Jang Dong-woo

Jang Dong-woo (; born November 22, 1990 ), commonly known as Dongwoo, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and dancer. He is the rapper of South Korean boy band Infinite and its sub-unit Infinite H.

Biography Jang Dong-woo was born in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He was trained under JYP Entertainment for years. He is a former schoolmate of Exo member Xiumin. Prior to their debut with Infinite, he and Hoya performed as a back-up dancer for various music promotion show Epik High's Run.

On February 15, 2013 Dongwoo graduated from Daekyeung University's Practical Music program. He along with members Sunggyu, Hoya, Sungyeol and L, received the 'Proud Daekyung University Student award'.

On September 2, 2016, it was announced that Dongwoo's father had died from a chronic illness.

Career 2010–2014: Early career

Dongwoo debuted as a member of South Korean boy group Infinite in 2010. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010.

In September 2012, Dongwoo, along with Infinite member Hoya, formed a sub-unit called Infinite H, releasing their first extended play titled Fly High in early-2013. The sub-unit has a different musical direction and style concept from Infinite, placing their focus on each member's rap and performances ability.

In January 2012, he was featured in Baby Soul and Yoo Ji-a single, "She Is a Flirt". The same year he performed with Sunggyu and Baby Soul on Immortal Songs 2 for the song "Woman On the Beach".

In August 2013, he and Hoya starred in Tasty's "Mamama" music video. The duo contributed to the lyrics of the song.

In November 2014, he featured on Nicole's extended play First Romance, track titled "7-2-Misunderstanding".

2015–present: Solo activities

Dongwoo made his debut as a musical actor, in the musical In The Heights. Dongwoo plays the role of main lead "Usnavi" along with Yang Dong-geun, Jung Won-young and Key. The musical was produced by SM C&C and ran from September 4 to November 22 at 'Blue Square'. In 2015, he along with B1A4's Baro featured in Ami's track Sick to the Bone.

In October 2016, he released his first self-produced song with vocals featured by Yoon So-yoon, titled "Embedded in Mind". The song was for webtoon Lookism.

Dongwoo released his first solo EP Bye on March 4, 2019, which contains seven-tracks including the title track called "News". A showcase was held at Seoul's Ilji Art Hall in the same day of the EP release.

On April 15, 2019, Dongwoo enlisted for his mandatory military service, serving as an active duty soldier.

He completed his military service on November 15, 2020.

On March 31, 2021, Dongwoo departed from Woollim after his contract expired.

On October 1, 2021, Dongwoo signed an exclusive contract with Big Boss Entertainment.

Discography

Extended plays Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Bye Released: March 4, 2019 Label: Woollim Entertainment, Kakao M Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 7 KOR: 13,907 Awake Released: November 18, 2025 Label: MachD, Kakao M Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 13 KOR: 13,748

As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KORDown. KOR Billboard As lead artist "Embedded in Mind" 2016 71 — KOR: 42, 070+ "TGIF" 2018 — — Top Seed "News" 2019 155 — Bye "I AM" — — "GUN" — — "ROMEO" — — "Party Girl" — — "PERFECT" — — "Something Between" — — "Sway (Zzz)" 2025 120 — Awake As featured artist "She's a Flirt" 2012 — — "7-2-Misunderstanding" 2014 — — First Romance "Hurts Down to Bones" 2015 — — "What Did I Say" 2018 — — Kim Sungkyu 1st Solo Concert Live – Shine "I Swear" 2018 — — Second Write..

Songwriting credits Year Song Album 2013 "Mamama" (as co-lyricist) Spectacular 2014 "Last Romeo" (as co-lyricist) Season 2 "Alone" (as co-lyricist) 2015 "Pretty" (as co-lyricist) Fly Again "Aren't You Going Somewhere?" (as co-lyricist) "Bump" (as co-lyricist) "Sorry I'm Busy" (as co-lyricist) 2015 "Footsteps" (as co-lyricist) Reality "Between Me and You" (as co-lyricist) "Take Care of the Ending" (as co-lyricist) 2016 "One Day" (as co-lyricist) Infinite Only "True Love" (Rap making with Hoya) "Zero" (Rap making with Hoya) "Embedded in Mind" (featuring Yoon So-yoon) 2018 TGIF (as co-lyricist & composer) Top Seed Pray (Maetal's Sorrow) (rap lyrics)

Filmography Television series Year Title Role 2011 Wara Store Himself (voice)

Musical Year Title Role 2015–2017 In the Heights Usnavi 2018 Altar Boyz Luke Iron Mask Louis XIV 2022 Another oh Haeyoung park Dokyung Yeodo Danjong 2023 Dream High Jin-gook