Jeong Se-woon

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Jeong Se-woon

Jeong Se-woon (Korean: 정세운, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed. He known as contestant Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017. Jeong debuted as solo artist with released the first part of his debut EP Ever on August 31, 2017.

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Jeong Se-woon
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Jeong in 2018
Born (1997-05-31) May 31, 1997 (age 27)
Alma materHowon University[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric Guitar
  • Piano
  • Saxophone
  • Drums
Years active2013–present
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
정세운
Hanja
鄭世雲
Revised RomanizationJeong Seun
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Seun
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Career

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2013–2017: Pre-debut

Jeong's first public appearance was in 2013, as a contestant in the third season of K-pop Star.[1] He passed the first round of auditions with a performance of his original song titled "Mom, Wait a Minute" (엄마 잠깐만). One of the judges in the show, founder and former JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin-young, praised the musical form of the song and likened him to Akdong Musician, who were the winners of the second season of K-pop Star.[3] Starting from the third round, he competed as part of the duo Something (썸띵) with fellow contestant Kim Ah-hyeon.[4] The duo reached the finals but was eliminated during the first round of live performances.[5] In July 2014, three months after the show concluded, Jeong signed a contract with Starship Entertainment.[6]

In 2017, he represented Starship Entertainment in Produce 101 Season 2 alongside fellow trainee Lee Gwang-hyun.[7] He became part of the Top 20 but was eliminated during the finale, after ranking 12th overall with 769,859 votes.[8] After the show, on August 1, it was reported that he had started preparing for his solo debut.[9]

2017–2019: Debut and commercial solo success

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Jeong performing in 2017

Jeong debuted as a solo artist on August 31, with his first EP titled Ever,[A] which peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart after selling 23,438 copies within its first week.[10] The EP contain six songs, including his original compositions "Miracle" and "Never Mind", as well as the title track "Just U", featuring rapper Sik-K.[11][12] "Just U" peaked at number eight and had more than 59,790 digital downloads within the first week of sales.[13][14]

His second EP, After was released in January 15, 2018.[15] The title track of the album was "Baby It's U" and the album contained the self-produced track "Close Over".[16] Jeong also held his first concert Ever: After in 2018.[17]

In 2019, Jeong became a radio DJ for EBS Radio's "Listen".[18]

2020–present: 24, Where Is My Garden!, Quiz and label change

On June 23, it was confirmed that Jeong would make his summer comeback with his first studio album 24 Part. 1 on July 14.[19] Jeong participated in the writing and production of the album, with the album showing musical growth while still retaining Jeong's musical style.[20] On December 16, it was announced that Jeong would return with the second part of his studio album 24 Part. 2 on January 6, 2021.[21] 24 Part. 2 has been described as "a more melancholy, rock-pop sound" than his previous EP.[22]

In April 6, 2022, Jeong published his first article 'Honorable Words'.[23] On April 25, Starship Entertainment announced that Jeong would be making a comeback with his fifth EP, Where Is My Garden! on May 11.[24] On July 13, it was announced that Jeong his solo concert 2022 Jeong Se-woon Concert Our Garden on August 27 and 28 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and it will be the concert in three years.[25] On September 29, it was announced that Jeong would have a fan meeting on October 29.[26]

On January 4, 2024, Jeong released his sixth EP, Quiz.[27]

On September 8, 2024, it was announced that Jeong will leave Starship Entertainment after ten years, deciding not to renew his contract.[28]

On October 31, 2024, it was exclusively reported that Jeong has joined the label CAM with us (씨에이엠위더스), home to artists including Davichi, Silica Gel, and more.[29]

Discography

Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[30]
24
Track listing
  1. "Say Yes"
  2. "Don't Know"
  3. "Horizon"
  4. "Beeeee"
  5. "O" (동그라미)
  6. "Hidden Star" (새벽별)
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  • 24 Part. 2
  • Released: January 6, 2021
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. ":m (Mind)"
  2. "In the Dark"
  3. "Fine"
  4. "DoDoDo"
  5. "Find You" (숨은 그림 찾기)
  6. "Be a Fool"
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Extended plays

