Crush

Shin Hyo-seob (; born May 3, 1992), professionally known as Crush , is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. He debuted on April 1, 2014, with the single "Sometimes" and released his first album Crush on You on June 5, 2014. Fifteen of Crush's singles have peaked in the top ten on the Gaon Digital Chart, with ten of Crush's singles also becoming top five hits including "Just", "Beautiful", "Don't Forget", "Bittersweet", "Let Us Go", and "Rush Hour".

Life and career Early life and career beginnings Crush was born Shin Hyo-seob on May 3, 1992. Raised in Seoul, he began listening to R&B and hip hop music at a young age and aspired to become a singer. Dynamic Duo's debut album Taxi Driver left a "deep impression" on him, which inspired him to begin rapping. He began making music during his first year of middle school with a friend and sending demos to the group's record label Amoeba Culture. During this time, he experimented with jazz musical instruments in his style of music, implementing modern tunes. Nicknamed "Shi Syeob" , he wrote the moniker "C-sub" in English as a tentative stage name. His friend misread it as "Crush", which he took an immediate liking to and decided to use. Crush attended Hoseo University and graduated from the Department of Practical Music. He contributed to his first song as a record producer and guest artist on Loco's single "No More". In July 2013, Crush signed an exclusive contract with Amoeba Culture. His first album, Crush on You, was released on June 5, 2014, and went on to win Best R&B & Soul Album at the 12th Korean Music Awards. In 2014, Crush also collaborated with Gaeko for the single "Hug Me". In August, he sang the OST "Sleepless Night" for the SBS drama It's Okay, That's Love. In October, Crush released the track "Sofa".

In 2015, Crush collaborated with Zion.T for the single "Just". The song was released on January 30, 2015, and debuted at number one on the Gaon Singles Chart. Crush and Zion.T won Best Collaboration at the 17th Mnet Asian Music Awards. In July, Crush released the single "Oasis" which featured Block B's Zico. In November, Crush held his first solo concert, Crush on You.

2016–2018: Breakthrough and widespread recognition

In January 2016, Crush released the single "Don't Forget" featuring Girls' Generation's Taeyeon. "Don't Forget" won first place on Show Champion on January 27, marking his first music show win. Crush also went on to win Best Vocal Performance - Male Solo at the 18th Mnet Asian Music Awards.

In 2016, Crush became an active member of the hip-hop crew Fanxy Child, consisting of Zico (rapper, producer), Dean (singer, producer), Penomeco (rapper), Millic (DJ, producer), Staytuned (producer).

In July 2018, Crush released his third extended play Wonderlost. As with his previous projects, Crush was heavily involved in the songwriting, composition, and production of his album, stating: "I'm able to do the full production... I can make my own arrangements, and oversee the entire process."

In December 2016, Crush also released the hit OST "Beautiful" for the tvN drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, and later received a nomination for Best OST at the 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards.

2019: Second full-length album and continued popularity On June 4, 2019, Crush stated on his Instagram that he would be leaving Amoeba Records to start his own agency. However, on July 17, 2019, he announced that he had decided to sign with Psy's agency, P Nation. On December 5, 2019, Crush released his critically acclaimed second full-length album From Midnight To Sunrise, with "Alone" and "With You" serving as the album's double lead singles. Crush once again took control of songwriting and production for the album, and introduced jazz elements alongside R&B. From Midnight To Sunrise won R&B Album of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.

In February 2020, Crush released the OST "Let Us Go" for the television series Crash Landing on You. In May 2020, it was announced that Crush had asked Joy of Red Velvet to feature on the lead single of his next album. The song, titled "Mayday", topped multiple music charts upon its release. On October 20, 2020, Crush released his fourth extended play With Her.

On October 31, 2022, P Nation announced that the opening of tickets reservations for Crush's upcoming tour, the Crush on You Tour, would be postponed to respect the mourning period established after the Seoul Halloween crowd crush.

Personal life On May 22, 2016, he participated in the Han River Space "Brain Fade Competition (멍 때리기 대회)" and won the title.

Military service On November 12, 2020, Crush enlisted for his mandatory military service. On August 11, 2022, Crush was discharged from his military service.

Relationship On August 23, 2021, Crush was confirmed to be in a relationship with singer and actress Joy, whom he had collaborated with during the previous year.

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Crush on You Released: June 5, 2014 Label: Amoeba Culture Formats: CD, digital download 6 KOR: 4,983 From Midnight to Sunrise Released: December 5, 2019 Label: P Nation, Dreamus Formats: CD, digital download 19 KOR: 5,404 Wonderego Released: November 14, 2023 Label: P Nation, Dreamus Formats: CD, digital download 21 KOR: 7,489

Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positions Sales Interlude Released: May 6, 2016 Label: Amoeba Culture Formats: CD, digital download 13 14 KOR: 2,894 Wonderlust Released: October 14, 2016 Label: Amoeba Culture Formats: CD, Digital download 8 — KOR: 2,193 Wonderlost Released: July 13, 2018 Label: Amoeba Culture Formats: CD, digital download 18 10 KOR: 3,440 With Her Released: October 20, 2020 Label: P Nation Formats: CD, digital download 21 — KOR: 6,607 Fang Released: August 28, 2025 Label: P Nation Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 29 — KOR: 2,974

