Song Seung-hyun

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In this Korean name, the family name is Song.
Song Seung-hyun
FTISLAND in Paris, La Cigale, 17.JPG
Song Seung-hyun in Paris, 2015
Born
Song Seung-hyun

(1992-08-21) 21 August 1992 (age 29)
Busan, South Korea
Occupation
  • Actor
  • musician
  • singer
Years active2009–present
AgentWooridle Company
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Guitarist
  • vocalist
  • drummer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
  • guitar
Labels
Associated actsF.T. Island
Websitefncent.com/ftisland/

Song Seung-hyun (Korean: 송승현; Hanja: 宋承炫; Japanese:ソン•スンヒョン born 21 August 1992)[1] is a South Korean actor and musician. He is best known as a former member of the rock band F.T. Island, where he replaced previous guitarist Oh Won Bin and served as guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter.[2]

Career[]

Main article: F.T. Island

2009–2014: Debut with FT Island and solo activities[]

Song Seung-hyun was a FNC trainee for 3 years before joining F.T. Island.[3] He joined the band as a guitarist and backup vocalist[4] after former member Oh Won Bin left the group.[5] Right after joining FT Island as Oh Won Bin's replacement, "I Believe Myself" became the first single with member Song Seung-Hyun's vocal.

In 2009 Song Seung-hyun appeared on SBS's variety show program Idol Maknae Rebellion ("아이돌 막내반란시대").[6]

He also did a cameo in Style [Ep6] (SBS, 2009)[7]

In 2012 Song Seung-hyun made his musical debut on 'Jack the Ripper' as Daniel. He performed for 8 days in Korea (Korea Haeorum Theater) and 3 days in Japan (Tokyo Aoyama Theater)[8] His character Daniel, is one of the main characters who is part of an extremely sad romance. He begins a dangerous deal for the woman he loves. He was the youngest Daniel to be cast in 'Jack the Ripper'.[9]

2014–present: Continued solo activities and new agency[]

In January 2014, Song Seung-hyun sang alongside Song Eun-yi forming the duo "Two Song Place", releasing the single "Age-Height"

In 2016, Song was announced to be joining the cast of the webdrama 'Detective Alice 2'.[10]

On December 24, 2019, FNC announced that Seung-hyun would depart the group when his contract expires on December 31 to focus on his acting career.[11]

In 2020, Song Seung-hyun signed a new contract with acting agency 'Wooridle Company'.[12]

Other activities[]

  • With fellow band member Choi Jong-hoon, Seung hyun modeled at the 2009 Autumn Seoul Fashion Week on 17 October 2009 for Lee Ju Young, the designer of the "Resurrection" collection.[13]
  • With fellow band member Lee Hongki, Seunghyun becomes ambassadors for Gangwon Province. They introduced Gangwon-do by experiencing the place themselves. They went to Kyungpo Beach, Chamsori Museum, rode on rail bikes as well as the beach train at Jeongdongjin. The series of photoshoot by famous Japanese photographer, Shimokoshi Haruki, portrays the beauty and charm of Gangwon-do.[14]

Filmography[]

TV series[]

Year Network Title Notes
2009 SBS Style Cameo, Ep. 6
SBS Idol Maknae Rebellion Cast member
2013–2014 tvN Cheongdam-dong 111 Reality show
2015 SBS MTV Coming Out FTISLAND Reality show (with F.T. Island members)
2016 Naver TV Cast Investigator Alice 2 Main cast, Web Drama

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Youth (short film: "Enemies All Around") Lee Kyo Soo Main role

Musical[]

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Jack the Ripper Daniel Main role

References[]

  1. ^ Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  2. ^ Mo, Shin-jung (29 January 2009). "FT아일랜드, 오원빈 대체 새 멤버 송승현 공개 (F.T. Island, Oh Won-bin Replacement Revealed to be Song Seung-Hyun". Hankooki.com. Retrieved 29 January 2009.
  3. ^ "– 25.02.2009 II". K Bites. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  4. ^ "스포츠한국 : FT아일랜드, 오원빈 대체 새 멤버 송승현 공개". Sports.hankooki.com. 29 January 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  5. ^ jeen (27 January 2009). "Oh Wonbin Quits FT Island!". Allkpop.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  6. ^ lawlietta (28 October 2009). "2AM, T-Max, FT Island, U-Kiss & Mighty Mouth Maknaes Get Their Revenge?". Allkpop.com. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  7. ^ "'스타일' 카메오 향연...김혜수-류시원 인맥 과시". Joynews.inews24.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  8. ^ ejchoe (9 August 2012). "F.T. Island's Seunghyun makes his musical debut on 'Jack the Ripper'". Allkpop.com. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  9. ^ "FT Island's Song Seung Hyun Cast in the Musical "Jack the Ripper"". Soompi. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  10. ^ "F.T. Island's Seunghyun cast in upcoming web drama, 'Detective Alice 2'". allkpop.com. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  11. ^ "FT아일랜드 관련 안내드립니다" [F.T. Island Related Information]. FNC Entertainment (in Korean). 24 December 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  12. ^ "FORMER F.T. ISLAND GUITARIST, SONG SEUNG HYUN, HAS SIGNED WITH WOORIDLE COMPANY AFTER BIDDING ADIEU TO HIS PREVIOUS AGENCY, FNC ENTERTAINMENT". Hello Kpop. 7 April 2020.
  13. ^ "[포토엔]패션쇼 오른 최종훈, 당당하게 걷기~ – 손에 잡히는 뉴스 눈에 보이는 뉴스 – 뉴스엔". Newsen.com. 17 October 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  14. ^ "[news] FT Island Becomes Ambassadors For Gangwon-Do Province ~ Latest K-pop News – K-pop News | Daily K Pop News". Dkpopnews.net. Retrieved 27 April 2013.

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