Chansung
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Hwang Chansung generally known as Chansung, is a member of the Korean boy band 2PM
, where he is a South Korean idol singer and rapper.
, South Korea
, where he still resides. Chansung was educated at Korean Art High School and Howon University.
, Chansung was a television actor having played roles in MBC's 2006 comedy "Unstoppable High Kick" and then in KBS2's 2008 drama "Jungle Fish." It was also during this time, in 2006, that he auditioned for, and was named, one of the dozen finalists (including his future bandmates Junho and Taecyeon
) to compete in the show "Superstar Survival".
's Hot Blood Men which follows the extreme training of 13 trainees in order to become a member of the boy band One Day. One Day spawned two boy bands, 2AM
and 2PM
, of which the latter one Chansung became a member of. Six months after Hot Blood was aired on TV, 2PM
debuted with their first single "10점 만점에 10점" ("10 Points out of 10 Points") from their first EP
Hottest Time of the Day, but it wasn't until their second EP 2:00PM Time For Change
which skyrocketed their success in the Korean music industry. So far, 2PM has released two studio albums and three EPs.
and Kumdo
. His hobbies are listening to music, gaming and working out. Chansung is a Buddhist.
- Hwang Chansung, Men’s Health (May 2010)http://hypnoticasia.com/blog/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6085:2pms-hwang-chansungs-interview-a-photoshoot-for-mens-health-april-issue&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=56
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
, where he is a South Korean idol singer and rapper.
Early life
Chansung was born in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, where he still resides. Chansung was educated at Korean Art High School and Howon University.
Predebut
Before becoming a singer in 2PM2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
, Chansung was a television actor having played roles in MBC's 2006 comedy "Unstoppable High Kick" and then in KBS2's 2008 drama "Jungle Fish." It was also during this time, in 2006, that he auditioned for, and was named, one of the dozen finalists (including his future bandmates Junho and Taecyeon
Taecyeon
Ok Taec-Yeon , generally known as Taecyeon, is a member in the Korean boy band 2PM, where he is the main rapper...
) to compete in the show "Superstar Survival".
Music career
In 2008, he took part in MnetMnet
-Evil Geniuses for a Better Tomorrow:Evil Geniuses for a Better Tomorrow was a startup company founded by Jim McCoy et al. to create MojoNation. After several years, the company ran out of money and laid off most of its employees; Bram Cohen went on to create BitTorrent and Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn...
's Hot Blood Men which follows the extreme training of 13 trainees in order to become a member of the boy band One Day. One Day spawned two boy bands, 2AM
2AM
2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jo Kwon, Jinwoon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music...
and 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
, of which the latter one Chansung became a member of. Six months after Hot Blood was aired on TV, 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
debuted with their first single "10점 만점에 10점" ("10 Points out of 10 Points") from their first EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
Hottest Time of the Day, but it wasn't until their second EP 2:00PM Time For Change
2:00PM Time for Change
-Reception:The EP was well received, with its lead song, "Again & Again", topping various charts. The song proved to be popular, winning three Mutizen awards. On November 20, 2009, the group received the 'Best Artist of Year' award from the M.net Asian Music Awards....
which skyrocketed their success in the Korean music industry. So far, 2PM has released two studio albums and three EPs.
Personal life
Chansung stands 184 centimetres (6 ft) tall and weighs 165 pounds (74.8 kg). He speaks fluent Korean, basic Japanese, and basic English. Chansung is a trained martial artist, having achieved high levels in TaekwondoTaekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
and Kumdo
Kumdo
Kumdo is a modern martial art descended from kendo, which is practiced in Korea. It is also romanized as kǒmdo, gumdo, or geomdo. The name means "the way of the sword," and is a cognate with the Japanese term. Kumdo is a martial art that has become engrained within Korean culture and society since...
. His hobbies are listening to music, gaming and working out. Chansung is a Buddhist.
Tone-deaf
"I’ve never dreamed of becoming a celebrity. Naturally, singer or actor’s occupations are respectable, but being tone-deaf, having no sense of rhythm or dancing skills I didn’t even dare to think about it. Compared to my older brother who excels in his studies (currently enrolled at Yonsei University), I didn’t really have much interest in studying, and the only thing I was good at was taekwondo and kendo."- Hwang Chansung, Men’s Health (May 2010)http://hypnoticasia.com/blog/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6085:2pms-hwang-chansungs-interview-a-photoshoot-for-mens-health-april-issue&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=56
Jeonggam
Jeonggam, or sometimes, Jeonggamie is Chansung's cat. Jeonggam has become almost as popular as Chansung himself, having appeared on 2PM's YouTube channel, and in numerous tweets and pictures.Television
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2006 | MBC Unstoppable High Kick | Hwang Chan Sung |
| 2006 | SBS Superstar Survival | Himself |
| 2008 | KBS2 Jungle Fish | Park Young Sam |
| 2008 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... Hot Blood |
Himself |
| 2008 | MBC Idol Army Season 3 | Himself |
| 2009 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... 2PM Wild Bunny |
Himself |
| 2011 | KBS2 Dream High | - cameo |
| 2011 | SBS 2PM Show | Himself |
| 2011 | TBS TBS (TV channel) TBS , stylized in the logo as tbs, is an American cable television channel owned by Time Warner that shows a variety of programming, with a focus on comedy. TBS was originally known as WTCG, a UHF terrestrial television station that broadcast from Atlanta, Georgia, during the late 1970s... Kaito Royale |
Jack |
External links
- 2PM Homepage
- 2PM YouTube Channel
- DC Inside 2pm Gallery
- Chansung's twitter
- Chansung's me2day
- 2PMChansung's weibo