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Seo In-guk in a 2021 Marie Claire interview

Seo In-guk

서인국

  • Solo · Male
  • Ballad
  • Dance
  • R&B
  • Debuted 2009
  • Active

Seo In-guk in a 2021 Marie Claire interview — Photo: Marie Claire Korea · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Debut
200910.27
Birthday
10.231987
Genre
Ballad · Dance · R&B

Basic info

Seo In-guk is a singer and actor who debuted after winning the first season of 〈Superstar K〉 in 2009. His signature songs include 〈부른다〉, 〈사랑해 U〉 and 〈All For You〉.

Debut
October 27, 2009 · Debut song 부른다 (Calling)
Debut agency
Jellyfish Entertainment
Birthday
October 23, 1987
Years active
2009–
Genre
Ballad · Dance · R&B
Real name
서인국
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

Born in Ulsan, and at age 10 saw Kim Jung-min's stage and dreamed of becoming a singer. Won the first season of 〈Superstar K〉 in 2009.

Debuted in October 2009 with 〈부른다〉, written by Bang Si-hyuk, and released 〈사랑해 U〉 and 〈애기야〉 in 2010. Sang both ballads and dance songs.

〈All For You〉, sung with Jung Eun-ji in 〈Reply 1997〉 in 2012, was a big hit. Also debuted in Japan in 2013 with the single 〈Fly Away〉.

Enlisted in March 2017 but returned home due to an ankle condition, and was exempted from military service after being classified Grade 5 on re-examination. Released the single album 《Love&Love》 in 2022 and the single album 《Seo In Guk》 in 2024.

Signature songs

  1. 부른다 2009 YouTube Spotify
  2. 사랑해 U 2010 YouTube Spotify
  3. 애기야 2010 YouTube Spotify
  4. All For You (with 정은지) 2012 YouTube Spotify
  5. 웃다 울다 2013 YouTube Spotify
  6. 이별남녀 (with 지아) 2013 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2009.10 Calling (부른다)1st mini albumDebut song 〈부른다〉
  2. 2010.05 Just Beginning2nd mini albumIncludes 〈사랑해 U〉
  3. 2012.04 Perfect Fit3rd mini albumIncludes 〈밀고 당겨줘〉
  4. 2014.01 Everlasting1st Japanese studio album
  5. 2022.06 Love&LoveSingle albumIncludes 〈My Love〉
  6. 2024.06 Seo In GukSingle album

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Major awards

  • 2009 Cyworld Digital Music Awards, Male Rookie Award
  • 2012 MAMA, Best OST (All For You)
  • 2012 Melon Music Awards, OST Award (All For You)
  • 2014 Japan Gold Disc Award, Best 3 New Artists (Asia)
  • 2016 MBC Drama Awards, Miniseries Male Excellence Award

Key records and stories

  • Won the first season of Mnet 〈Superstar K〉 in 2009.
  • Became known as an actor too by starring in the 2012 drama 〈Reply 1997〉.
  • Enlisted in March 2017 but returned home due to an ankle condition, and was exempted from military service after being classified Grade 5 on re-examination.
  • At age 10, saw Kim Jung-min's stage performance of 〈슬픈 언약식〉 and dreamed of becoming a singer.
  • The debut song 〈부른다〉 was composed by Bang Si-hyuk.
  • Holds a 2nd-dan black belt in hapkido and also trained as a ssireum wrestler in school days.

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