CNU (singer)
CNU | |
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CNU at WFMF concert in September 2016 | |
Native name | 신동우 |
Born |
Shin Dong-woo June 16, 1991 Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea |
Other names | CNU |
Education | Hanyang University |
Occupation | |
Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | WM Entertainment |
Associated acts | B1A4 |
Website | B1A4's Website |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 신동우 |
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Hanja | 申東佑 |
Revised Romanization | Sin Dong-u |
McCune–Reischauer | Sin Tong-u |
Shin Dong-woo (born June 16, 1991), better known by his stage name CNU, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known for being a member of the South Korean boy group B1A4. In 2012, he appeared in the KBS sitcom Sent From Heaven.
Early life
Shin Dong-woo was born on June 16, 1991, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea. He studied at Bongmyung High School. In his adolescence he formed a rock band with his friend Jooyoung. He later studied at Hanyang University in the Department of Theater and Film.
Career
On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed CNU as the final member in the lineup of their new boy group B1A4.[1][2] The group released their debut single "OK" and their mini album Let's Fly on April 20, making their first broadcast performance on MBC's Show! Music Core on April 23.[3] Since then, CNU has participated in B1A4's four studio albums and six EPs.
Discography
Soundtrack appearances
Title | Year | Peak chart position | Sales
(DL) |
Album |
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KOR | ||||
"The Way to Find Love" | 2016 | N/A | Cinderella and Four Knights OST | |
Production & songwriting credits
Year | Album | Song | Lyrics | Music | |||||||||
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Credited | With | Credited | With | ||||||||||
2012 | "Wonderful Tonight" | Yes | Jinyoung & Baro | No | — | ||||||||
"Beautiful Target" | Yes | Baro & Urihyeong-gwa Naedongsaeng | No | — | |||||||||
"Wonderful Tonight" (Unplugged Remix) | Yes | Jinyoung & Baro | No | — | |||||||||
"Beautiful Target"
(Japanese version) |
Yes | Baro, Urihyeong-gwa Naedongsaeng &
Shoko Fujibayashi |
No | — | |||||||||
2013 | "Good Love" | Yes | Jinyoung & Baro | No | — | ||||||||
2014 | "Amazing" | Yes | Baro | No | — | ||||||||
"Drunk With Music"[5] | Yes | Go Hyung Suk | Yes | Joo Young & Go Hyung Suk | |||||||||
"Seoul" | Yes | Baro | Yes | Go Hyung Suk | |||||||||
"Drive" | Yes | Baro | Yes | Jooyoung & Cheeze | |||||||||
2015 | "Love Is Magic"[6] | Yes | Baro | Yes | ZigZag Note | ||||||||
2016 | "Nightmare"[7] | Yes | Baro | Yes | Gureung | ||||||||
"Sparkling" | Yes | Baro | Yes | RWAM | |||||||||
"To My Star" | Yes | Baro | Yes | Gureung | |||||||||
"Bold" denotes the title track of that album. |
Filmography
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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2012 | Sent From Heaven | Shin-woo | KBS |
Musical theater
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Chess | Anatoly Karpov | Lead Role |
2016 | The Three Musketeers | d'Artagnan | Lead Role |
2017 | Hamlet | Hamlet | Lead Role |
Reality shows
Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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2011 | SBS MTV | MTV Let Me Show | |
MTV Match Up | |||
2012 | MTV Special B1A4 Selca Diary | B1A4 | |
Mnet | Mnet Wide Entertainment: Sesame Player | Season 3 | |
SBS MTV | MTV B1A4 Hotline | Season 1 (Japan) | |
2013 | SBS MTV | MTV B1A4 Hotline | Season 2 (Japan) |
2014 | Mnet America | Go! B1A4 | |
MBC | B1A4’s One Fine Day | ||
2016 | MBC | King of Mask Singer | Contestant as "I'm a Star Lobster", episode 77 |
References
- ↑ Upcoming boyband 'B1A4' introduced through webtoon series. allkpop.com (2011-04-11). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
- ↑ B1A4 reveals their final member, CNU!. allkpop.com (2011-04-14). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
- ↑ B1A4 reveals MV for debut title track, "OK" + mini album. allkpop.com (2011-04-20). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
- ↑ "Gaon Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016.
- ↑ "B1A4 release track list for their 2nd album 'Who Am I'". allkpop.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "B1A4 get ready for their return with 'Sweet Girl' track list". allkpop.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "B1A4 Drops a Track List for their New Album Good Timing!". allkpop.com. Retrieved 12 January 2016.