Jeong Se-woon (Korean: 정세운, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter signed under Starship Entertainment.
Career
2013–2017: Pre-debut
Jeong's first public appearance was in 2013, as a contestant in the third season of K-pop Star.[1] He passed the first round of auditions with a performance of his original song titled "Mom, Wait a Minute" (엄마 잠깐만). One of the judges in the show, founder and former JYP Entertainment CEO Park Jin-young, praised the musical form of the song and likened him to Akdong Musician, who were the winners of the second season of K-pop Star.[3] Starting from the third round, he competed as part of the duo Something (썸띵) with fellow contestant Kim Ah-hyeon.[4] The duo reached the finals but was eliminated during the first round of live performances.[5] In July 2014, three months after the show concluded, Jeong signed a contract with Starship Entertainment.[6]
In 2017, he represented Starship Entertainment in Produce 101 Season 2 alongside fellow trainee Lee Gwang-hyun.[7] He became part of the Top 20 but was eliminated during the finale, after ranking 12th overall with 769,859 votes.[8] After the show, on August 1, it was reported that he had started preparing for his solo debut.[9]
2017–2019: Debut and commercial solo success
Jeong performing in 2017
Jeong debuted as a solo artist on August 31, with his first EP titled Ever,[A] which peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart after selling 23,438 copies within its first week.[10] The EP contain six songs, including his original compositions "Miracle" and "Never Mind", as well as the title track "Just U", featuring rapper Sik-K.[11][12] "Just U" peaked at number eight and had more than 59,790 digital downloads within the first week of sales.[13][14]
His second EP, After was released in January 15, 2018.[15] The title track of the album was "Baby It's U" and the album contained the self-produced track "Close Over".[16] Jeong also held his first concert Ever: After in 2018.[17]
In 2019, Jeong became a radio DJ for EBS Radio's "Listen".[18]
2020–present: 24 and Where Is My Garden!
On June 23, it was confirmed that Jeong would make his summer comeback with his first studio album 24 Part. 1 on July 14.[19] Jeong participated in the writing and production of the album, with the album showing musical growth while still retaining Jeong's musical style.[20] On December 16, it was announced that Jeong would return with the second part of his studio album 24 Part. 2 on January 6, 2021.[21]24 Part. 2 has been described as "a more melancholy, rock-pop sound" than his previous EP.[22]
In April 6, 2022, Jeong published his first article 'Honorable Words'.[23] On April 25, Starship Entertainment announced that Jeong would be making a comeback with his fifth EP, Where Is My Garden! on May 11.[24] On July 13, it was announced that Jeong his solo concert 2022 Jeong Se-woon Concert Our Garden on August 27 and 28 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and it will be the concert in three years.[25] On September 29, it was announced that Jeong would have a fan meeting on October 29.[26]
On January 4, 2024, Jeong released his sixth EP, Quiz.[27]
^Kwon, Su-bin (March 10, 2014). ‘K팝스타3’ TOP8 결정 완료, 이젠 생방송이다 (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
^2017년 08월 Album Chart (see #16) [August 2017 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 22, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
^2017년 35주차 Digital Chart [Week 35 of 2017 Digital Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
^2017년 35주차 Download Chart (see #8) [Week 35 of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
^Son Jin-ah (April 25, 2022). "정세운, 5월 11일 컴백 확정(공식)" [Jeong Sewoon, May 11 comeback confirmed (official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Seon-woo (July 13, 2022). "정세운, 8월 27·28일 단독 콘서트 개최" [Jeong Se-woon to hold a solo concert on August 27 and 28] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee, Da-gyeom (September 29, 2022). "싱어송라이돌' 정세운, 10월 29일 팬미팅 개최" [Singer-songwriter idol' Jeong Se-woon, held a fan meeting on October 29th] (in Korean). Star Today, Maeil Business News. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022 – via Naver.
