Han Dong-geun (born May 9, 1993) is a South Korean singer. He is the winner of MBC's Star Audition Season 3.[1]
Han Dong-geun | |
|---|---|
 Han in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 9, 1993 Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop ballad |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | Official website |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 한동근 |
| Revised Romanization | Han Dong-geun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han Tongkŭn |
Career
editOn September 30, 2014, Han officially debuted with the digital single "Making a new ending for this story". He released the music video to his second single "Unread" on December 9, 2014.[2] On April 15, 2015 After School’s Jung Ah and Han Dong Geun released their duet for Pledis Project "Parting", titled "Between Us".[3] In early April 2016, he appeared on music show King of Mask Singer with the nickname "Vote on April 13th". On August 23, 2016, he released music video for "Amazing You".[4] In 2016 he achieved resurgence in popularity through his participation on Duet Song Festival.
On December 20, 2019, he decided to not renew his contract and parted ways with Pledis Entertainment.[5] A few days later, on December 26, 2019, he signed an exclusive contract with Brand New Music.[6]
Personal life
editIn September 2018, Han was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after driving in the neighborhood of Bangbae. His blood alcohol content was 0.103%, which exceeds the license revocation limit thus his driver’s license was revoked.[7][8]
On January 18, 2022, it was confirmed that Han will marry a non-celebrity girlfriend. The wedding will be held on May 21, 2022.[9] Later the same day, Han's agency confirmed true that Han was dating a non-celebrity and preparing for marriage.[10]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [11] | |||
| Your Diary |
|
33 |
|
Extended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [11] | ||
| Broken People (이별할 사람들) |
|
40 |
| Obscured Star (재회: 구름에 가려진 별) |
|
64 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | ||||
| "Making a New Ending for This Story" (이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해) |
2014 | 1 |
|
Non-album singles |
| "Unread" (읽지 않음) | — | |||
| "Between the Two of Us" (우리사이...) (with Kim Jung-ah) |
2015 | — | ||
| "Amazing You" (그대라는 사치) | 2016 | 7 |
| |
| "Crazy" (미치고 싶다) | 2017 | 8 |
|
Your Diary |
| "Forever Young" (with Bumzu) |
— | Non-album single | ||
| "Undoable" (안 될 사랑) | 25 |
|
Broken People | |
| "I've Been Waiting for You" (나를 기다렸나요) | 2019 | 99 | — | Obscured Star |
| "Farewell" (잘 헤어진 거야) | 2020 | — | ||
| "Candle" (초) | 195 | Non-album singles | ||
| "Usual" (보통 같으면) | 88 | |||
| "West Sea" (서쪽 바다) (with Jang Hye-jin) |
— | |||
| "The Road" (길) | — | |||
| "Letter to Myself 10 Years Ago" (10년 전의 나에게) | — | |||
| "It's Love" (사랑인걸) | 2022 | 33 | ||
| "Dawn Call from You" (새벽에 걸려온 너의 전화는) | 40 | |||
| "Long Time No See" (오랜만이야) | 2023 | 145 | ||
| "If I Love Again" (다시 사랑한다면) | 77 |
Soundtrack appearances
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| "Wherever You Are" (그 곳이 어디든) | 2016 | — | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth OST Part 1 |
| "At the End of the Day There's You" (하루끝엔 그대가 있어요) | 2018 | 89 | Live OST Part 2 |
| "If You Just Love" (그저 사랑한다면) | 2020 | — | When My Love Blooms OST Part 5 |
| "A Wishless Mind" (바랄 수 없는 마음) | — | When I Was Most Beautiful OST Part 8 | |
| "That Kind of Person" (그런 사람) | 2021 | — | Undercover OST Part 1 |
| "Remember Your Day" | — | Oh My Ladylord OST Part 2 | |
| "Bitter" (쓰다) | 2022 | — | Bad Prosecutor OST Part 6 |
Other charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [13] | |||
| "Open Arms" (with Soul Supreme) |
2013 | 68 | Star Audition 3 Mentor Survival Part 1 |
| "My Love by My Side" (내사랑 내곁에) | 62 | Star Audition 3 Top 16 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Asia Artist Awards | Rising Star Award | Won | ||
| MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer Award (Music / Talk Show) | Won | |||
| 2017 | Seoul Music Awards | Discovery of the Year | Won | ||
| Gaon Chart Music Awards | Discovery of the Year | Won | |||
| Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Vocal Performance Male Solo | "Crazy" (미치고 싶다) | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2018 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year – May | Nominated |
Filmography
editVariety show
edit| Year | Title | TV Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Battle Trip | KBS2 | Special MC (Episode 79–80) |
References
edit- ^ "Who won 'Birth of a Great Star 3'?". Allkpop. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ "Han Dong Geun releases heartwrenching "Unread"". koreaboo.com. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ^ "After School's Jung Ah & Han Dong Geun Reveal "Between Us" Music Video". hypnoticasia.com. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Han Dong Geun sings about the 'Amazing You'". Allkpop. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ "한동근, 플레디스와 전속계약 종료…"신중한 논의 끝, 각자 길 걷기로"[공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ "한동근, 브랜뉴뮤직 전속계약…"데뷔 때 인연으로" [공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). December 26, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ "[단독] 가수 한동근, 음주운전 적발…오늘(5일) 조사". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Ballad singer Han caught drunk driving". m.koreatimes.co.kr. September 5, 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Kim Ye-eun (January 18, 2022). "[단독] '싱어게인2' 한동근, 5월 결혼…품절남 된다" [[Exclusive] 'Singer Gain 2' Han Dong-geun to get married in May... out of stock]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Hyun Hye-sun (January 18, 2022). "[공식] 한동근, 비연예인 연인과 결혼···"정확한 시기 미정" [[Official] Han Dong-geun, married to a non-celebrity lover... "Exact time undecided] (in Korean). Seoul Economic Daily. Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Gaon Album Chart positions:
- Your Diary: "2017년 19주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- Broken People: "2017년 49주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- Obscured Star: "2020년 5주차 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ "2017년 05월 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c Gaon Digital Chart positions:
- "Making a New Ending for This Story" and "Amazing You": "2016년 36주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- "Crazy": "2017년 19주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- "Undoable": "2017년 49주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- "I've Been Waiting for You": "2020년 01주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- "Candle": "2020년 11주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- "Usual": "2020년 17주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- "At the End of the Day There's You": "2018년 13주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- "Open Arms": "2013년 1주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- "My Love by My Side": "2013년 5주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- "It's Love": "2022년 15주차 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- "Dawn Call from You": "2022 Week 35 Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- "Long Time No See": "2023 Week 10 Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- "If I Love Again": "2023 Week 18 Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "GAON′s 관찰노트". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). February 8, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- ^ "2017년 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "2017년 49주차 Download Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2017.
External links
edit- Official website (in Korean)