WOO WON-JAE

Woo Won-jae
Woo Won-jae
우원재
Born	December 23, 1996 (age 27); Gyeongju, South Korea
Other names	Woo;
Occupation	Rapper;
	Musical career
Genres	Hip hop; Rap;
Years active	2017–present
Labels	AOMG
Korean name
Hangul	우원재
Hanja	禹元才
Revised Romanization	U Won-jae
McCune–Reischauer	U Wŏnjae

Woo Won-jae ( Korean: 우원재; born December 23, 1996),^[1] also known as Woo, is a South Korean rapper. In 2017, he released his debut single "We Are" ( Korean: 시차; RR: Sicha) which had commercial success and widespread acclaim. He has released one studio album and two EPs.

Career

2017-2018: Show Me the Money 6, signing with AOMG and af

In 2017, Woo participated in Show Me the Money 6, where he finished in third place.^[2] He gained a lot of popularity through the show.

Woo made his debut through releasing a single "We Are", featuring Gray and Loco on September 4, 2017. The single was meant for Woo's final 2 stage in the finals of Show Me The Money 6, but he was eliminated in the top 3 round. The song was a very huge success as it made a successful all-kill in numerous Korean charts.^[3]

On October 31, it was announced that Woo has signed with hip hop label AOMG.^[4] Following the signing, he released a single album titled "Anxiety" on November 2.^[5]

Woo released his first EP af on November 22, 2018, with the title track "a fence". One of the tracks in the EP, titled "Cash", was pre-released on November 16.^[6]

2020: Black Out

Woo released his first studio album Black Out on August 18. The album included a pre-release single titled "Used To", which was released on August 11.^[7]

2022: comma

Woo released his second EP comma on November 24.^[8]

2024: Change of Label

In March, it was announced that Woo has left hip hop label AOMG after his exclusive contract with them has expired.^[9]

Artistry

i-D wrote that "Having spoken publicly about his struggle with anxiety and panic attacks, Woo’s lyrics are just as honest and open as he is – from not being afraid to get dark when expressing his feelings, to revealing details of a romantic relationship."^[10]

Philanthropy

On March 8, 2022, Woo donated ₩10 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help those affected by the massive wildfires that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk, which also spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.^[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	Sales
Title	Album details	KOR ^[12]	Sales
Black Out	Released: August 18, 2020 Labels: AOMG, Genie, Stone Music Formats: CD, digital download	31	KOR: 2,799^[13]

Extended plays

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions	Sales
Title	EP details	KOR ^[12]	Sales
af	Released: November 22, 2018 Labels: AOMG, Genie, Stone Music Formats: CD, digital download	37	KOR: 1,620^[14]
comma	Released: November 24, 2022 Labels: AOMG, Genie, Stone Music Formats: CD, digital download Track listing Repeat Glass (feat. Wonstein) Our (우리) Me (나야) Mommy Want It Good (그래요)	43	KOR: 2,000^[15]

