Hyungwon
{{short description|South Korean singer (born 1994)}}
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{{family name hatnote|Chae||lang=Korean}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Hyungwon
| image = HYUNGWON MarieClarieKorea 2021.png
| caption = Hyungwon for Marie Claire Korea in June 2021
| birth_name = Chae Hyung-won
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|01|15}}
| birth_place = Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|actor|model|DJ|MC|songwriter|producer}}
| height = 182.4 cm{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001064420|script-title=ko:'올라운더' 모인 몬스타엑스 셔누X형원, 확신의 '되는 조합' (종합)[DA:스퀘어]|website=Sports Dong-A|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2023-07-19|access-date=2023-07-20|language=ko}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = {{hlist|Starship}}
| current_member_of = {{hlist|Monsta X|Shownu X Hyungwon}}
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| module2 = {{Infobox Korean name/auto|child=yes|headercolor=transparent
| hangul = %채형원
| hanja = 蔡亨願
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Chae Hyung-won ({{Korean|채형원}}, born January 15, 1994),{{Cite web|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 전세계 트렌트 1위 등극 'EDM DJ까지 팔색조 매력'|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201901151743470410|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121001348/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201901151743470410|archive-date=2020-11-21|website=Newsen|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=2019-01-15|access-date=2020-08-09|language=ko}} known mononymously as Hyungwon, is a South Korean singer, actor, model, DJ, MC, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of South Korean boy group Monsta X and its sub-unit Shownu X Hyungwon under Starship Entertainment. In 2017, he began performing as a DJ under the stage name DJ H.ONE.
Career
= Early life and debut =
Hyungwon was born in Gwangju, South Korea on January 15, 1994.{{Cite web|last=Son|first=Min-ji|date=2017-06-23|script-title=ko:[아이돌 고향을 찾아서②] 예향, 명창 낳고 아이돌 키웠다|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201706230816003&sec_id=540301|access-date=2020-08-09|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101021439/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201706230816003&sec_id=540301|archive-date=2020-11-01|website=Sports Kyunghyang|language=ko}}
In 2014, while being a trainee at Starship Entertainment, he worked as a model for various fashion shows, such as W Hotel and Ceci Fashion Show.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'노머시' 형원,세계적 톱모델 콜 모어와 인증샷 화제|trans-title='No.Mercy' Hyungwon takes a proof shot with world-famous top model Cole Mohr|url=http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/155429|access-date=2020-07-31|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116223016/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/155429|archive-date=2020-11-16|website=Sports Seoul|last=Cho|first=Hyun-jeong|date=2014-12-22|language=ko}}{{Cite web|last=Glasby|first=Taylor|date=2017-05-15|title=Meet the K-Pop Group ALREADY at the Top of the Billboard Charts|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/monsta-x-k-pop-group|access-date=2020-08-31|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302011933/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/monsta-x-k-pop-group|archive-date=2021-03-02|website=Teen Vogue|language=en-us}}
Beginning in December 2014, he competed in the Mnet's survival show No.Mercy, through which he debuted in the new hip-hop boy group Monsta X.{{Cite web|last=Park|first=Gyu-oh|date=2014-11-13|title=New idol group to be born through Mnet's 'No.Mercy'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201411131802564766044_2|access-date=2020-09-05|website=Kpop Herald|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112193552/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201411131802564766044_2|archive-date=2020-11-12}}
=2015–2019: Monsta X, DJ work and solo activities=
On May 14, Hyungwon debuted with Monsta X upon the release of their first EP Trespass.{{Cite web|title=Monsta X goes for street style|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508161741467671200_2|access-date=2020-09-06|website=Kpop Herald|publisher=|last=Ahn|first=Sung-mi|date=2015-08-16|archive-date=April 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414171739/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201508161741467671200_2|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/06/03/2015060301536.html|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 '무단침입' 뮤비, 공개 20일만에 500만뷰 돌파. 대형 신인의 탄생 알려|trans-title=The music video of 'TRESPASS', the debut album of Hip Hop Group Monsta X, breaks the 5 million views|language=ko|date=2015-06-03|access-date=2017-07-12|first=Jeong-hyeok|last=Lee|website=Sports Chosun|archive-date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729010224/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/06/03/2015060301536.html|url-status=live}}
In January 2016, he appeared in K.Will's music video "You Call It Romance", where his performance gained praise for giving the music video a drama-like atmosphere.{{cite news|script-title=ko:케이윌 다비치 신곡 '니가하면로맨스' 티저 공개, 화보같네|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201601041510360410|access-date=2020-08-03|language=ko|website=Newsen|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=2016-01-04|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116021747/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201601041510360410|url-status=live}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:케이윌, 다비치 협업 올킬곡 '니가 하면 로맨스' MV 배우들과 화기애애|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=201601070854193&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|website=Sports Kyunghyang|last=Kang|first=Su-jin|date=2016-01-07|access-date=2020-08-09|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116181513/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?cat=view&art_id=201601070854193&sec_id=540301&pt=nv|url-status=live}}
The following year, in March 2017, Hyungwon made his official acting debut with Please Find Her, airing on KBS2. He played the supporting role of Jeon Ik-soo.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:세종학당재단, 웹드라마로 배우는 초급 한국어 강좌 개설|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0009151499?sid=102|website=Yonhap News Agency|via=Naver|last=Kang|first=Seong-cheol|date=2017-03-31|access-date=2020-07-31|language=ko|archive-date=May 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502093421/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0009151499?sid=102|url-status=live}}
In May, Hyungwon began activities as a DJ, using the stage name DJ H.ONE, and performed a special stage in the KCON event KCON 2017 Japan, along with DJ Justin Oh, held at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000570940|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, UMF 코리아 출격…저스틴 오와 합동무대|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon, UMF Korea sortie... Joint stage with Justin Oh|website=Sports Dong-A|via=Naver|last=Choi|first=Hyun-jung|date=2017-06-09|access-date=2017-06-09|language=ko|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011025847/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000570940|url-status=live}}
On June 10, he and DJ Justin Oh also appeared and performed together in the EDM festival Ultra Music Festival Korea, held at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul.
