Kim Woo-seok (singer)

Kim was born on October 27, 1996, in Daedeok District, Daejeon, South Korea. He is the only child in his family.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

On February 28, 2016, Kim was enrolled at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, majoring in acting and K-pop.{{Cite web|title=업텐션 우신&선율, 교복 의상입고 동아방송대 입학식 등장!|trans-title=UP10TION's Wooshin & Sunyoul appeared in school uniforms at Dong-ah Broadcasting University's entrance ceremony!|url=https://sportsworldi.com/view/20160227000658|website=Sports World|language=ko|last=Han|first=Jun-ho|date=February 27, 2016|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=July 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722083830/http://sportsworldi.com/view/20160227000658|url-status=live}} He later transferred to {{interlanguage link|Global Cyber University|ko|글로벌사이버대학교}}, enrolling in the Department of Entertainment and Media.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

{{Main|Up10tion}}

Kim first appeared in Up10tion's pre-debut program, "Masked Rookie King Up10tion" in 2015.{{Cite web|title=틴탑·백퍼센트 형제그룹 출격...10인조 업텐션 파격등장|trans-title=Teen Top, 100% brother group sortie... 10-member UP10TION makes a surprise appearance|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=612085|website=Xports News|language=ko|last=Jee|first=Won-jeong|date=July 20, 2015|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103030743/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=612085|url-status=live}} He was the first member to be introduced to the group.{{Cite web|title=업텐션, 첫 번째 멤버 우신 얼굴 공개 '박보검 닮은 미소년'|trans-title=UP10TION, the first member Wooshin's face revealed. "Handsome boy who looks like Park Bo-gum."|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/?2337674|website=News1|last=Kwon|first=Soo-bin|date=July 20, 2015|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103030743/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?2337674|url-status=live}} He made his official debut in South Korea on September 11, 2015, with their first EP, Top Secret.{{Cite web|title=업텐션, '위험해' MV 공개...입체 퍼포먼스+역동적 특수 효과|trans-title=UP10TION's "Dangerous" music video will be released... 3D performance plus dynamic special effects.|url=https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2015091128114|website=Ten Asia|last=Lee|first=Eun-ho|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103030743/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2015091128114|url-status=live}}

On October 6, 2016, he was selected as the host of SBS MTV's The Show alongside Jeon Somi.{{Cite web|title='더쇼' 측 "I.O.I 소미-업텐션 우신 MC 발탁...11일 첫 방송"|trans-title="The Show" said, "I.O.I Somi-UP10TION Wooshin have been selected as the MC..." "First show on the 11th."|url=https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20161006/80656903/1|website=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Kwak|first=Hyeon-soo|date=October 6, 2016|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103032944/https://sports.donga.com/3/all/20161006/80656903/1|url-status=live}} They had their first broadcast on October 11.{{Cite web|title=I.O.I′s Jeon Somi and UP10TION's Woo Shin Successfully MC First 'The Show' Episode|url=https://www.mwave.me/en/mama/history/news/view/109234/I.O.I%E2%80%B2s-Jeon-Somi-and-UP10TION%E2%80%B2s-Woo-Shin-Successfully-MC-First-%E2%80%B2The-Show%E2%80%B2-Episode|website=MWave|last=Lee|first=Bo-ra|date=October 13, 2016|access-date=July 26, 2019|archive-date=October 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002094018/https://www.mwave.me/en/mama/history/news/view/109234/I.O.I%E2%80%B2s-Jeon-Somi-and-UP10TION%E2%80%B2s-Woo-Shin-Successfully-MC-First-%E2%80%B2The-Show%E2%80%B2-Episode|url-status=dead}} Six months later, on April 25, 2017, the duo officially left their position.{{Cite web|title=우신-소미, 6개월 만에 오늘 방송 끝으로 '더쇼' MC 하차|trans-title=Wooshin and Somi to leave 'The Show' MCs after today's broadcast after 6 months.|url=https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10008559520|website=SBS Entertainment News|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jeong-ah|date=April 25, 2017|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=July 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722083826/https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10008559520|url-status=live}}

