WOOYOUNG

Born

1989-04-30

Birthplace

Busan, South Korea

Biography

Jang Woo-young, known mononymously as WOOYOUNG, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. In 2008, he debuted as a member of 2PM, a boy band currently managed by JYP Entertainment. He debuted as a solo artist with his first extended play, 23, Male, Single, in July 2012. He has also composed several songs for 2PM and other artists. Following his discharge from his mandatory military service in 2020, Wooyoung has worked as a television personality on various Korean variety shows such as Beat Coin, I Can See Your Voice, and Street Man Fighter. He is currently a cast member on the Netflix variety program Screwballs. He is also known for his role as Jason in the 2011 South Korean drama Dream High.