In September, Hyungwon's first single was in collaboration with DJ Justin Oh, titled "BAM!BAM!BAM!", which featured fellow group member Jooheon.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:"오늘은 DJ H.ONE"..몬스타엑스 형원, 'BAM!BAM!BAM!' 공개|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0003625900|date=2017-09-25|access-date=2020-07-31|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=So-dam|language=ko|archive-date=May 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502093912/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0003625900|url-status=live}}
In December, he released a single as part of his work on the TV show Mix and the City, with DJ Justin Oh as producer, titled "1(One)",{{Cite web|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, DJ H.ONE으로 7일 신곡 발표… 'ONE'|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2017120651754|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Ten Asia|last=Son|first=Ye-ji|date=2017-12-06|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154426/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2017120651754|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=480363|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, JTBC '믹스앤더시티' 신곡 'ONE' 발매…K-EDM 드림팀과 협업|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon releases JTBC's 'Mix and the City' new song 'ONE'... Collaboration with K-EDM Dream Team|website=News Inside|last=Song|first=Cho-rong|date=2017-12-06|access-date=2020-07-31|language=ko|archive-date=September 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921064712/http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=480363|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=014&aid=0003919723|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, JTBC '믹스앤더시티' 신곡 'ONE' 발매|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon releases new song 'ONE' on JTBC's 'Mix and the City'|website=Financial News|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Eun-yu|date=2017-12-06|access-date=2020-07-31|language=ko|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011034304/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=014&aid=0003919723|url-status=live}} as well as the single "Just One More", produced by Cash Cash, with Jessi, Hyomin, Tritops, Jimin, and Xie.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003666773|script-title=ko:[공식입장] 제시·효민·지민, 세계적인 DJ와 콜라보..EDM곡 완성|trans-title=[Official Position] Jessie, Hyomin, and Jimin collaborate with world-class DJs..EDM song completion|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Park|first=So-young|date=2017-11-22|access-date=2022-09-21|language=ko|archive-date=September 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921061141/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003666773|url-status=live}}
In June 2018, Hyungwon once again was featured in the EDM festival Ultra Music Festival Korea, held at Everland Speedway in Seoul.{{Cite web|last=Yoo|first=Byung-cheol|date=2019-01-01|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 전세계 트렌트 1위아이돌과 EDM DJ 사이|url=http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201901150450|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Korea Economic Daily|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116021748/http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201901150450|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, DJ H.ONE으로 '울트라 코리아 2018' 무대 달궜다|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon heats up the stage of 'Ultra Korea 2018' as DJ H.ONE|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201806121658003&sec_id=540101|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Sports Kyunghyang|last=Ha|first=Kyung-heon|date=2018-06-12|language=ko|archive-date=February 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225143226/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201806121658003&sec_id=540101|url-status=live}}
In July, he released the single "My Name", which featured Talksick, in collaboration with Dutch DJ Jimmy Clash.{{Cite web|title=Monsta X's Hyungwon releases single with DJ Jimmy Clash|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180719000555|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Kpop Herald|last=Hong|first=Dam-young|date=2018-07-19|language=en|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117070302/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20180719000555|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, DJ H.ONE으로 신곡 '마이 네임' 오늘 발표|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon releases new song 'My Name' as DJ H.ONE Today|url=http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201807190838003&sec_id=540101|access-date=2020-07-31|website=Sports Kyunghyang|last=Ha|first=Kyung-heon|date=2018-07-19|language=ko|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116173106/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=201807190838003&sec_id=540101|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=2018-07-02|title=Watch Monsta X Talk Touring, Their Monbebe and More: 'We Are Making History With You'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8467359/monsta-x-interview-tour-fans-video|access-date=2020-07-31|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119200731/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8467359/monsta-x-interview-tour-fans-video|url-status=live}}
Hyungwon collaborated with VIXX's Hongbin and producer dress for Pepsi's The Love of Summer: The Performance, releasing the song "Cool Love" on July 10, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://news.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201907100133&t=NN|script-title=ko:빅스 홍빈X몬스타엑스 형원, 10일 신곡 'COOL LOVE' 발표|trans-title=VIXX Hongbin X MONSTA X Hyungwon, releases new song 'COOL LOVE' on the 10th|website=Korea Economic Daily TV|last=Yoo|first=Byung-cheol|date=2019-07-10|access-date=2021-02-09|language=ko|archive-date=February 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225143207/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201907100133&t=NN|url-status=live}}
=2020–present: Expanding in songwriting, other solo activities and sub-unit debut=
In 2020, Hyungwon participated in the writing, composing, and arranging of the song "Nobody Else" for Monsta X's album Fatal Love.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202010210362&t=NN|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스, 11월 2일 컴백…'페이탈 러브' 트랙리스트 공개|trans-title=Monsta X, comeback on November 2nd... 'Fatal Love' tracklist revealed|website=Korea Economic Daily TV|last=Yoo|first=Byung-cheol|date=2020-10-21|access-date=2020-10-21|language=ko|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024085150/http://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202010210362&t=NN|url-status=live}} He collaborated again with Justin Oh for this track and it is the first song in which he was involved in each aspect of the song production.{{Cite web|last=Moon|first=Ji-yeon|date=2020-11-01|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 신보 '페이탈러브' 발표..DJ H.ONE 활약→첫 자작곡|trans-title=[Official] MONSTA X Hyungwon announces new album 'Fatal Love'.. DJ H.ONE performance → first self-composed song|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003651482?cluid=enter_202011011140_00000003|access-date=2020-11-01|website=Sports Chosun|via=Naver|language=ko|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101073345/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0003651482?cluid=enter_202011011140_00000003|url-status=live}} It was noted for showing Hyungwon's musical range when composing music, being so distinct in style from his EDM tracks as a DJ.{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Eun-ae|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004339767|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 오늘(15일) 생일, 전세계 SNS 달궜다..자작곡으로 증명한 성장|website=OSEN|via=Naver|date=2021-01-15|access-date=2021-01-15|language=ko|archive-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115084804/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004339767|url-status=live}} In January 2021, the song charted at number ten on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/monsta-x/chart-history/wdt/|title=Monsta X Chart History: World Digital Song Sales|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2021-01-23|archive-date=November 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130115200/https://www.billboard.com/artist/monsta-x/chart-history/wdt/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000713222|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스, 형원 자작곡 'Nobody Else' 빌보드 강타|trans-title=Monsta X's Hyungwon's own song 'Nobody Else' Hits Billboard|website=Sports Kyunghyang|via=Naver|last=Ahn|first=Byung-gil|date=2021-01-23|access-date=2021-01-23|language=ko|archive-date=January 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123055543/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000713222|url-status=live}}
In June 2021, Hyungwon and Minhyuk were selected as new cast members for Youtube channel Inssa Oppa. For the show, they transformed into different "sub-characters" for each episode to introduce the latest trends and G-Market global shop products in entertainment format.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000918240|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 민혁X형원, 유튜브 '인싸오빠' 신규 모델 발탁|trans-title=Monsta X Minhyuk X Hyungwon, selected as new model for 'Inssa Oppa' on YouTube|website=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2021-06-24|access-date=2021-06-24|language=ko|archive-date=June 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623230820/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000918240|url-status=live}}
In July, Hyungwon with other Monsta X members' Shownu and I.M joined Pepsi's Taste of Korea summer campaign, releasing a promotional single "Summer Taste", alongside Rain, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho.
