Han Dong-geun
South Korean singer (born 1993)
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Han Dong-geun (born May 9, 1993) is a South Korean singer. He is the winner of MBC's Star Audition Season 3.[1]
Han Dong-geun | |
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Han in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 9, 1993 Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop ballad |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | Official website |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 한동근 |
| RR | Han Donggeun |
| MR | Han Tonggŭn |
Career
On September 30, 2014, Han officially debuted with the digital single "Making a new ending for this story". He released the music video to his second single "Unread" on December 9, 2014.[2] On April 15, 2015 After School’s Jung Ah and Han Dong Geun released their duet for Pledis Project "Parting", titled "Between Us".[3] In early April 2016, he appeared on music show King of Mask Singer with the nickname "Vote on April 13th". On August 23, 2016, he released music video for "Amazing You".[4] In 2016 he achieved resurgence in popularity through his participation on Duet Song Festival.
On December 20, 2019, he decided to not renew his contract and parted ways with Pledis Entertainment.[5] A few days later, on December 26, 2019, he signed an exclusive contract with Brand New Music.[6]
Personal life
In September 2018, Han was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after driving in the neighborhood of Bangbae. His blood alcohol content was 0.103%, which exceeds the license revocation limit thus his driver’s license was revoked.[7][8]
On January 18, 2022, it was confirmed that Han will marry a non-celebrity girlfriend. The wedding will be held on May 21, 2022.[9] Later the same day, Han's agency confirmed true that Han was dating a non-celebrity and preparing for marriage.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [11] | |||
| Your Diary |
|
33 |
|
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [11] | ||
| Broken People (이별할 사람들) |
|
40 |
| Obscured Star (재회: 구름에 가려진 별) |
|
64 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | ||||
| "Making a New Ending for This Story" (이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해) |
2014 | 1 |
|
Non-album singles |
| "Unread" (읽지 않음) | — | |||
| "Between the Two of Us" (우리사이...) (with Kim Jung-ah) |
2015 | — | ||
| "Amazing You" (그대라는 사치) | 2016 | 7 |
| |
| "Crazy" (미치고 싶다) | 2017 | 8 |
|
Your Diary |
| "Forever Young" (with Bumzu) |
— | Non-album single | ||
| "Undoable" (안 될 사랑) | 25 |
|
Broken People | |
| "I've Been Waiting for You" (나를 기다렸나요) | 2019 | 99 | N/a | Obscured Star |
| "Farewell" (잘 헤어진 거야) | 2020 | — | ||
| "Candle" (초) | 195 | Non-album singles | ||
| "Usual" (보통 같으면) | 88 | |||
| "West Sea" (서쪽 바다) (with Jang Hye-jin) |
— | |||
| "The Road" (길) | — | |||
| "Letter to Myself 10 Years Ago" (10년 전의 나에게) | — | |||
| "It's Love" (사랑인걸) | 2022 | 33 | ||
| "Dawn Call from You" (새벽에 걸려온 너의 전화는) | 40 | |||
| "Long Time No See" (오랜만이야) | 2023 | 145 | ||
| "If I Love Again" (다시 사랑한다면) | 77 |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| "Wherever You Are" (그 곳이 어디든) | 2016 | — | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth OST Part 1 |
| "At the End of the Day There's You" (하루끝엔 그대가 있어요) | 2018 | 89 | Live OST Part 2 |
| "If You Just Love" (그저 사랑한다면) | 2020 | — | When My Love Blooms OST Part 5 |
| "A Wishless Mind" (바랄 수 없는 마음) | — | When I Was Most Beautiful OST Part 8 | |
| "That Kind of Person" (그런 사람) | 2021 | — | Undercover OST Part 1 |
| "Remember Your Day" | — | Oh My Ladylord OST Part 2 | |
| "Bitter" (쓰다) | 2022 | — | Bad Prosecutor OST Part 6 |
Other charted songs
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Asia Artist Awards | Rising Star Award | Won | ||
| MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer Award (Music / Talk Show) | Won | |||
| 2017 | Seoul Music Awards | Discovery of the Year | Won | ||
| Gaon Chart Music Awards | Discovery of the Year | Won | |||
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Vocal Performance Male Solo | "Crazy" (미치고 싶다) | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2018 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year – May | Nominated |
Filmography
Variety show
| Year | Title | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Battle Trip | KBS2 | Special MC (Episode 79–80) |