Woozi

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.

Woozi
우지
20220112—Woozi Marie Claire Korea interview.jpg
Woozi in January 2022
Born
Lee Ji-hoon

(1996-11-22) November 22, 1996 (age 25)
Busan, South Korea
NationalityKorean
EducationHanyang University
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • producer
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsPledis
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationI Jihun
McCune–ReischauerYi Chihun
Signature
Woozi Signature.jpg

Lee Ji-hoon (Korean: 이지훈; born November 22, 1996), better known by his stage name Woozi (Korean: 우지) is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, songwriter and producer. He is a member of the boy band Seventeen. Woozi has also written or composed for multiple K-pop artists such as Seventeen, NU'EST W, Ailee, I.O.I and Chanyeol.

Early life[]

Woozi studied classical music and learned to play different instruments such as the clarinet and band instruments at a young age.[1] He joined Pledis through auditions and met Bumzu, with whom he frequently collaborates on music production.[2] As a trainee, Woozi appeared in music videos for label-mates NU'EST, Hello Venus and Orange Caramel. He also starred in the online program Seventeen TV alongside other Seventeen members.[3] Woozi attended Hanlim Multi Art School and then enrolled in Hanyang University.[4]

Career[]

2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities[]

On May 26, 2015, Woozi debuted with the "self-producing" group Seventeen with the single "Adore U".[5] He participated in writing and producing all the tracks on their debut EP, 17 Carat.[6] He became Seventeen's main producer alongside singer-songwriter Bumzu and he is currently credited for the lyrics and composition of 80% of the group's songs.[7][2]

Woozi then started writing for other artists as well. In 2016, he joined Ailee in writing the lyrics for her new collaboration with Eric Nam, "Feelin'".[8] In 2017, Woozi wrote the last single of the project group I.O.I, "Downpour", which received attention for the beautiful lyrics.[9] Later that year, he gifted the song "지금까지 행복했어요" to South Korean singer Baekho, member of NU'EST W. The song also featured on their first extended play W, Here.[10]

In 2019, Woozi became a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association.[11] On October 15, 2019, Woozi released the song "Miracle" for the soundtrack of the drama The Tale of Nokdu.[12]

In 2021, he worked with fellow Seventeen's member Hoshi on his new song, "Spider", which debuted at number 5 on the World Digital Song Sales chart.[13][14] With the release of his group's ninth EP Attacca, he was interviewed by Rolling Stone with members Joshua and Vernon on their online segment 'The Breakdown' to discuss how he wrote the title track and oversaw the recording process.[15] He was awarded for his works as a music producer, winning Best Producer at the 6th Asia Artist Awards, the youngest recipient for the accolade.[16]

On January 3, 2022, Woozi released his first mixtape titled Ruby.[17] The single hit No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 18 different regions, including Chile, Mexico, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This also marks his first time writing lyrics entirely in English for a track.[18]

Discography[]

See also: Seventeen discography

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Sales Album
KOR
[19]
As lead artist
"Ruby" 2022 — N/A Non-album single
As featured artist
"YOSM" (요즈음)
(Kanto feat. Woozi) 		2016 99 14216
Soundtrack appearances
"Miracle" 2019 —[A] N/A The Tale of Nokdu OST

Filmography[]

Online programs[]

Year Title Channel Ref.
2013–2014 Seventeen TV Ustream [3]

Music video appearances[]

Year Title Artist Notes Ref.
2012 Face NU'EST Pre-debut [22]
Venus Hello Venus [23]
2014 My Copycat Orange Caramel [24]

Awards and nominations[]

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Seventeen
Award Year Category Recipient Result Ref.
Melon Music Awards 2017 Hot Trend Award "Downpour"[B] Nominated [25]
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Best Producer Woozi Won [16]

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Miracle" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 144 on the component Gaon Download Chart.[21]
  2. ^ I.O.I and Woozi were nominated alongside the song as singer and producer respectively.

