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Dongwoo in 2013
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Native name | 장동우 |
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Guri, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
November 22, 1990
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Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Woollim Entertainment |
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Revised Romanization | Jang Dong-u |
McCune–Reischauer | Chang Tong-u |
Jang Dong-woo (Hangul: 장동우; hanja: 張東雨; born November 22, 1990), commonly known as Dongwoo or "Pinkertin" is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actor. He is the main rapper of South Korean boy band Infiniteand Infinite H.
He was trained under JYP Entertainment for years. He is a former schoolmate of EXO's eldest, Xiumin.Prior to debutre-debut, he and Hoya performed as a back-up dancer for various music promotion show Epik High’s Run.
On February 15, 2013 Dongwoo graduated from Daekyung University's Practical Music program. He along with members Sunggyu, Hoya, Sungyeol and L, received the 'Proud Daekyung University Student award'.
On September 2, 2016, it was announced that Dongwoo's father had died from a chronic illness.
Dongwoo debuted as a member of South Korean boy group Infinite in 2010. The group officially debuted on June 9,2010.
In September 2012, Dongwoo, along with fellow Infinite member Hoya, formed a sub-unit called Infinite H, releasing their first extended play titled Fly High in early-2013. The sub-unit has a different musical direction and style concept from Infinite, placing their focus on each member's rap and performances ability.
In January 2012, he was featured in Baby Soul and Yoo Ji-a single, "She Is a Flirt". The same year he performed with Sunggyu and Baby Soul on Immortal Songs 2 for the song "Woman On the Beach".In December 2012, Dongwoo along with band member Hoya acted as double MCs for M Countdown show.
In August 2013, he and Hoya starred in Tasty’s "Mamama" music video. The duo contributed to the lyrics of the song.
In November 2014, he featured on Nicole’s extended play First Romance, track titled "7-2-Misunderstanding".
In February 2015, Dongwoo along with Minho and Lizzy acted as a special MC for Music core. Dongwoo made his debut as a musical actor, in the musical In The Heights. Dongwoo plays the role of main lead "Usnavi" along with Yang Dong-geun, Jung Won-young and Key. The musical was produced by SM C&C, a subsidiary of S.M. Entertainment, and ran from September 4 to November 22 at 'Blue Square'. On July 18, he was a special MC for Music Core.On July 26, 2015, Dongwoo along with group member L, hosted KBS Cool FM's Show KBS Kong as a guest. In 2015, he along with B1A4's Baro featured in Ami's track Hurts down to bones.