Thunder

Park Sang-hyun (; born October 7, 1990), known professionally as Thunder , is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and model. He is a former member of South Korean boy band MBLAQ. On December 16, 2014, it was announced that he had departed from the group to focus on studying music. He signed with Mystic Entertainment's music label APOP on February 11, 2015 On October 14, MBLAQ officially released their debut single album Just BLAQ, along with the "Oh Yeah" music video. A day later, MBLAQ had their debut stage with their title song "Oh Yeah" on Mnet's M! Countdown. Also in October, he was featured in Lyn's "New Celebration" music video. In November, he starred in a commercial film with Wonder Girls for Cafe Mori.

Because of his androgynous face and modelesque image he was featured in Elle Girl's February 2010 issue. He was given a 4-page spread, where he showed off his unique yet fashionista chic image. In March 2010, Thunder alongside U-KISS' Dongho and Eli and Shinee's Key hosted a new variety show called Raising Idol. In March 2010, he also appears in K.Will's "Gift" music video. Thunder also participated in Mnet's Mnet Scandal. He was also a host of The M-Wave, a music program which aired on Arirang TV with Krystal Jung. Having lived in the Philippines, he participated in the cable TV show, Mom, I've gone crazy for English with Nicole Jung, where he was an English mentor to young children. In 2010, Thunder was also chosen to become Alba Heaven spokesperson. It is a job search site, focusing on connecting users who want part-time jobs with potential businesses and employers, he participated in a TV CF which was broadcast on the airwaves.

In 2011, Thunder was made a permanent cast member of the KBS show Imagination Arcade. He was featured in a six-page spread on the October issue of Singles, showing a completely different image. In December 2011, Thunder had a cameo role in jTBC drama Padam Padam where he played the role of Yang Kang-woo, the older brother of Yang Kang-chil (played by Jung Woo-sung).

In 2012, he was featured in two magazines: he posed shirtless for the March issue of Harper's Bazaar and the April issue of L'Officiel Hommes Korea; both were an eight-page spread. Also in April, Wanna Girls magazine named him as new fashionista icon of 2012, along with Jessica Jung, Hyomin and Yong Jun-hyung. In July 2012, Thunder released a self-composed solo song titled "Don't Go" for "The BLAQ% Tour" album. In October, Thunder started his career in runway as he walked for Lee Jae-ho's Coexistence Collection in S/S 2013 Seoul Fashion Week. In November, he walked for Korean designer Park Jong-cheol's fashion show 'Bling Bling Party' as part of SUNY Korea Festival.

In January 2013, Thunder was cast as the male lead in the MBC drama Nail Shop Paris, with Park Gyu-ri. In 2014, he was cast in the dance musical Moon Night, along with Seung-ho and Two X's Jiyou. In 2014, Thunder released his first single "Gone" which he composed himself. In March 2014, Thunder had graced the runway again for designer Lie Sang Bong's fashion show in 2014 F/W Seoul Fashion Week. He released his second single "Monster" later that year. On December 16, 2014, Thunder and Lee Joon officially withdrew from the group after their contracts expired. On February 6, 2017, it was announced that Thunder would be the first Korean idol to star in a Korean-Indonesian movie, titled Forever-Holidays in Bali. On April 19, before going over to Bali to film the movie, Thunder appeared in Indonesian music show "Dahsyat" to perform. It was a success with the hashtag #ThunderOnDahsyat trending second on Indonesian Twitter that morning.

Thunder debuted as part of the duo CATtRIEVER on January 21, 2024.

Personal life On July 13, 2023, Thunder announced he has been in a relationship with singer-actress Mimi, a former member of Gugudan, for four years. On December 19, 2023, it was reported the couple would marry next May. The couple married on May 26, 2024.

Discography

Extended plays TitleAlbum detailsPeakchartpositionsSales KOR ThunderReleased: December 7, 2016 Label: APOP Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download 24 KOR: 1,300 "—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Singles Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumGaonDigital Download 2022 Lovely Voice: The Beginning Musical

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