CNU (singer)

This is a Korean name; the family name is Shin.
CNU
Born Shin Dong-woo
(1991-06-16) June 16, 1991
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
Years active 2011–present
Labels
  • WM Entertainment
Associated acts
Website

b1a4.com CNU on Twitter

realcnu / CNU on Instagram
Korean name
Hangul 신동우
Hanja 申東佑
Revised Romanization Sin Dong-u
McCune–Reischauer Sin Tong-u

Shin Dong-woo (Hangul: 신동우; hanja: 申東佑; born June 16, 1991), better known by his stage name CNU (pronunciation: Shin-oo), is a South Korean idol and a member of boy band B1A4. He made a debut on the stage of MBC Show! Music Core on April 23, 2011. He has been part of six Korean mini albums, two Korean studio albums, and two Japanese studio albums. As of May, 2012, he played a part in a KBS sitcom "Seonnyeoga Pilyohae" (Korean: 선녀가 필요해). As of June 27, 2012, he is also making another debut in Japan as a member of B1A4[1] who has already topped the Tower Record Daily Chart - Most Reserved.[2]

Biography

He was educated at Bongmyung High School, Cheongju. Has lived in Choongjo. In his adolescence he had a rock band with his best friend also singer Joo Young. Studied at Hanyang University in the department of theater and film.

Career

B1A4

Main article: B1A4

After years of training, CNU joined as a vocalist and rapper of B1A4. The CNU name means "a trusted and sweet friend," came after consultation with the members. He is known as the multiplayer member as he sings, raps, composes, acts and is considered the dance machine of the group. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed CNU as the last member after releasing the news of B1A4 along with Jinyoung, Baro and Gongchan and Sandeul's pictures.[3][4][5][6][7]

On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album "Let's Fly", making their debut on April 23, 2011 on MBC Show! Music Core.[8]

After their debut, B1A4 was invited to star in MTV's reality show Match Up with Block B.[9] As one of the projects for the show, B1A4 filmed a music video for "Only Learnt The Bad Things (못된 것만 배워서)."[10]

Discography

Compositions

Main article: B1A4 discography

CNU is known for composing a few songs for B1A4's albums.

Year Song Length Album
2014 "음악에 취해 (Drunk With Music)(CNU Solo)"[11] 3:52
"Seoul" 3:47
"드라이브 (Drive)" 3:45
2015 "Love Is Magic"[12]
"Bold" denotes the title track of that album.

Filmography

MV appearances

Dramas/Sitcoms

Musicals

Variety shows

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ "B1A4, 6월 '뷰티풀 타깃'으로 일본 데뷔 - 연합뉴스". yonhapnews.co.kr. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Tower Record Daily Chart Rankings". mnet.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Upcoming boyband 'B1A4' introduced through webtoon series. allkpop.com (2011-04-11). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  4. ↑ B1A4 reveals second member, Baro!. allkpop.com (2011-04-11). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  5. ↑ B1A4 reveals third member, Gongchan!. allkpop.com (2011-04-12). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  6. ↑ B1A4 reveals their fourth member, Sandeul!. allkpop.com (2011-04-13). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  7. ↑ B1A4 reveals their final member, CNU!. allkpop.com (2011-04-14). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  8. ↑ B1A4 reveals MV for debut title track, "OK" + mini album. allkpop.com (2011-04-20). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  9. ↑ Block B & B1A4 to hold a battle of charms on MTV's new reality show, "Match Up". allkpop.com (2011-06-13). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  10. ↑ Block B and B1A4 to release new MVs through MTV. allkpop.com (2011-06-20). Retrieved on 2013-08-13.
  11. ↑ "B1A4 release track list for their 2nd album 'Who Am I'". allkpop.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "B1A4 get ready for their return with 'Sweet Girl' track list". allkpop.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  13. ↑ "B1A4's CNU gets cast in KBS's "I Need a Fairy"". allkpop.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.

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