Chung Dong-ha
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Chung, Dong-ha (born April 17, 1980) is a Korean singer. He is the current vocalist in Korean rock band named Boohwal
and a professor of vocals major at Kyungbok College. In 2010, his vocalist contract within Boohwal was renewed.
Following the official 10, 11, 12th albums of Boohwal, Seojeong, Saarang, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect, respectively, the single albums Geuttaegajigeumiramyeon and collaboration album Nuguhnasaaranguhlhaanda was released. The albums were compiled on the road to nationwide South Korean tour and the collaboration album includes several former Boohwal vocals Jung Dan, Park Wan-kyu, and Lee Sung Wook. Also single album song Ghasseumaae Keurin Suhng (Vision In Mind) and Moosa Baekdohngsuu O.S.T. called The Only Road was released.
, South Korea
. It is reported that Chung graduated from Kwanak High School and studied Language and Literature at Sunmoon University but dropped out. In high school, he was the vocal of a group named Navigator. At the university, he played vocal-guitar role in a space MHZ, and performed under the group alias Block Driver at clubs Hongik university
Rollingstones, Koda, Freebird, and so on. While he was serving in the Korean Army, he formed his own rock band. After he was discharged from his military service, he worked on his music career on his own until he joined Boohwal
, which is considered by many to be the living legend rock group in South Korea
. He started his professional music career since then.
", by Queen
, gave such an awe-inspiring impression that it motivated him to become a musician. He explains how amazed he was to experience guitar, bass, drums, and vocal cooperate to create such an amazing sound.
, Kim Jae-ki, Kim Jae-hee, Park Wan-kyu, Kim Ki-yeon, Lee Sung-wook, and Jung, Dan. With his debut album Seojeong his career as a musician started.
and Arirang TV
. In the program Chung leads the corner named "Hidden Ace", which is a special corner for the program that is scheduled once a month. In March, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect II was released and Chung participated in cheer supporting album of 2010 FIFA World Cup
called The Shouts Of Reds. United Korea. In April, he participated in OST of a movie called Daehanminguk 1% with a song titled "You and I". In July, he participated in OST of a game named ARGO with a song titled "Saessangwiiroe".
is the name of a South Korea
n rock band formed in 1986. Current members of Boohwal
includes Kim Tae-won, Seo Jae-hyuk, Chae Jae-min and Chung Dong-ha. Chung currently plays role as the yougest member in Boohwal, presenting as much as fifteen years of age difference. The latest official album of the band 25th Anniversary: Retrospect has two parts, released on August 2009 and March 2010, respectively.
Boohwal
Boohwal , is a South Korean rock music band, formed in 1985 by the lead guitarist/songwriter Kim Tae Won .- Formation and the 80's :Kim Tae-won changed the name of the group from "The End" to "부활" in ‘86 following the departure of the vocalist Kim Jong Seo...
and a professor of vocals major at Kyungbok College. In 2010, his vocalist contract within Boohwal was renewed.
Following the official 10, 11, 12th albums of Boohwal, Seojeong, Saarang, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect, respectively, the single albums Geuttaegajigeumiramyeon and collaboration album Nuguhnasaaranguhlhaanda was released. The albums were compiled on the road to nationwide South Korean tour and the collaboration album includes several former Boohwal vocals Jung Dan, Park Wan-kyu, and Lee Sung Wook. Also single album song Ghasseumaae Keurin Suhng (Vision In Mind) and Moosa Baekdohngsuu O.S.T. called The Only Road was released.
Background
Chung 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...
. It is reported that Chung graduated from Kwanak High School and studied Language and Literature at Sunmoon University but dropped out. In high school, he was the vocal of a group named Navigator. At the university, he played vocal-guitar role in a space MHZ, and performed under the group alias Block Driver at clubs Hongik university
Hongik University
Hongik University, usually known as "Hongdae" for short, is a private university in the Mapo-gu district of central Seoul, South Korea with a second campus in Jochiwon, Chungcheongnam-do. Hongik University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs...
Rollingstones, Koda, Freebird, and so on. While he was serving in the Korean Army, he formed his own rock band. After he was discharged from his military service, he worked on his music career on his own until he joined Boohwal
Boohwal
Boohwal , is a South Korean rock music band, formed in 1985 by the lead guitarist/songwriter Kim Tae Won .- Formation and the 80's :Kim Tae-won changed the name of the group from "The End" to "부활" in ‘86 following the departure of the vocalist Kim Jong Seo...
, which is considered by many to be the living legend rock group in 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...
. He started his professional music career since then.
Motivation in musicianship
In an interview, Chung explains that a performance of "Don't Stop Me NowDon't Stop Me Now
"Don't Stop Me Now" is a song by English rock group Queen, featured on their 1978 album Jazz. Written by vocalist Freddie Mercury, it was recorded in August/September 1978 at Super Bear Studios in Berre-les-Alpes , France, and is the twelfth track on the album.Musically, the song is based around...
