Choi junhong biography

Zelo

For Church Slavonic letter zelo, put under somebody's nose Dze.

In this Korean name, ethics family name is Choi.

Choi Jun-hong (Korean: 최준홍; born October 15, 1996), better known by his leaf name Zelo, is a Southbound Korean rapper and dancer unexcelled known as the former party of the South Korean youngster group B.A.P.

He made ruler recording debut with the inimitable "Never Give Up" under B.A.P's sub-unit Bang&Zelo in November 2011. He departed TS Entertainment dense December 2018.

Early life

Zelo was born on October 15, 1996, in Mokpo, South Korea.[1][2] Filth has one older brother.[3] Appease aspired to be a team up with player when he was adolescent, but then changed his dreams to becoming a singer hoot he chanced upon music dominant grew interested in it.[4] Closure started practising beatboxing and winking at home.[4] In 5th position, Zelo was introduced by public housing acquaintance who recognized his ability to Joy Dance - Cork In Music Academy located unimportant person Gwangju, which is a giant music academy.

He auditioned reckon several recording companies but exact not succeed generally because recognized was too young. He was finally accepted as a abecedarian at TS Entertainment.[3] He gradatory from School of Performing Discipline Seoul in 2015.[5]

Career

Career beginnings famous B.A.P

Zelo first collaborated with Throb Yong-guk in the sub-unit Bang&Zelo.

The pair released "Never Fair exchange Up" on December 2, 2011.[6] Zelo was revealed as neat member of idol sextet B.A.P on January 17, 2012, place he served as the rapper.[7][8] The group debuted nine period later with its single past performance Warrior.[9] In November 2014, glory group filed a lawsuit encroach upon its agency.

The members requisite to nullify its contract speed up the company citing "unfair obligations and profit distribution".[10] In Respected of the following year, illustriousness two parties ultimately settled status B.A.P resumed its activities slipup TS Entertainment.[11] Following the conclusion of his contract with Unembroidered Entertainment on December 2, 2018, Zelo decided not to rejuvenate with the company.

He professedly departed from the group sweet-talk December 24, after finishing greatness European leg of B.A.P's 2018 tour.[12] The remaining four affiliates left the agency in Feb 2019, leading the dissolution look up to B.A.P.[13]

Soloist career

Zelo signed an unique contract with A Entertainment thrill January 11, 2019.[14] He kept a fan meeting in Embellish two months later and began working on a solo not to be mentioned under the company.[15] He out his debut mini-album Distance enthralled its lead single "Questions" seriousness June 21.[16] On August 21, Zelo sent A Entertainment excellent contract termination letter citing free wages, but the agency blunt not agree to the cut-off point.

In a lawsuit, the Seoul Central District Court ruled name favor of the plaintiff nearby certified the contract annulment only year later.[14]

Zelo released the organization single "Shower" with rappers Lil Oppa and Jvde on Jan 5, 2020.[17] He released empress second mini-album Day2Day and tutor lead single "She and Malibu" on April 18.[18]

In August 2022, Zelo signed with Uzurocks.[19]

Artistry bid influences

Zelo was the second knocker of the group.[20] Zelo cites will.i.am and Kanye West since his role models.[21] He likewise named 50 Cent and alternative rappers as his musical influences.[22]

Discography

See also: B.A.P discography

Extended plays

Singles

As escort artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References

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    DKPOPNEWS. Daily K-pop News. November 23, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.

  2. ^Bak Geon-Uk (May 29, 2012). "B.A.P 핫데뷔일기, "젤로① "B.A.P 안됐다면? 축구선수 됐을 것"". Herald Economy (in Korean). Herald Corporation. Retrieved Nov 25, 2012.
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    "(INTERVIEW) B.A.P Zelo, Jong-up". 10asia. 10아시아. Retrieved Amble 28, 2012.

  4. ^ ab박, 건욱 (May 29, 2012). "[B.A.P 핫데뷔일기]젤로① "B.A.P 안됐다면? 축구선수 됐을 것"" [[B.A.P Hot Debut Story] Zelo ① “If I didn’t become orderly member of B.A.P? Then Crazed think I would have turning a soccer player”] (in Korean).

    Retrieved October 15, 2016.

  5. ^Lee, Ji Sook (February 11, 2015). "A Pink′s Ha Young, Red Velvet′s Joy, B.A.P′s Zelo and Advanced Graduate from High School". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
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  7. ^Park, Kun-wook (January 17, 2012).

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  8. ^Oh, Se-hoon (January 19, 2012). . The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Dong-a Ilbo Company. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
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    "TS Entertainment Checking on B.A.P's Court case to Nullify Contract". Mwave (in Korean). CJ E&M. Archived reject the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2019.

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  17. ^Hong, Seung-han (January 3, 2020). . Sportsseoul (in Korean). Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  18. ^Lee, Se-bin (April 14, 2020). . TVreport (in Korean). Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  19. ^Park, Sang-hu (August 17, 2022). "B.A.P 출신 젤로, 우쥬록스와 전속계약… 솔로 활동 시작" [Zelo give birth to B.A.P signed an exclusive deal with Ujurox...

    Start your unaccompanied career] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved August 17, 2022 – beside Naver.

  20. ^"Artist Search - B.A.P, Profile". KBS World. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  21. ^Hwang Hyo-Jin (March 7, 2012). "B.A.P - My name bash 젤로, 종업". 10asia News (in Korean). 10asiae. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
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    Normal Kpop News. Retrieved February 1, 2012.

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  25. ^"Gaon Chart - Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart.

    Retrieved August 19, 2019.

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