Jeong Se-woon

Jeong Se-woon (Korean정세운, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed under Starship Entertainment.

Jeong Se-woon
Jeong in 2018
Born (1997-05-31) May 31, 1997 (age 27)
Alma materHowon University[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2013–present
LabelsStarship
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
정세운
Hanja
鄭世雲
Revised RomanizationJeong Se-un
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Sëun

Career

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2013–2017: Pre-debut

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Jeong's first public appearance was in 2013, as a contestant in the third season of K-pop Star.[1] He passed the first round of auditions with a performance of his original song titled "Mom, Wait a Minute" (엄마 잠깐만). One of the judges in the show, founder and former JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin-young, praised the musical form of the song and likened him to Akdong Musician, who were the winners of the second season of K-pop Star.[3] Starting from the third round, he competed as part of the duo Something (썸띵) with fellow contestant Kim Ah-hyeon.[4] The duo reached the finals but was eliminated during the first round of live performances.[5] In July 2014, three months after the show concluded, Jeong signed a contract with Starship Entertainment.[6]

In 2017, he represented Starship Entertainment in Produce 101 Season 2 alongside fellow trainee Lee Gwang-hyun.[7] He became part of the Top 20 but was eliminated during the finale, after ranking 12th overall with 769,859 votes.[8] After the show, on August 1, it was reported that he had started preparing for his solo debut.[9]

2017–2019: Debut and commercial solo success

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Jeong performing in 2017

Jeong debuted as a solo artist on August 31, with his first EP titled Ever,[A] which peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart after selling 23,438 copies within its first week.[10] The EP contain six songs, including his original compositions "Miracle" and "Never Mind", as well as the title track "Just U", featuring rapper Sik-K.[11][12] "Just U" peaked at number eight and had more than 59,790 digital downloads within the first week of sales.[13][14]

His second EP, After was released in January 15, 2018.[15] The title track of the album was "Baby It's U" and the album contained the self-produced track "Close Over".[16] Jeong also held his first concert Ever: After in 2018.[17]

In 2019, Jeong became a radio DJ for EBS Radio's "Listen".[18]

2020–present: 24 and Where Is My Garden!

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On June 23, it was confirmed that Jeong would make his summer comeback with his first studio album 24 Part. 1 on July 14.[19] Jeong participated in the writing and production of the album, with the album showing musical growth while still retaining Jeong's musical style.[20] On December 16, it was announced that Jeong would return with the second part of his studio album 24 Part. 2 on January 6, 2021.[21] 24 Part. 2 has been described as "a more melancholy, rock-pop sound" than his previous EP.[22]

In April 6, 2022, Jeong published his first article 'Honorable Words'.[23] On April 25, Starship Entertainment announced that Jeong would be making a comeback with his fifth EP, Where Is My Garden! on May 11.[24] On July 13, it was announced that Jeong his solo concert 2022 Jeong Se-woon Concert Our Garden on August 27 and 28 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and it will be the concert in three years.[25] On September 29, it was announced that Jeong would have a fan meeting on October 29.[26]

On January 4, 2024, Jeong released his sixth EP, Quiz.[27]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[28]
24
Track listing
  1. "Say Yes"
  2. "Don't Know"
  3. "Horizon"
  4. "Beeeee"
  5. "O" (동그라미)
  6. "Hidden Star" (새벽별)
12
  • 24 Part. 2
  • Released: January 6, 2021
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. ":m (Mind)"
  2. "In the Dark"
  3. "Fine"
  4. "DoDoDo"
  5. "Find You" (숨은 그림 찾기)
  6. "Be a Fool"
12

