Jung Wooyoung

Jung Wooyoung
Jung in February 2026
Born
Jung Woo-young

(1999-11-26) November 26, 1999
Goyang, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Global Cyber University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelKQ
Member ofAteez
Korean name
Hangul
정우영
Hanja
鄭友英
RRJeong Uyeong
MRChŏng Uyŏng
Signature
Signature of Wooyoung

Jung Woo-young (Korean: 정우영; born November 26, 1999), known mononymously as Wooyoung, is a South Korean singer and dancer. He debuted as one of the vocalists for the South Korean boy band Ateez in 2018.

Early life

Jung Woo-young was born November 26, 1999, in Goyang, South Korea. He attended Hanlim Multi Art School before enrolling at the Global Cyber University.[1][2][3]

Career

2014–2017: Pre-debut

Wooyoung began training under BigHit Entertainment around 2014, where he met future bandmate Yeosang. Prior to 2017, Yeosang left BigHit and joined KQ Entertainment. Wooyoung later followed, citing their friendship as a key reason for his decision to leave BigHit and train under KQ instead.[1][4][5]

In October 2017, Wooyoung represented KQ Entertainment in the JTBC survival reality program Mix Nine. He was one of four KQ trainees to pass the audition round and was ranked 57th during the "Just Dance" showcase. He was eliminated in the seventh episode, ultimately placing 132nd in the overall rankings.[6] Following Mix Nine, Wooyoung was introduced as a member of KQ Fellaz, a pre-debut trainee group formed by KQ Entertainment.[7]

2018–present: Debut with Ateez and other solo activities

Wooyoung officially debuted with the boy group Ateez on October 24, 2018, with the release of their first extended play, Treasure EP.1: All to Zero.[8]

In June, 2021, Wooyoung was selected as the 'Artist of the Month' by M2 and performed the song "Bad" by Christopher. The show selected artists specializing in dance every month and covered their performances and interviews.[9]

On January 3, 2023, Wooyoung appeared in the first episode of Watcha's Fill in the Blank documentary which explored the "real" side of K-pop artists based on a hypothetical psychological theory that the lives of modern people can be explained with nine objects.[10]

On May 25, 2024, Wooyoung threw the first pitch for the Lotte Giants in a game against the Samsung Lions in Busan.[11]

On February 21, 2025, Wooyoung released the song "Sagittarius" with a music video.[12] The song was later added to the Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition' tracklist released on July 11, 2025.[13] On June 10, singer Gallant released the song "Underpressure!" featuring Wooyoung. The song was performed at the Seoul Jazz Festival prior to its release.[14]

On March 9, 2026, Wooyoung threw the first pitch for the South Korean team ahead of their World Baseball Classic game against Australia at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.[15][16] On July 15, 2026, Wooyoung and fellow Ateez member San launched their joint YouTube channel named 9트쫑(9teujjong).[17]

Personal life

On May 8, 2023, KQ Entertainment announced that Wooyoung will be going on a temporary hiatus due to an ankle injury.[18]

On June 14, 2024, it was announced that Wooyoung will not be attending the Mawazine festival in Morocco due to cholinergic urticaria.[19]

Other ventures

Fashion

On September 25, 2024, Wooyoung attended the Courrèges SS25 show in Paris.[20] On March 5, 2025, he attended the Courrèges FW25 Show during Paris Fashion Week.[21] On September 30, 2025, he attended the Courrèges SS26 show as the only male Korean celebrity invited.[22]

On February 26, 2026, Wooyoung attended the Prada FW26 womenswear show during Milan Fashion Week.[23] In May, Wooyoung partnered with the fashion brand Studio Tomboy and Vogue Korea for a campaign which was then used for promotions in their flagship stores.[24] It was reported that the sales of the men's products rose by 73% after the campaign.[25] On August 27, Wooyoung was selected as Studio Tomboy's first global ambassador. It was reported that sales of key products from Studio Tomboy's men's line such as T-shirts and shirts worn by Wooyoung, increased by over 320% compared to last year.[26]

Philanthropy

On June 17, 2025, it was revealed that Wooyoung had donated a signed cap for the MK Sports 15th anniversary charity auction.[27]

