Son Dong-woon
Son Dong-woon, known mononymously as Dongwoon, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the boy group Highlight.
Biography
Son Dong-woon was born in Busan, South Korea, on June 6, 1991. His father, Son Il-rak, is a professor at Cheongju University. Dong Woon stated in an interview and in the KBS show Win Win that he studied in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. Dong Woon was a trainee from JYP Entertainment for two years, and was the last member chosen to join Beast. He is the youngest of the group.Dong Woon attended Hanyoung High School and graduated from Dongguk University on 16 February 2017.
Dong Woon began his mandatory military service on May 9, 2019, as a conscripted police officer.
Career
Beast/Highlight
The group has released eight Korean mini-albums and various singles. Dong Woon is a vocalist of Beast.Solo career
In December 2010, Dong Woon released a digital single album Udon together with Davichi's Kang Min Kyung. However, it is said by the composers of 'Udon' that the title of the song is in Japanese, hence the main three broadcasting networks confirmed that they would not be showing on television.In April 2012, Dong Woon released "In the Cloud" for Shinsadong Tiger's 'Supermarket_another Half'.
On May 22, 2015, Cube Entertainment revealed that Dong Woon will release his first solo album Kimishika on July 1 before officially beginning his Japanese debut promotions.
Discography
Extended plays
Soundtrack appearances and solo performances
Year | Title | Artist | Album |
2010 | "우동" | Kang Minkyung and Son Dongwoon | 우동 |
2011 | "꿈을 꾼다" > | Yong Junhyung, Yang Yoseob, and Son Dongwoon | 나도, 꽃! |
2012 | "In the Cloud" | Son Dongwoon | SUPER MARKET – another Half |
2013 | "Bye Bye Love" | Yang Yoseob, Son Dongwoon and BTOB | When a Man Falls in Love OST |
2015 | "Without You" | Yoon Doojoon, Yang Yoseob and Son Dongwoon | Scholar Who Walks the Night OST |
2017 | "Dreaming Now" | Son Dongwoon | Innocent Defendant OST |
2017 | "Universe" | Yoo Jaehwan, Yang Yoseob and Son Dongwoon | Universe |
2017 | "The Alchemist" | Yoo Jaehwan and Son Dongwoon | Universe |
2017 | "첫 이별" | Yoo Jaehwan and Son Dongwoon | Universe |
2018 | "There's No Eternity | Son Dongwoon | Prelude : Voice |
2018 | "Still, Today" | Son Dongwoon | Prelude : Voice |
2018 | "Crescendo" | Son Dongwoon | Prelude : Voice |
2018 | "Color Me" | Son Dongwoon, Seoryeong |
Songwriting credits
Filmography
Variety shows
Musical theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2012-2013 | Catch Me If You Can | Frank Abagnale Jr. | Lead Role |
2016 | The Great Gatsby | Gatsby | Lead Role |
2017-2018 | Hourglass | Baek Jae-hee | Lead Role |
2018-2019 | Altar Boyz | Abraham | Lead Role |