In August, MBC's Idol Radio announced its second season to begin airing on August 9, with Hyungwon as a DJ alongside his group member Joohoney. The program is live streamed through Universe and aired through MBC Radio.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003463172|script-title=ko:'아이돌 라디오2' 몬스타엑스 형원X주원, DJ 발탁..수준급 진행 예고|trans-title='Idol Radio 2' Monsta X Hyungwon X Jooheon selected as DJ .. Announcement of high-level progress|website=Kpop Herald|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hye-yeon|date=2021-08-05|access-date=2021-08-05|language=ko|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805021808/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/112/0003463172|url-status=live}}
In November, Hyungwon starred in the new KakaoTV musical web series Fly Again as Han Yo-han, his first-ever lead role. It revolved around how he changed his dream, from being a genius dancer to becoming an idol upon meeting the school's dance club "Villainz".{{Cite web|last=Choi|first=Hye-jin|date=2021-06-08|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 측 "형원, 웹드라마 '다시 플라이' 출연 확정" [공식입장]|url=http://mstoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=72805237733|access-date=2021-07-01|website=Sports Today|language=ko|archive-date=June 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619144142/http://mstoo.asiae.co.kr/article.php?aid=72805237733|url-status=dead}} In December, he released an OST for the web series, titled "Picture", a dance song.
In December, Hyungwon appeared as one of the special judges in the Mnet's dance survival program Street Dance Girls Fighter{{'}}s fourth mission, with his group members Joohoney and I.M, for Monsta X's B-side song "Autobahn".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003016568|script-title=ko:'스걸파' 파이널 진출 크루 확정..몬스타엑스→NCT127 저지 등장[종합]|trans-title='Sgirlpa' crew confirmed to advance to finals...Monsta X → NCT 127 Judge appears [Comprehensive]|website=Star News|via=Naver|last=Ahn|first=Yoon-ji|date=2021-12-29|access-date=2021-12-29|language=ko}}
In March 2022, Hyungwon and Minhyuk returned for the sixth season of Inssa Oppa. For this season, they focused on a concept of "what if" and perform situational plays on various themes, moving freely to any desired time, such as the past, present, and future. He tested positive for COVID-19 on March 28.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/001/0013078305|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 코로나19 확진…"음반 발매 연기"|website=Yonhap News Agency|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|date=2022-03-29|access-date=2022-03-29|language=ko|archive-date=March 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220329003537/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/001/0013078305|url-status=live}}
In September, Hyungwon was cast as the main character in the new TVING drama CEO-dol Mart, alongside Exo's Xiumin and Lee Shin-young, produced by The Great Show. It is a drama depicting episodes that occur while former members of an idol group run a mart.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003086805|script-title=ko:[단독]몬스타엑스 형원, '사장돌 마트' 주인공 캐스팅! '연기돌' 컴백|trans-title=[Exclusive] MONSTA X's Hyungwon casts the main character of 'President Idol Mart'! 'Acting Idol' comeback|website=Star News|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Kyung-ho|date=2022-09-14|access-date=2022-09-14|language=ko|archive-date=September 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914052332/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0003086805|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000633588|script-title=ko:이신영→시우민 채형원, 드라마 '사장돌마트' 출연 확정|trans-title=Lee Shin-young → Xiumin Chae Hyung-won confirmed to appear in drama 'President's Dol Mart'|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Soo-in|date=2022-09-27|access-date=2022-09-27|language=ko|archive-date=September 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927080625/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000633588|url-status=live}} On September 30, he attended the DJing party 2022 DG Night, held at the Martini Bar of Dolce & Gabbana,{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0001007599|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, DJ H.ONE 변신…'부캐'까지 잘 해버리네|trans-title=MONSTA X Hyungwon transforms into DJ H.ONE... You're good at even the 'bunch'|website=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2022-10-02|access-date=2022-10-02|language=ko|archive-date=October 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003012207/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0001007599|url-status=live}} as well as attending the pop-up store opening of Tommy Hilfiger's capsule collection, in collaboration with Richard Quinn, alongside Twice's Nayeon, held in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsquest.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=101191|script-title=ko:나연·형원, 타미 힐피거 팝업 스토어 방문...유니크한 '플라워' 패턴 장착|trans-title=Nayeon and Hyungwon visit Tommy Hilfiger's pop-up store... Wearing a unique 'flower' pattern|website=News Quest|last=Jang|first=Ye-bin|date=2022-09-30|access-date=2022-09-30|language=ko|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011004221/https://www.newsquest.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=101191|url-status=live}}
On October 20, Hyungwon hosted and performed at MBC's Idol Radio{{'}}s first overseas concert Idol Radio Live in Tokyo, alongside his group member Joohoney and Got7's Youngjae, with several other artists, held at Tokyo Garden Theater in Tokyo.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000170306|script-title=ko:'아이돌라디오', 도쿄 빛냈다…20일 일본 콘서트 성료|trans-title='Idol Radio' shines in Tokyo... Japan concert completed on the 20th|website=iMBC|via=Naver|last=Baek|first=Seung-hoon|date=2022-10-21|access-date=2022-10-21|language=ko|archive-date=October 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026023308/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000170306|url-status=live}}
In January 2023, he attended the collaboration event of Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama, held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006563126|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 만찢남 비주얼|trans-title=MONSTA X’s Hyungwon, a comic book visual|website=news1|via=Naver|last=Kwon|first=Hyun-jin|date=2023-01-06|access-date=2023-01-06|language=ko|archive-date=January 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107020733/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006563126|url-status=live}}
In February, Hyungwon and Minhyuk attended the Dyson Style Lab pop-up store's opening ceremony, held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0005417011?sid=101|script-title=ko:[포토]다이슨 스타일 랩 오픈, '몬스타엑스 민혁-형원, 남친 미소'|trans-title=[Photo] Dyson Style Lab Open, 'Monsta X Minhyuk-Hyungwon, Boyfriend Smile'|website=Edaily|via=Naver|last=Noh|first=Jin-hwan|date=2023-02-02|access-date=2023-02-02|language=ko|archive-date=February 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202032257/https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0005417011?sid=101|url-status=live}} He had a cover pictorial and interview for the ninth issue of Y Magazine, titled "Keep Calm and Carry On".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001035804|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 형언할 수 없는 '잘생김' [화보]|website=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jung|first=Hee-yeon|date=2023-02-28|access-date=2023-02-28|language=ko}}
