Jang Woo Hyuk

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Jang Woo Hyuk 장우혁
Jang Woo Hyuk 2001, during his last year in H.O.T
Background information
Birth name	Jang Woo Hyuk
Born	May 8, 1978 (age 28)
Origin	Daegu, South Korea
Genre(s)	K-pop, dance, hip hop, rap
Occupation(s)	Singer, rapper, choreographer, dancer
Years active	1996 - present
Label(s)	Sponge Entertainment
Associated acts	SMTown, H.O.T., JTL
Website	Official Site

Jang Woo Hyuk
Birth name
Hangul:	장우혁
Hanja:	張佑赫
Revised Romanization:	Jang Woo Hyuk

Jang Woo Hyuk (장우혁) (born May 8, 1978) is a South Korean rapper from the group H.O.T.. After the revered k-pop group H.O.T. disbanded, its ex-members Tony An, Jang Woo Hyuk and Lee Jae Won formed the stylish dance music trio JTL. Now Woo Hyuk goes one step beyond by launching his highly anticipated solo career. He is also the CEO of Newest Entertainment (a dancing academy). His nicknames have been "Hammer Boy" and the "Dancing Sun" in Korea.

1 Solo career
2 Discography
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Solo career

The singer collaborated with Kenzie the top composer and Pang Shi Hyuk who wrote the melody for Rain's hit "It's Raining" plus other talented musicians of the k-pop scene. Music lovers thirsting for groovy R&B style beats plus a flair of hip hop all blended with Woo Hyuk's inimitable vocals are well advised to check out this red hot release of No More Drama. To prepare for his solo album, Jang Woo Hyuk undergone 10 months of dance training^[1].

Jang Woo Hyuk has become popular in China and Taiwan market. A poll in China's largest portal site, sina.com, was held and Jang Woo Hyuk topped two catergories, beating out Rain by 500 votes in the poll: "Who do you think is the most popular South Korean singer in China?" and more than double the votes in dancing^[2]. He has expressed his deep interest of making appearances in China and Taiwan. During the beginning of April of 2006, he started his first promotion in China and finally created his official fan club in China.

In addition, world renowned singer, Amerie has stated her interest in performing with Jang Woo Hyuk.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Discography

[edit] H.O.T.

Main article: H.O.T.#Discography

[edit] JTL

Main article: JTL#Discography

[edit] Albums

Volume 1 - No More Drama


Released	September 13, 2005
Label	Sony & BMG, SBME Korea
Track listing	Flip Reverse Pump Flow 지지 않는 태양 (Sun That Never Sets) Shake it Shake it Sorry Hypnosis (최면) Red Sun Scream Let'S Go F.A.S.T Love Fool (멍청이) One Step

Volume 2 - My Way


Released	October 25, 2006
Label	Sony & BMG, SBME Korea
Sales	28,879 ^[3]
Track listing	Mr. 잭슨 (Mr. Jackson) (feat. 남훈, 박장근 of super sta) 진짜 남자 (feat. 양정은) Sunny (feat. J) 폭풍속으로 (One Way) (feat. 에스더 Esther) 마지막 잎새 (feat. 정인, 라도) 노란 샤쓰의 사나이 (feat. 탁재훈) S Scenario (feat. Yuri) oH, No! (feat. 기상) Last Game (feat. 남훈, 박장근 of super sta, supacool, 에스더 Esther, Cee-Jay, 신사동호랭이, 라도, 장준호(JnG Beat)