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Wheesung
Birth name	Choi Hwee-Sung (최휘성)
Also known as	Wheesung
Born	February 5, 1982 (1982-02-05) (age 27) Seoul, South Korea
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop, R&B, Soul
Occupations	Singer, Song-writer
Years active	1999–Present
Labels	POP/UP Entertainment

Wheesung (Hangul: 휘성), born February 5, 1982), is a South Korean R&B singer.

Contents 1 History 1.1 1999: Debut 1.2 Pre Star-1 Show 1.3 Korean Cover of Craig David's Insomnia 1.4 Performances in the USA 1.5 Collaborations 1.6 Label Changes 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Singles 3 Awards 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

[edit] 1999: Debut

Wheesung began his career in 1999 with the short lived Korean boy band, A4. He left after the band's first album debut, citing musical differences between himself and the other members of the band. After being released from A4, he signed onto M Boat, a former sister company to YG Entertainment. He underwent a few years of vocal training under the label and released his first solo album Like A Movie in 2002. The album became very popular after receiving praise from many well-known artists, including Seo Taiji and Shin Seung Hun. In 2003, he released his second album, It's Real. It proved to be as popular as his first, making him the best selling artist of 2003 in Korea. Unlike his debut album, It's Real wasn't restricted to R&B and it included different musical elements like pop and hip-hop. Wheesung left YG Entertainment after his contract expired in March 2006. He signed a new contract that is reportedly worth 1.5 million won with his new company Orange Shock Agency. It was stated that he will be composing and producing more with his new company giving him more freedom to do so. On

[edit] Pre Star-1 Show

In April 2009, Wheesung is the MC/host of a new Mnet TV show called "Pre Star-1 Show. This show gives opportunities for new talented singers to introduce themselves, a platform for them to reach out to more fans. Every month about 9-10 teams will be introduced on Mnet.com and the team which receives most response from the netizens will be chosen onto the show. The chosen team/singer will also be given the chance to perform with popular stars.^[1] Wheesung's Pre-Show 1 Show’ started airing on 24 April on Mnet Cable Channel.

[edit] Korean Cover of Craig David's Insomnia

In late 2008, Wheesung was asked by British R&B artist Craig David to record the Korean version of his hit single Insomnia. The music video was released on February 17, 2009 and Wheesung's comeback performance was broadcast by Mnet on February 19.

[edit] Performances in the USA

Wheesung had participated in several Kpop concerts in Los Angeles, CA, which include the Hollywood Bowl, and the Victory Concert. On June 19, 2009, Wheesung and Lena Park held a concert in LA Disney Concert Hall.^[2] After the concert, Wheesung planned to stay in LA for one month to work on his new album with producer Lee Hyun-do. The new album will go back to the r&b/hiphop style similar to "With Me" and "Incurable Disease". The new album is set to be released in August 2009. Wheesung also claimed in an interview that he wants to visit Pink's Hot Dogs while in LA. On June 27 and July 4, Wheesung performed at "Insomnia Concert" and club Le Cercle in LA. On July 11, he performed at the HALO nightclub in Hollywood.

[edit] Collaborations

Wheesung has collaborated with many artists. In late 2008, Wheesung has collaborated once again with Lee Hyori who featured as his girlfriend in his music video of "별이 지다.." (Fading Star) in the "With All My Heart and Soul" album. In 2009, Wheesung seeks help from producer Lee Hyun-do, they will collaborate to produce the new album which the release date has been set in August 2009.

