Se7en (singer)
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 Promoting K-SWISS clothing
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Choi Dong Wook (최동욱, Hanja: 崔東昱) | |
| Also known as | Seven-Eleven, Il-gop (일곱) | |
| Born | November 9, 1984 (age 22) | |
| Origin |  Seoul, South Korea |
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| Genre(s) | K-pop, J-pop, Pop, R&B | |
| Occupation(s) | singer, actor, dancer | |
| Years active | 2003–Present | |
| Label(s) | YG Entertainment | |
| Website | Hello7.com | |
Se7en (Korean: 세븐, born Choi, Dong-Wook, 최동욱, Hanja: 崔東昱, November 9, 1984) is a South Korean pop and R&B singer. Se7en began training under a management agency YG Entertainment at the age of 15. After 4 years of training in voice and dance, Se7en made his debut in 2003 and became successful throughout Asia. He has released a total of 5 albums (4 Korean, 1 Japanese) and various singles.
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[edit] Career
Se7en has worked exclusively under the YG Entertainment label. Much of his career is comprised of constant promotions for his songs through live performances on TV, radio shows, and occasionally, concerts. He also began learning Japanese in preparation for his promotional activities for his Japan debut in 2005. He is currently developing his English speaking skills for his upcoming US debut scheduled for 2007.
Se7en has traveled throughout Asia, particularly Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and China. He has also performed a few times in the United States, specifically Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington DC.
In addition to performing, he has been featured on game shows in South Korea and Japan, and commercials for Anycall, Baskin Robbins, Coca Cola, LG telecom[1], Sprite and most recently, K-SWISS[2]. He has held a total of five concerts in Japan: one held in 2005 at Yokohama, and for the year 2006, two held in Tokyo and two in Osaka[3]. He held a total of three concerts for his "24/SE7EN" album promotion June 2006 in Seoul, South Korea. His popularity has earned him an award for the Most Popular Korean Singer in the MTV Asia Awards 2006 at Bangkok, Thailand [4], and the MTV Best Buzz Asia Award 2006 [5].
[edit] American Debut
Se7en is working with Grammy-winner Rich Harrison on his first American single[6], which is expected to be released in June[7] and will be begin promoting the single between August and December 2007[8]. Yang Goon, (CEO of YG Entertainment) has announced that the American rapper, Fabolous, will be featured in Se7en's first U.S. single[9].
It has also been reported that Se7en will be a featured guest on Amerie's new album Because I Love It, to be released in spring 2007. KBS has said that the duet will be "Take Control" [10], but as the song has already been released as a single without Se7en, it is currently unclear how he will contribute to the album.
Se7en and YG Family (including Big Bang, Jinusean and Gummy) recently made an appearance on MTV K, followed by 3 concerts in Washington DC, New York City, and Los Angeles, to celebrate YG Family's 10th Anniversary [11] and to help promote Se7en before his American debut. The MTV K documentary aired on December 11, 2006.
[edit] Acting career
Se7en officially accepted the lead role for the Korean drama Goong S, a spinoff of popular drama Goong. The first episode premiered on January 10, 2007, on MBC; the nationwide rating was 14.7%.
[edit] Artistry
[edit] Voice
Se7en's vocal range can be classified in the tenor range. His voice can be described as smooth, mellow, and sometimes mildly abrasive (see vocal belting) when songs, such as "Crazy" and "I Know," call for it. He often sings with a vibrato in his voice that American R&B singers are known for, and also incorporates beatboxing into many of his songs such as "Passion." Se7en maintains an adamant belief that he should not lipsync during his live performances[12].
[edit] Dance
Additionally, Se7en is known for his dance moves. His dance style, like his vocals, can also be described as leaning more towards freestyle rather than heavy choreography. Some dance techniques he sports during live performances are gliding, popping of the chest, and various one-handed handstands. His signature handstand, which he executes during his "Come Back to Me" performances, is the Nike (see picture). Most recently, he has been executing the gainer and the pike (see breakdance) during his "I Know" performances.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Korean Albums
- Volume 1 | Just Listen (2003.03.08)
- Volume 2 | Must Listen (2004.07.07)
- Volume 3 | 24/SE7EN (2006.03.08)
- Volume 4 | Se7olution (2006.11.01)
[edit] Korean Singles
Crazy - (2004.12.01) - 1st Commercial Korean Single, digital download only
[edit] Japanese Albums
- First SE7EN (2006.03.08)
[edit] Japanese Singles
- Hikari (光) (2005.02.23)
- Style (2005.05.18)
- Start Line (スタートライン) / Forever (double A-side single) (2005.10.19 )
- I Wanna... (2006.9.13) #10 Oricon (First week: 9,265)
- Aitai (会いたい) (2007.3.28)
[edit] Awards
- 2003 November 27 : M.net Music Video Festival - New male Artist Music Video Award
- 2003 December 5 : The 18th Golden Disc - New Artist Award
- 2003 December 10 : KMTV Korean Music Awards - New Male Vocalist Award
- 2003 December 12 : MTV Korea Seoul Music Awards - New Artist Award
- 2003 December 29 : SBS Popular Song Awards - New Singer Award
- 2003 December 29 : MBC Entertainment Awards - Pop Singer Section - Special Award
- 2003 December 31 : MBC Top Ten Vocalist Awards - New Vocalist Award
- 2004 December 2 : The 19th Golden Disc - Main Award + Popular Music Video Award
- 2004 December 4 : M.net & KM Music Video Festival - Male Solo Vocalist Award
- 2004 December 30 : KBS Korea Pop Award - Main Award
- 2004 December 31 : MBC Top Ten Vocalist Award - Main Award
- 2005 May 28 : Channel V Thailand Awards - Asian Sensation Award
- 2006 January 14 : China Original Music Ranking Chart SPRITE Awards - Best Artist in Asia
- 2006 March 9 : Japan Golden Disc - Special Award
- 2006 May 6 : MTV Asia Awards - Favorite Artist Korea
- 2006 May 27 : MTV Video Music Awards Japan - Best Buzz Asia from Korea
- 2006 December 1: MTV Korea 16th Seoul Music Awards - Best Video Award - 난 알아요
- 2006 December 29: SBS Gayo Daejun - Top Artist Award (Bonsang)
[edit] References
- ^ Se7en's profile on YG Family website
- ^ K-SWISS
- ^ Seven to Tour Seven Japanese Cities in May
- ^ Se7en says "Korean pop music meets the international standard"
- ^ Singer Seven Receives MTV Best Buzz Asia Award
- ^ Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut
- ^ 세븐 "궁S 아픔, 美-日 콘서트로 극복"
- ^ 세븐, 4월 美 건너가 첫 앨범준비 몰두
- ^ Message from YG (2006.12.21)
- ^ Se7en to Duet with Half-Korean American Singer Amerie
- ^ Se7en’s Performance to Be Aired in the U.S.
- ^ Different Strokes for Different Folks from Se7en
