Chae Hyung-won (Korean: 채형원, born January 15, 1994),[1] known mononymously as Hyungwon, is a South Korean singer, actor, model, DJ, presenter, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of South Korean boy groupMonsta X and its sub-unit Shownu X Hyungwon under Starship Entertainment. In 2017, he began performing as a DJ under the stage name DJ H.ONE.[3][4]
Career
Early life and debut
Hyungwon was born in Gwangju, South Korea on January 15, 1994.[1][5]
In 2014, while being a trainee at Starship Entertainment, he worked as a model for various fashion shows, such as W Hotel and Ceci Fashion Show.[6][7]
Beginning in December 2014, he competed in the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, through which he debuted in the new hip-hop boy group Monsta X.[8]
2015–2019: Monsta X, DJ work and solo activities
On May 14, Hyungwon debuted with Monsta X upon the release of their first EPTrespass.[9][10]
In January 2016, he appeared in K.Will's music video "You Call It Romance", where his performance gained praise for giving the music video a drama-like atmosphere.[11][12]
The following year, in March 2017, Hyungwon made his official acting debut with Please Find Her, airing on KBS2. He played the supporting role of Jeon Ik-soo.[13]
In May, Hyungwon began activities as a DJ, using the stage name DJ H.ONE, and performed a special stage in the KCON event KCON 2017 Japan, along with DJ Justin Oh, held at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo.[14]
On June 10, he and DJ Justin Oh also appeared and performed together in the EDM festival Ultra Music Festival Korea, held at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.[14]
In September, Hyungwon's first single was in collaboration with DJ Justin Oh, titled "BAM!BAM!BAM!", which featured fellow group member Jooheon.[15]
In December, he released a single as part of his work on the TV show Mix and the City, with DJ Justin Oh as producer, titled "1(One)",[16][17][18] as well as the single "Just One More", produced by Cash Cash, with Jessi, Hyomin, Tritops, Jimin, and Xie.[19]
In June 2018, Hyungwon once again was featured in the EDM festival Ultra Music Festival Korea, held at Everland Speedway in Seoul.[20][21]
In July, he released the single "My Name", which featured Talksick, in collaboration with Dutch DJ Jimmy Clash.[22][23][24]
Hyungwon collaborated with VIXX's Hongbin and producer dress for Pepsi's The Love of Summer: The Performance, releasing the song "Cool Love" on July 10, 2019.[25]
2020–present: Expanding in songwriting, other solo activities and sub-unit debut
In 2020, Hyungwon participated in the writing, composing, and arranging of the song "Nobody Else" for Monsta X's album Fatal Love.[26] He collaborated again with Justin Oh for this track and it is the first song in which he was involved in each aspect of the song production.[27] It was noted for showing Hyungwon's musical range when composing music, being so distinct in style from his EDM tracks as a DJ.[28] In January 2021, the song charted at number ten on the BillboardWorld Digital Song Sales chart.[29][30]
In June 2021, Hyungwon and Minhyuk were selected as new cast members for Youtube channel Inssa Oppa. For the show, they transformed into different "sub-characters" for each episode to introduce the latest trends and G-Market global shop products in entertainment format.[31]
In July, Hyungwon with other Monsta X members' Shownu and I.M joined Pepsi's Taste of Korea summer campaign, releasing a promotional single "Summer Taste", alongside Rain, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.[32]
In August, MBC's Idol Radio announced its second season to begin airing on August 9, with Hyungwon as a DJ alongside his group member Joohoney. The program is live streamed through Universe and aired through MBC Radio.[33]
In November, Hyungwon starred in the new KakaoTV musical web seriesFly Again as Han Yo-han, his first-ever lead role. It revolved around how he changed his dream, from being a genius dancer to becoming an idol upon meeting the school's dance club "Villainz".[34][35] In December, he released an OST for the web series, titled "Picture", a dance song.[36]
In December, Hyungwon appeared as one of the special judges in the Mnet's dance survival program Street Dance Girls Fighter's fourth mission, with his group members Joohoney and I.M, for Monsta X's B-side song "Autobahn".[37]
In March 2022, Hyungwon and Minhyuk returned for the sixth season of Inssa Oppa. For this season, they focused on a concept of "what if" and perform situational plays on various themes, moving freely to any desired time, such as the past, present, and future.[38] He tested positive for COVID-19 on March 28.[39]
In September, Hyungwon was cast as the main character in the new TVING drama CEO-dol Mart, alongside Exo's Xiumin and Lee Shin-young, produced by The Great Show. It is a drama depicting episodes that occur while former members of an idol group run a mart.[40][41] On September 30, he attended the DJing party 2022 DG Night, held at the Martini Bar of Dolce & Gabbana,[42] as well as attending the pop-up store opening of Tommy Hilfiger's capsule collection, in collaboration with Richard Quinn, alongside Twice's Nayeon, held in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.[43]
On October 20, Hyungwon hosted and performed at MBC's Idol Radio's first overseas concert Idol Radio Live in Tokyo, alongside his group member Joohoney and Got7's Youngjae, with several other artists, held at Tokyo Garden Theater in Tokyo.[44]
In February, Hyungwon and Minhyuk attended the Dyson Style Lab pop-up store's opening ceremony, held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.[46] He had a cover pictorial and interview for the ninth issue of Y Magazine, titled "Keep Calm and Carry On".[47]
In March, Hyungwon was announced to be a special MC of SBS' Inkigayo, alongside Kim Ji-eun, starting in April,[48] ending in July.[49]