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions	Album
Title	Year	KOR ^[12]^[16]^[17]	Album
As lead artist
"Chopsticks" (젓가락) with Maniac, Black Nine, Asol feat. Tiger JK, Bizzy, Ann One	2017	34	Show Me the Money 6 Episode 1
"Again" (또) feat. Tiger JK, Bizzy, MRSHLL		13	Show Me the Money 6 Episode 3
"Zinza" (진자) feat. YDG, Suran		33	Show Me the Money 6 Episode 4
"Move" feat. Bizzy		16	Show Me the Money 6 Episode 5
"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray		1	Non-album single
"A Coin Pt.2 (Remix)" (동전한닢 Pt.2 (Remix)) with Nucksal, Jo Woo-chan, Hanhae, Ryno, myunDo, Junoflo, Double K, Ness, Woodie GoChild, Ja Mezz, Olltii, Killagramz,Young B, Hash Swan, Hangzoo, Maniac, Black Nine, P-Type, Asol		—	Show Me the Money 6 Special
"Loop" (과거에게)		51	Anxiety
"Paranoid"		100	Anxiety
"Balance (Prod. by Code Kunst)" with Loco	2018	29	Non-album single
"Cash"		—	af
"A Fence" (울타리)		—	af
"Engine (Prod. Code Kunst)" (엔.진) with Jay Park	2019	182	Non-album singles
"Taste (Prod. Gray)" (호불호) feat. Giriboy		21
"SS (Prod. KHYO)" feat. Simon Dominic, Hoody		—
"The Peach Blossom Spring (Prod. KHYO)" (무릉도원) with Dope'Doug, BlueWhale, Sojuboi		—	SignHere Episode 2
"Atypus karschi" (땅거미) with Hippy Was Gipsy		—	Fire
"Used To" feat. CIFIKA	2020	—	Black Out
"Do Not Disturb" feat. So!YoON!		—
"Job" feat. Tiger JK, Qim Isle		—
"Zip" (함구)		—	Non-album singles
"Uniform" feat. pH-1	2022	—
"Ghosting" (Prod. Code Kunst) (잠수이별) feat. meenoi		29
"TTFU" with Simon Dominic, Loco, Coogie		178
"Our" (우리)		—	comma
As featured artist
"Mirror" (거울) (Black Nine feat. Woo Won-jae, Ann One)	2017	—	Non-album single
"Run It (Prod. by Gray)" ( Jay Park feat. Woo Won-jae, Jessi)	2018	—	Non-album single
"Not At All" (Prod. by Groovy Room)" (전혀) ( VINXEN feat. Woo Won-jae)		10	High School Rapper 2 Final
"Unbreakable (Prod. By IOAH)" ( Swings feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	Crumbs Mixtape Vol.1
"venus" ( Ja Mezz feat. Woo Won-jae, MRSHLL)		—	GOØDevil
"Bastard (Prod. by Sojeso)" (후레자식) ( Giriboy feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	3 Songs
"How Do You Feel" (그대들은 어떤 기분이신가요) ( VINXEN feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	How Do You Feel
"LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA" (NO:EL feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	DOUBLEONOEL
"BLESS" ( Code Kunst feat. Loco, Woo Won-jae)		—	BLESS
"11" ( Code Kunst feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	BLESS
"Far Away" (멀리) ( The Quiett feat. Hash Swan, Woo Won-jae)		—	glow forever
"Hate You (Prod. Code Kunst)" ( pH-1 feat. Woo Won-jae)		19	Show Me the Money 777
"Lips" (Coogie feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	EMO #1
"Some Beatmaker" ( Loco feat. Yeesang, Woo Won-jae)	2019	—	HELLO
"now or never" (지금이 아니면) (CIFIKA feat. Crush, Woo Won-jae)		—	now or never
"Go High (Prod. by Code Kunst)" (Lee Young-ji feat. Woo Won-jae, Changmo, The Quiett)		33	High School Rapper 3 Finals
"Twilight (Prod. by Cha Cha Malone)" ( Jay Park feat. Woo Won-jae, Jarv Dee)		—	The Road Less Traveled
"Broken (Prod. BOYCOLD)" (Leellamarz feat. VINXEN, Woo Won-jae)		—	MARZ 2 AMBITION
"GOTT" ( Simon Dominic feat. MOON, Woo Won-jae, Jvcki Wai)		88	No Open Flames
"Don't Ask Me" (물어보지마) (dress, sogumm feat. Woo Won-jae, Jane)		—	Not my fault
"Spread The Love (Prod. Gray)" (Maddox feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	SignHere Episode 6
"Porter" (ADOY feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	VIVID
"Stormy" (Mckdaddy feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	sideshow
"I'MMA DO" (아마두) (YUMDDA, Deepflow, Paloalto, The Quiett, Simon Dominic feat. Woo Won-jae, Keem Hyo-eun, Nucksal, Huckleberry P)		2	Dingo X DAMOIM (Part 2)
"Because of Winter" (겨울 탓) (SAAY feat. Woo Won-jae)	2020	—	Non-album singles
"MASCHEF" (PAXXWORD feat. Woo Won-jae)		—	Non-album singles
"flower" (꽃) (Code Kunst feat. Jay Park, Woo Won-jae, Giriboy)		128	People
"Won" (Nucksal feat. Woo Won-jae, ODEE)		—	1Q87
"Out of Place" (DJ Wegun, Jay Park feat. Woo Won-jae, Sik-K)		—	Everybody Sucks
"Daydreamin" (Layone feat. Sogumm, Woo Won-jae)		114	Show Me the Money 9
"In Self-defense" (정당방위) ( Epik High feat. Woo Won-jae, Nucksal, Changmo)	2021	—	Non-album single
Soundtrack appearances
"Nostalgia" (Prod. by Woogie) (향수)	2017	93	Prison Playbook OST Part 6