In March, Hyungwon was announced to be a special MC of SBS' Inkigayo, alongside Kim Ji-eun, starting in April, ending in July.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000351191|script-title=ko:[단독] 몬스타엑스 형원·김지은, '인기가요' MC 하차…본업 집중|trans-title=[Exclusive] MONSTA X Hyungwon and Kim Jieun get off as MCs of 'Inkigayo'... Concentrate on your main job|website=JTBC|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Seon-woo|date=2023-07-14|access-date=2023-07-14|language=ko}}
In May, Starship Entertainment announced that he will have a special appearance in the new Genie TV drama Oh! Youngsim.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004846358|script-title=ko:스타쉽 "몬스타엑스 형원, '오! 영심이' 특별출연" [공식입장]|trans-title=Starship "Monsta X Hyungwon, special appearance in 'Oh! Youngsim'" [Official position]|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Yeon|first=Hwi-seon|date=2023-05-09|access-date=2023-05-10|language=ko}}
On June 29, Hyungwon and Shownu attended the pop-up opening event of TAG Heuer's "Iconic Collection Carrera", in commemoration of its 60th anniversary, held in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004879876|script-title=ko:[사진]몬스타엑스 형원, '빛나는 비주얼'|trans-title=[Photo] MONSTA X Hyungwon, 'shining visual'|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Jee|first=Ji-jun|date=2023-06-29|access-date=2023-06-29|language=ko}}
On July 25, Hyungwon formed Monsta X's first official sub-unit Shownu X Hyungwon, along with Shownu.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000719825|script-title=ko:스타쉽 "셔누X형원, 몬스타엑스 첫 유닛 준비 중" [공식]|trans-title=Starship "Shownu X Hyungwon, preparing for the first unit of MONSTA X" [Official]|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=2023-05-03|access-date=2023-06-29|language=ko}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004877794|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 셔누X형원, 7월 말 유닛 데뷔..로고 공개[공식]|trans-title=Monsta X Shownu X Hyungwon, unit debut at the end of July..Logo revealed [Official]|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Seon|first=Mi-kyung|date=2023-06-27|access-date=2023-06-29|language=ko}} The duo released their debut EP The Unseen,{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003745364|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 셔누X형원, 7월 5일 유닛 데뷔…첫 미니 '디 언씬' 발매 [공식]|trans-title=MONSTA X's Shownu X Hyungwon, unit debut on July 5... Released the first mini 'The Unseen' [Official]|website=My Daily|via=Naver|last=Kang|first=Da-yoon|date=2023-06-29|access-date=2023-06-29|language=ko}} with the lead single "Love Me a Little".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001063262|script-title=ko:형원 자작곡=타이틀곡…몬스타엑스 유닛 셔누X형원 트랙리스트 공개|trans-title=Hyungwon's self-composed song = title song... Monsta X Unit Shownu X Hyungwon Track List Revealed|website=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2023-07-13|access-date=2023-07-13|language=ko}} He produced "Love Me a Little", as well as the B-side song "Roll with Me".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003751056|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 셔누X형원, 닮은 듯 다르네…'문짝즈'의 첫 유닛|trans-title=MONSTA X's Shownu X Hyungwon, similar but different... The first unit of 'Moonjjakz'|website=My Daily|via=Naver|last=Oh|first=Yoon-joo|date=2023-07-14|access-date=2023-07-14|language=ko}}
In August, Hyungwon had graced the cover of Singles{{'}} September issue.
In September, he launched an exclusive web entertainment show Chae's Drift on YouTube, with the first episode released on September 1.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001630704|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 단독 웹예능 '채씨 표류기' 론칭|trans-title=MONSTA X Hyungwon launches exclusive web entertainment 'Chae's Drift'|website=Xports News|via=Naver|last=Myung|first=Hee-sook|date=2023-08-23|access-date=2023-08-23|language=ko}} On September 9, Hyungwon attended the opening of Stone Island's archive exhibition, held in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15390528|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 조각 남신다운 빛나는 미모('스톤 아일랜드' 포토월) [TOP영상]|website=Top Star News|last=Lim|first=Gyeong-jin|date=2023-09-04|access-date=2023-09-04|language=ko}} On September 20, he was announced to be participating for the soundtrack of CEO-dol Mart, titled "Now", a ballad song,{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004930213|script-title=ko:'사장돌마트' 이번엔 귀호강이다...시우민→형원, OST 참여|trans-title='CEO Dol Mart' is a great show this time... Xiumin → Hyungwon participate in OST|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Yoo|first=Soo-yeon|date=2023-09-20|access-date=2023-09-20|language=ko}} released on September 22.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000360606|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 오늘(22일) '사장돌마트' O.S.T 발매|website=JTBC|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Sang-hoo|date=2023-09-22|access-date=2023-09-22|language=ko}}
In May 2025, Hyungwon held a free fan event after his military discharge.{{cite news|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 13일 전역! 17일 무료 팬 이벤트 개최 for 몬베베|url=https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20250512/131589190/1|work=Sports Dong-a|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2025-05-12|access-date=2025-05-13|language=ko}}
Personal life
= Military service =
Hyungwon enlisted for his mandatory military service as an active duty soldier on November 14, 2023.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003307228|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 11월 14일 입대…"몬베베 너무 고맙고 사랑" [전문]|website=Daily Sports|via=Naver|last=Yoo|first=Ji-hee|date=2023-10-20|access-date=2023-10-20|language=ko}} He served at the Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, while promoted to corporal early in June 2024 for his exemplary military career.{{cite news|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000496582|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 상병 조기 진급…'모범 전사' 인증|work=SpoTV News|via=Naver|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|date=2024-06-18|access-date=2024-06-19|language=ko}} Hyungwon also served as part of the military band.{{cite web|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15536440|script-title=ko:"조금만 기다려"…몬스타엑스 민혁-주헌, 군백기에도 여전한 '팬사랑'|website=Top Star News|last=Lee|first=So-young|date=2024-08-27|access-date=2024-08-27|language=ko}} He was officially discharged on May 13, 2025.{{cite news|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 오늘 전역… 데뷔 10주년 하루 앞두고 경사|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01115206642168592|work=Edaily|last=Yoon|first=Ki-baek|date=2025-05-13|access-date=2025-05-13|language=ko}}
Artistry
=Musical style and influences=
