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Mélovin

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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mykolayovych and the family name is Bocharov.
Mélovin
Ме́ловін
Mélovin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Mélovin at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018
Background information
Birth nameKostiantyn Mykolaiovych Bocharov
Born (1997-04-11) 11 April 1997 (age 27)
Odesa, Ukraine
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument
  • Vocals, Piano
Years active2015–present
Websitemelovinmusic.com

Kostiantyn Mykolaiovych Bocharov (Ukrainian: Костянти́н Микола́йович Бочаро́в, IPA: [kosʲtʲɐnˈtɪn mɪkoˈlɑjowɪdʒ botʃɐˈrɔu̯]; born 11 April 1997), better known by his stage name Mélovin (stylised in all caps; Ukrainian: Ме́ловін, IPA: [ˈmɛlowin]), is a Ukrainian singer and songwriter. He first came to prominence after winning season six of X-Factor Ukraine.

He represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, with the song "Under the Ladder", finishing in seventeenth place, with 130 points.

Early life

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Bocharov was born in Odesa to parents Mykola Bocharov and Valentyna Bocharova. He became interested in music at a young age, and as a child would put on and perform in concerts at his school.[1] He later began attending a music school, but left before graduating. He subsequently enrolled in a theatre school, which he graduated from.[2]

Career

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2015–2016: X-Factor Ukraine

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Bocharov had auditioned for X-Factor Ukraine three times, but never got onto the televised show.[3] Eventually, he passed his audition for the show's sixth season in 2015.[4] He advanced through the competition and was eventually declared the winner. Following the show's completion, he went on a tour of Ukraine along with the show's other finalists.[2] In 2016, he released his debut single "Ne odinokaya".[5]

2017–2018: Eurovision

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On 17 January 2017, Bocharov was announced as one of the 23 competitors in Vidbir 2017, the Ukrainian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, with the song "Wonder".[6] Bocharov competed in the third semi-final on 18 February 2017, where he placed second and qualified to the final as one of the top two finishers.[7][8] In the semi-final, he received the highest number of televotes from the Ukrainian public but only placed fourth with the jury consisting of Konstantin Meladze, Jamala, and Andriy Danylko.[9][10] The final was held on 25 February 2017.[11] Bocharov placed third, after receiving the highest number of televotes from the Ukrainian public again, but placing second-to-last with the jury.[12][13]

Mélovin singing his 2018 Eurovision entry Under The Ladder a cappella.
Chat with Mélovin during the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

The following year, Bocharov confirmed his return to Vidbir on 16 January 2018 after being confirmed as one of the 18 competing acts in Vidbir 2018 with the song "Under the Ladder".[14][15] He competed in the second semi-final on 17 February 2018, where he qualified to the final as one of the top three finishers, placing first with the highest number of televotes from the Ukrainian public and second-highest number of jury votes from the jury consisting of Jamala, Danylko, and Eugene Filatov.[16][17][18][19] He won the final on 24 February and thus represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.[19][20] He placed 17th in the voting in Eurovision Song Contest 2018 final, gaining only eleven points from juries of 43 countries and 119 points from televiewers all around the world. After Eurovision 2018, he went on to release his new single "That's Your Role".

2019–present: other ventures

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Bocharov won the second season of The Masked Singer Ukraine in December 2021.

He attempted to represent Ukraine again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, being selected among the finalists of Vidbir 2024 with the song "Dreamer".[21] He finished in third position.

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Details
Face to Face
  • Released: 10 November 2017
  • Label: UMPG
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UKR
Airplay
[22] 		SWE
Heat.
[23]
"Ne odinokaya (Не одинокая)" 2016 — — Non-album singles
"Na vzlyot (На взлёт)" — —
"Wonder" — — Face to Face
"Unbroken" 2017 — —
"Hooligan" — —
"Play This Life" — —
"Face to Face" — —
"Svit v poloni"

(Світ в полоні)