Kim went on hiatus on June 6 of the same year due to mental health issues,{{Cite web|title=업텐션 측 "우신 정신적 스트레스로 활동중단, 6월말 9인 체제 컴백"|trans-title=UP10TION side "Wooshin has been suspended from activities due to mental stress, comeback with 9 members at the end of June."|url=https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201706070802270410|website=Newsen|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=June 7, 2017|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=July 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722083831/https://newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201706070802270410|url-status=live}} returning nine months later for the release of the group's first studio album, Invitation.{{Cite web|title='활동중단' 업텐션 우신, 활동복귀 알린 자필편지 '감동'|trans-title="Suspension of activities." Wooshin of UP10TION, handwritten letter that announced his return. "Touching."|url=http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1280076|website=Enews24|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ji-yeon|date=March 9, 2018|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=July 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722083829/http://enews24.tving.com/news/article?nsID=1280076|url-status=dead}}

{{Main|Produce X 101|X1 (band)}}

In March 2019, Kim was revealed to be a contestant of Produce X 101, along with his fellow Up10tion member, Lee Jin-hyuk.{{Cite web|title=김우석 ( 티오피미디어 ) {{!}} PRODUCE X 101 [엠넷닷컴]|url=http://produce-x-101.mnet.com/profile/84|website=produce-x-101.mnet.com|language=ko|access-date=July 26, 2019|archive-date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704140521/http://produce-x-101.mnet.com/profile/84|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=데뷔 후 4년 동안 '무명' 생활하고 '프로듀스X101' 나오는 아이돌|trans-title=Idols who have been "unknown" for 4 years since their debut and come out on "Produce X 101".|url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/216622|website=Insight|language=ko|last=Jeon|first=Hyeon-young|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=July 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722083829/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/216622|url-status=live}} Kim placed second in the final episode with 3,120,276 votes, earning a spot in the final lineup.{{Cite web|title='프듀X101' 1등 김요한·2등 김우석, 엑스원 멤버로 데뷔...3등 한승우·4등 송형준|trans-title=1st place in "Produce X 101" Kim Yo-han, 2nd place Kim Woo-seok debuted as a member of X1... Third place is Han Seung-woo and fourth place is Song Hyeong-jun.|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201907200100165490011384&servicedate=20190719|website=Sports Chosun|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Yu-na|date=July 19, 2019|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103040839/https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201907200100165490011384&servicedate=20190719|url-status=live}} He debuted with X1 on August 27, 2019, with the release of their first EP, Emergency: Quantum Leap.{{Cite web|title=엑스원, 오늘(27일) 데뷔..'프리미어 쇼콘' 활동 첫 무대|trans-title=X1 debuted today (27th). The first performance of "Premier Show-Con".|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2019082707130818021|website=Starnews|language=ko|last=Yoon|first=Sang-geun|date=August 27, 2019|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103040840/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2019082707130818021|url-status=live}} Following revelations of the Mnet vote manipulation investigation, X1 announced that they were to disband on January 6, 2020.{{Cite web|title=엑스원, '프듀X' 조작 논란 못넘고 해체...초유의 사태|trans-title=X1 can't overcome the controversy over fabricating "Produce X" and disband... An unprecedented situation.|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200106150952005|website=Yonhap News Agency|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Jeong-hyeon|date=January 6, 2020|access-date=December 12, 2021|archive-date=December 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212150708/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20200106150952005|url-status=live}}