Hyungwon's timbre often shines in songs with an "emotional mood", leaning on the "R&B" side, but still boasting an "intense beat and sound". He showed his abilities in the section of the song that "enhances the level of immersion or reversal of the atmosphere", while his musical mood expresses "despair" mixed with "depression and anger".{{cite web|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20230405173244047|script-title=ko:[아티스트 돋보기] 몬스타엑스 형원의 인향만리|trans-title=[Artist Magnifying Glass] Monsta X Hyungwon's Inhyangmanri|website=Aju Economy|last=Choi|first=Song-hee|date=2023-04-06|access-date=2023-04-06|language=ko}}
=Concept and lyrical themes=
Hyungwon's releases encapsulate themes of pain, ruin, and emotional introspection. His lyrics, often portraying a "readiness to fall apart for a loved one, fluctuate between crying out for love in the rain or expressing a burning thirst", which not only lies an "unattainable yearning", but also an "unwavering commitment and hope".{{cite web|url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20231110102311604|script-title=ko:[아티스트 돋보기] 몬스타엑스 형원의 아이러니|website=Aju Economic Daily|last=Choi|first=Song-hee|date=2023-11-10|access-date=2023-11-11|language=ko}}
Public image and impact
Hyungwon is known as an "all-rounder" and had often been receiving numerous "love calls" from the industry. He had been working for various fashion pictorials and fashion week as a model, as well as in various festivals as a DJ.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003021277|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 음악·연기·DJ 장르 아우르는 성장..올해도 기대되는 엔터테이너[★FOCUS]|trans-title=MONSTA X Hyungwon, growth encompassing music, acting, and DJ genres..An entertainer expected this year too [FOCUS]|website=Star News|via=Naver|last=Gong|first=Mi-na|date=2022-01-15|access-date=2022-01-15|language=ko|archive-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008021738/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003021277|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004438569|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, '글로벌 대세'→'만능캐' 되기까지..러브콜 쏟아지는 이유[Oh!쎈 레터]|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon, 'global trend' → 'all-rounder'... Reasons for pouring love calls [Oh! Strong Letter]|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Seung-hoon|date=2021-07-08|access-date=2021-07-08|language=ko|archive-date=October 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008015310/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004438569|url-status=live}}
In 2021, Hyungwon was commemorated at the "K-pop Star Street", as part of Gwangju's cultural projects, along with other Korean artists who represented the city in the global music scene.{{cite news|script-title=ko:광주 K-POP 스타 거리 육성…문화전당 도보관광 활성화|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/005/0001467115?sid=102|work=Kukmin Ilbo|last=Jang|first=Seon-wook|date=2021-08-29|access-date=2025-03-13|language=ko}} He was consistently placed in Tumblr's "Most Popular K-pop Stars", ranking 44th in 2018,{{cite web|title=Tumblr Announces 50 Most Popular K-pop Stars of 2018|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2018/11/29/tumblr-announces-50-most-popular-k-pop-stars-in-2018/|website=Forbes|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=2018-12-31|access-date=2024-09-11|archive-date=2024-09-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911114217/https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarherman/2018/11/29/tumblr-announces-50-most-popular-k-pop-stars-in-2018/|url-status=live}} 51st in 2019,{{cite magazine|title=Here Are 2019's Most Popular K-Pop Groups, According to Tumblr|magazine=Billboard |last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=2019-12-02|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/tumblr-most-popular-k-pop-groups-2019/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911114217/https://www.billboard.com/pro/tumblr-most-popular-k-pop-groups-2019/|archive-date=2024-09-11|access-date=2024-09-11}} 77th in 2020,{{cite news|title=Jungkook is most popular K-pop star of 2020, according to Tumblr|url=https://theindependent.sg/jungkook-is-most-popular-k-pop-star-of-2020-according-to-tumblr/|work=The Independent Singapore|last=Koh|first=Lydia|date=2020-12-13|access-date=2025-02-18}} 70th in 2021,{{Cite news|script-title=ko:방탄소년단 정국, 전세계 팬들이 뽑은 '2021년 최고의 K-POP스타' 4년 연속 1위|url=https://www.mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2021120611023308382|work=My Daily|last=Song|first=Il-seop|date=2021-12-06|access-date=2024-11-10|language=ko}} and 87th in 2022,{{Cite news|script-title=ko:[BTS News] 방탄소년단 정국, 5년 연속 텀블러 'K팝 스타' 1위...'불변의 왕좌'|url=https://theviewers.co.kr/View.aspx?No=2650777|work=Viewers|last=Ban|first=Ki-rim|date=2022-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220112735/http://theviewers.co.kr/View.aspx?No=2650777 |archive-date=2022-12-20|access-date=2024-11-10|language=ko}} as well as in "Individual Boy Group Members Brand Power Ranking" published by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute, ranking at 27th in September 2022 as his highest.{{cite news|script-title=ko:보이그룹 개인 브랜드평판 9월 분석결과 1위 BTS 지민, 2위 아스트로 차은우, 3위 워너원 강다니엘|url=https://www.gpkorea.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=92418|work=GP Korea|last=Park|first=Han-yong|date=2022-09-17|access-date=2025-04-03|language=ko}}
In August 2022, Hyungwon appeared on Lee Young-ji's web entertainment show Not Much Prepared. This episode surpassed five million views within four days of being released, as well as ranked first on YouTube's most popular video in South Korea for three days in a row.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003905638|script-title=ko:[SC줌人] 몬스타엑스 형원, 이 비주얼에 인성까지…'만능 사기캐'|trans-title=[SC Zoomin] MONSTA X's Hyungwon, this visual and personality… 'All-round cheater'|website=Sports Chosun|via=Naver|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|date=2022-08-17|access-date=2022-08-17|language=ko|archive-date=August 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817035544/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003905638|url-status=live}} He also became a hot topic in social media platforms for his visual and humor.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000615959|script-title=ko:7년 내공 빛났다…몬스타엑스 형원, 비주얼+입담까지 갖춘 이 남자|trans-title=7 years of brilliance... MONSTA X's Hyungwon, this man with visuals and humor|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=2022-08-16|access-date=2022-08-16|language=ko|archive-date=August 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816135332/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000615959|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/410/0000888172|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 비주얼+입담 모든 게 완벽…유튜브서 '압도적 인기'|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon, visual + witty everything is perfect... 'Overwhelmingly Popular' on YouTube|website=MK Sports|via=Naver|last=Son|first=Jin-ah|date=2022-08-16|access-date=2022-08-16|language=ko|archive-date=August 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816140003/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/410/0000888172|url-status=live}}