References[]

  1. ^ Park, Su-jeong (June 18, 2015). "[My Name] 세븐틴 (2) 보컬팀 - 우지, 조슈아, 정한, 도겸, 승관" [[My Name] Seventeen (2) Vocal Team – Woozi, Joshua, Jeonghan, DK, Seungkwan]. TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Yoon, Seung-geun (January 19, 2019). "'프로듀서' 우지 "솔로 욕심? 세븐틴이 먼저죠"(인터뷰)" ['Producer' Woozi "Greed for solo? Seventeen comes first" (interview)]. StarNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Hwang, Mi-hyun (August 12, 2014). "세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Han, Mi-won (October 6, 2020). "한양대학교 미래인재교육원 학점은행제 "실용음악"" [Hanyang University Future Talent Education Center Credit Bank System "Practical Music"]. Hanyang University Naver Blog (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  5. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (May 30, 2015). "Here's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by Seventeen". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  6. ^ Won, Ho-jung (May 26, 2015). "Seventeen hopes to shine like diamonds with '17 Carat'". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Chin, Carmen (October 26, 2021). "SEVENTEEN on the importance of making their own music: "This is like our philosophy"". NME. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. ^ Kim, Joo-ae (October 11, 2016). "'올드스쿨' 에일리, 센 언니 'NO'…애교만점 '흥 부자' (종합)" ['Old School' Ailee, older sister 'NO'... Full of aegyo 'heung rich' (comprehensive)]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Han, Jeong-won (March 30, 2019). ""흥행 문제 없어"…진영·백호·우지·정세운, 소문난 프로듀싱 ★ [엑's 기획]" ["No performance problems"... Jinyoung·Baekho·Woozi·Jeong Sewoon, famous producing ★ [X's plan]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  10. ^ Kim, Mi-ji (October 11, 2017). '프레젠트' 뉴이스트W 백호 "세븐틴 우지가 솔로곡 선물…가사수정 無" ['Present' Nu'est W Baekho "Seventeen's Woozi presents a solo song... No lyrics correction"]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  11. ^ Hwang, Hye-jin (January 28, 2019). "'뮤직쇼' 세븐틴 우지 "저작권협회 정회원 됐다, 굴비 기대돼"" ['Music Show' SEVENTEEN's Woozi "I'm a full member of the Copyright Association, I'm looking forward to Gulbi"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Ji, Min-kyung (October 15, 2019). "세븐틴 우지, '녹두전' OST 세 번째 주자..오늘(15일) 'Miracle' 발매 [공식]" [SEVENTEEN's Woozi, 'The Battle of Nokdu' OST 3rd Runner..Today (15th) 'Miracle' Released [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  13. ^ Delgado, Sara (April 2, 2021). "SEVENTEEN's HOSHI Talks First Solo Mixtape "Spider"". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  14. ^ McIntyre, Hugh (April 18, 2021). "BTS, Chanyeol, Stray Kids, Astro And Hoshi: Hits Making Moves On The World Songs Chart". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  15. ^ Paul, Larisha (November 9, 2021). "'The Breakdown': 'Flames and Motorcycles' Inspired Seventeen's 'Rock With You'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "그룹 세븐틴, '2021 AAA' 대상 '올해의 가수'… 개인 수상까지 3관왕 영예" [Group SEVENTEEN, '2021 AAA' grand prize 'Singer of the Year'... 3 crown honors up to individual awards]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). December 3, 2021. Archived from the original on December 4, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  17. ^ Lee, Tae-soo (December 28, 2021). "세븐틴 우지, 내달 3일 첫 믹스테이프 '루비' 발표" [SEVENTEEN's Woozi to release the first mixtape 'Ruby' on the 3rd of next month]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  18. ^ "세븐틴 우지, 솔로 믹스테이프 '루���'로 아이튠즈 차트 1위" [SEVENTEEN's Woozi tops iTunes chart with solo mixtape 'Ruby'] (in Korean). 뉴스1. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  19. ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
    • "YOSM (2016)". September 6, 2016. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  20. ^ "2016년 37주차 Download Chart". Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  21. ^ "2019년 42주차 Download Chart" [Week 42 of 2019 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  22. ^ ""Face" MV". Youtube. March 14, 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  23. ^ ""Hello Venus" MV". Youtube. May 8, 2012. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  24. ^ ""My Copycat" MV". Youtube. August 18, 2014. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  25. ^ "MMA Voting". Melon. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
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