[edit] Label Changes

Wheesung started his singer career in YG Entertainment, when his contract expired in March 2006, he changed his label to Orange Shock. In June 2009, Wheesung changed his label again from Orange Shock to POP/UP Entertainment, which houses stars like JK Kim Dong Wook and group M to M. ^[3] Wheesung has decided to change his label because former producer, Park Gun Tae, concentrated more on producing and working by himself. Wheesung gave thanks to Park Gun Tae for his growth as an artists and hopes to learn from him as a little brother, no longer as an artist under a producer.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Album #	Album Information	Tracklisting
1st	' Vol. 1: Just Like a Movie Released: April 4, 2002 Format: CD, Digital Label: YG Entertainment	Tracklisting Intro ..안되나요.. 전할 수 없는 이야기 악몽(惡夢) 아직도 You Are The Only One Magic Eye Interlude 떠나 제발 하늘에서 후애(後愛) Feel The Night Incomplete
2nd	Vol. 2: It's Real Released: August 21, 2003 Format: CD, Digital	Tracklisting Intro Set me free 다시 만난 날 I am missing you With me 사랑하지 않을 거라면 Player 말을 해줘 Interlude Dilemma 미워하고 싶은데 Pretty lady 미인 Angel Outro BONUS TRACK: Luz Control (Feat. Se7en & Lexy)
3rd	Vol. 3: For the Moment Released: October 18, 2004 Format: CD, Digital	Tracklisting Intro 탈피 누구와 사랑을 하다가 내 눈물보다 불치병 (Feat. Masta Wu) 하나가 더해진 생일 Skit Part1. 박.갑.성 VS.삼오십오 (일산 집으로 가다가) Corea new school 제비 스딸 (Feat. 1TYM Teddy) 7days 사랑은 (Feat. Big mama 이지영) Skit Part2. 삼오십오 VS 박.갑.(광주여고로 가다가) Clubbin' (Feat. Jinusean Jinu) She's Beautiful 일생을 (Remake) Dear My friend (Feat. 이정, Wanted 하동균) Outro Bonus Track: It'z time (Thanx to Masta Wu)
4th	Vol. 4: Love... Love...? Love...! Released: September 23, 2005 Format: CD, Digital	Tracklisting 가을에 내리는 눈 일년이면 울보 하늘을 걸어서 Good-Bye Luv.. 하나 둘 셋 넷 왜 나만 날아가다 Luv Shine 내가 너를 잊는다 가 Morning Too Hot 사랑 한 장 내 사람 커다란..너무 커다란.. With Me (Mr)
5th	Vol. 5: Eternal Essence of Music Released: September 4, 2007 Format: CD, Digital	Tracklisting Love Hero (Feat. J) My Way 사랑은 맛있다♡ 다쳐도 좋아 차안남녀 안녕히 계시죠 어쩌다 보니 비밀 Savannah Woman (Feat. Verbal Jint) 이런 시츄에이션 만져주기 (Feat. Younha) Tick Tock 이별 앞에 서서 벌 Against All Odds - Bonus Track
6th	1st Mini Album: With All My Heart And Soul Released: October 29, 2008 Format: CD, Digital	Tracklisting ReaLSlow gotta go again 완벽한 남자 (The Perfect Man) 별이 지다.. (Fading Star) Interlude with 효리 Choco Luv Prayer 4 Soul (feat. Lovelyn) 나락(奈落) 별이 지다.. (Inst.)
7th	Vol. 6: Vocolate Released : October 2009 Format : CD	Tracklisting Over U 사랑..그 몹쓸병 (Love..That Cruel Disease) 주르륵 (Trickling) 눈물 쏟고 또 쏟고 (Tears Keep Flowing and Flowing) Rose 네 심장이 쉬는 날 (Your Heart's Resting Day) Alone Show Me Girl One Kiss Girls 사랑해.. (I Love You..) 타임머신 (Time Machine)

[edit] Singles

Album Information	Tracklisting
중천의 기억 (Digital Single OST) Released: December 6, 2006 Format: Digital	Tracklisting 손톱달
Insomnia (Digital Single) Released: February 19, 2009 Format: Digital	Tracklisting Insomnia (3:47) Insomnia (inst.) (3:47)

[edit] Awards

• 2003 18th Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang
• 2003 Korean Music Awards - Bonsang
• 2003 Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang
• 2004 Korean Music Awards - Best Male Performer
• 2004 M.net KM Music Video Festival - Best R&B Artist
• 2004 19th Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang
• 2004 KBS Music Awards - Bonsang
• 2004 MBC Music Awards - Bonsang
• 2005 M.NET KM Music Video Festival - Best Male R&B Artist
• 2005 20th Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang
• 2005 SBS Gayo Awards - Bonsang
• 2007 22nd Golden Disk Awards - Bonsang

[edit] References

1. ^ Heraldbiz: Wheesung hosts new Mnet TV program, Pre Show-1 Show
2. ^ Global Pop: Wheesung & Lena Park at Disney Concert Hall
3. ^ Daum News: Wheesung changes Agency to join JK Kim Dong Wook and M to M

[edit] External links

• Official website