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2017	Show Me the Money 6	Contestant	Top 3	^[18]
2019	Masked Singer	Contestant		^[19]
2019	Sign Here	Judge		^[20]
2021	Girls Planet 999	Judge		^[21]

Web shows

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2022–2023	Woo Won-jae's Yomojomo	Host	^[22]

Awards and nominations

Award	Year	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref.
Mnet Asian Music Awards	2017	Best Hip Hop & Urban Music	"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray	Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards	2022	Best Collaboration	"Ghosting"	Nominated	^[23]
Melon Music Awards	2017	Top 10 Artists	Himself	Nominated
		Best New Artist		Nominated
		Kakao Hot Star Award		Nominated
		Best Rap/Hip Hop	"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray	Nominated
Golden Disc Awards	2018	Digital Bonsang	"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray	Nominated
		New Artist of the Year	Himself	Nominated
		Global Popularity Award		Nominated
Seoul Music Awards		New Artist Award		Nominated
		Popularity Award		Nominated
		Hallyu Special Award		Nominated
Korean Hip-hop Awards		Hip Hop Track of the Year	"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray	Won	^[24]
Gaon Chart Music Awards		New Artist of the Year (Song)		Won
Gaon Chart Music Awards		Song of the Year – September		Nominated
Korean Music Awards		Rookie of the Year	Himself	Nominated	^[25]
		Song of the Year	"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray	Nominated	^[26]
		Best Rap and Hip Hop Song	"We Are" (시차) feat. Loco, Gray	Won	^[27]

References

^ "우원재 | Woo". Play DB.
^ "'쇼미더머니6 결승' 넉살·행주 2R진출-우원재 탈락…가사실수 비지 너무 미안해". 경인일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-15.
^ Eun-ae, Kim. "우원재, '쇼미6' 미발표곡 '시차' 오늘 공개..로꼬X그레이 지원사격". OSEN. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
^ Eun-ae, Kim. "'SMTM6' Woo Won-jae signs for AOMG". OSEN. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
^ An-ji, Jung. "[공식]우원재, AOMG 합류 후 첫 싱글 '불안' 오늘(2일) 발매". Sports Chosun. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
^ Eun-jung, Lee. "우원재, 22일 첫 미니앨범…타이틀곡은 '울타리'". Yonhap News. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
^ Bo-ram, Oh. "우원재, 첫 정규앨범 '블랙 아웃' 오늘 발매". Yonhap News. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
^ Bong-seok, Son. "우원재, EP 'comma' 발매···쉼표로 전하는 공감+위로". Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
^ 최재서 (2024-03-28). "그레이·우원재·이하이·구스범스, AOMG 떠난다". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-01.
^ Zhang, Qiuzi (August 9, 2020). "Woo Won-Jae is the dark prince of Korean hip-hop". i-D.
^ Kang Nae-ri (March 8, 2022). "이동휘·우원재·김이나, 산불 성금 천만 원씩 기부(공식)" [Lee Dong-hwi, Woo Won-jae, and Kim In-a donate 10 million won each for forest fires (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Gaon Music Chart - 우원재". Gaon Music Chart.
^
- "August 2020 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved September 28, 2020.
^
- "November 2018 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2019.
^
- "2022 Weeks 48 Album Chart". Circle (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.
^ "Ghosting". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2022.
^ "TTFU". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.
^ Lee, Hana (September 9, 2017). "[SE★초점] '쇼미6' 우원재, 신예 래퍼가 스스로 증명한 '가능성'". Seoul Economic Daily.
^ Lee, Hoyeon (April 15, 2019). "우원재, 결별 고백→반전 노래→컴백작 예고…'복면가왕' 나들이". Hankook Ilbo.
^ Park, Chang-gi (August 22, 2019). "'사인히어' 박재범부터 우원재까지... AOMG표 힙합 오디션의 탄생 (종합)". Korea Economic Daily.
^ Park, Pan-seok (September 13, 2021). "'걸스플래닛999' 우원재, 스페셜 랩마스터 소감 "새로운 경험이었다"". Chosun Ilbo.
^ Song Min-ju (December 27, 2022). "내성적' 우원재, 예능 MC 도전...첫 게스트는 조세호" ['Introverted' Woo Won-jae, a variety show MC challenge... The first guest is Jo Se-ho] (in Korean). TV Report. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via Naver.
^ Basbas, Franchesca (October 24, 2022). "BTS, Blackpink, J-Hope, NewJeans, Twice, TXT, and more nominated at MAMA Awards 2022". Bandwagon Asia.
^ "한국 힙합 어워즈 2018 수상 결과". Korean Hip-hop Awards.
^ "우원재 - 2018 올해의 신인". Korean Music Awards.
^ "우원재 '시차(We Are) (Feat. 로꼬 & GRAY)' - 2018 올해의 노래". Korean Music Awards.
^ "우원재 '시차(We Are) (Feat. 로꼬 & GRAY)' - 2018 최우수 랩&힙합-노래". Korean Music Awards.

