Han Dong-geun

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Han Dong-geun
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Han in 2017
Background information
Born (1993-05-09) May 9, 1993 (age 30)
Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Genres Pop ballad
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2014–present
Labels
Website Official website
Korean name
Hangul
한동근
Revised Romanization Han Dong-geun
McCune–Reischauer Han Tongkŭn

Han Dong-geun (born May 9, 1993) is a South Korean singer. He is the winner of MBC's Star Audition Season 3. [1]

Contents

Career

On 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

On January 18, 2022, it was confirmed that Han will marry a non-celebrity girlfriend. The wedding will be held on May 21, 2022. [7] Later the same day, Han's agency confirmed true that Han was dating a non-celebrity and preparing for marriage. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[9]
Your Diary33

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
KOR
[9]
Broken People (이별할 사람들)
  • Released: December 4, 2017
  • Label: Pledis Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
40
Obscured Star (재회: 구름에 가려진 별)
  • Released: January 22, 2020
  • Label: Brand New Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
64

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
[11]
"Making a New Ending for This Story"
(이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해)
20141
  • KOR: 2,500,000 [12]
Non-album singles
"Unread" (읽지 않음)
"Between the Two of Us" (우리사이...)
(with Kim Jung-ah)
2015
"Amazing You" (그대라는 사치)20167
  • KOR: 2,500,000 [12]
"Crazy" (미치고 싶다)20178Your Diary
"Forever Young"
(with Bumzu)
Non-album single
"Undoable" (안 될 사랑)25Broken People
"I've Been Waiting for You" (나를 기다렸나요)201999Obscured Star
"Farewell" (잘 헤어진 거야)2020
"Candle" ()195Non-album singles
"Usual" (보통 같으면)88
"West Sea" (서쪽 바다)
(with Jang Hye-jin)
"The Road" ()
"Letter to Myself 10 Years Ago" (10년 전의 나에게)
"It's Love" (사랑인걸)202233
"Dawn Call from You" (새벽에 걸려온 너의 전화는)40
"Long Time No See" (오랜만이야)2023145
"If I Love Again" (다시 사랑한다면)77

Soundtrack appearances

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[11]
"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)201889 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

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
[11]
"Open Arms"
(with Soul Supreme)
201368Star Audition 3 Mentor Survival Part 1
"My Love by My Side" (내사랑 내곁에)62Star Audition 3 Top 16

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2016 Asia Artist Awards Rising Star AwardWon
MBC Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer Award (Music / Talk Show)Won
2017 Seoul Music Awards Discovery of the YearWon
Gaon Chart Music Awards Discovery of the YearWon
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Vocal Performance Male Solo"Crazy" (미치고 싶다)Nominated
Song of the YearNominated
2018 Gaon Chart Music Awards Song of the Year – MayNominated

Filmography

Variety show

YearTitleTV NetworkNotes
2018 Battle Trip KBS2 Special MC (Episode 79–80)

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