Rowoon Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Weight | 74 kg |
Date of Birth | August 7, 1996 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Rowoon is a South Korean singer, actor, dancer, and voiceover artist who is known for being the former lead vocalist of the boy group, SF9, which also includes Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Taeyang, Dawon, Zuho, Hwiyoung, and Chani. In addition to that, he has also made a name for himself as an actor and has been a part of shows and movies like Extraordinary You, Trolls World Tour, Find Me in Your Memory, and Where Stars Land.
Born Name
Kim Seok-woo
Nick Name
Rowoon
![Rowoon in March 2018](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Rowoon-in-March-2018.jpg)
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Seoul, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Rowoon studied at Kyung Hee Cyber University which is a Korean online university.
Occupation
Singer, Voiceover Artist, Actor, Dancer
Family
- Sibling – He has an older sister.
Manager
Rowoon is represented by FNC Entertainment.
Genre
K-Pop, Dance Pop, R&B, Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
FNC Entertainment, Warner Japan
![Rowoon as seen while speaking during an event in October 2019](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Rowoon-as-seen-while-speaking-during-an-event-in-October-2019.jpg)
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Cheerful personality
- Caring nature
Brand Endorsements
- In January 2020, Rowoon was selected as a model for the cosmetics brand KLAVUU.
- In April 2020, he was named the brand ambassador for Gong Cha Korea.
- In July 2021, he was revealed as the new model for the cosmetics brand Estée Lauder.
![Rowoon in May 2018](https://healthyceleb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Rowoon-in-May-2018.jpg)
Rowoon Favorite Things
- Color – White
- Artist – Choi Min-hwan
Rowoon Facts
- Growing up, he used to play soccer and was once ranked 3rd at the National Soccer Competition in Chuncheon.
- With SF9, Rowoon released his first studio album, Sensational Feeling Nine, on December 13, 2017, and it was ranked at number #7 on the Oricon chart.
- In 2018, he was cast as Ko Eun-sub in the romantic drama TV series, Where Stars Land, and for his performance, he was nominated for the 2018 SBS Drama Award in the “Best New Actor” category.
- He co-starred alongside Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jae-wook, Lee Na-eun, Jung Gun-joo, Kim Young-dae, and Lee Tae-ri in the 2019 fantasy romantic comedy television series, Extraordinary You. He brought to life the character of Ha-ru and this role won him the 32nd Grimae Award as well as the 2019 MBC Drama Award for “Best New Actor”.
- Rowoon has also been a part of many reality shows including Cheongdam-dong 111, Law of the Jungle in Patagonia, King of Mask Singer, and Battle Trip.
- In the year 2019, he won the “Male Idol-Actor Award” at the 18th Korea First Brand Awards.
- As a member of SF9, he had been a part of several tracks, albums, and extended plays like Burning Sensation, Knights of the Sun, and Illuminate.
- Rowoon has acrophobia.
- He has been roommates with Inseong.
- Rowoon likes indulging in sports during his free time.
- He enjoys eating spicy food.
- In 2021, he was announced as an MC for KBS Song Festival.
- In September 2023, Rowoon announced his departure from SF9 to focus on his acting career.
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