Impact and influence

In October 2022, Wooyoung drew national media attention after publicly addressing a choreography controversy involving Mnet's Street Man Fighter. Wooyoung made the street-dance "biting" gesture used to signal plagiarism during their performance at the 2022 Daegu Powerful K-pop Concert while dancing to "Say My Name". This was right after dancer Vata was accused of copying the signature "driving" sequence from the song without credit. He repeated the gesture across multiple subsequent stage performances, further emphasizing the point. The clips went viral, prompting the original choreographers to speak out and sparking broader media discussions on intellectual property rights for dancers and choreographers.[28]

Discography

Title Year Peak chart position Album
KOR
 US
World
[29]
"Underpressure!"
(Gallant featuring Wooyoung)		 2025 —— Non-album single

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Album
"Me Crazy"
(with Hongjoong, Yunho, and Seonghwa)		 2025 Sealook S2 OST
"Your Journey"
(with Hongjoong, Yunho, and Seonghwa)

Unofficial releases

Title Year Album Notes Ref.
"Sagittarius" 2025 Non-album single Added to Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition' [12]

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017–2018 Mix Nine Contestant Ranked 132nd overall (Male category) [6]

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Fill in the Blank Cast Ep 1; Documentary on Watcha [10]
2026 9트쫑 Host YouTube channel with San [17]

Radio shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 Idol Radio Special DJ with San [30]

Host

Year Title Notes Ref.
2024 The Show Special host, Ep 355 [31]

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[32]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2018 Ateez "From" Non-album single Yes No
2023 San, Wooyoung and Yeosang "It's You" The World EP.Fin: Will Yes No
2025 Wooyoung "Sagittarius" Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition' Yes No

References

  1. 1 2 Wickes, Hanna (November 26, 2024). "Who Is Wooyoung? Meet the ATEEZ Main Dancer: Debut Details". J-14. Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  2. ↑ "블락비 피오 '믹스나인' KQ 정우영 응원...선후배 케미 '훈훈'". Herald POP (in Korean). November 27, 2017. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ "글로벌사이버대, 25일 '2023학년도 학위수여식' 개최". 에너지경제신문 (in Korean). February 26, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ "9 Fakta Perjalanan Karier Wooyoung ATEEZ, Genap 22 Tahun". IDN Times (in Indonesian). November 26, 2021. Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ ""빌보드 집중조명" 에이티즈, 전 세계가 'PICK'한 新 한류돌 [차세대 K팝루키②]" (in Korean). 엑스포츠뉴스. November 7, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  6. 1 2 "1st evaluation ranking". JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  7. ↑ Jeon, Hyo-jin (January 15, 2019). '컴백' 에이티즈, 'HALA HALA' 퍼포먼스 영상 100만뷰 돌파 ['Comeback' ATEEZ, 'HALA HALA' Performance Video Surpasses 1 Million Views]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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  10. 1 2 "에이티즈 우영이 밝힌 고민...'다음 빈칸을 채우시오' 첫회 공개". 파이낸셜뉴스 (in Korean). January 3, 2023. Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  11. ↑ Gil, Jun-young (May 17, 2024). 롯데, 24~26일 삼성과 9번째 '클래식 시리즈' 개최 [Lotte holds the 9th 'Classic Series' with Samsung from the 24th to the 26th]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  12. 1 2 "에이티즈 우영, 미공개곡 'Sagittarius' 공개... 강렬한 퍼포먼스". MHN Sports (in Korean). February 22, 2025. Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  13. ↑ "에이티즈, 타이틀곡 '인 유어 판타지' 확정..8멤버 솔로곡 포진". Star News (in Korean). June 30, 2025. Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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  17. 1 2 "에이티즈 산·우영, 열애설 해명···"우정 친구 맞다"". Daum (in Korean). July 16, 2026. Archived from the original on July 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
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  19. ↑ Rharfaoui, Aya (June 14, 2024). "ATEEZ's Wooyoung to Miss Mawazine Festival Due to Health Concerns". 2M.ma (in French). Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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  21. ↑ Roby, India (March 5, 2025). "ATEEZ Member Wooyoung Went Shirtless for His All-Leather PFW 'Fit". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on June 20, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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  32. ↑ "Songs Registered Under JUNG WOO YOUNG" (To view, search "10020088" in the "Writers & Publishers" search bar). Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
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