Hyungwon started producing and working on external songs, as he composed, wrote, and arranged for AB6IX's song "Complicated", from the group's sixth EP Take a Chance.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004703559|script-title=ko:AB6IX, 새 앨범 트랙리스트 공개..몬스타엑스 형원 수록곡 프로듀싱|trans-title=AB6IX releases track list for new album.. Produces songs from MONSTA X's Hyungwon|website=OSEN|via=Naver|last=Ji|first=Min-kyung|date=2022-09-22|access-date=2022-09-22|language=ko|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922011556/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004703559|url-status=live}} He also composed, wrote, and arranged two songs, "Bad Liar" and "Where Is This Love", for fellow group member Kihyun's first EP Youth.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003094425|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 기현, 'YOUTH' 트랙리스트 공개‥형원→김이나 지원사격|trans-title=MONSTA X's Kihyun, 'YOUTH' tracklist released...Hyungwon → Kim Eana supporting shooting|website=Star News|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=No-eul|date=2022-10-08|access-date=2022-10-08|language=ko|archive-date=October 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011022420/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003094425|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000625604|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 기현 'YOUTH'…형원·김이나 지원사격|trans-title=MONSTA X Kihyun 'YOUTH'... Hyungwon and Kim Eana support shooting|website=Sports World|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Ga-young|date=2022-10-08|access-date=2022-10-08|language=ko|archive-date=October 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015074812/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000625604|url-status=live}} Hyungwon participated as a producer in the American sports-themed beverage and food products brand Gatorade's campaign advertisement music (featuring Yuna Kim and Lee Dong-gook).{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000659437|script-title=ko:열일한 몬스타엑스 형원, 어느새 믿고듣는 프로듀서[뮤직와치]|trans-title=MONSTA X Hyungwon works hard, a producer he trusts and listens to [Music Watch]|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=2022-11-29|access-date=2022-11-29|language=ko|archive-date=November 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130033128/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000659437|url-status=live}} He produced the Peak Time winner Vanner's song "Want U Back", from the group's first EP Veni Vidi Vici.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001067261|script-title=ko:'피크타임' 우승팀 VANNER(배너) 트랙리스트 공개…몬스타엑스 형원 참여|trans-title='Peak Time' winning team VANNER's track list revealed... MONSTA X's Hyungwon participated|website=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2023-08-04|access-date=2023-08-04|language=ko}}
Other ventures
=Ambassadorship=
In November 2021, as part of Monsta X's promotional campaign for traditional Korean culture, Hyungwon and Minhyuk participated in a video narration for the YouTube series Kimchi Universe 3, jointly produced by Daesang Jonggajib and World Kimchi Research Institute together with Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University. The video explains how kimchi became known all over the world through the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Seoul Olympics, culminating with Gimjang, the traditional practice of preparing and preserving kimchi, being registered on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/421/0005726493?sid=102|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 민혁·형원, 서경덕 교수와 '김치' 전 세계에 알린다|trans-title=MONSTA X’s Minhyuk and Hyungwon and Professor Seo Kyungduk to introduce 'Kimchi' to the world|website=news1|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Ki-rim|date=2021-11-16|access-date=2021-11-16|language=ko|archive-date=October 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014010840/https://n.news.naver.com/article/421/0005726493?sid=102|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Hyun-joo |date=2021-11-16 |title=Monsta X's Minhyuk and Hyungwon narrate YouTube video to promote kimchi |url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/11/16/entertainment/kpop/Minhyuk-Hyungwon-Monsta-X/20211116170021245.html |access-date=2022-10-14 |website=Korea JoongAng Daily |language=en |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014074724/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/11/16/entertainment/kpop/Minhyuk-Hyungwon-Monsta-X/20211116170021245.html |url-status=live }}
=Endorsements=
In July 2019, Hyungwon and VIXX's Hongbin became the Korean representatives for the global beverage brand Pepsi's "The Love of Summer" campaign.
In July 2021, he joined Pepsi's "Taste of Korea" summer campaign, alongside Monsta X members' Shownu and I.M, together with Rain, Brave Girls members' Yujeong and Yuna, and Ateez members' Hongjoong and Yunho. On July 19, Hyungwon was chosen by the Korean cosmetics brand Wellage as its new model through the Korean star and style magazine AtStyle.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003457380|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 청량한 비주얼..현실 만찢남[화보]|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon, refreshing visual.. Ripped from reality [Pictorial]|website=Kpop Herald|via=Naver|last=Cheon|first=Yoon-hye|date=2021-07-19|access-date=2021-07-19|language=ko|archive-date=July 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719085741/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003457380|url-status=live}}
In July 2022, he became the model for the French premium mineral water brand Evian, which also launched a limited edition collection with the beagle character Snoopy through the men's magazine Esquire Korea.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000606922|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 여름 소년으로 변신→청량美 발산[스타화보]|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon, transformed into a summer boy → radiating refreshing beauty [Star pictorial]|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Seul-gi|date=2022-07-25|access-date=2022-07-25|language=ko|archive-date=July 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725065353/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000606922|url-status=live}} In August, Hyungwon promoted the French skincare brand Avène's cleanser through the Korean fashion, beauty, and life magazine Singles.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000609837|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 소년과 남자 사이…싱그러운 청량美 [스타화보]|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Seul-gi|date=2022-08-01|access-date=2022-08-01|language=ko|archive-date=August 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801021018/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000609837|url-status=live}} In October, he became the new model for the American denim jeans brand Lee's winter collection through the fashion magazine W Korea.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/photo/article/382/0001011683|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, CG 아니냐고요…천상계 비주얼+비율 [화보]|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon, isn't it CG? Celestial Visual + Ratio [Picture]|website=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2022-10-22|access-date=2022-10-22|language=ko|archive-date=October 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022055617/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/photo/article/382/0001011683|url-status=live}} On November 6, Hyungwon had renewed his model contract for Wellage.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000847441|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 소년미로 '웰라쥬' 모델 발탁|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon selected as a model for boy maze 'Wellage'|website=Sports Kyunghyang|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Sun-myung|date=2022-11-07|access-date=2022-11-07|language=ko|archive-date=November 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107022804/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000847441|url-status=live}}
