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Korea Wonho, a South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer, initially gained recognition as a member of the boy group Monsta X before launching a successful solo career with his distinctive blend of K-pop, EDM, and R&B.
Wonho partnered with Under Armour as part of a collaboration with Dazed magazine, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Wonho promoted a healthy lifestyle as part of a photoshoot for Elle's "Body Challenge" campaign.
Maverick signed a management agreement with Wonho for his international activities.
Wonho was one of the first artists to be involved in the launch of Intertwine, a new label venture by Eshy Gazit in partnership with BMG.
Wonho released the promotional single "Don't hesitate" through Universe Music for the mobile application Universe.
Lee Ho-seok, known professionally as Wonho, was born on March 1, 1993, in Seoul, South Korea. His musical journey began prior to his official debut, when he became part of a project group named Nu Boyz in August 2014, under Starship Entertainment. This quartet uploaded several tracks to the label’s YouTube channel and performed at the Starship X concert in December 2014. In late 2014, Wonho participated in the Mnet survival competition program, No.Mercy. Following the show, he was selected as one of seven contestants to form Starship Entertainment’s new boy group, Monsta X. The group officially debuted on May 14, 2015, with their first extended play, “Trespass,” where Wonho served as a vocalist.
Throughout his tenure with Monsta X from 2015 to 2019, Wonho significantly contributed to the group’s musical output, regularly participating in writing, composing, and arranging songs starting in 2017. He also engaged in various promotional activities and brand partnerships, appearing in photoshoots for magazines such as Nylon, GQ, Ceci Korea, MAPS, and Grazia. His focus on fitness and healthy living led to collaborations with brands like Under Armour in October 2018 and Elle’s “Body Challenge” campaign in May 2019. In October 2019, Wonho departed from Monsta X following allegations that were later cleared by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s narcotics investigation team in March 2020.
Following his exoneration, Wonho signed with Highline Entertainment, a subsidiary of Starship Entertainment, as a solo artist and producer on April 10, 2020. He also secured a management agreement with Maverick for his international activities on May 6, 2020. Wonho made his solo debut with the EP “Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me,” released on September 4, 2020, preceded by the English-language single “Losing You.” He continued to expand his solo discography with subsequent EPs like “Love Synonym Pt.2: Right for Us” (2021) and “Blue Letter” (2021), and embarked on his first European tour in 2022. He fulfilled his mandatory military service as a public service worker from December 5, 2022, to September 4, 2024, and has since returned to music with new singles and an upcoming studio album.
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