In May, Starship Entertainment announced that he will have a special appearance in the new Genie TV drama Oh! Youngsim.[50]
On June 29, Hyungwon and Shownu attended the pop-up opening event of TAG Heuer's "Iconic Collection Carrera", in commemoration of its 60th anniversary, held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.[51]
In August, Hyungwon was featured on the cover of Singles magazine's September issue.[55]
In September 2023, he launched an exclusive web entertainment show Chae's Drift on YouTube, with the first episode released on September 1.[56] On September 9, Hyungwon attended the opening of Stone Island's archive exhibition, held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.[57] On September 20, he was announced to be participating for the soundtrack of CEO-dol Mart, titled "Now", a ballad song,[58] released on September 22.[59]
As the sub-vocalist of Monsta X, Hyungwon has been described to possess a vocal tone that shines in songs with an emotional mood.[63]
Concept and lyrical themes
Hyungwon's self-composed songs have been described to encapsulate themes of pain, ruin, and emotions. In an interview with Aju News,
Hyungwon stated: "I think I have some dark sides. When time passes and I write about those dark emotions, I feel like I finally can express myself, and that's really nice. I try to remember those moments and share them with the listeners. I hope that those who felt the same emotions can gain strength".[64]
Public image and impact
Hyungwon has been described as an "all-rounder" and has often been receiving numerous "love calls" from the K-pop industry. Aside from his work as an idol, he has worked as an advertising model for various beauty and fashion pictorials.[65][66]
On August 12, 2022, Hyungwon appeared on Lee Young-ji's web entertainment show I Haven't Set Up. The episode surpassed 5 million views within four days of being released, and ranked first on YouTube's most popular video in South Korea for three days in a row.[67] Hyungwon also became a hot topic in social media platforms for his visual and humor.[68][69][70]
Outside of Monsta X, Hyungwon has produced, written, and composed songs for other artists, such as "Complicated" by AB6IX,[71] "Bad Liar" and "Where Is This Love" for fellow Monsta X member Kihyun's solo album,[72][73] and "Want U Back" by Vanner.[74] Hyungwon also produced the music for American sports brand Gatorade's 2022 advertisement campaign.[75]
In July 2019, Hyungwon and VIXX's Hongbin became the Korean representatives for the global beverage brand Pepsi's "The Love of Summer" campaign.[25]
In July 2021, he joined Pepsi's "Taste of Korea" summer campaign, alongside Monsta X members' Shownu and I.M, together with Rain, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.[32] On July 19, Hyungwon was chosen by the Korean cosmetics brand Wellage as its new model through the Korean star and style magazine AtStyle.[78]
In July 2022, he became the model for the French premiummineral water brand Evian, which also launched a limited edition collection with the beagle character Snoopy through the men's magazineEsquire Korea.[79] In August, Hyungwon promoted the French skincare brand Avène's cleanser through the Korean fashion, beauty, and life magazine Singles.[80] In October, he became the new model for the American denimjeans brand Lee's winter collection through the fashion magazineW Korea.[81] On November 6, Hyungwon had renewed his model contract for Wellage.[82]
In April 2023, he became the global brand ambassador for the American men's lifestyle brandJohn Varvatos' perfume line through the men's magazine GQ Korea.[83] On August 21, the French luxury beauty brand Givenchy Beauty had selected Hyungwon as its new model for Parfums Givenchy through the Korean fashion, beauty, and life magazine Singles.[55] In September, he promoted the American fashion brand Denim Tears' seasonal collection, in collaboration with the American denim jeans brand Levi's through the lifestyle magazineDazed Korea.[84]
Philanthropy
In January 2022, Hyungwon donated ₩500,000 through the idol fandom community service My Favorite Idol for his birthday. It will be delivered to the Miral Welfare Foundation and used as fund for the disabled who are isolated due to COVID-19.[85] On March 30, he donated ₩10,000,000 through Yeouldol, a non-profit organization that helps children with rare diseases, together with Wellage.[86] On October 28, Hyungwon attended the fashion magazine W Korea's breast cancer awareness campaign "Love Your W" charity event, with his group member Minhyuk, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.[87]
In February 2023, he joined in the cover project for fashion magazine Marie Claire Korea's "Happy Marie Birthday" campaign, to support UNICEF's drinking water sanitation project and Save the Children's psychological and emotional support project for domestic and foreign abused children and those children exposed to various risks, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, with the French jewelry and watch brand Fred.[88]
In January 2024, Hyungwon donated ₩1,150,000 to Sanggawon, a disability welfare corporation which operates in a total of sixteen affiliated organizations, including Seunggawon Happy Village, a residential facility for disabled children and Mercy Welfare Town, a residential facility for adults with disabilities, in participation of its "Very Special Today, Fan Club Sponsorship" campaign for lifelong life, self-reliance support, and rehabilitation treatment of the disabled in Korea through his fanbase, in celebration of his birthday.[89] On January 15, he donated iPad to Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital through an anonymous fan, with the help of Donation Angel, which will be given to children and adolescents receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment, in commemoration of his birthday.[90]
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