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleDetailsPeak
chart
positions
Sales
KOR
[28]
Ever[A]
  • Released: August 31, 2017
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Just U" (feat. Sik-K) (Prod. GroovyRoom)
  2. "Slower Than Ever" (바다를 나는 거북이) (Prod. Duble Sidekick)
  3. "Miracle" (Prod. Joombas)
  4. "Oh! My Angel" (오! 나의 여신) (feat. Lee Gwang-hyun) (Prod. Kiggen, Assbrass)
  5. "If You" (괜찮다면) (feat. Brother Su) (Prod. Brother Su)
  6. "Never Mind" (오해는 마) (Prod. Jeong Se-woon)
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After[15]
  • Released: January 24, 2018
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Baby It's U" (Prod. Kiggen, Earattack)
  2. "Toc, toC" (Prod. Maktub)
  3. "Irony" (Prod. Primary)
  4. "No Better Than This" (Prod. Joombas)
  5. "I Love You" (독백) (Prod. Godak of Mind U)
  6. "Close Over" (닿을 듯 말 듯) (Prod. Echae Kang, Jeong Se-woon)
3
Another[34]
  • Released: July 23, 2018
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "20 Something" (Prod. Jeong Dong-hwan (MeloMance), Jeong Se-woon)
  2. "Waterfall" (Prod. Tasco, Junzo)
  3. "Eye 2 Eye" (Prod. Caesar & Loui)
  4. "La La" (Prod. Duble Sidekick)
  5. "I Wonder" (Prod. Joombas)
  6. "Shadows" (Prod. Kiggen)
5
Plus Minus Zero[36]
  • Released: March 19, 2019
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Feeling" (feat. Penomeco)
  2. "My Ocean" (나의 바다)
  3. "Your Favorite Song" (니가 좋아한 노래)
  4. "Distance" (너와 나의 거리)
  5. "Going Home"
  6. "White"
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Day[38]
  • Released: October 2, 2019
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼)
  2. "Day & Day"
  3. "Lie Lie Lie"
  4. "Love in Fall" (온도차)
  5. "When You Call My Name" (내 이름을 부르면)
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Where Is My Garden!
  • Released: May 11, 2022
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Garden"
  2. "Roller Coaster"
  3. "10 Minutes" (10분)
  4. "Book"
  5. "Nerdy"
  6. "Pull Me Down" (with zai.ro)
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Quiz
  • Released: January 4, 2024
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
6

Singles

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TitleYearPeak
chart
positions
SalesAlbum
KOR
[42]
"Just U" (with Sik-K)201724Ever
"Baby It's U"201889After
"20 Something"99Another
"Feeling" (feat. Penomeco)2019183Plus Minus Zero
"When You Call My Name" (내 이름을 부르면)Day
"When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼)
"Say Yes"202024 Part. 1
"In the Dark"202124 Part. 2
"Roller Coaster"2022Where Is My Garden!
"Quiz"2024Quiz

Soundtrack appearances

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TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
"There's Something" (뭔가 있어)2018Wok of Love OST
"It's You"What's Wrong with Secretary Kim OST
"Told You So" (이봐 이봐 이봐)Where Stars Land OST
"Good Night"2019Touch Your Heart OST
"You" (그대였습니다)Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency OST
"Draw You" (너를 그린다)Extraordinary You OST
"Time Machine"2021Scripting Your Destiny OST
"Door"2021My Roommate Is a Gumiho OST
"My Wonderous Miracle" (네가 나의 기적인 것처럼)The Red Sleeve OST
"Sunshine" (선샤인)[44]2022Never Give Up OST
"I Only See You" (바라만 본다)[45]Alchemy of Souls OST
"Symphony" (심포니)[46]The Interest of Love OST
"Blooming" (블루밍)[47]2023The Secret Romantic Guesthouse OST
"Fall in Love"[48]King the Land OST

Collaborations

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TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
"Confession"
(Mind U with Jeong Se-woon and Yoo Seung-woo)
2017Dear
"Christmas Day" (크리스마스 데이)
(as Starship Planet)
Non-album singles
"Love It Live It"
(as YDPP (MXM, Jeong Se-woon and Lee Kwang-hyun)
2018
"Christmas Time" (벌써 크리스마스)
(as Starship Planet)
"BUFALLO"
(Sunwoo Jung-a ft. DAMI, Song Eun I, Yoo Seung-Woo, Jeong Sewoon, 15 Oxen)
2021BUFFALO
"Walk"2021[Vol.95] You Hee Yul's Sketchbook: 61th Voice 'Sketchbook x Jeong Sewoon
"Secret Garden"2021[Vol.96] You Hee Yul's Sketchbook: 61th Voice 'Sketchbook x Jeong Sewoon
"Happy Me From Today"2022Two Tracks Project Vol.3
"Wave"
(Exy of WJSN ft. Jeong Sewoon)
2022<Second World> Episode 7

