Han Dong-geun, A Ballad Singer
Han Dong Geun is a South Korean singer under Pledis Entertainment. He began his career in 2014 with his debut song “Making a New Ending for This Story.” He has risen to become one of the most recognized artists in the Korean music industry in 2016. His next single, “Amazing You” ranked high on online music charts, becoming one of the top ballads released in 2016. In this article, Channel-Korea will provide you with an explanation of everything about Han Dong Geun. Stay tuned!
Han Dong-geun’s Profile
- Full Name: Han Dong Geun (한동근)
- Date of Birth: May 9th, 1993
- Birthplace: Gumi, Gyeongsangbukdo
- Occupation: Singer
- Genre: Vocalist (Pop Ballad)
- Education: Studied in California for 4 years
- Debut Date: September 30th, 2014
- Agency: Pledis Entertainment
Han Dong-geun in MBC’s Star Audition 3
In 2013, Han Dong Geun joined the MBC survival show, Star Audition 3. The show aired its finale on March 1st, and it was an intense battle between the ‘Top 2’ contestants Park Soo Jin and Han Dong Geun. Han Dong Geun singed Boohwal’s classic hit “Never Ending Story” that led him to the winning title. Han Dong Geun revealed his reason for choosing the song, saying, “I want to have a never-ending story like the song title.”
The judges, Brave Brothers said, “Han Dong Geun’s style has charm. It was an amazing stage filled with emotions.” The leader of Boohwal, Kim Tae Won, was also impressed by Han Dong Geun’s performance, “It was like I could touch your voice with my hands.”
Debut in 2014 Making A New Ending For This Story
On September 30th, 2014, Han Dong Geun 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 9th, 2014.
Han Dong-geun’s Discography
Studio Albums
| Title |
Album Details |
| Your Diary |
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Extended Plays
| Title |
Album Details |
| Broken People |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
| 2014 | Making A New Ending For This Story (이 소설의 끝을 다시 써보려 해) |
Non-album single |
| 2014 | Unread (읽지 않음) | Non-album single |
| 2015 | Between the Two of Us (with Kim Jung-ah) |
Non-album single |
| 2016 | Amazing You (그대라는 사치) | Non-album single |
| 2017 | Crazy (미치고 싶다) | Your Diary |
| 2017 | Undoable (안 될 사랑) | Broken People |
Collaborations
| Year | Title |
| 2015 | Pledis Duet Project ‘Parting’ (with Jungah) |
| 2017 | Forever Young (with Bumzu) |
OST
| Year | Title |
| 2016 | Hwarang OST Part 1 |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Asia Artist Awards | Rising Star Award | – | Won |
| 2016 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Newcomer Award (Music/Talk Show) | – | Won |
| 2017 | Seoul Music Awards | EPK Discovery Award | – | Won |
| 2017 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Discovery of the Year | – | Won |
| 2017 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Vocal Performance Male Solo | Crazy (미치고 싶다) | Nominated |
| 2017 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Gaon Chart Music Awards | Song of the Year – May | Nominated |