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[30]
Ever[A]
  • Released: August 31, 2017
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Just U" (feat. Sik-K) (Prod. GroovyRoom)
  2. "Slower Than Ever" (바다를 나는 거북이) (Prod. Duble Sidekick)
  3. "Miracle" (Prod. Joombas)
  4. "Oh! My Angel" (오! 나의 여신) (feat. Lee Gwang-hyun) (Prod. Kiggen, Assbrass)
  5. "If You" (괜찮다면) (feat. Brother Su) (Prod. Brother Su)
  6. "Never Mind" (오해는 마) (Prod. Jeong Se-woon)
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After[15]
  • Released: January 24, 2018
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Baby It's U" (Prod. Kiggen, Earattack)
  2. "Toc, toC" (Prod. Maktub)
  3. "Irony" (Prod. Primary)
  4. "No Better Than This" (Prod. Joombas)
  5. "I Love You" (독백) (Prod. Godak of Mind U)
  6. "Close Over" (닿을 듯 말 듯) (Prod. Echae Kang, Jeong Se-woon)
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Another[36]
  • Released: July 23, 2018
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "20 Something" (Prod. Jeong Dong-hwan (MeloMance), Jeong Se-woon)
  2. "Waterfall" (Prod. Tasco, Junzo)
  3. "Eye 2 Eye" (Prod. Caesar & Loui)
  4. "La La" (Prod. Duble Sidekick)
  5. "I Wonder" (Prod. Joombas)
  6. "Shadows" (Prod. Kiggen)
5
Plus Minus Zero[38]
  • Released: March 19, 2019
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Feeling" (feat. Penomeco)
  2. "My Ocean" (나의 바다)
  3. "Your Favorite Song" (니가 좋아한 노래)
  4. "Distance" (너와 나의 거리)
  5. "Going Home"
  6. "White"
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Day[40]
  • Released: October 2, 2019
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼)
  2. "Day & Day"
  3. "Lie Lie Lie"
  4. "Love in Fall" (온도차)
  5. "When You Call My Name" (내 이름을 부르면)
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Where Is My Garden!
  • Released: May 11, 2022
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Garden"
  2. "Roller Coaster"
  3. "10 Minutes" (10분)
  4. "Book"
  5. "Nerdy"
  6. "Pull Me Down" (with zai.ro)
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Quiz
  • Released: January 4, 2024
  • Label: Starship Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
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Singles

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Title Year Peak
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Sales Album
KOR
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"Just U" (with Sik-K) 2017 24 Ever
"Baby It's U" 2018 89 After
"20 Something" 99 Another
"Feeling" (feat. Penomeco) 2019 183 Plus Minus Zero
"When You Call My Name" (내 이름을 부르면) Day
"When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼)
"Say Yes" 2020 24 Part. 1
"In the Dark" 2021 24 Part. 2
"Roller Coaster" 2022 Where Is My Garden!
"Quiz" 2024 Quiz
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Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
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"There's Something" (뭔가 있어) 2018 Wok of Love OST
"It's You" What's Wrong with Secretary Kim OST
"Told You So" (이봐 이봐 이봐) Where Stars Land OST
"Good Night" 2019 Touch Your Heart OST
"You" (그대였습니다) Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency OST
"Draw You" (너를 그린다) Extraordinary You OST
"Time Machine" 2021 Scripting Your Destiny OST
"Door" 2021 My Roommate Is a Gumiho OST
"My Wonderous Miracle" (네가 나의 기적인 것처럼) The Red Sleeve OST
"Sunshine" (선샤인)[46] 2022 Never Give Up OST
"I Only See You" (바라만 본다)[47] Alchemy of Souls OST
"Symphony" (심포니)[48] The Interest of Love OST
"Blooming" (블루밍)[49] 2023 The Secret Romantic Guesthouse OST
"Fall in Love"[50] King the Land OST
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Collaborations

