2 hours in the morning. Wooyoung later said he was embarrassed to come out as he felt out of place. (Fuji Next)
– The first thing he sees in a woman is her eyes. (Beat Coin Ep 7)
– He considers Nichkhun as his role model and older brother in the group. (HANAKO)
– Nichkhun thinks a girl that would suit him is someone who can amuse him because he makes others laugh all the timel, is honest and has her opinions and can talk to him like a friend. (HANAKO)
– When he was dating, he never measured or calculated in the relationship and once liked a girl so much that he didn’t take notice of what was going on but later suffered a lot of pain after they broke up.
– He once thought about quitting music and going back to his hometown because he was working so hard and felt he had no life.
– He is one of the youngest members of 2PM along with Junho and Chansung.
– He enlisted in the military on July 9, 2018, and completed his service on February 25, 2020.
– Wooyoung’s ideal type is someone he can communicate well with.
Career
– Wooyoung is the Main Dancer and Lead Vocalist in 2PM.
– He joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee after winning an audition that had 5,000 participants.
– In 2015, he made his solo debut in Japan with the single “R.O.S.E.”.
– He pursued dance studies at Seoul School for Arts.
– In the drama “Dream High,” he portrayed Jason, a character of Korean-American descent and Nichkhun and Taecyeon assisted him in improving his English skills.
– He made a cameo appearance in the KBS Drama Special “Human Casino” in 2011.
– From July 2009 to 2010, he served as an MC on Inkigayo alongside Taecyeon.
– He took part in “We Got Married,” where he was paired with actress Park Se Young.
– He is also involved with the group Unbalance.
Likes & Dislikes
– He likes to do oil pulling in the morning. (ILiveAlone #EP364)
– He loves listening to songs from the 1980s–1990s like Kim Kwangseok, Yoo Jaeha, Light & Salt and Sanulril. (Allure Korea)
– He likes EXO’s song “Overdose”. (GQ Korea)
– His favorite colors include red and yellow.
Food Preferences
– He loves to eat chicken and meat.
– He likes to eat cinamon powder and honey with some nuts and fruits into yogurt when he wakes up in the morning. (GQ Korea)
– His favorite burgers include honey hotteok galbi burger. (ILiveAlone)
– He likes to eat potatoes. (Over 2PM)
Personality & Habits
– Wooyoung has a habit of grinding his teeth when he is tired during his sleep. (GQ KOREA)
– When he becomes angry, both his facial expressions and his manner of speaking change.
– He has a habit of putting work aside until the very end and then hurrying to complete it before the deadline. (Allure Korea)
– He doesn’t like the feeling of being ambitious and compulsive. (Allure Korea)
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @0430_live_boy
Twitter: @0430yes
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
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