Hwang Min-hyun
| Hwang Min-hyun | |
|---|---|
 Minhyun at fanmeeting in September 2016 | |
| Born |
Hwang Min-hyun August 9, 1995 Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Education | Inha University[1] |
| Alma mater | School of Performing Arts Seoul[2] |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels |
Pledis Entertainment (2012–present) YMC Entertainment (2017–present) |
| Associated acts | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 황민현 |
| Hanja | 黃旼炫 |
| Revised Romanization | Hwang Minhyeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwang Minhyŏn |
Hwang Min-hyun (Hangul: 황민현, born August 9, 1995), monomously known as Minhyun, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He debuted in 2012 as a lead vocalist of the boy group NU’EST. He is also known for finishing ninth in the series Produce 101 Season 2 which lead him to become a member of Wanna One.[3]
Career
Pre-debut
Minhyun became a Pledis Entertainment trainee through scouting. Prior to his debut, he became more well known after appearing in Orange Caramel's music video for their single "Shanghai Romance". He also made appearances in labelmates' music releases as a member of 'Pledis Boys'.[4]
2012–2016: NU'EST
On 15 March 2012, Minhyun debuted as a member of NU'EST.[5]
He also appeared at the F/W 2012–13 Seoul Fashion Week as a model for designer Park Yoon-soo’s fashion show 'Big Park'.[6]
In 2015, Minhyun was featured in indie artist Fromm's new track, "Aftermath".[7] In 2016, Pledis Entertainment released Minhyun and JR's music video for "Daybreak", which is part of NU'EST's fifth mini album Canvas. [8]
2017–present: Produce 101 and Wanna One
In 2017, NU'EST halted all promotions while JR, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren participated in the second season of the series Produce 101.[9][10][11]
In the third episode of the series, Minhyun picked the members for 'Sorry Sorry Team 2', for which he was nicknamed 'producer' by online commenters.[12] In the "Position" challenge, he covered I.O.I's "Downpour" and the view count of his fancam reached 1 million within three days.[13] In the "Concept" challenge, he was the center of "Never" team, which charted at number one in multiple music charts.[14] At the end of the program, he ranked 9th, becoming one of the final 11 members of Wanna One. In accordance with the series contract, he will not be promoting with NU'EST until Wanna One disbands in December 2018.[15]
Personal life
Minhyun is allergic to salt and would have an allergic reaction to his own sweat and get rashes.[16] He is a fan of TVXQ, especially Kim Junsu, and was inspired to become a singer by them.[17]
Discography
Songwriting
The Korea Music Copyright Association has six songs listed under his name.[18]
| Year | Artist | Album | Song | Part | Note |
| 2016 | NU'EST | Q Is | "사실 말야" | Lyrics | Lyrics with JR and Baekho Music with Baekho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas | "Daybreak" | Lyrics with JR Unit track of JR and Minhyun | |||
| "R.L.T.L (Real Love True Love) (One Morning)" | Lyrics with JR and Baekho | ||||
| "Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" | All NU'EST members participated in writing the lyrics | ||||
| "Thank You (Evening by Evening)" | Lyrics Music | ||||
| "Look (A Starlight Night)" | Lyrics | Lyrics with JR and Baekho Music with Baeko |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR[19] | ||||
| "Love Letter" (Son Dam-bi & After School feat. Ara, Hyelim, Minhyun, Baekho) |
2011 | — | N/A | Happy Pledis 2nd Album |
| "Aftermath" (후유증) (FROMM feat. Minhyun)[20] |
2015 | — | N/A | non-album single |
| "Overcome Acoustic ver." (Minhyun and Joshua) |
2016 | — | N/A | Special Rendition - Q Project[21] |
| "Never" (Nation's Son) | 2017 | 2 |
|
35 Boys 5 Concepts |
| "Hands on Me" | 11 |
|
Produce 101 – Final | |
| "Always" (이 자리에) | 17 |
|
Filmography
Films
| Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Their Distance | 2016 | Sang-Soo Nam | Supporting role[24] |
Dramas
| Title | Year | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reckless Family 3 | 2013–2014 | MBC Every1 | Himself | Sitcom ; Main cast[25] |
| Momo Salon | 2014 | Naver TV | Himself | Web-drama; Guest appearance |
| Lovers of Music | KBS | MC | Guest appearance; Episode 10 | |
Television show
| Title | Year | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce 101 Season 2 | 2017 | Mnet | Contestants | Survival show that determined Wanna One members |
References
- ↑ "뉴이스트 민현·렌·백호, 수시합격..14학번 대학생" (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "김남주·영민·광민·채진·민현..高졸업★ "만감교차"(종합)" (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "Announcing The TOP 11 Of “Produce 101 Season 2” – Wanna One". Soompi. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ↑ "2012년 빛낼 아이돌 출격 임박..'신고 합니다!'". starnew.
- ↑ "신예 뉴이스트, 민현·Aron 첫 공개 '시크+강렬'" (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "뉴 이스트-민현-렌,'패션쇼 모델 됐어요'" (in Korean). osen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "뉴이스트 민현, 인디뮤지션 프롬 지원사격..'이색 시너지'". osen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "뉴이스트 JR&민현, 유닛곡 프리뷰 이미지 공개" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "뉴이스트 "고심 끝 '프듀101' 출연 결정..팀해체NO"(공식)" (in Korean). starnews. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "“속상하지만..” 뉴이스트 ‘프로듀스 101 시즌2’ 출연에 한솥밥 애프터스쿨 응원" (in Korean). newsen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "프로듀스101 시즌2 뉴이스트, 데뷔 6년차인데…“오죽했으면 나왔겠냐”" (in Korean). Seoul Shinmun. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ↑ "황민현의 빅피처..'프듀2' 진짜 어벤져스조는 여기네" (in Korean). osen. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "김사무엘부터 황민현까지… 100만 뷰 소년들" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "황민현X김재환, 믿고 듣고 보는 조합 탄생" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ↑ "[SS이슈]'프로듀스 101' 아이돌 시장 지각변동 이끌까" (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ↑ "뉴이스트 민현, ‘여왕의 기사’ M/V서 ‘알레르기’ 투혼" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "NU'EST讚港女可愛 拍拖有樂趣". Oriental Daily News (in Chinese).
- ↑ "Records in Korea Music Copyright Association of Minhyun". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean).
- ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- ↑ "뉴이스트 민현, 여성싱어송라이터 프롬 2집 타이틀곡 ‘후유증’ 지원사격" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ "뉴이스트 민현-세븐틴 조슈아, 커버 프로젝트 예고..훈훈 브로맨스" (in Korean). tenasia. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ Cumulative sales for "Never":
- 2017년 22주차 Download Chart [22nd week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- 2017년 23주차 Download Chart [23rd week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- 2017년 24주차 Download Chart [24th week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- 2017년 25주차 Download Chart [25th week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
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- 2017년 24주차 Download Chart [24th week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- 2017년 25주차 Download Chart [25th week of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ↑ Schilling, Mark (December 30, 2015). "‘Their Distance’ explores the pain of being young and in love". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ↑ Niki (January 7, 2014). "NU'EST Secures Their Spot as International Idols in the Hallyu Wave: 2013 Year in Review". KpopStarz.com. Retrieved June 5, 2017.