On March 4, 2020, Playlist Studio's CEO, Park Tae-won, announced that Kim would be the male lead of the web drama Twenty-Twenty. The whole cast would begin the filming later in April.{{Cite web|title='X1' 김우석, 드라마 '트웬티트웬티' 남자주인공 발탁|trans-title="X1" Kim Woo-seok, selected as the male lead of the drama "Twenty Twenty."|url=https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/890366|website=Sports Seoul|language=ko|last=Hong|first=Seung-han|date=March 4, 2020|access-date=May 3, 2020|archive-date=April 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407113627/http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/890366|url-status=live}} On August 15, 2020, the first episode was premiered on Naver TV Cast.{{Cite web|title='트웬티트웬티' 김우석X한성민, 스무살 성장담+로맨스 3분 요약본 공개 '기대 UP'|trans-title="Twenty Twenty" Kim Woo-seok X Han Seong-min, 20-year-old growth story + 3-minute summary of romance. "Expectation UP".|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111416441|website=Osen|language=ko|last=Shim|first=Eon-kyoung|date=August 15, 2020|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103152532/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111416441|url-status=live}} The series then also became available on YouTube and JTBC on August 22 and September 6, respectively.{{Cite web|title='트웬티 트웬티' 첫방 D-DAY, 김우석X한성민→홍석천 온다!|trans-title="Twenty Twenty" first broadcast D-DAY, Kim Woo-seok X Han Seong-min → Hong Seok-cheon is coming!|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2020082209272595808|website=Starnews|language=ko|last=Han|first=Hae-seon|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103152533/https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2020082209272595808|url-status=live}} On April 23, Kim announced that he would release his solo debut EP, on May 25.{{Cite web|title=김우석 측 "5월 25일 솔로 데뷔 확정..현재 앨범 작업 중"|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok side, "Solo debut confirmed on May 25th... I'm working on an album."|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202004231311248166426_1|website=Herald Pop|publisher=Herald Corporation|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Hye-yeon|date=April 23, 2020|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=July 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722083826/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=202004231311248166426_1|url-status=live}} On May 25, 2020, he debuted as a solo artist with his debut extended play 1st Desire (Greed) along with the lead single "Red Moon".{{Cite web|title=김우석, 오늘(25일) 솔로 데뷔... 타이틀곡 '적월(赤月)' 무대 V LIVE 최초 공개|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok debuted as a soloist today (25th)... The title song "Red Moon" will be released for the first time on V Live.|url=https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/284079|website=iMBC|language=ko|last=Cha|first=Hye-mi|date=May 25, 2020|access-date=December 12, 2021|archive-date=December 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211212150708/http://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/284079|url-status=live}} On August 13, he was awarded the New K-Wave Voice Award at the 4th Soribada Best K-Music Awards in 2020.{{Cite web|title='소바 어워즈' 김우석, 보이스상 수상 "팬 덕분에 가능했다"|trans-title="Soba Awards" Kim Woo-seok won the Voice Award. "It was possible thanks to fans."|url=http://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15973180451553791010|website=TV Daily|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Jong-eun|date=August 13, 2020|access-date=January 3, 2022|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103153408/http://tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15973180451553791010|url-status=live}}

On January 18, 2021, it was announced that Kim would make his comeback with a new album in February.{{Cite web|title=김우석, 2월 솔로 컴백...예능·연기 휩쓸고 본업 복귀|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, solo comeback in February... He's back to his main job after sweeping all the variety and acting.|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1379166|website=Xports News|language=ko|last=Jeon|first=Ah-ram|date=January 18, 2021|access-date=January 18, 2021|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104023311/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1379166|url-status=live}} On February 8, 2021, Kim released his second EP 2nd Desire (Tasty) along with the lead single "Sugar".{{Cite web|title=김우석, 오늘(8일) 두 번째 솔로 앨범 발매...쇼케이스로 팬 만난다|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok released his second solo album today (8th)... Meet the fans through a showcase.|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1387124|website=Xports News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Mi-ji|date=February 8, 2021|access-date=January 4, 2022|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104023313/https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1387124|url-status=live}} On February 18, 2021, Kim received his first music show win on M Countdown, becoming the first Up10tion member to get a music show win.{{Cite web|title=김우석, 현아 꺾고 '엠카운트다운' 1위..."냐냐들 진심으로 감사해"|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, beaten Hyuna to win 1st place on 'M Countdown'... "Thank you very much, NIA."|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/02/164053|website=Star Today|language=ko|last=Kim|first=So-yeon|date=February 18, 2021|access-date=February 18, 2021|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104024824/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/02/164053|url-status=live}} Thereafter, he went on to receive another music show win on Music Bank in February 2021. On March 17, tvN released the full main casts for new drama, Bulgasal, which Kim was selected to be part of.{{Cite web|title='불가살' 이진욱-권나라-이준-공승연-정진영-박명신-김우석 캐스팅 확정!|trans-title='Invincible' Lee Jin-wook – Kwon Nara – Lee Joon – Gong Seung-yeon – Jung Jin-young – Park Myeong-shin – Kim Woo-seok cast confirmed!|url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2021031716020003435|website=Hankook Ilbo|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Jeong-un|date=March 17, 2021|access-date=July 22, 2021|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104044722/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2021031716020003435|url-status=live}} He played as Nam Do-yoon, a high school student who constantly follows Dan Hwal and has an upbeat appearance.{{Cite web|title='불가살' 이진욱→권나라, 극에 흠뻑 빠진 대본리딩 현장..12월 18일 첫 방송|trans-title="Immortal" Lee Jin-wook → Kwon Nara, at the script reading scene... The first episode will be aired on December 18th.|url=http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202111051025071613586_1|website=Herald Pop|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-yul|date=November 5, 2021|access-date=November 5, 2021|archive-date=January 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104044720/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202111051025071613586_1|url-status=live}} It was scheduled to premiere on December 18, 2021, on tvN.{{Cite web|title=600년 못 죽은 이진욱 '불가살' 12월18일 첫방송..한국형 판타지|trans-title="Immortal" by Lee Jin-wook, who couldn't die for 600 years, will premiere on December 18th.|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202111010932270010|website=Newsen|language=ko|last=Bae|first=Hyo-joo|date=November 1, 2021|access-date=November 5, 2021|archive-date=November 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102010159/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202111010932270010|url-status=live}}