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
"Confession"
(Mind U with Jeong Se-woon and Yoo Seung-woo)
2017 Dear
"Christmas Day" (크리스마스 데이)
(as Starship Planet)
Non-album singles
"Love It Live It"
(as YDPP (MXM, Jeong Se-woon and Lee Kwang-hyun)
2018
"Christmas Time" (벌써 크리스마스)
(as Starship Planet)
"Buffalo"
(Sunwoo Jung-a ft. DAMI, Song Eun I, Yoo Seung-Woo, Jeong Sewoon, 15 Oxen)
2021 Buffalo
"Walk" 2021 [Vol.95] You Hee Yul's Sketchbook: 61th Voice 'Sketchbook x Jeong Sewoon
"Secret Garden" 2021 [Vol.96] You Hee Yul's Sketchbook: 61th Voice 'Sketchbook x Jeong Sewoon
"Happy Me From Today" 2022 Two Tracks Project Vol.3
"Wave"
(Exy of WJSN ft. Jeong Sewoon)
2022 <Second World> Episode 7
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Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak
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Sales Album
KOR
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"Slower Than Ever" (바다를 나는 거북이) 2017 92 Ever
"Miracle" 94
"Never Mind" (오해는 마) 95
"If You" (괜찮다면)
(with Brother Su)
[B]
"Oh! My Angel" (오! 나의 여신)
(with Lee Gwang-hyun)
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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Filmography

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Television shows

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2013–2014 K-pop Star 3 Contestant Ep. 1, 4, 7–8, 11, 13–16, finished in top 10
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Ep. 1–11, finished in 12th place
Master Key Cast member Ep. 5, 12
King of Mask Singer Contestant Ep. 131-132
2018 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Performer Ep. 5 (Season 2)
It's Dangerous Beyond The Blankets Cast member Ep. 2-3 (Season 2)
Begin Again 2 Ep. 5-7
I've Fallen For You Host Ep. 1-2, 4-10 [58]
Law of the Jungle Cast member Ep. 334-337 [59]
Awesome Feed Ep. 14 [60]
2019-2020 Knowing Bros - Job Consultation Room Special Cast Ep. 204-219 [61]
2020 4 Wheeled Restaurant Cast member Season 4 [62]
2021 King of Mask Singer Contestant Ep. 315-316 [63]
King of Mask Singer Ep. 323 (with Kihyun) [64]
Cooking - The Birth of a Cooking King [65]
2022 Things Are Suspicious these Days Host with Lee Kyung-kyu and Hong Jin-kyung [66]
Dating is Straight [67]
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Web shows

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2021 HIDDEN: the performance Cast Member with Gyro, Bobby, Haengju,Hanhae, Taeil, Pickboy and Kino [68]
2022 Idol Hit Song Festival Contestant [69]
2023 Nineteen to Twenty MC [70]
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Radio shows

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2019 Listen DJ
2021 Idol Radio Season 2 Temporary dj [71]
2022 July 11 and July 14 [72]
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Music videos

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Year Music video Director(s) Album
2017 "Just U" (feat. Sik-K)[73] SUNNYVISUAL Ever
2018 "Baby It's U"[74] After
"LOVE IT LIVE IT"[75]

(with YDPP)

Han Sa Min (Dextor-Lab) "YDPP PROJECT"

`LOVE IT LIVE IT`

"20 Something" Hong Seong Jun Another
2019 "Feeling" (feat. PENOMECO) Lee Junwoo (SALT FILM) Plus Minus Zero
"My Ocean" (나의 바다) Hong Seong Jun
"When It Rains" (비가 온대 그날처럼) Lee Junwoo (SALT FILM) Day
2020 "Say Yes" N/A 24 pt.1
2021 "In The Dark" Itchcock 24 pt.2
2022 "Roller Coaster" N/A Where is my Garden!
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Theater

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2019 Grease Danny
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Concerts and tours

  • Ever After (2018)
  • Zero (2019)
  • Our Garden (2022)
  • The Wave (2023)[76]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2017 2nd Asia Artist Awards Rising Star Award[77] Jeong Se-woon Won
Popularity Award Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
Best New Male Artist Nominated
9th Melon Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated
2018 32nd Golden Disc Awards New Artist of the Year Nominated
Global Popularity Award Nominated
27th Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Hallyu Special Award Nominated
New Artist of the Year (Song) "Just U" (with Sik-K) Nominated
Best OST[78] "It's You" (What's Wrong with Secretary Kim) Won
2018 StarHub Night of Stars Best Asian Drama OST Award[79] Won
2019 3rd Soribada Best K-Music Awards Voice Award Jeong Se-woon Won
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Notes

  1. Ever is also referred to as The 1st Mini Album, Pt. 1 Ever.
  2. "If You" peaked at number 96 on the Gaon Domestic Digital Chart.[55]

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