Jeong Se-woon

Jeong Se-woon (, born May 31, 1997) is a South Korean singer-songwriter. He debuted as solo artist with released the first part of his debut EP Ever on August 31, 2017. Jeong is known for being a contestant on the survival show Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017.

Career

2013–2017: Pre-debut Jeong's first public appearance was in 2013, as a contestant in the third season of K-pop Star. Starting from the third round, he competed as part of the duo Something with fellow contestant Kim Ah-hyeon. The duo reached the finals but was eliminated during the first round of live performances. In July 2014, three months after the show concluded, Jeong signed a contract with Starship Entertainment.

In 2017, he represented Starship Entertainment in Produce 101 Season 2 alongside fellow trainee Lee Gwang-hyun. He became part of the Top 20 but was eliminated during the finale, after ranking 12th overall with 769,859 votes. After the show, on August 1, it was reported that he had started preparing for his solo debut.

2017–2019: Debut and commercial solo success

Jeong debuted as a solo artist on August 31, with his first EP titled Ever, which peaked at number two on the Gaon Album Chart after selling 23,438 copies within its first week. The EP contain six songs, including his original compositions "Miracle" and "Never Mind", as well as the title track "Just U", featuring rapper Sik-K. "Just U" peaked at number eight and had more than 59,790 digital downloads within the first week of sales.

His second EP, After was released on January 15, 2018. The title track of the album was "Baby It's U" and the album contained the self-produced track "Close Over". Jeong also held his first concert Ever: After in 2018.

In 2019, Jeong became a radio DJ for EBS Radio's "Listen".

2020–present: 24, Where Is My Garden!, Quiz and label change On June 23, it was confirmed that Jeong would make his summer comeback with his first studio album 24 Part. 1 on July 14. Jeong participated in the writing and production of the album, with the album showing musical growth while still retaining Jeong's musical style. On December 16, it was announced that Jeong would return with the second part of his studio album 24 Part. 2 on January 6, 2021. 24 Part. 2 has been described as "a more melancholy, rock-pop sound" than his previous EP.

On April 6, 2022, Jeong published his first article 'Honorable Words'. On April 25, Starship Entertainment announced that Jeong would be making a comeback with his fifth EP, Where Is My Garden! on May 11. On July 13, it was announced that Jeong his solo concert 2022 Jeong Se-woon Concert Our Garden on August 27 and 28 at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan District, Seoul, and it will be the concert in three years. On September 29, it was announced that Jeong would have a fan meeting on October 29.

On January 4, 2024, Jeong released his sixth EP, Quiz. 1 year and 8 months after his fifth mini-album Where is my Garden!, released in May 2022.

On September 8, 2024, it was announced that Jeong will leave Starship Entertainment after ten years, deciding not to renew his contract.

On October 31, 2024, it was exclusively reported that Jeong has joined the label Cam With Us, home to artists including Davichi, Silica Gel, and more.

On April 13, 2025, it was announced that Jeong's first single under Cam With Us, Eternally, was going to be released on April 20. Along with his first EP under the label, and seventh since debut, Brut on May 15.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR 24 24 Part. 1 Released: July 14, 2020 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 12 KOR: 15,285 24 Part. 2 Released: January 6, 2021 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 12 KOR: 14,229

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details Peakchartpositions Sales KOR After JPN: 271 Another Released: July 23, 2018 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 5 KOR: 23,707 Plus Minus Zero Released: March 19, 2019 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 3 KOR: 20,388 Day Released: October 2, 2019 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 5 KOR: 17,999 Where Is My Garden! Released: May 11, 2022 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 9 KOR: 15,403 Quiz Released: January 4, 2024 Label: Starship Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 6 KOR: 14,599 Brut Released: May 15, 2025 Label: Cam With Us Formats: CD, digital download 23 KOR: 2,100 Love in the Margins Released: March 31, 2026 Label: Cam With Us Formats: CD, digital download 22 KOR: 3,919

