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우지 | |
![]() Woozi at a fansign on October 18, 2015. | |
Born | Lee Ji-hoon November 22, 1996 |
Nationality | Korean |
Education | Hanyang University |
Occupations |
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Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2015–Present |
Labels | Pledis |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | I Jihun |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Chihun |
Lee Ji-hoon (Korean: 이지훈; born November 22, 1996), better known by his stage name Woozi (Korean: 우지) is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is a member of the boy group Seventeen. He currently has written or composed 119 songs for multiple artists such as Seventeen, Ailee, I.O.I and Chanyeol.
Early life
Woozi studied classical music and learned to play different instruments such as the clarinet and band instruments since a young age.[1] He joined Pledis through auditions and met Bumzu, with whom he frequently collaborates on music production.[2] As a trainee, Woozi appeared in music videos for label-mates NU'EST, Hello Venus and Orange Caramel. He also starred in the online program Seventeen TV alongside other Seventeen members.[3] Woozi attended Hanlim Multi Art School and then enrolled in Hanyang University.[4]
Career
2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities
On May 26, 2015, Woozi debuted with the "self-producing" group Seventeen with the single "Adore U".[5] He participated in writing and producing all the tracks on their debut EP, 17 Carat.[6] He became Seventeen's main producer alongside singer-songwriter Bumzu and he is currently credited for the lyrics and composition of 80% of the group's songs.[7][2]
Woozi then started writing for other artists as well. In 2016, he joined Ailee in writing the lyrics for her new collaboration with Eric Nam, "Feelin'".[8] In 2017, he wrote the last single of the project group I.O.I, "Downpour", which received attention for the beautiful lyrics.[9]
In 2019, Woozi became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association.[10] On October 15, 2019, Woozi released the song "Miracle" for the soundtrack of the drama The Tale of Nokdu.[11]
In 2021, he worked with fellow Seventeen's member Hoshi on his new song, "Spider", which debuted at number 5 on the World Digital Song Sales chart.[12][13] With the release of his group's ninth EP Attacca, he was interviewed by Rolling Stone with members Joshua and Vernon on their online segment 'The Breakdown' to discuss how he wrote the title track and oversaw the recording process.[14] He was awarded for his works as a music producer at the 6th Asia Artist Awards, the youngest recipient for the accolade.[15]
Discography
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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KOR | |||
"Miracle" | 2019 | —[A] | The Tale of Nokdu OST |
Filmography
Online programs
Year | Title | Channel | Ref(s) |
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2013-2014 | Seventeen TV | Ustream | [3] |
Music video appearances
Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2012 | Face | NU'EST | Pre-debut | [17] |
Venus | Hello Venus | [18] | ||
2014 | My Copycat | Orange Caramel | [19] |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2021 | 2021 Asia Artist Awards | Best Producer | style="background: #9EFF9E; color: #000; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2 notheme"|Won | [15] |
Notes
References
- ^ Park, Su-jeong (June 18, 2015). "[My Name] 세븐틴 (2) 보컬팀 - 우지, 조슈아, 정한, 도겸, 승관" [[My Name] Seventeen (2) Vocal Team - Woozi, Joshua, Jeonghan, DK, Seungkwan]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Yoon, Seung-geun (January 19, 2019). "'프로듀서' 우지 "솔로 욕심? 세븐틴이 먼저죠"(인터뷰)" ['Producer' Woozi "Greed for solo? Seventeen comes first" (interview)]. StarNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Hwang, Mi-hyun (August 12, 2014). "세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Han, Mi-won (October 6, 2020). "한양대학교 미래인재교육원 학점은행제 "실용음악"" [Hanyang University Future Talent Education Center Credit Bank System "Practical Music"]. Hanyang University Naver Blog (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (May 30, 2015). "Here's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by Seventeen". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Won, Ho-jung (May 26, 2015). "Seventeen hopes to shine like diamonds with '17 Carat'". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (October 26, 2021). "SEVENTEEN on the importance of making their own music: "This is like our philosophy"". NME. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Joo-ae (October 11, 2016). "'올드스쿨' 에일리, 센 언니 'NO'…애교만점 '흥 부자' (종합)" ['Old School' Ailee, older sister 'NO'... Full of aegyo 'heung rich' (comprehensive)]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Han, Jeong-won (March 30, 2019). ""흥행 문제 없어"…진영·백호·우지·정세운, 소문난 프로듀싱 ★ [엑's 기획]" ["No performance problems"... Jinyoung·Baekho·Woozi·Jeong Sewoon, famous producing ★ [X's plan]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (January 28, 2019). "'뮤직쇼' 세븐틴 우지 "저작권협회 정회원 됐다, 굴비 기대돼"" ['Music Show' SEVENTEEN's Woozi "I'm a full member of the Copyright Association, I'm looking forward to Gulbi"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (October 15, 2019). "세븐틴 우지, '녹두전' OST 세 번째 주자..오늘(15일) 'Miracle' 발매 [공식]" [SEVENTEEN's Woozi, 'The Battle of Nokdu' OST 3rd Runner..Today (15th) 'Miracle' Released [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Delgado, Sara (April 2, 2021). "SEVENTEEN's HOSHI Talks First Solo Mixtape "Spider"". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ McIntyre, Hugh (April 18, 2021). "BTS, Chanyeol, Stray Kids, Astro And Hoshi: Hits Making Moves On The World Songs Chart". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (November 9, 2021). "'The Breakdown': 'Flames and Motorcycles' Inspired Seventeen's 'Rock With You'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "그룹 세븐틴, '2021 AAA' 대상 '올해의 가수'… 개인 수상까지 3관왕 영예". 조선일보. December 3, 2021.
- ^ "2019년 42주차 Download Chart" [Week 42 of 2019 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ ""Face" MV". Youtube. March 14, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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Category:Living people Category:1996 births Category:South Korean composers Category:South Korean male idols Category:21st-century South Korean singers Category:People from Busan Category:Pledis Entertainment artists Category:Hybe Corporation artists Category:Hanlim Multi Art School alumni Category:Hanyang University alumni
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