Wing (beatboxer)
Wing 윙 | |
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%252C_2026.jpg) Wing in 2026 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kim Geonho (김건호) September 26, 1997 South Korea |
| Education | Soongsil University (BA) |
| Occupation | Beatboxer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Aeyl Music |
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Kim Geonho (Korean: 김건호; born September 26, 1997), known professionally as Wing (Korean: 윙; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean beatboxer. He is known for his live performances, variety of techniques, and appearances in international competitions and South Korean media.
Early life
Kim Geonho was born on September 26, 1997 in South Korea.[1] He became interested in beatboxing during his school years after watching his older cousin perform it. When his cousin refused to teach him, he taught himself through online resources.[2] His parents were against him doing beatboxing as a career, having wanted him to go into music after attending college. He attended Soongsil University in Seoul, and after graduating, he started his career as a beatboxer.[3][4]
Career
His track "Dopamine" attracted tens of millions of views online, contributing to his growing popularity.[4] He is a member of the beatbox group Beatpella House alongside fellow beatboxer Hiss. The duo placed second in the tag team division at the 2025 Grand Beatbox Battle.[4]
Wing has participated in approximately 300 performances and appeared in around 100 advertisements.[5] He has also appeared on South Korean television programs, including Omniscient Interfering View, where his performances contributed to increased public recognition and fan growth.[6][7]
Wing has performed at major concert events, including appearances alongside prominent artists, further expanding his audience.[8]
In November 2025, Wing competed in a Korea–Japan beatbox event that drew media attention following an on-stage altercation.[9][10] In December 2025, he performed at a year-end entertainment awards show alongside Hiss, where they were described in media coverage as "global beatbox sensations".[11]
In 2026, Wing prepared his first full-length album, Dopamine, consisting entirely of beatbox-produced tracks without instrumental backing.[4]
Personal life
Military service
Wing enlisted in the Republic of Korea Navy and served from 2019 to 2020 in the Public Relations Unit as a designated "beatbox soilder", performing beatbox versions of military songs. He became a sergeant and served alongside actor Park Bo-gum for a week.[12] During his service, while he was a lieutenant general, he said he was inspired by hip-hop programs such as Show Me the Money and High School Rapper, which influenced his approach to beatboxing.[13]
References
- ↑ "유재석, 페이커 탓 연예계 은퇴할 뻔했는데‥닮은꼴 만나 또 실수(유퀴즈)". Newsen (in Korean). March 19, 2025.
- ↑ "비트박서 윙 "비트박스, 독학으로 배웠다" (유퀴즈)". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). March 19, 2025.
- ↑ "비트박서 윙, 숭실대 합격→본격 음악 활동 "어디까지 갈까 궁금해" (유퀴즈)". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). March 19, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Full of breath, running on 'Dopamine': Korean beatboxer Wing talks energy of new album". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2026-03-12. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Wing reveals life updates, scores 300 performances and 100 ads". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-06-07. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Wing showcases talents on Omniscient Interfering View". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Wing gains 6,000 fans after MBC appearance". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-06-08. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Wing captivates audiences at GD's concert". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-04-20. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Wing's Beatbox Korea-Japan Battle Turns Physical". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-11-30. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "Wing wins Korea-Japan beatbox match after scuffle". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-11-30. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ "MBC Awards Celebrate with Beatboxers, Dancers and More". The Chosun Ilbo. 2025-12-24. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Kim, Ye-sol (March 19, 2025). "비트박서 김건호, 박보검과 군복무 함께 "전역 후에도 먼저 연락 와" ('유퀴즈') [순간포착]". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
- ↑ Jeong, Hee-wan (June 8, 2018). "딱딱한 의장대요? "요즘은 걸그룹 음악에 맞춰 총 돌려요"". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).