"Quiz". Circle Chart (in Korean). December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
^2020년 7월 Album Chart [July 2020 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
2017년 Album Chart (see #86) [2017 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
^"Day". Melon (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
^2019년 10월 Album Chart [October 2019 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
^2022년 05월 Album Chart [May 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
2017년 35주차 Download Chart (see #8) [Week 35 of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
2017년 36주차 Download Chart (see #16) [Week 36 of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
2017년 37주차 Download Chart (see #40) [Week 37 of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
2017년 38주차 Download Chart (see #72) [Week 38 of 2017 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on September 28, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
^Kim Won-gyeom (July 14, 2022). "구필수는 없다', OST 통합 앨범 오늘 발매…YB·정세운→정동원 참여 '총 44트랙" [No Gu Pil-Soo', OST integrated album released today... YB · Jeong Se-woon → Jeong Dong-won participation '44 tracks in total] (in Korean). spoTV News. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim Hyun-sook (July 8, 2022). "정세운, '환혼' 황민현 멜로 테마곡 '바라만 본다' 가창" [Jeong Se-woon sang 'I Only See You', the melodrama theme song of Hwang Min-hyun for 'Welcome'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on July 8, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jang Ji-yoon (December 28, 2022). "정세운, 오늘 '사랑의 이해' OST 발매…'심포니" [Jeong Sewoon releases the OST of 'Understanding Love' today... 'Symphony] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022 – via Naver.
^Yoon, Jun-ho (July 16, 2023). "정세운, '킹더랜드' OST 'Fall in Love' 오늘(16일) 발매…이준호 테마곡" [Jung Se Woon, 'King the Land ' OST 'Fall in Love' Released Today (16th)...Lee Joon Ho Theme Song] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on July 16, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023 – via Naver.
^Peak chart positions for other charted songs by Jeong Se-woon:
^2017년 35주차 Digital Chart | 국내 [Week 35 of 2017 Digital Chart | Domestic]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
^Hong, Hye-min (April 22, 2020). "샘킴X안정환X윤두준X정세운 '배달해서 먹힐까?', 5월 19일 첫방 [공식]" [Sam Kim X Ahn Jung-hwan X Yoon Doo-joon X Jeong Se-woon '4 Wheeled Restaurant', first broadcast on May 19th [Official]] (in Korean). Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
^Ji, Min-kyung (September 26, 2021). "몬스타엑스 기현X정세운, '복면가왕' 무대 뜨거운 관심.."이 조합 찬성"" [Monsta X Kihyun X Jeong Se-woon, 'King of Masked Singer' stage receiving great attention.. "An approved combination"] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
^Yoo Jung-min (November 25, 2021). "브라이언X정세운X김승수, 요섹남들의 숨막히는 대결 ('쿡킹')" [Brian X Jeong Se-woon X Kim Seung-soo, a breathtaking confrontation between sexy men (‘Cooking’)] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on January 3, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2021 – via Naver.
^Jang Da-hee (May 11, 2022). "이경규-홍진경-정세운 뭉쳤다…'요즘것들이 수상해', 25일 첫 방송" [Lee Kyung-gyu, Hong Jin-kyung, and Jeong Se-woon unite... 'Things Are Suspicious These Days', First Aired on the 25th] (in Korean). spoTV News. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Seung-gil (July 20, 2022). "이현이·이석훈·윤태진·정세운, '연애는 직진' MC 발탁" [Lee Hyun-i, Lee Seok-hoon, Yoon Tae-jin, and Jeong Se-woon, 'Dating is Straight' MCs] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jeong Hye-yeon (September 10, 2021). "정세운, '히든 : 더 퍼포먼스' 합류..신선한 컬래버레이션 예고[공식]" [Jeong Sewoon joins 'Hidden: The Performance'... Fresh collaboration notice [Official]]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021 – via Naver.
^Park Soo-in (June 17, 2022). "류수정→정세운 '아이돌 히트쏭 페스티발' 출연, 김종민 신지 MC" [Ryu Su-jeong → Jeong Se-woon Appeared in ‘Idol Hit Song Festival’, Kim Jong-min Shinji MC] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 17, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Jae-eun (December 3, 2021). "정세운 '아이돌 라디오' 형원·주헌 빈자리 채운다 [공식]" [Jeong Se-woon fills the vacancy of Hyungwon and Jooheon on ‘Idol Radio’ [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Naver.
^Baek Seung-hoon (July 1, 2022). "엔플라잉·김재환·정세운, '아이돌라디오2' 임시DJ 발탁 [공식입장]" [Flying, Kim Jae-hwan, and Jeong Se-woon, 'Idol Radio 2' temporary DJs selected [Official position]] (in Korean). iMBC. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022 – via Naver.
^Ji, Mi-kyung (March 3, 2023). "정세운, 소극장 콘서트 '더 웨이브' 공식 포스터 공개..깊어진 분위기" [Jeong Se-woon, the official poster for the small theater concert 'The Wave' released.. The atmosphere deepened] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Naver.