In April 2023, he became the global brand ambassador for the American men's lifestyle brand John Varvatos' perfume line through the men's magazine GQ Korea.{{cite web|url=http://www.kdpress.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=119306|script-title=ko:남성 향수 브랜드 '존 바바토스' 엠버서더 몬스타엑스 형원과 GQ 화보 촬영|trans-title=Men's Perfume Brand 'John Varvatos' Ambassador MONSTA X Hyungwon and GQ Photoshoot|website=Daily Economy|last=Lee|first=Ji-yeon|date=2023-04-20|access-date=2023-04-20|language=ko}} On August 21, the French luxury beauty brand Givenchy Beauty had selected Hyungwon as its new model for Parfums Givenchy through the Korean fashion, beauty, and life magazine Singles.{{cite web|url=http://m.viva100.com/view.php?key=20230821010005854|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 지방시 뷰티 모델 발탁…패션 매거진 커버 장식|trans-title=Monsta X Hyungwon, Givenchy Beauty model selected... Fashion magazine cover decoration|website=Bridge Economy|last=Kim|first=Se-hee|date=2023-08-21|access-date=2023-08-21|language=ko}} In September, he promoted the American fashion brand Denim Tears' seasonal collection, in collaboration with the American denim jeans brand Levi's through the lifestyle magazine Dazed Korea.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003653596|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 감탄 유발 비주얼..무르익은 남성美[화보]|website=Kpop Herald|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Seo-hyun|date=2023-09-15|access-date=2023-09-15|language=ko}}
=Philanthropy=
In January 2022, Hyungwon donated {{KRW|5|link=yes}}00,000 through the idol fandom community service My Favorite Idol for his birthday. It will be delivered to the Miral Welfare Foundation and used as fund for the disabled who are isolated due to COVID-19.{{cite web|url=http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16423891481622390010|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 스물아홉 생일에 기부요정, '최애돌' 누적 기부 3억 돌파|website=TV Daily|last=Kim|first=Ji-ha|date=2022-01-17|access-date=2022-01-17|language=ko|archive-date=October 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009113405/http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16423891481622390010|url-status=live}} On March 30, he donated {{KRW|10}},000,000 through Yeouldol, a non-profit organization that helps children with rare diseases, together with Wellage.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000802724|last=Lee|first=Jae-eun|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 희귀질환 환아 위해 1천만원 기부|trans-title=MONSTA X's Hyungwon donates 10 million won to children with rare diseases|website=Sports Kyunghyang|via=Naver|date=2022-03-30|access-date=2022-03-30|language=ko|archive-date=March 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330074520/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000802724|url-status=live}} On October 28, Hyungwon attended the fashion magazine W Korea{{'}}s breast cancer awareness campaign "Love Your W" charity event, with his group member Minhyuk, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/445/0000081296|script-title=ko:[Ms포토]몬스타엑스 민혁-형원 '빛나는 비주얼'|website=MHN Sports|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Ji-sook|date=2022-10-28|access-date=2022-10-28|language=ko|archive-date=October 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028122559/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/445/0000081296|url-status=live}}
In February 2023, he joined in the cover project for fashion magazine Marie Claire Korea{{'}}s "Happy Marie Birthday" campaign, to support UNICEF's drinking water sanitation project and Save the Children's psychological and emotional support project for domestic and foreign abused children and those children exposed to various risks, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, with the French jewelry and watch brand Fred.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000692118|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원, 아동 지원 캠페인 프로젝트 참여 '선한 영향력'|trans-title=Monsta X's Hyungwon participates in the Child Support Campaign Project 'Good Influence'|website=Newsen|via=Naver|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=2023-02-21|access-date=2023-02-21|language=ko|archive-date=February 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221035004/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000692118|url-status=live}}
In January 2024, Hyungwon donated {{KRW|1}},150,000 to Sanggawon, a disability welfare corporation which operates in a total of sixteen affiliated organizations, including Seunggawon Happy Village, a residential facility for disabled children and Mercy Welfare Town, a residential facility for adults with disabilities, in participation of its "Very Special Today, Fan Club Sponsorship" campaign for lifelong life, self-reliance support, and rehabilitation treatment of the disabled in Korea through his fanbase, in celebration of his birthday.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000937409|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 팬덤, 생일 맞아 따뜻한 선행|work=Sports Kyunghyang|via=Naver|last=Lee|first=Seon-myeong|date=2024-01-12|access-date=2024-01-12|language=ko}} On January 15, he donated iPad to Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital through an anonymous fan, with the help of Donation Angel, which will be given to children and adolescents receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment, in commemoration of his birthday.{{cite news|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/468/0001021437?sid=102|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 익명 팬, 화순전남대병원에 기부|work=Sports Seoul|via=Naver|last=Jo|first=Gwang-tae|date=2024-01-15|access-date=2024-01-15|language=ko}}
Discography
{{See also|Monsta X discography|Shownu X Hyungwon#Discography}}
= Singles =
== As lead artist ==
== Promotional singles ==
= Soundtrack appearances =
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scope="row"| "Picture"
| 2021 | Fly Again OST Part 1 | rowspan="2"| Hyungwon | {{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000950326|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 형원 가창한 '다시, 플라이' OST 발매 [DA:투데이]|website=Sports Dong-a|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=2021-12-11|access-date=2021-12-16|language=ko|archive-date=December 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216030003/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000950326|url-status=live}} |
scope="row"| "Now"
| 2023 | CEO-dol Mart OST Part 4 |
= Other appearances =
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scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Album ! scope="col"| Artist(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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scope="row"| "BAM!BAM!BAM!"
