Hyuk (singer)

This is a Korean name; the family name is Han.
Hyuk

Hyuk at the 2015 Seoul Fashion Week
Native name 한상혁
Born Han Sang-hyuk[1]
(1995-07-05) July 5, 1995
Daejeon, South Korea
Residence Seoul, South Korea
Education Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts
Occupation

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
Years active 2012–present
Labels Jellyfish Entertainment
Associated acts

Han Sang-hyuk (Hangul: 한상혁, born July 5, 1995),[1] most often credited as Hyuk (Hangul: 혁), is a South Korean singer and actor, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. Hyuk debuted as a dancer and vocalist of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012,[2] and began his acting career in 2016 in the comedy-action film Catch Him to Survive as Han Won-tae.[3]

Early life

Hyuk was born and raised in Daejeon, South Korea. His family consists of himself, his parents and one older sister. He studied Practical Music at Hanlim Multi Art School and K-Pop Performance major at Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts.

Career

2012–2013: Debut with VIXX

Main article: VIXX

Hyuk was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be a part of the final line-up and the six-member boy group finally debuted with "Super Hero"[4] on May 24, 2012,[2] on M! Countdown.[5][6]

In 2013, Hyuk appeared in episode 4 of SBS's television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

2014–2015: Variety shows

In 2014, Hyuk appeared as a small cameo role in SBS's television drama Glorious Day alongside Leo and was a cast member in SBS's Law of the Jungle in Brazil.[7] He was also a cast member of MBC Every 1's Hitmaker, in which he became a member and leader of Jung Hyung Don and Defconn's first project group, Big Byung, alongside VIXX member N, Got7's Jackson and BtoB's Sungjae.[8] Going by the stage name Hyuk-di, Hyuk and the group created two singles: "Stress Come On" and "Ojingeo Doenjang" (Hangul: 오징어 된장).[9][10]

On October 21, 2015, Hyuk’s recorded solo cover of Jeff Bernat’s "Call You Mine", was uploaded exclusively to VIXX’s official YouTube channel, it was previously performed during VIXX’s LIVE FANTASIA UTOPIA concerts.[11][12]

2016–present: Film acting debut

In 2015, it was confirmed that Hyuk will make his acting debut in the upcoming 2016 comedy-action film Catch Him to Survive as Han Won-tae, alongside actors Kim Jung-tae and Kim Seung-woo with director Oh In Cheon, in the film Hyuk's character Han Won-tae is a rebellious leader of a fearless gang of high school students. The film was released in theaters in South Korea on January 7, 2016. [3][13][14][15][16]

On February 13, 2016, as a Valentine’s Day gift for fans Hyuk released a cover of Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself”, which was uploaded exclusively to VIXX’s official YouTube channel.[17][18]

Discography

For Hyuk's works with VIXX, see VIXX discography.

Collaborations

Year Song Album Artist
2014 "Stress Come On" Non-album single Big Byung: N, Hyuk (VIXX), Jackson (GOT7), Sungjae (BTOB)
2015 "Ojingeo Doenjang" Non-album single

Filmography

For Hyuk's filmography with VIXX, see VIXX videography.

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Catch Him to Survive Han Won-tae Main role

Variety/Reality shows

Year Network Title Notes
2014 MBC Every 1 Hitmaker Cast member as Hyuk Di
SBS Law of the Jungle in Brazil Cast member (Brazil edition)
MBC Every 1 Hitmaker Season 2 Cast member as Hyuk Di

Music video appearances

Year Music video Artist(s)
2014 "Stress Come On" Big Byung: N, Hyuk (VIXX), Jackson (GOT7), Sungjae (BTOB)
2015 "Ojingeo Doenjang"

References

  1. 1 2 Hyuk Official Profile
  2. 1 2 "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  3. 1 2 "VIXX′s Hyuk to Make Acting Debut in New Movie". mwave.interest.me. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
  4. ↑ "VIXX to watch the last episode of 'Mydol' with their fans at a movie theater". allkpop. 31 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "VIXX to share download links for their music and teasers on Twitter". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "Finalists from 'Mydol' reveal official group name, Vixx". allkpop. 10 May 2012.
  7. ↑ "Super Junior's Kangin and VIXX's Hyuk take on 'Laws of the Jungle'". Allkpop. 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
  8. ↑ "GOT7's Jackson, VIXX's N and Hyuk, and BTOB's Sungjae are the first project group for Jung Hyung Don and Defconn's new variety show 'Hitmaker'". Allkpop. 2014-07-18. Retrieved 2015-05-13.
  9. ↑ "Big Byung (Yook Sungjae, Jackson, N, Hyuk) Releases Goofy "Stress Come On" MV". Soompi. 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
  10. ↑ "Big Byung Releases New MV "Ojingeo Doenjang"". Soompi. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2015-01-29.
  11. ↑ 혁(Hyuk) - Call You Mine (Cover.). Oct 21, 2015.
  12. ↑ "VIXX' Hyuk covers 'Call You Mine' by Jeff Bernat". allkpop.com. October 21, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
  13. ↑ "VIXX's Hyuk to make his acting debut in comedy action film 'Have to Catch It to Live'!". allkpop.com. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
  14. ↑ "VIXX’s Hyuk to Make His Acting Debut Through Upcoming Movie". allkpop.com. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
  15. ↑ "VIXX’s Hyuk Transforms Into a Rebellious Teen in Stills from Debut Film". soompi.com. December 7, 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  16. ↑ "빅스 한상혁 '잡아야 산다'로 스크린 데뷔..꽃고딩 변신". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). December 7, 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  17. ↑ "VIXX' Hyuk covers Justin Bieber's 'Love Yourself'". allkpop.com. February 13, 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-14.
  18. ↑ 혁(Hyuk) - Love Yourself (Justin Bieber Cover). Feb 13, 2016.

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