Singles Title Year Peakchartpositions Sales Album KOR "Just U" 2017 24 KOR: 152,216 Ever "Baby It's U"2018 89 After "20 Something" 99 Another "Feeling" 2019183Plus Minus Zero "When You Call My Name" —Day "When It Rains" — "Say Yes" 2020—24 Part. 1 "In the Dark" 2021—24 Part. 2 "Roller Coaster" 2022—Where Is My Garden! "Quiz" 2024 — Quiz "Eternally" 2025 — Brut "Goodbye" — "Colors" — "Love in the Margins" 2026 — Love in the Margins "Too Much" —

Soundtrack appearances Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR "There's Something" 2018 — Wok of Love OST "It's You" — What's Wrong with Secretary Kim OST "Told You So" —Where Stars Land OST "Good Night"2019—Touch Your Heart OST "You" —Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency OST "Draw You" —Extraordinary You OST "Time Machine" 2021—Scripting Your Destiny OST "Door"2021—My Roommate Is a Gumiho OST "My Wonderous Miracle" —The Red Sleeve OST "Sunshine" 2022— Never Give Up OST "I Only See You" — Alchemy of Souls OST "Symphony" — The Interest of Love OST "Blooming" 2023 — The Secret Romantic Guesthouse OST "Fall in Love" — King the Land OST

Collaborations

Other charted songs Title Year Peakchartpositions Sales Album KOR "Slower Than Ever" 2017 92 KOR: 27,369 Ever "Miracle" 94 KOR: 26,914 "Never Mind" 95 KOR: 27,035 "If You" — KOR: 25,115 "Oh! My Angel" — KOR: 23,227 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Filmography

Television shows Year Title Role Note 2013–2014K-pop Star 3ContestantEp. 1, 4, 7–8, 11, 13–16, finished in top 102017Produce 101 Season 2Ep. 1–11, finished in 12th placeMaster KeyCast memberEp. 5, 12King of Mask SingerContestantEp. 131–1322018Two Yoo Project Sugar ManPerformerEp. 5 (Season 2)It's Dangerous Beyond The BlanketsCast memberEp. 2-3 (Season 2)Begin Again 2Ep. 5–7I've Fallen For YouHostEp. 1–2, 4–10 Law of the JungleCast memberEp. 334–337 Awesome FeedEp. 14 2019–2020Knowing Bros - Job Consultation RoomSpecial CastEp. 204–219 20204 Wheeled RestaurantCast memberSeason 4 2021King of Mask SingerContestantEp. 315–316 King of Mask SingerEp. 323 (with Kihyun) Cooking - The Birth of a Cooking King 2022 Things Are Suspicious these DaysHost with Lee Kyung-kyu and Hong Jin-kyung Dating is Straight

Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2021 HIDDEN: the performance Cast Member with Gyro, Bobby, Haengju,Hanhae, Taeil, Pickboy and Kino 2022 Idol Hit Song Festival Contestant 2023Nineteen to TwentyMC

Radio shows

Music videos Year Music video Director(s) Album 2017 "Just U" (feat. Sik-K) SUNNYVISUAL Ever 2018 "Baby It's U" After "LOVE IT LIVE IT" (with YDPP) Han Sa Min (Dextor-Lab) "YDPP PROJECT"

Theater Year Title Role 2019 GreaseDanny

Concerts and tours Ever After (2018) Zero (2019) Our Garden (2022) The Wave (2023)

Awards and nominations

+ Year presented, name of the award ceremony, category, nominated work, and the result of the nomination Year Award Category Nominated work Result2017 2nd Asia Artist Awards Rising Star Award Jeong Se-woon Popularity AwardArtist of the Year Best New Male Artist 9th Melon Music Awards Best New Artist 201832nd Golden Disc AwardsNew Artist of the Year Global Popularity Award 27th Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award Popularity Award Hallyu Special Award New Artist of the Year (Song) "Just U" (with Sik-K) Best OST "It's You" (What's Wrong with Secretary Kim) 2018 StarHub Night of StarsBest Asian Drama OST Award 20193rd Soribada Best K-Music AwardsVoice AwardJeong Se-woon