Jang Woo Hyuk

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Jang Woo Hyuk 장우혁
Birth name	Jang Woo Hyuk
Born	May 8, 1978 (1978-05-08) (age 30)
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

Hangul	장우혁
Hanja	張佑赫
Revised Romanization	Jang Uhyeok
McCune-Reischauer	Chang Uhyŏk

Jang Woo Hyuk (장우혁) (born May 8, 1978) is a South Korean rapper, who was a member of the band H.O.T.. After H.O.T. disbanded, Woo Hyuk formed the trio JTL with his former H.O.T members Tony An and Lee Jae Won. JTL unofficially disbanded as its members began pursuing solo careers. Woo Hyuk is the CEO of Newest Entertainment (a dancing academy). His nicknames have been "Hammer Boy" for his famous locking dance from H.O.T, and the "The Sun that Will Never Set" in Korea. He has earned his reputation as "The Prince Of Dance Music."

1 Solo Career
2 Dance
3 Discography
4 Trivia
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Solo Career

Woo Hyuk collaborated with Kenzie, Pang Shi Hyuk, and many other talented K-pop musicians. 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 the release of No More Drama. To prepare for his solo album, Jang Woo Hyuk undergone 10 months of dance training^[1].

Woo Hyuk also changed his style of rapping. Instead of screaming the lyrics out into the mic the way he did during his H.O.T days, he now does his usual rapping.

Jang Woo Hyuk has become popular in the Chinese and Taiwanese markets. In a poll held on China's largest portal site, sina.com, 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 2006, he started his first promotion in China and finally created his official fan club in China; however, he has never held a concert in Taiwan.

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

On November 15, 2007, Woo Hyuk went into the military to fulfill his military duties.^[3].

[edit] Dance

Woo Hyuk is a dancer who has greatly improved since the days of H.O.T and JTL. His dance styles consist primarily of waving, but also incorporates popping, strobing, animation, and body shakes. On September 17, 2005 he defeated Shinhwa member Lee Min Woo in a dance battle on the Korean TV show Star Dance Battle. ^[4]

[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
Tracks:

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 ^[5]
Tracks:

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)