Baekho

Kang Dong Ho, professionally known as Baekho, was born on July 21, 1995, in Aewol, Jeju Province, South Korea. He pursued his education in media music at Baekje Arts University and is currently enrolled in the Practical Music program at Hanyang University. His music career began in 2012 when he debuted as the main vocalist of the boy group NU’EST with their single “Face.” Initially achieving some success, the group faced a commercial decline, leading to efforts to expand into the Chinese market with the unit NU’EST-M in 2013, which was short-lived. In 2017, the group’s future was uncertain, and four members, including Baekho, participated in the survival show “Produce 101 Season 2.” Although he did not make the final lineup, his participation significantly raised his profile, leading to the formation of the unit NU’EST W, which saw renewed success. Baekho also began contributing to songwriting and music production for NU’EST’s releases from 2015 onwards.

Baekho expanded his career beyond music, making his theatrical debut in 2021 with a role in the musical “Midnight Sun,” where he received positive reviews for his vocal skills and emotional acting. This was followed by roles in “Altar Boyz” (2021) and “Equal” (2022), solidifying his presence in musical theatre. In 2022, after NU’EST’s disbandment and the expiration of his contract with Pledis Entertainment, Baekho continued his solo efforts by renewing his contract with Pledis and releasing his first mini-album, “Absolute Zero,” in October 2022. This album demonstrated his continued involvement in record production, crafting a narrative through the tracklist. He continued his solo music releases with digital singles like “Elevator” (2023) and “What are We” (2023), both topping Bugs music charts upon release.

In 2024, Baekho joined the judging panel for Mnet’s vocal survival program “Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival.” He also notably performed at the Waterbomb festival across Korea and Japan, singing the festival’s official theme song, “Wet & Wild.” His versatility was recognized with the ‘Best All-Round Musician Award’ at the 2024 K-World Dream Awards. On March 14, 2025, Baekho departed from Pledis Entertainment after 13 years, marking a new chapter in his career. He subsequently announced the formation of ‘Team Baekho,’ establishing new management partnerships with PrismFilter Music Group, RND Company, and RIZZCOMM to independently manage his musical and broadcasting activities. He also made his screen acting debut in the drama “My Lovely Journey” in 2025.