On March 7, 2022, Kim released his third EP 3rd Desire (Reve) along with the lead single "Switch".{{Cite web|title=김우석, 3월 7일 'Reve' 솔로 컴백 확정[공식]|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, March 7th 'Reve' Solo Comeback Confirmed [Official]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003029959|website=Star News|language=ko|last=Yoon|first=Sang-geun|access-date=February 21, 2022|archive-date=February 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221085734/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003029959|url-status=live}} He received another music show win for "Switch" on Music Bank on March 18. On July 23, Kim held a fan meeting 'KIM WOO SEOK 1ST FANMEETING: NNN'.{{cite web|title=김우석, 7월 23일 솔로 데뷔 후 첫대면 팬미팅 '기대감 UP|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, first face-to-face fan meeting after his solo debut on July 23, 'Expectation UP|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=396&aid=0000616838|via=Naver|publisher=Sports World|language=ko|last=Hyun|first=Jung-min|date=June 23, 2022|access-date=June 23, 2022|archive-date=June 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623042346/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=396&aid=0000616838|url-status=live}}

In February 2023, it was confirmed that Kim would release his fourth EP Blank Page in March, but was moved to April.{{cite web|title=김우석, 3월 새 앨범 발표...4월엔 드라마 '핀란드파파' 공개|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, March new album release... In April, the drama 'Finland Papa' will be released|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000412651|via=Naver|publisher=SpoTV News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Won-gyeom|date=February 22, 2023|access-date=February 22, 2023|archive-date=February 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224121156/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000412651|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=김우석, 미니 앨범 '블랭크 페이지' 컴백 스포일러 공개|url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230314_0002225849&cID=10601&pID=10600|website=Newsis|language=ko|last=Han|first=Yu-jin|date=March 14, 2023|access-date=March 16, 2023|archive-date=March 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316155449/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230314_0002225849&cID=10601&pID=10600|url-status=live}} On February 28, it was announced that Kim would be leaving Up10tion.{{cite web|title=이진혁·업텐션 5인, 티오피미디어와 전속 계약 종료|trans-title=Lee Jin-hyuk and 5 members of Up10tion terminate their exclusive contract with TOP Media|url=https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230228_0002209290&cID=10611&pID=10600|website=Newsis|language=ko|access-date=February 28, 2023|archive-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228084143/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230228_0002209290&cID=10611&pID=10600|url-status=live}} On April 3, Kim released his 4th mini album Blank Page, with "Dawn" as the title track.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}} On April 14, Kim took on the role of Baek Woo-hyun, the main character in the healing romance drama, Finland Papa.{{Cite news|title=김우석 드라마 '핀란드 파파', 국민 첫사랑男 비주얼|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok's drama 'Finland Papa', the nation's first love visual|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000185790|work=iMBC News|last=Lee|first=Ho-young|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809124628/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/408/0000185790|url-status=live}}

