Eru

Jo Seong-hyeon (; born July 5, 1983), known professionally as Eru , is an American-born South Korean singer and actor based in South Korea. His stage name Eru has the meaning that he would accomplish his dreams as a musician. Its also a name that is made from Lee (李) which is the surname of his mother and lu (鏤), which means to inscribe his name on something.

He is known as "Indonesia's Prince," given his popularity in that country.

Early life and education Eru was born Jo Seong-hyeon on July 5, 1983, in New York City to South Korean parents.

Eru lived in New York until he was 7 years old, then his family moved to South Korea, where he attended numerous international schools including Seoul American High School. In 2003, Eru attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music (Piano Department) in Boston. Eru entered the K-Pop scene himself during a break from Berklee.

In addition to his singing activities, he was attending Dankook University.

Career

Pre-debut Eru wanted to be a producer so he composed many songs.

Debut Eru debuted with released his first single from his 1st album was "다시 태어나도" (""If I Was Reborn"") on September 5, 2005. Eru released his 2nd album Level II on September 16, 2006. The first single from his 2nd album, "까만안경" ("Black Glasses") which features singer Daylight, gained significant popularity among young people and topped on- and offline charts. The song would later be showered with numerous awards, including Jukeon's song of the month (October 2006) and SBS's Bonsang Award. After the huge success of "까만안경", Eru released his second single "흰눈" ("White Snow"), which he wrote himself. "흰눈" was also successful, reaching #1 on various online charts and winning several awards, including Cyworld's Song of the Month (January 2007). The music video for "흰눈" was shot in Sapporo, Japan The lead single from this album, "둘이라서" ("Because We Are Two"), enjoyed enormous popularity, winning SBS's Bonsang Award. His first solo concert took place on February 16, 2008, in South Korea.

Eru released a music video titled "White Tears," his single for his fourth album. His fourth album was released on August 23, 2010. In 2013, he collaborated with Indonesian comedian Sule in a multi-lingual music video titled "Saranghaeyo".

In 2017, Eru had a supporting role in the drama series You Are Too Much, where his character Park Hyun-Sung had increased screen time in later episodes, and he also sung the end credits song "Sad Love".

Scandal In September 2010, Eru was accused by ex-girlfriend Choi Hee-jin, a song lyricist, that Eru's father, Tae Jin-ah, forced her to get an abortion after she became pregnant, and tried to give her US$2,000 that she claimed she didn't accept. She aired her claims on her Cyworld account. Choi was later arrested for online slander and blackmail of Tae Jin-ah and Eru.

Discography

Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Level II Released: September 28, 2006 Label: Eru Entertainment Format: CD, cassette 10KOR: 33,936+ Eru Returns Released: September 20, 2007 Label: Jinah Production Format: CD, cassette 1KOR: 50,665+ Got To Be Released: August 19, 2010 Label: Eru Entertainment Format: CD, digital download6

Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales KOR Feel Brand NewReleased: April 24, 2011 Label: Eru Entertainment Label: Eru Entertainment Format: CD, digital download 16KOR: 2,221+

Singles 2006: KBS Drama The Vineyard Man OST 2007: KBS Drama Capital Scandal OST 2008: SBS Drama First Wives' Club OST 2009: KBS Drama My Too Perfect Sons OST 2010: KBS Drama Bread, Love and Dreams OST 2011: KBS Drama I Believe in Love OST 2011: SBS Drama My Love By My Side OST 2011: SBS Drama Living in Style OST 2012: MBC Drama Rascal Sons OST 2013: KBS Drama Secret OST 2014: SBS Drama Temptation OST 2016: MBC Drama Blow Breeze OST 2017: MBC Drama You Are Too Much OST 2020: TV Chosun Drama Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny OST 2021: MBC Drama A Good Supper OST

Filmography

Television series

Awards Year Award 2005 Mnet 20th Golden Disk Awards - Popularity Award (December 7) Mnet 20th Golden Disk Awards - Yepp New Artist Award (December 7) 2nd Asia Song Festival - Best Asian Artist 2006 Jukeon Digital Music Awards - Digital Music Award "Black Glasses" (December 22) MTV 16th Seoul Music Awards - Digital Music Award (December 1) MTV 16th Seoul Music Awards - Bonsang Award (December 1) Mnet 21st Golden Disk Awards - Digital Popularity Award (December 14) SBS Gayo Daejun - Bonsang Award (December 29). 2008 17th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award (January 31)