— —
"Under the Ladder" 2018 54 9 Octopus
"That's Your Role" — —
"Z toboyu, zi mnoyu, i hodi (З тобою, зі мною, і годі)" — —
"Chudova Mytʹ (Чудова Мить)" — — Non-album single
"Ty (Ти)" 2019 4 — Octopus
"Oh, No!" — —
"Expectations" — —
"Your Entertainment" — —
"Want You to Stay" — —
"Vitryla (Вітрила)" 10 — Non-album single
"Dance with the Devil" 2020 — —
"I krov kypyt' (І кров кипить)" 2021 23 —
"Tayemnyy znak' (Таємний знак)
(with Sowa) 		— —
"Kit i drama' (Кіт і Драма) — —
"Ne zvolikay (Не зволікай)" 2022 — —
"Meni ne dzvony (Мені не дзвони) - -

Personal life

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On 5 July 2021, Bocharov came out as bisexual in a concert, followed by an Instagram post.[24][25]

References

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  1. ^ "Победитель шоу "Х-фактор-6" Костя Бочаров откровенно о своих увлечениях, учебе, воспитании и желании стать артистом". musicstarts.com.ua (in Russian). 6 January 2016. Archived from the original on 20 March 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b Bakhareva, Taisiya (30 December 2015). "Победитель "Х-фактора" Константин Бочаров: "Когда назвали мое имя, ноги подкосились, и я упал прямо на сцене"". fakty.ua (in Russian). Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  3. ^ Olga (6 December 2015). "Одессит Костя Бочаров: Пойти на "Х-фактор" меня вдохновила покойная бабушка" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 20 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  4. ^ ""Х-Фактор-6": Игорь Кондратюк – о победе Кости Бочарова". mig.com.ua (in Russian). Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Не одинокая – Single – MÉLOVIN". itunes.apple.com. 6 April 2016. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Определены имена полуфиналистов Национального отбора на «Евровидение-2017»". stb.ua (in Ukrainian). STB. 17 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  7. ^ Granger, Anthony (20 January 2017). "Ukraine: Semi Finals Running Order Announced". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  8. ^ Halliwell, Jamie (19 February 2017). "Ukraine: Vidbir Semi-Final Three Results". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  9. ^ Weaver, Jessica (18 February 2017). "Ukraine: Final line-up of national selection complete". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Стало відомо ім'я другого члена журі нацвідбору «Євробачення-2017»". stb.ua (in Ukrainian). STB. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (23 February 2017). "Ukraine: Who will follow Jamala's footsteps ? 6 acts in contention". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  12. ^ Weaver, Jessica (25 February 2017). "Ukraine: O.Torvald to represent the host nation at Eurovision 2017!". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  13. ^ Halliwell, Jamie (25 February 2017). "Ukraine: O.Torvald to represent the host country in Kyiv". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  14. ^ Farren, Neil (16 January 2018). "Ukraine: Vidbir 2018 Contestants Revealed". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  15. ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (16 January 2018). "Ukraine: UA:PBC reveals national selection participants". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  16. ^ Herbert, Emily (19 January 2018). "Ukraine: Vidbir 2018 Semi-Finals Running Order Revealed". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  17. ^ Granger, Anthony (17 February 2018). "Ukraine: Vidbir 2018 Finalists Selected". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 18 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  18. ^ Knoops, Roy (19 January 2018). "Ukraine: Vidbir 2018 semi-final running order draw results". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  19. ^ a b Vranis, Michalis (17 February 2018). "Ukraine: Vidbir 2018 Final lineup completed". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  20. ^ Jiandani, Sergio (24 February 2018). "Ukraine: Melovin will fly to Lisbon!". Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  21. ^ Farren, Neil (17 November 2023). "Ukraine: Vidbir 2024 Finalists Announced". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  22. ^ "Top City & Country Radio Hits (Ukraine)". Tophit.ru. Tophit. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  23. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 20, 18 maj 2018". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  24. ^ Semko, Liza (6 July 2021). "Singer Melovin comes out as bisexual in historic moment for Ukraine". Kyiv Post. Archived from the original on 6 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  25. ^ Bocharov, Kostyantyn. "Я - #БИ" (in Ukrainian). Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021 – via Instagram.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Dmitry Babak
 X-Factor Ukraine
Winner
2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest
2018 		Succeeded by
Go A
with "Solovey"(Соловей)
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