In May 2023, Kim embarks on his Asia Fancon tour, The Siren.{{Cite web|title=KIM WOO SEOK ASIA FANCON 2023|url=https://twitter.com/KWS_official_/status/1658768434279366656?s=20|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809124629/https://twitter.com/KWS_official_/status/1658768434279366656?s=20|url-status=live}} On June 17, Kim performed as one of the acts at the 2023 Seen Festival in Hoi An, Vietnam.{{Cite web|title=REVEALED THE ARTIST OF 2023 SEEN FESTIVAL IN HOI AN: KIM WOO SEOK|url=https://twitter.com/KWS_official_/status/1661228750258982912?s=20|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809124630/https://twitter.com/KWS_official_/status/1661228750258982912?s=20|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=2023 SEEN FESTIVAL IN HOI AN: KIM WOO SEOK|url=https://twitter.com/KWS_official_/status/1670036292321812481?s=20|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809124630/https://twitter.com/KWS_official_/status/1670036292321812481?s=20|url-status=live}} On June 23, Kim successfully ended his Fancon tour with a spectacular finale in Bangkok, Thailand. The concert was held in 5 Asian countries, starting in Seoul, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tokyo, Japan, Taipei, Taiwan, and Bangkok, Thailand. Just like the name of his concert, The Siren, Kim completely mesmerized fans all over the world with his unique charm.{{Cite news|title=김우석, 亞 팬콘 화려한 피날레..서울→방콕 5개국 대장정 마무리|trans-title=Singer and actor Kim Woo-seok's first Asian fan concert has come to an end.|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004894675|work=Osen|last=Ji|first=Min-kyung|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809124632/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004894675|url-status=live}} On December 4, Kim starred in LG U+'s Night Has Come, in which he was Nominated Best New Actor at the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards.{{Cite news|title=[공식] 김우석, '밤이 되었습니다' 출연확정 "색다른 모습 설레"|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok confirmed to appear in 'It's Night' "Exciting with a different appearance"|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0004034589|work=Sports Chosun|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|access-date=August 9, 2023|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809125634/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/076/0004034589|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Moon |first=Ji-yeon |date=2024-06-24 |title=[공식] '무빙'·'SNL코리아' 최다 노미..제3회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 격돌 |trans-title=[Official] 'Moving' and 'SNL Korea' most nominated..Candidates clash for the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/076/0004161399 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Sports Chosun |language=ko |via=Naver}}