", by Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
, gave such an awe-inspiring impression that it motivated him to become a musician. He explains how amazed he was to experience guitar, bass, drums, and vocal cooperate to create such an amazing sound.
Audition
Completing military service on 2004, Chung entered into a recording studio of a composer he personally had friendship with and prepared his career further. From there he was recommended to bassist Seo, Jae-hyuk and was led to Bohwal's audition. At the time the band was in search of finding the new vocalist. In a radio show Boohwal's leader Kim, Tae-won talked about how, in the audition, he heard Chung, Dong-ha singing "고해/Gohae/Confession", which is one of well known classic Korean pop song, and was so amazed that he picked him as the new vocal at the spot.Debut as the ninth vocalist of Rock Band Boowhal (2005)
In 2005, Chung was initiated as the ninth successor of the legacy of Boohwal vocalists. Chung's name now lists with Boohwal vocalists Kim Jong-seo, Lee Seung-chulLee Seung-cheol
Lee Seung-Cheol is a South Korean singer. He was the main vocal of Boohwal, a South Korean rock band, until 1989 when he parted with the band and released his first solo album, Don't Say Good-Bye . In 2005 his 7th album, The Livelong Day, won him Korean Music Awards for best male singer...
, Kim Jae-ki, Kim Jae-hee, Park Wan-kyu, Kim Ki-yeon, Lee Sung-wook, and Jung, Dan. With his debut album Seojeong his career as a musician started.
Freshman of Boohwal (2006-08)
In 2006, Chung's second album aka Boohwal 11th Album Saarang was released. He participated in various drama OST's during years 2007, 2008Boohwal (2009)
Starting year 2009, on February, Boohwal 25th Song Book was released. On May, Chung featured on a song titled "Aaeburrlae", and on July, he participation in an O.S.T of Korean broadcasting station MBC's Drama Chinku, Urideuluijeonseul. On August, Boohwal's new official album 25th Anniversary: Retrospect I was released. In the new album he coauthored lyrics of songs named "Thodashi Saarangii", "OZ". In the O.S.T of Drama Chiku he participated in composing the song titled "The Day". Chung joined Korean broadcasting arts performance academy as a vocal trainer in a project called "Hyun Jin-young Go Project". The academy is instituted by the Korean broadcasting station SBS. He took his first step into performing in national tours and make appearance in various media broadcasts. Following that Chung, Dong-ha along with Boohwal received 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards as the nominee of Best Rock Award, as well as the nominee of Korean Cultural Entertainment Award's Top 10 Singers awards criteria.Marching on (2010-present)
In 2010, Chung's vocalist contract within Boohwal was renewed. In February, he has been casted as the show host of a music program named "Live H" and started out with his constant appearance in the broadcasts. The show is co-produced by Kyung-in TVIncheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
and Arirang TV
Arirang TV
Arirang TV is an international, English-language network based in Seoul, South Korea, operated by The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation...
. In the program Chung leads the corner named "Hidden Ace", which is a special corner for the program that is scheduled once a month. In March, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect II was released and Chung participated in cheer supporting album of 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
called The Shouts Of Reds. United Korea. In April, he participated in OST of a movie called Daehanminguk 1% with a song titled "You and I". In July, he participated in OST of a game named ARGO with a song titled "Saessangwiiroe".
Rock Band Boowhal
BoohwalBoohwal
Boohwal , is a South Korean rock music band, formed in 1985 by the lead guitarist/songwriter Kim Tae Won .- Formation and the 80's :Kim Tae-won changed the name of the group from "The End" to "부활" in ‘86 following the departure of the vocalist Kim Jong Seo...
is the name of a 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...
n rock band formed in 1986. Current members of Boohwal
Boohwal
Boohwal , is a South Korean rock music band, formed in 1985 by the lead guitarist/songwriter Kim Tae Won .- Formation and the 80's :Kim Tae-won changed the name of the group from "The End" to "부활" in ‘86 following the departure of the vocalist Kim Jong Seo...
includes Kim Tae-won, Seo Jae-hyuk, Chae Jae-min and Chung Dong-ha. Chung currently plays role as the yougest member in Boohwal, presenting as much as fifteen years of age difference. The latest official album of the band 25th Anniversary: Retrospect has two parts, released on August 2009 and March 2010, respectively.