External links

Official website

[1] "우원재 | Woo". Play DB.

[2] "'쇼미더머니6 결승' 넉살·행주 2R진출-우원재 탈락…가사실수 비지 너무 미안해". 경인일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-04-15.

[3] Eun-ae, Kim. "우원재, '쇼미6' 미발표곡 '시차' 오늘 공개..로꼬X그레이 지원사격". OSEN. Retrieved 4 September 2017.

[4] Eun-ae, Kim. "'SMTM6' Woo Won-jae signs for AOMG". OSEN. Retrieved 31 October 2017.

[5] An-ji, Jung. "[공식]우원재, AOMG 합류 후 첫 싱글 '불안' 오늘(2일) 발매". Sports Chosun. Retrieved 2 November 2017.

[6] Eun-jung, Lee. "우원재, 22일 첫 미니앨범…타이틀곡은 '울타리'". Yonhap News. Retrieved 19 November 2018.

[7] Bo-ram, Oh. "우원재, 첫 정규앨범 '블랙 아웃' 오늘 발매". Yonhap News. Retrieved 18 August 2020.

[8] Bong-seok, Son. "우원재, EP 'comma' 발매···쉼표로 전하는 공감+위로". Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved 24 November 2022.

[9] 최재서 (2024-03-28). "그레이·우원재·이하이·구스범스, AOMG 떠난다". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-04-01.

[10] Zhang, Qiuzi (August 9, 2020). "Woo Won-Jae is the dark prince of Korean hip-hop". i-D.

[11] Kang Nae-ri (March 8, 2022). "이동휘·우원재·김이나, 산불 성금 천만 원씩 기부(공식)" [Lee Dong-hwi, Woo Won-jae, and Kim In-a donate 10 million won each for forest fires (official)] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved March 8, 2022 – via Naver.

[:0-12] "Gaon Music Chart - 우원재". Gaon Music Chart.

[13] 
"August 2020 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved September 28, 2020.

[14] "August 2020 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved September 28, 2020.

[14] 
"November 2018 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2019.

[16] "November 2018 Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2019.

[15] 
"2022 Weeks 48 Album Chart". Circle (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.

[18] "2022 Weeks 48 Album Chart". Circle (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.

[16] "Ghosting". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 1, 2022.

[17] "TTFU". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 1, 2022.