On March 5, 2024, Kim's exclusive contract with TOP Media expired and confirmed has signed an exclusive contract with Blitzway Studios{{Efn-ua|Blitzway changed its name to Blitzway Studios on March 29, 2024.{{Cite news|title=주지훈·우도환 소속사 블리츠웨이, 블리츠웨이스튜디오로 사명 변경|trans-title=Ju Ji-hoon and Woo Do-hwan's agency Blitzway changes its name to Blitzway Studios|url=https://www.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=147538|work=sportshankook|last=Mo|first=Sin-jeong|access-date=March 29, 2024|archive-date=September 8, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240908123457/https://www.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=147538|url-status=live}}}} on the same day. BLITZWAY had a merger acquisition with H& Entertainment last year, home of Ju Ji-hoon, Woo Do-hwan and more.{{Cite news|title=[단독] 김우석, 10년 몸담은 티오피 떠난다...주지훈 소속사 行|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, after 10 years under the guidance of TOP Media...moves to Ju Ji-hoon's company|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/5339835|work=news1|last=Jang|first=A-reum|access-date=March 5, 2024|archive-date=September 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915152815/https://compass.adop.cc/RD/4054dd0d-8cce-43e5-abc2-44a2fb35efd0?over-size=null&over-size-w=null&over-size-h=null&over-zone=null&adop-zone=4054dd0d-8cce-43e5-abc2-44a2fb35efd0&type=js&loc=https%253A%2F%2Fwww.news1.kr%2Fads%2Fdesktop%2Fdesktop-10.html&size_width=300&size_height=250&title=%255B%25EB%258B%25A8%25EB%258F%2585%255D%2520%25EA%25B9%2580%25EC%259A%25B0%25EC%2584%259D%252C%252010%25EB%2585%2584%2520%25EB%25AA%25B8%25EB%258B%25B4%25EC%259D%2580%2520%25ED%258B%25B0%25EC%2598%25A4%25ED%2594%25BC%2520%25EB%2596%25A0%25EB%2582%259C%25EB%258B%25A4%25E2%2580%25A6%25EC%25A3%25BC%25EC%25A7%2580%25ED%259B%2588%2520%25EC%2586%258C%25EC%2586%258D%25EC%2582%25AC%2520%25E8%25A1%258C%2520-%2520%25EB%2589%25B4%25EC%258A%25A41&ref=&|url-status=live}} On May 27, Kim's agency Blitzway Studios announced his Japan Fancon “AWAKEN” along with a poster, he visited major cities Tokyo and Osaka.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:김우석, 6월 日 도쿄·오사카서 팬콘서트 개최|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok to hold Fancon in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan in June|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007562775|via=Naver|publisher=New 1|language=Ko|last=Jang|first=A-reum|date=May 27, 2024|access-date=December 7, 2024}} On July 25, Kim had confirmed to appear in the series Social Savvy Class 101.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:김우석, 다시 연습생 됐다..하이틴 로코 '0교시는 인싸타임' 주연 확정 [공식]|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok, trainee again.. confirmed to star in high teen romantic comedy '0th Period Is Inssa Time' [Official]|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005123280|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-young|date=July 25, 2024|access-date=November 22, 2024}} On November 13, Kim has released a tribute song to fans for all their support over the years. "In The End" lyrics written by himself and was first revealed at his "October, the twenty-seventh afternoon" fan meeting back in October, before beginning his mandatory military service.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:김우석, 팬송 'In The End' 싱글 발매|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok released a fan song "In The End"|url=https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20241113/130416172/1|via=Naver|publisher=Sports Donga|language=ko|last=Lee|first=Seul-bi|date=November 13, 2024|access-date=November 22, 2024}}

On September 27, 2024, Blitzway Studios announced that Kim had started the enlistment process to carry out his mandatory military service and would begin his service in the army as an active duty soldier on November 4.{{Cite news|title=김우석, 11월 4일 육군 군악대 입대|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok will be enlisting on 4 November and serve under the military band|url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/Read?newsId=01108646639024384&mediaCodeNo=258|work=edaily|last=Yoon|first=Ki-baek|access-date=September 27, 2024}}

On November 19, 2024, it was reported that Kim had been appointed Company commander of the trainees at Nonsan Training Center.{{cite web|title=중대장 훈련병 김우석-NCT 재현, 함께 군 복무 중인 근황…"아이돌은 역시 달라"|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15572760|website=topstarnews|language=ko|last1=Lee|first1=Soo-hyun|date=November 19, 2024|access-date=December 19, 2024}} After completing his training, he serves at the Military Band and Honor Guard Battalion of the Army Personnel Command in {{ill|Gyeryongdae|ko|계룡대}}.{{cite web|title="훈련소 생활을 마쳤습니다"…김우석, 군 복무 중 근황→늠름한 군인 자태|url=https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15580529|website=topstarnews|language=ko|last1=Lee|first1=Soo-hyun|date=December 10, 2024|access-date=December 19, 2024}}

On October 25, 2024, it was revealed that Kim is dating actress Kang Na-eon.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[단독] 김우석♥강나언, 입대 앞두고 연인됐다...핑크빛 열애중|trans-title=[Exclusive] Kim Woo-seok ♥ Kang Na-eon, Became Couple Ahead of Enlistment... Pink-Filled Romance|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007867832|via=Naver|publisher=News 1|language=ko|last=Jang|first=A-reum|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024}} They became a couple after the filming of Social Savvy Class 101 ended.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:김우석♥강나언 "드라마 촬영 후 연인 발전"...열애 인정 [공식입장]|trans-title=Kim Woo-seok ♥ Kang Na-eon "Became a couple after filming the drama"... Relationship confirmed [Official position]|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005183132|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Jang|first=Woo-young|date=October 25, 2024|access-date=October 25, 2024}}

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