| rowspan="3"| 2017 | {{N/A|Non-album single}} | DJ H.ONE and Justin Oh feat. Jooheon |
scope="row"| "1(One)"
| Mix and the City OST Part 2 | DJ H.ONE feat. Jooheon and Kriz |
scope="row"| "Just One More" (Prod. Cash Cash)
| Mix and the City OST Part 4 |
scope="row"| "My Name"
| 2018 | {{N/A|Non-album single}} | DJ H.ONE and Jimmy Clash feat. Talksick |
= Music videos =
{{See also|Monsta X discography#Music videos}}
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|+ ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" | Director ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
scope="row" | "Summer Taste"
| 2021 | Hyungwon, Rain, Shownu, I.M, Yujeong and Yuna (Brave Girls), Hongjoong and Yunho (Ateez) | Choi Young-ji (PinkLabel Visual) | {{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CRT3UTBJhki/|title=[MV] Rain(비) X Monsta X(몬스타엑스) X Brave Girls(브레이브걸스) X Ateez(에이티즈) - Summer Taste|publisher=PinkLabel Visual|via=Instagram|date=2021-07-14|access-date=2022-06-30|archive-date=December 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201185751/https://www.instagram.com/p/CRT3UTBJhki/|url-status=live}} |
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Filmography
{{See also|Monsta X#Filmography|Shownu X Hyungwon#Filmography}}
= Television series =
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scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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scope="row" | 2023
| Han Yo-han | Special appearance | {{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000343230|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스 채형원, '오! 영심이' 특별출연|website=JTBC|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Jeong-sun|date=2023-05-16|access-date=2023-05-16|language=ko}} |
= Web series =
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scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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scope="row" | 2017
| Please Find Her | Jeon Ik-soo | Supporting role |
scope="row" | 2021
| Fly Again | Han Yo-han | rowspan="2" | Main role | {{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010797181|last=Ko|first=Da-yeon|script-title=ko:형원 주연, 하이틴 뮤지컬 드라마 '다시, 플라이' 11월 공개|trans-title=Teen musical drama 'Fly Again' starring Hyungwon to be released in November|website=Newsis|via=Naver|date=2021-10-28|access-date=2021-10-28|language=ko|archive-date=October 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028031837/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010797181|url-status=live}} |
scope="row" | 2023
| Jo Yi-jun |
= Television shows =
= Web shows =
= Radio shows =
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scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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scope="row" | 2021–2022
| DJ | with Joohoney for Season 2 | {{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000785505|last=Son|first=Bong-suk|script-title=ko:몬스타엑스, '아돌라' DJ 및 '심야아이돌' 호스트로 복귀 방송 진행|website=Sports Kyunghyang|via=Naver|date=2022-01-06|access-date=2022-01-06|language=ko|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106100511/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000785505|url-status=live}} |
= Events =
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scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Event ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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scope="row" | 2025
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | MC | with Kim Hye-yoon and Younghoon (The Boyz) |
= Music video appearances =
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scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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scope="row" | 2016
| "You Call It Romance" | K.Will | with Yoon Ye-joo and Choi Won-myeong |
Songwriting
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.{{Cite web|url=https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10016156|title=KOMCA – 10016156 (채형원)|website=KOMCA|access-date=2020-08-01|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331014906/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10016156|archive-date=2022-03-31}}
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! rowspan="2" | Year ! rowspan="2" | Artist(s) ! rowspan="2" | Song ! rowspan="2" | Album ! colspan="2" | Lyrics ! colspan="2" | Music ! colspan="2" | Arrangement |
Credited
! With ! Credited ! With ! Credited ! With |
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rowspan="2" | 2017
| DJ H.ONE X Justin Oh feat. Jooheon | "BAM!BAM!BAM!" | {{N/A|Non-album single}} |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
DJ H.ONE feat. Kriz and Jooheon
| "1(One)" | Mix and the City Pt. 2 |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Kriz |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
2018
| DJ H.ONE X Jimmy Clash feat. Talksick | "My Name" | {{N/A|Non-album single}} |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{Yes}} | Jimmy Clash, Elke Tiel, Stas Swaczyna |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
rowspan="2" | 2019
| Monsta X feat. French Montana | "Who Do U Love?" | rowspan="3" | All About Luv |{{Yes}} | French Montana, Monsta X, Torrey Jake, Conrad Noah Patrick, Henig Daniel Doron |{{Yes}} | French Montana, Monsta X, Torrey Jake, Conrad Noah Patrick, Henig Daniel Doron |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
Monsta X
| "Middle of the Night" |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{Yes}} | Monsta X, Ali Payami, Mitchell John Lathrop |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
rowspan="2" | 2020
| Monsta X feat. Pitbull | "Beside U" |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{Yes}} | Pitbull, Monsta X, Angel Lopez, Daniel Ryan Winsch, Eshy Gazit, Federico Vindver, Timothy Mosley |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
rowspan="5" | Monsta X
| "Nobody Else" |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, I.M, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij |
rowspan="3" | 2021
| "Secrets" | rowspan="2" | One of a Kind |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Joohoney, I.M, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |
"Bebe"
|{{Yes}} | |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
"Mercy"
| No Limit |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Joohoney, I.M, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |
rowspan="5" | 2022
| rowspan="2" | "Wildfire" | rowspan="2" | Shape of Love |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Joohoney, I.M, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Joohoney, I.M, Justin Oh |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
Hyungwon
|{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Justin Oh |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
AB6IX
| "Complicated" |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Justin Oh, Park Woo-jin |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
rowspan="2" | Kihyun
| "Bad Liar" | rowspan="2" |Youth |{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
"Where Is This Love"
|{{Yes}} | Jantine Annika Heij, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
rowspan="5" |2023
| rowspan="2" |Monsta X | "Beautiful Liar" | rowspan="2" |Reason{{cite web|url=https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11141889|title=Reason - album details|website=Melon|access-date=2023-01-12|language=ko|archive-date=January 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119171707/https://www.melon.com/album/detail.htm?albumId=11141889|url-status=live}} |{{Yes}} | Joohoney, I.M, Brother Su, Kim Eung-ju |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |{{No}} |{{N/A|N/A}} |
"Lone Ranger"
|{{Yes}} | Joohoney, I.M, Jantine Annika Heij, Justin Oh |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij, Britt Pols |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
rowspan="2" |Shownu X Hyungwon
| "Love Me a Little" | rowspan="2" |The Unseen |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij, Rudi Zygadlo |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij, Rudi Zygadlo |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
"Roll with Me"
|{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Roel Rats, Marcia "Misha Angèle" Sondeijker, Jim van Hooff |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Roel Rats |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
Vanner
| "Want U Back" |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij, Gon, Sungkook |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh, Jantine Annika Heij |{{Yes}} | Justin Oh |
Awards and nominations
{{See also|List of awards and nominations received by Monsta X}}
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|+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, recipient of the award and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Recipient ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
scope="row" rowspan="2" | Blue Dragon Series Awards
| rowspan="2" | 2022 | Best Actor Award | rowspan="2" | Fly Again | {{shortlisted}} | {{cite web|url=https://bsa.blueaward.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=bsa_event&wr_id=1|script-title=ko:청룡 시리즈 어워즈 – 남우주연상|trans-title=Blue Dragon Series Awards – Best Actor Award|website=bsa.blueaward.co.kr|publisher=Blue Dragon Series Awards|access-date=2022-06-18|language=ko|archive-date=June 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618094523/https://bsa.blueaward.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=bsa_event&wr_id=1|url-status=dead}} |
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Notes
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References
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External links
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