Baro

Cha Sun-woo (, born September 5, 1992), better known by his stage name Baro, is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a former member of boy band B1A4 and is currently under Media Lab Seesaw (SISO). He made his acting debut through the hit 2013 cable drama Reply 1994 and additionally received critical acclaim for his role in the television series God's Gift: 14 Days and Angry Mom (2015).

Early life Baro was born in Gwangju, South Korea

Career Pre-debut Baro was first discovered by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on social network service Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", in addition to rapping and beatboxing. Baro then joined the company, training for at least 2 years before debuting.

2011−2018: B1A4

After years of training, Baro joined as the main rapper of B1A4. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed Baro as the second member to be revealed after Jinyoung.

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

2018–present: Group departure and acting activities On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Baro and Jinyoung had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion. In November 16, WM Entertainment has announced that B1A4 members Jinyoung and Baro will be leaving the agency, with the remaining three members—CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan—to continue promoting as B1A4.

On November 8, 2023, it was announced that Baro had signed a contract with Media Lab Seesaw (SISO), following the expiration contract with HODU&U Entertainment.

Personal life On June 5, 2013, while preparing for B1A4's follow up single "Starlight's Song", Baro strained his ankle ligament. Initially, the group was going to adjust its promotional tour depending on Baro's recovery. However, because his recovery took longer than they had expected, the What's Going On Tour ended earlier than planned.

Discography

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2013 Misaeng: Prequel Kim Young-chan Short film 2014 The Seventh Dwarf Bobo Animated, Korean dubbed 2015 That's Not It Boy Short film 2017 Close Your Eyes Kim Hyeon-woo 2021 Fearsome Jae Hyuk 2022 Delusion Yeong-jun 2023Windmill Lee Jeong-hun Annapurna Seon-woo 2025 No Parking Oh Dong-hyeon The Cursed Yoon-geon

Television series Year Title Role Notes 2013 Reply 1994 Binggeure 2014 God's Gift: 14 Days Ki Young-kyu 2015 Persevere, Goo Hae-ra Robin Cha Cameo Angry Mom Hong Sang-tae 2016 The Master of Revenge Kim Gil-do (young) 2017 Manhole Jo Seok-tae 2018 Less Than Evil Hwang Dong-yoon 2019 Two Hearts Cha Sun-woo Level Up Kwak Han-cheol Melting Me Softly Hwang Byung-shim (24 years old) 2021 Idol: The Coup Troy 2022 Reborn Rich Yoon Hyun-min Cameo (episode 1, 16) 2023 It Was Spring Hwang Gu KBS Drama Special – "Shoot For Love" Jung Moo-won One act-drama

Web series Year Title Role 2015 Loss: Time: Life Baro 2022 Grid Jeong Him-chan 2023 The Villain of Romance Kang Hee-jae 2025 Sonny's Competition Son Jin-u He's Back Jeong-min

Theater YearEnglish titleKorean title Role 2023 Hello, the Hell: Othello헬로, 더 헬: 오델로 Iagoro

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (TV) God's Gift: 14 Days Most Popular Actor (TV) 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best New Actor 3rd APAN Star Awards Best New Actor 2015 34th MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor in a Miniseries Angry Mom