Singles As lead artist

KOR: 490,326 Crush on You "Hug Me" 10 KOR: 473,724 "Oasis" 5 KOR: 851,365 "9 to 5" 59 KOR: 97,385 Interlude "Woo Ah" 4 KOR: 571,012 "highfive" 23

KOR: 120,794 "Fall" 2 KOR: 745,746 Wonderlust "Summer Love" 2017 87 KOR: 53,354 Outside "Outside" 12 KOR: 165,530 "Don't Be Shy" 88 KOR: 51,202 "Be by My Side" 19 KOR: 95,596 "Bittersweet" 2018 3 "Cereal" 20 Wonderlost "None" 22 "Lay Your Head on Me" — "Nappa" 2019 7 "With You" 95 From Midnight to Sunrise "Alone" 87 "Mayday" 2020 32 Homemade 1 "Ohio" 41 "Let Me Go" 8 With Her "Rush Hour" 2022 4 "Hmm-cheat" 2023 86 Wonderego "Ego" 32 "By Your Side" 2024 48 "Yin and Yang" 2026 133 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

As featured artist Title Year Album "No More" 2012 "Two Melodies" 2013 Red Light "You Can Stay" "Blink (Remix)" "Shower Later" 2014 Mr. Gae "Stupid Love" Wolmido Dogs "JaJaJa" "Hold Me Tight" Locomotive "247" 2015 Across the Universe "what2do" 2016 130 Mood: TRBL "No Sense" (No 눈치) I Am Sam "Let's Play House" Hobby "Let It Be" Show Me the Money 5 Ep. 5 "For You" "Corona" Lime "Still" Bleached "Sometimes" Fireworks "Bermuda Triangle" Television "Laputa" 2017 Coming to You Live "Party (Shut Down)" H. A. L. F. (Have.A.Little.Fun) "So to Say" KRNB2 Part. 2 "Love Story" "Clock Out" "Dongseong-ro" "Sweaty" Claassic "Your Dog Loves You" 2018 Your Dog Loves You "Peace" hightechnology "Slip N Slide" Some Definition of Love "Sunshine" "One of Those Nights" Face "No. 5" Garden "Blue Hawaii" 2019 ordinary. "Lovedrunk" Sleepless in __________ "Now or Never" "Blue" Off Duty "Make Her Dance" No Open Flames "Late Autumn" Late Autumn "I Been" Han "Starry Night" Starry Night "Darling" 2020 Headliner "Missed Call" "Jam and Butterfly" "For You" "I Adore You" 2022 Look at Me !!! "Circle" 2023 Remember Archive "Bleaching" ~ "Right Now" "900 Wasps" Forte / 900 Wasps "Yes or No" 2024 "Watching TV" 2025 The Firstfruit

Soundtrack appearances

KOR: 630,589 It's Okay, That's Love OST "Perhaps That" 2015 44 — — KOR: 754,272 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Part 3 "Beautiful" 2016 2 — — KOR: 2,500,000 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God OST "Let Us Go" 2020 3 — — Crash Landing on You OST "No Words" 76 — — Itaewon Class OST "Click Like" 2023 31 — — — Street Woman Fighter 2 OST "Love You with All My Heart" 2024 6 9 4 184 Queen of Tears OST "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album "Wake Up" 2019 145 From Midnight to Sunrise "Tiki-Taka" 155

Filmography Television shows Year Title Role 2023 No Math School Trip Cast Member

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Nominated work Result Asia Artist Awards 2017 Best Icon Award – Music Circle Chart Music Awards 2017 Song of the Year – January "Don't Forget" (feat. Taeyeon) 2019 Song of the Year – August "Nappa" 2023 Artist of the Year – September "Rush Hour" (with J-Hope) Golden Disc Awards 2017 Digital Bonsang "Don't Forget" (feat. Taeyeon) Best R&B Award 2025 Best OST "Love You With All My Heart" Korea Drama Awards 2017 Best Original Soundtrack "Beautiful" Korean Hip-hop Awards 2017 R&B Album of the Year Interlude R&B Track of the Year "Woo Ah" 2020 R&B Album of the Year From Midnight To Sunrise 2021 With Her R&B Track of the Year "Ohio" 2023 "Rush Hour" 2024 R&B Album of the Year Wonderego R&B Track of the Year "Ego" Korean Music Awards 2015 Best R&B & Soul Album Crush on You Best R&B & Soul Song "Hug Me" (feat. Gaeko) Rookie of the Year 2016 Best R&B & Soul Song "Just" (with Zion.T) 2024 Best R&B & Soul Album Wonderego Melon Music Awards 2015 Best R&B / Soul "Oasis" (feat. Zico) Top 10 Artists 2016 Best R&B / Soul "Don't Forget" (feat. Taeyeon) Top 10 Artists 2019 Best R&B / Soul "Nappa" Mnet Asian Music Awards 2015 Best Collaboration "Just" (with Zion.T) 2016 Best Male Artist "Don't Forget" (feat. Taeyeon) Best Vocal Performance – Male Solo 2017 Best OST "Beautiful" 2018 Best HipHop & Urban Music "Bittersweet" 2019 "Nappa" 2022 Best Collaboration "Rush Hour" (with J-Hope) 2024Best OST"Love You With All My Heart" Seoul Music Awards 2016 Bonsang Award 2017 2022 Soribada Best K-Music Awards 2018 R&B Artist Award 2024 Best OST "Love You With All My Heart"