Ahn Byeong-woong
Ahn Byeong-woong 안병웅 | |
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_220724.jpg) Ahn in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 23, 1999 Siheung, Gyeonggi, South Korea |
| Genres | Boom bap |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Labels | Wavy |
Ahn Byeong-woong (Korean: 안병웅; born August 23, 1999) is a South Korean rapper. He garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.
Early life and education
[edit]Ahn was born on August 23, 1999, in Siheung. He began rapping in high school. He won Rookies of KAC in 2017 and became the runner-up of Open Mic Swg in 2018.[1]
He graduated from East Incheon High School.[2]
Career
[edit]Ahn garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.[3] In March 2020, he signed to Wavy.[4] In April, he released his debut EP Bartoon 24.[5]
Artistry
[edit]Ahn is known for his boom bap style and sharp tone.[6] He was influenced by Biggie Smalls' method of using and placing words and creating rhythm.[1]
Discography
[edit]EP
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| KOR [7] | ||
| Bartoon 24 |
|
— |
| Batanga |
|
71 |
| Hook up |
|
52 |
Filmography
[edit]TV
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Show Me the Money 8 | Contestant | [3] |
| 2020 | Show Me the Money 9 | [8] | |
| 2021 | Show Me the Money 10 | [9] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year | Nominee | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Hip-hop Awards | 2023 | "Peace Out (Mega Mix)" (Blase feat. Ahn Byeong-woong) | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kang, Ye-sol; Kim, Seon-hui (January 2021). "STAY TUNED". Marie Claire Korea (in Korean).
- ^ "안병웅". Marie Claire Korea (in Korean).
- ^ a b Kim, Su-gyeong (July 27, 2019). "['쇼미더머니8' 첫방] 빅나티·안병웅부터 영비·펀치넬로까지...신예와 현역 새 판 짰다" [['Show Me the Money 8' first aired] Big Naughty·Ahn Byeong Woong to Young B·Punchnello...Rookies and practitioners make a new game]. Tenasia (in Korean).
- ^ Kim, Su-gyeong (March 25, 2020). "'쇼미8' 안병웅, 콜드 수장 레이블 WAVY(웨이비)와 전속계약" ['Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong signs an exclusive contract with Colde-lead label WAVY]. Tenasia (in Korean).
- ^ Kim, Dae-han (April 13, 2020). "'쇼미8' 안병웅, 오늘(13일) 1st EP앨범 'BARTOON 24' 발매" ['Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong releases 1st EP album "BARTOON 24" today (13th)]. Sports World (in Korean).
- ^ Kang, Il-gwon (April 17, 2020). "안병웅 - Bartoon 24". Rhythmer (in Korean).
- ^ Circle Album Chart
- Batanga: "Album Chart - 2021 Weeks 11". Circle Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- Hook up: "Album Chart - 2022 Weeks 35". Circle Chart. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Park, Pan-seok (November 14, 2020). "'쇼미9' 안병웅 아쉬운 탈락..카키 극찬 속 다음 라운드 진출" ['Show Me 9' Ahn Byeong Woong sad elimination..Khakii advances to next round with praise]. Osen (in Korean).
- ^ Han, Hyeon-jeong (November 6, 2021). ""작은 꿈 이뤄 기뻐" …안병웅, 극찬 속 '쇼미10' 퇴장" ["I'm happy that my little dream came true" …Ahn Byeong Woong exits 'Show Me the Money 10' amid compliments]. Star Today (in Korean).
- ^ "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023 nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).