[18] Lee, Hana (September 9, 2017). "[SE★초점] '쇼미6' 우원재, 신예 래퍼가 스스로 증명한 '가능성'". Seoul Economic Daily.

[19] Lee, Hoyeon (April 15, 2019). "우원재, 결별 고백→반전 노래→컴백작 예고…'복면가왕' 나들이". Hankook Ilbo.

[20] Park, Chang-gi (August 22, 2019). "'사인히어' 박재범부터 우원재까지... AOMG표 힙합 오디션의 탄생 (종합)". Korea Economic Daily.

[21] Park, Pan-seok (September 13, 2021). "'걸스플래닛999' 우원재, 스페셜 랩마스터 소감 "새로운 경험이었다"". Chosun Ilbo.

[22] Song Min-ju (December 27, 2022). "내성적' 우원재, 예능 MC 도전...첫 게스트는 조세호" ['Introverted' Woo Won-jae, a variety show MC challenge... The first guest is Jo Se-ho] (in Korean). TV Report. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via Naver.

[23] Basbas, Franchesca (October 24, 2022). "BTS, Blackpink, J-Hope, NewJeans, Twice, TXT, and more nominated at MAMA Awards 2022". Bandwagon Asia.

[24] "한국 힙합 어워즈 2018 수상 결과". Korean Hip-hop Awards.

[25] "우원재 - 2018 올해의 신인". Korean Music Awards.

[26] "우원재 '시차(We Are) (Feat. 로꼬 & GRAY)' - 2018 올해의 노래". Korean Music Awards.

[27] "우원재 '시차(We Are) (Feat. 로꼬 & GRAY)' - 2018 최우수 랩&힙합-노래". Korean Music Awards.

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v t e Circle Chart Music Award for New Artist of the Year
2010s	B1A4, Apink, Huh Gak, Kim Bo kyung (2011) B.A.P, Hello Venus, John Park, Ailee (2012) BTS, Ladies' Code, Jung Joon-young, Lim Kim (2013) Winner, Mamamoo (2014) iKon, GFriend (2015) NCT 127, Blackpink (2016) Wanna One, Woo Won-jae (2017) Stray Kids, (G)I-dle, Iz*One, Haon (2018) Tomorrow X Together, Itzy (2019)
2020s	Enhypen, Aespa (2020) Lee Mu-jin, Lee Chan-won (2021) NewJeans, Ive (2022) BabyMonster, Riize, Zerobaseone (2023)

Authority control databases
International	VIAF
Artists	MusicBrainz

v t e Circle Chart Music Award for New Artist of the Year
2010s	B1A4, Apink, Huh Gak, Kim Bo kyung (2011) B.A.P, Hello Venus, John Park, Ailee (2012) BTS, Ladies' Code, Jung Joon-young, Lim Kim (2013) Winner, Mamamoo (2014) iKon, GFriend (2015) NCT 127, Blackpink (2016) Wanna One, Woo Won-jae (2017) Stray Kids, (G)I-dle, Iz*One, Haon (2018) Tomorrow X Together, Itzy (2019)
2020s	Enhypen, Aespa (2020) Lee Mu-jin, Lee Chan-won (2021) NewJeans, Ive (2022) BabyMonster, Riize, Zerobaseone (2023)

Authority control databases
International	VIAF
Artists	MusicBrainz

Career

2017-2018: Show Me the Money 6, signing with AOMG and af

2020: Black Out

2022: comma

2024: Change of Label

Artistry

Philanthropy

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Filmography

Television

Web shows

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Career

2017-2018: Show Me the Money 6, signing with AOMG and af

2020: Black Out

2022: comma

2024: Change of Label

Artistry

Philanthropy

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Filmography

Television

Web shows

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Videos

Websites

Encyclopedia

Facebook

Woo Won-jae
우원재

Born	(1996-12-23) December 23, 1996 (age 27) Gyeongju, South Korea
Other names	Woo
Occupation	Rapper
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop Rap
Years active	2017–present
Labels	AOMG

Korean name
Hangul	우원재
Hanja	禹元才
Revised Romanization	U Won-jae
McCune–Reischauer	U Wŏnjae

Musical artist