Tony An
| Tony An | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | An Seung-ho |
| Also known as | Tony |
| Born | June 7, 1978 |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-pop, R&B, dance |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | TN Entertainment |
| Associated acts | SMTown, H.O.T., JTL, SMASH |
| Website | Official Site |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 토니안 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Toni An |
| McCune–Reischauer | Toni An |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 안승호 |
| Hanja | 安勝浩 |
| Revised Romanization | An Seung-ho |
| McCune–Reischauer | An Sŭng-ho |
Tony An (토니안) (born on June 7, 1978) is a South Korean singer best known for being part of the popular K-pop boy band H.O.T.. After H.O.T. disbanded in 2001, its ex-members Tony An, Jang Woo-hyuk and Lee Jae-won formed the dance music trio JTL. Eventually, JTL unofficially disbanded as each member, including Tony, released their solo material. He is also the CEO of TN Entertainment, a music entertainment company; Skoolooks, a school uniform company; and Shinenihs, an undergarment company. Popular comedians Jeong Hyeong-don and Jo Hye-ryun were both part of TN Entertainment. He studied stage performance at the graduate level at Dongguk University.[1]
Solo career
Recently, Tony made his hair shorter like in his late H.O.T - JTL days and changed his genre to fast paced soft rock songs and gave a speech, telling about his views on his former H.O.T. members, and how he tried to contact them. He also released a music video title "Melody" featuring SAT from his special album, "Untold Story".
On April 28, 2008 Tony came back with a new special album entitled "Look Blank", with its principle song "Wallet". In September 2010, Tony completed his 2-year army duty and released a new song, "Going To Meet You Now". He released an EP titled 'Top Star' in February of 2011 and after leaving as MC for the popular #1 Kpop chart show Mcountdown! in 2012 he released a single called "Beautiful girl" which also features Hyun Jun of SMASH.
Tn Entertainment
After Tony wanted to pursue a solo career during his JTL days, he created his own label, Tn Entertainment. Artists under this label are Tony and former Click-B member Yoo Ho-suk, going under the name "Evan", along with Jung Ju-ri, Shin Bong-sun and others. South Korean comedian and entertainer Jeong Hyeong-don was the member of this company. TN Entertainment also debuted a boyband named SMASH, who released a PV for their debut song "비상[Emergency]" on August 14, 2008. Tony collaborated with SMASH in February 2012 with 'Get Your Swag On'. They promoted the song together on various live music shows.
JTL
When JTL was created, Tony was the lead vocal for the group and not just a back-up vocal and English rapper. H.O.T. fans had mixed feelings for JTL. Many of JTL's music videos were boycotted. However, things changed around when JTL held a 'Guerilla Concert' in front of 12,133 fans.[2]
Personal Life
It was announced in April 2013 that Tony was in a relationship with Girl's Day Hyeri. The couple has a sixteen year age gap. Both agencies have confirmed the dating of the two idols. The agencies of both are aware of the two’s meetings, according to Sports Seoul, who says that the agencies have said, “It’s true that they’re meeting with fond feelings… They’re still at a stage where they’re getting to know each other. Please look over them fondly.”Tony’s agency, TN Entertainment, confirmed over the phone, Tony and Hyeri were in a relationship. After dating for 8 months it was announced in November 2013 that the couple broke up due to busy schedules.
In November 2013, Tony was investigated for illegal sports gambling along side Lee Soo Geun and Tak Jae Hoon. He had his first hearing about the case on December 6th. On December 27th, he had received a suspended six month prison sentence for illegal gambling. The total amount he gambled was 400,000,000 KRW (approximately $376,000 USD).
Discography
H.O.T.
JTL
Digital singles
- October 4, 2004 (Nega Network)
- 부탁해..
- Blue Sky
- October 12, 2004 (Nega Network)
- 사랑은 가질 수 없을 때 더 아름답다
Singles
- "Behind The Clouds" (2005)
- "Untold Story" (2007)
- "Look Blank" (2008)
- "Beautiful Girl [Feat. Hyun Jun of Smash]" (2012)
Extended Plays
Top star
- Released: April 4, 2011
- Tracks:
- Top Star
- Thank U (Feat. Simon.D)
- Trouble Maker
- 변해 (Change)
- 지금 만나러 갑니다 (I'm Going To Meet You Now) (Junjaman Bottoms Up Remix)
- Top Star (Inst.)
Albums
Volume 1 - Believe
- Released: October 19, 2004
- Label: Yejeon Media
- Tracks:
- Intro
- 사랑은 가질 수 없을 때 더 아름답다 (Love Is More Beautiful When You Can't Have It)
- Caught My Eye
- 부탁해... (I Request)
- 혼자 남겨지는건... (Being Left Alone)
- Round And Round
- Blue Sky
- Somewhere Someone
- TKO Skit
- She Is The One (ft. Seven(Da Crew), Hyunmoo(Trespass) & TKO)
- 어떻게 내가 (How Can I) (feat. Kim Jo Han)
- Up Front
- 사랑은 가질 수 없을 때 더 아름답다 (Love Is More Beautiful When You Can't Have It) (Instrumental)
Volume 2 - Yutzpracachia's Love
- Released: April 14, 2006
- Label: TN Entertainment
- Tracks:
- 유추프라카치아 (Yutzpracachia's Love)
- Yutzpracachia
- Aisha
- 기억해... 사랑해... (I Remember You... I Love You...)
- I Am Sad (Matsunaga Mastering Version)
- Lady, Enough To cry
- Player
- 함께 있어 좋은 사람 (Someone I Like Because We're Together) (ft. May)
- 어디선가 나의 노랠 듣고 있을 (To You, Who's Probably Somewhere Listening to My Song)
- Automatic
- 그녀 내게 걸어오네 (She's Walking to Me)
- 내 안에 그녈 기다리며 (Waiting For Her In Me)
- 촌스럽게 (Matsunaga Mastering Version)
- I Am Sad (Instrumental Version)
Fan club
- 2004~ : From Tony (TN Entertainment)
References
External links
- Tony's Official website (Korean)