Jang Woo Hyuk

Infobox musical artist
Name = Jang Woo Hyuk
장우혁


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Jang Woo Hyuk
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Origin = Flagicon|South Korea Daegu, South Korea
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Genre = K-pop, dance, hip hop, rap
Occupation = Singer, rapper, choreographer, dancer
Years_active = 1996 - present
Label = Sponge Entertainment
Associated_acts = SMTown, H.O.T., JTL
URL = [http://newest35.spongent.com/ Official Site]
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Infobox Korean name
hangul=장우혁
hanja=張佑赫
zh=张佑赫
rr=Jang Uhyeok
mr=Chang Uhyŏk

Jang Woo Hyuk (장우혁) (born May 8, 1978) is a South Korean rapper, who was a member of the band H.O.T.. After H.O.T. disbanded, Woo Hyuk formed the trio JTL with his former H.O.T members Tony An and Lee Jae Won. JTL unofficially disbanded as its members began pursuing solo careers. Woo Hyuk is the CEO of "Newest Entertainment" (a dancing academy). His nicknames have been "Hammer Boy" for his famous locking dance from H.O.T, and the "The Sun that Will Never Set" in Korea. He has earned his reputation as "The Prince Of Dance Music."

olo career

Woo Hyuk collaborated with Kenzie, Pang Shi Hyuk, and many other talented K-pop musicians. Music lovers thirsting for groovy R&B style beats plus a flair of hip hop all blended with Woo Hyuk's inimitable vocals are well advised to check out the release of "No More Drama". To prepare for his solo album, Jang Woo Hyuk undergone 10 months of dance training [ [http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/enter/music_artists_detail.htm?No=103801 KBS Artist Search - Jang Woo Hyuk] ] .

Woo Hyuk also changed his style of rapping. Instead of screaming the lyrics out into the mic the way he did during his H.O.T days, he now does his usual rapping.

Jang Woo Hyuk has become popular in the Chinese and Taiwanese markets. In a poll held on China's largest portal site, sina.com, Woo Hyuk topped two catergories, beating out Rain by 500 votes in the poll: "Who do you think is the most popular South Korean singer in China?" and more than double the votes in dancing [ [http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1382607_11858.html Singer Jang Woo-hyuk Outshines Rain in China] ] . He has expressed his deep interest of making appearances in China and Taiwan. During the beginning of April 2006, he started his first promotion in China and finally created his official fan club in China; however, he has never held a concert in Taiwan.

In addition, world renowned singer Amerie has stated her interest in performing with Woo Hyuk.Fact|date=January 2007

On November 15, 2007, Woo Hyuk went into the military to fulfill his military duties. [ [http://popseoul.com/2007/10/25/jang-woo-hyuk-finally-enlists/ Jang Woo Hyuk finally enlists] ] .

Dance

Woo Hyuk is a dancer who has greatly improved since the days of H.O.T and JTL. His dance styles consist primarily of waving, but also incorporates popping, strobing, animation, and body shakes. On September 17, 2005 he defeated Shinhwa member Lee Min Woo in a dance battle on the Korean TV show Star Dance Battle. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cxgbgWxqAk Jang Woo Hyuk VS Lee Min Woo] ]

Discography

H.O.T.

JTL

Albums

Infobox Discography
Name = Volume 1 - No More Drama


Released = September 13, 2005
Label = Sony & BMG, SBME Korea
Type = studio album
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# Flip Reverse
# Pump Flow
# '지지 않는 태양 (Sun That Never Sets)'
# Shake it Shake it
# Sorry
# Hypnosis (최면)
# Red Sun
# Scream
# Let's Go
# F.A.S.T Love
# Fool (멍청이)
# One Step

Infobox Discography
Name = Volume 2 - My Way


Released = October 25, 2006
Label = Sony & BMG, SBME Korea
Type = studio album
ChartPosition =
Sales = 28,879 [Music Industry Association Korea [http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/Kpop_200610.htm 10월 가요음반 판매량집계] ]
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Tracks =
# Mr. 잭슨 (Mr. Jackson) (feat. 남훈, 박장근 of super sta)
# 진짜 남자 (feat. 양정은)
# Sunny (feat. J)
# 폭풍속으로 (One Way) (feat. 에스더 Esther)
# 마지막 잎새 (feat. 정인, 라도)
# 노란 샤쓰의 사나이 (feat. 탁재훈)
# S Scenario (feat. Yuri)
# oH, No! (feat. 기상)
# Last Game (feat. 남훈, 박장근 of super sta, supacool, 에스더 Esther, Cee-Jay, 신사동호랭이, 라도, 장준호(JnG Beat)

Trivia

Woo Hyuk is a Buddhist. [ [http://kpopspot.tripod.com/woo_hyuk_profile.htm Woo Hyuk's Profile] ] [ [http://www.asianhunk.net/jang-woo-hyuk/comment-page-1/ Jang Woo Hyuk - Asian Male Modeling, Man Fashion & Fitness Blog ...] ]

References

External links

*en icon [http://hot.hwaiting.net/ Beginning of My Inferiority Complex]
*ko icon [http://newest35.spongent.com/ Jang Woo Hyuk's Official Site]
*ko icon [http://www.yjmusic.co.kr/jtl/intro.html JTL's Official Website]
*ko icon [http://www.smtown.com/ SM Entertainment's Official Site]
*ko icon [http://www.smtown.com/smtown/hot/index.html H.O.T.'s Official Site]