| Ong Seong-wu Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 25, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ong Seong-wu is a South Korean singer, musician, actor, dancer, and television personality who is a former member of the boy band Wanna One. The band was formed by CJ E&M through the 2nd season of the reality television talent competition show Produce 101 and its discography includes extended plays and tracks such as Energetic, Light, I Promise You (I.P.U.), Beautiful, Burn It Up, Beautiful Part.3, Spring Breeze, Boomerang, 1×1=1 (To Be One), 0+1=1 (I Promise You), and 1÷x=1 (Undivided). Additionally, Ong Seong-wu has also been a part of a variety of shows and movies including At Eighteen, 20th Century Girl, Strong Woman Gang Nam-soon, Produce 101, Seong-wu Is Alright, Life Is Beautiful, Seoul Vibe, Show! Music Core, More Than Friends, Would You Like a Cup of Coffee?, Living Together in Empty Room, Traveler, Master Key, and Law of the Jungle Sabah.
Born Name
Ong Seong-wu
Nick Name
Seongwoo
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Incheon, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Ong Seong-wu studied at Guwol Middle School. After that, he enrolled at Hanlim Multi Art School in Seoul and graduated in 2014.
He also graduated as a dance and acting major from Dong Seoul University.
Occupation
Singer, Musician, Actor, Dancer, Television Personality
Family
- Siblings – He has an older sister.
Manager
Ong Seong-wu has been signed with Fantagio.
Genre
K-pop, Synth, Soft Rock, R&B
Instruments
Vocals, Drums
Labels
Fantagio, YMC Entertainment, Swing Entertainment
Blood Type
A
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Ong Seong-wu is of Korean descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Flexible thumb
Brand Endorsements
He has done endorsement work for brands such as Beanpole Sports.
Ong Seong-wu Facts
- In 2017, he appeared as a contestant on Produce 101. He finished in 5th place and subsequently became a member of the show’s derivative boy group Wanna One.
- His fellow Wanna One groupmates included Yoon Ji-sung, Ha Sung-woon, Hwang Min-hyun, Kim Jae-hwan, Kang Daniel, Park Ji-hoon, Park Woo-jin, Bae Jin-young, Lee Dae-hwi, and Lai Kuan-lin.
- Wanna One released its debut and only studio album 1¹¹=1 (Power of Destiny) on November 19, 2018, via Swing Entertainment and Stone Music Entertainment. The album peaked at #1 on the South Korean Albums (Gaon) chart, at #3 on the Japanese Albums (Oricon) chart, and at #12 on the US World Albums (Billboard) chart.
- In 2019, Ong Seong-wu started playing the role of Choi Jun-woo in the coming-of-age television series At Eighteen and this won him many accolades including the Asia Artist Award and Korea Drama Award.
- As a solo artist, he released his debut extended play titled Layers on March 25, 2020, and its tracklist included Guess Who, Gravity, After Dark, We Belong, Café, and Bye Bye.
- He received the Popular Star Award at the Asia Model Awards in 2020.
- Ong Seong-wu co-starred as Jeong-woo in the 2022 musical road film Life Is Beautiful. This performance won him the New Wave Award at the 2022 Grand Bell Awards and he was also nominated for a Blue Dragon Film Award in the “Best New Actor” category.
- He brought to life the character of Joon-ki (a member of the investigative team who is also a handyman) in the 2022 action film Seoul Vibe. His co-stars for the project were Yoo Ah-in, Go Kyung-pyo, Lee Kyu-hyung, Park Ju-hyun, Kim Sung-kyun, Moon So-ri, and Jung Woong-in.
- It was announced by Fantagio that Ong Seong-wu would enlist for his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier on April 17, 2023.
- He claimed to be the best driver of all the Wanna One members.
- He has credited EXO’s Kai as his role model.
- He can unfold his folded ears without touching them.
- Ong Seong-wu has done many part-time jobs like working at a cafe and as a model.
- He is a great dancer and specializes in popping and freestyle.
- On April 17, 2023, Ong Seong-wu enlisted in the military.
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