Other charted songs

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TitleYearPeak
chart
positions
SalesAlbum
KOR
[49]
"Slower Than Ever" (바다를 나는 거북이)201792Ever
"Miracle"94
"Never Mind" (오해는 마)95
"If You" (괜찮다면)
(with Brother Su)
[B]
"Oh! My Angel" (오! 나의 여신)
(with Lee Gwang-hyun)
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

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Television shows

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YearTitleRoleNoteRef.
2013–2014K-pop Star 3ContestantEp. 1, 4, 7–8, 11, 13–16, finished in top 10
2017Produce 101 Season 2Ep. 1–11, finished in 12th place
Master KeyCast memberEp. 5, 12
King of Mask SingerContestantEp. 131-132
2018Two Yoo Project Sugar ManPerformerEp. 5 (Season 2)
It's Dangerous Beyond The BlanketsCast memberEp. 2-3 (Season 2)
Begin Again 2Ep. 5-7
I've Fallen For YouHostEp. 1-2, 4-10[56]
Law of the JungleCast memberEp. 334-337[57]
Awesome FeedEp. 14[58]
2019-2020Knowing Bros - Job Consultation RoomSpecial CastEp. 204-219[59]
20204 Wheeled RestaurantCast memberSeason 4[60]
2021King of Mask SingerContestantEp. 315-316[61]
King of Mask SingerEp. 323 (with Kihyun)[62]
Cooking - The Birth of a Cooking King[63]
2022Things Are Suspicious these DaysHostwith Lee Kyung-kyu and Hong Jin-kyung[64]
Dating is Straight[65]

Web shows

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021HIDDEN: the performanceCast Memberwith Gyro, Bobby, Haengju,Hanhae, Taeil, Pickboy and Kino[66]
2022Idol Hit Song FestivalContestant[67]
2023Nineteen to TwentyMC[68]

Radio shows

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2019ListenDJ
2021Idol Radio Season 2Temporary dj[69]
2022July 11 and July 14[70]

Music videos

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YearMusic videoDirector(s)Album
2017"Just U" (feat. Sik-K)[71]SUNNYVISUALEver
2018"Baby It's U"[72]After
"LOVE IT LIVE IT"[73]

(with YDPP)

Han Sa Min (Dextor-Lab)"YDPP PROJECT"

`LOVE IT LIVE IT`

"20 Something"Hong Seong JunAnother
2019"Feeling" (feat. PENOMECO)Lee Junwoo (SALT FILM)Plus Minus Zero
"My Ocean" (나의 바다)Hong Seong Jun
"When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼)Lee Junwoo (SALT FILM)Day
2020"Say Yes"N/A24 pt.1
2021"In The Dark"Itchcock24 pt.2
2022"Roller Coaster"N/AWhere is my Garden!

Theater

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YearTitleRole
2019GreaseDanny

Concerts and tours

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  • Ever After (2018)
  • Zero (2019)
  • Our Garden (2022)
  • The Wave (2023)[74]

Awards and nominations

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Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work, and the result of the nomination
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
20172nd Asia Artist AwardsRising Star Award[75]Jeong Se-woonWon
Popularity AwardNominated
Artist of the YearNominated
Best New Male ArtistNominated
9th Melon Music AwardsBest New ArtistNominated
201832nd Golden Disc AwardsNew Artist of the YearNominated
Global Popularity AwardNominated
27th Seoul Music AwardsNew Artist AwardNominated
Popularity AwardNominated
Hallyu Special AwardNominated
New Artist of the Year (Song)"Just U" (with Sik-K)Nominated
Best OST[76]"It's You" (What's Wrong with Secretary Kim)Won
2018 StarHub Night of StarsBest Asian Drama OST Award[77]Won
20193rd Soribada Best K-Music AwardsVoice AwardJeong Se-woonWon

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Ever is also referred to as The 1st Mini Album, Pt. 1 Ever.
  2. ^ "If You" peaked at number 96 on the Gaon Domestic Digital Chart.[53]

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