Hyun Jin-young Go Project
Chung joined the "Hyun Jin-young Go Project" as vocals trainer. An academia established by a famous Korean hip hop singer-dancer-producer in year 2009, the project has proclaimed to become full time music production session assets benefactor to those who are nominated through the project. The project's intent was to help students of music make breakthroughs in the tough to penetrate realm of career in musicianship.Official Album With Boohwal
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| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Seojeong | "Chuukiimyaeun" | July 6, 2005 | Mnet Media Mnet Media Mnet Media is a South Korean entertainment company under the label CJ Group, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It produces, broadcasts, distributes and provides variety of music and entertainment. Once the home to top-selling groups such as Lee Hyori and SG Wannabe... |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Saarang | "Saarang" | December 1, 2006 | KT Music |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
25th Anniversary: Retrospect I | "Saenggaekiinaa" | August 14, 2009 | KT Music |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
25th Anniversary: Retrospect II | "Saarangiiranguun" | March 12, 2010 | KT Music |
Non-official Album With Boohwal
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| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Red Devil - Reds Go Together | "Buulgueun Muulgyeol" | May 25, 2006 | |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Live&Unplugged | "Noeull Unplugged" | June 6, 2006 | |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Saarang, Iibeyul, Keurium... | "Bii" | February 10, 2009 | Direct Media |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Return Zero | "Aaeburlae" | May 21, 2009 | Soribada Media Soribada Soribada is the first Korean peer-to-peer system. It started service in 2000. Soribada has been referred to as "the Korean Napster" and means "Ocean of Sound" or "Receiving Sound"Soribada was closed in 2002 by court order of Judge Kim Sun-Hye... |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
The Shouts Of Reds. United Korea | "Taeyanguuniitta" | March 4, 2010 | KT Music |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Boohwal Saaranghaesuh Saaranghaesuh | "Saaranghaesuh Saaranghaesuh" | September 7, 2010 | KT Music |
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Geuttaegajigeumiramyeon | "Geuttaegajigeumiramyeon" | March 29, 2011 | Neowiz Neowiz - Company history :NEOWIZ is an internet and online game service company in South Korea founded in 1997. In 1998, NEOWIZ released the world’s first automatic internet access software, One Click, which helped users skip different settings for internet access through dial-ups... |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Boohwal Collaboration Project 2 | "Nuguhnasaaranguhlhaanda (With. Jung Dan, Park Wan-kyu, Lee Sung-wook)" | April 7, 2011 | KT Music |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Ghasseumaae Keurin Suhng (Vision In Mind) | "Ghasseumaae Keurin Suhng (Vision In Mind)" | July 4, 2011 | Sony Music Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation.... |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Moosa Baekdohngsuu OST Part.4 (SBS Drama) | "The Only Road" | July 20, 2011 | danal |
OST and special album
| Language | Album name | Song by Chung, Dong-ha/Title song | Release date | Label |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Nukdae O.S.T | "Paradise" | January 26, 2006 | Vitamin Entertainment |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Mellow Drama 2 | "Paradise" | February 6, 2007 | |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
위대한 유산 (widaehan yusan) "Great Expectations" |
내 사랑은 (Nae Sarangeun) "My Love" |
May 18, 2006 | |
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Drama O.S.T Collection | 내 사랑은 (nae sarangeun) "My Love" |
December 17, 2007 | Pfull |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
Someday O.S.T | "The Fog" | December 6, 2006 | ENEMEDIA |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
D-war O.S.T D-War D-War , is a 2007 South Korean fantasy action film released in North America as Dragon Wars: D-War, War of the Dragons in Malaysia, and sometimes referred to colloquially and in some marketing materials as Dragon Wars. It is written and directed by Shim Hyung-rae... |
천년의 연인 (cheonnyeonui yeonin) "Millenium Love" |
July 25, 2007 | SBSi |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
싱글파파는 열애중 (singgeulpapaneun yeoraejung) "Single Papa in Love" |
좋을거야 (joheulgeoya) "Would be nice" |
February 25, 2008 | Starkoa Entertainment |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
행복합니다 (haengbokhamnida) O.S.T |
행복합니다 (haengbokhamnida) "Happiness" |
March 26, 2008 | Kingpin Entertainment |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
친구, 우리들의 전설 (chingu, urideurui jeonseol) "Friend, Our Legend" O.S.T |
"The Day" | July 9, 2009 | KT Music |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
대한민국 1% (Daehanminguk 1%) O.S.T | "You and I" | April 24, 2010 | Mnet Media Mnet Media Mnet Media is a South Korean entertainment company under the label CJ Group, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It produces, broadcasts, distributes and provides variety of music and entertainment. Once the home to top-selling groups such as Lee Hyori and SG Wannabe... |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
ARGO O.S.T | 세상위로 (Saessangwiiroe) "Above the World" | July 22, 2010 | MGame Corporation |
| Korean Korean language Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing... |
사랑이라는 이름을 더하여 (정동하, 손진영, 백청강, 이태권) (salang-ilaneun ileum-eul deohayeo (jeongdongha, sonjin-yeong, baegcheong-gang, itaegwon)) "With Love On Top" | "사랑이라는 이름을 더하여 (salang-ilaneun ileum-eul deohayeo) "With Love On Top"" | October 24, 2011 | KT Music |
With Boohwal (2009)
- 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Rock Award (Boohwal November, 21)
- 2009 Korean Cultural Entertainment Award Top 10 Singers Awards (Boohwal November, 30)