Introduction
Kim Woo-seok (Korean: 김우석, born October 27, 1996), also known by the stage name Wooshin (Korean: 우신), is a South Korean singer. He debuted as a member of South Korean band UP10TION in 2015. In 2019, he rose to prominence after finishing second on Produce X 101, which made him a member of X1.
Early life
Kim Woo-seok was born on October 27, 1996 in Daedeok District, Daejeon, South Korea. He is the only child in his family.
On February 28, 2016, Woo-seok was enrolled at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, majoring in acting and K-pop.
Career
2015–2018: UP10TION
Woo-seok first appeared in UP10TION's pre-debut program, "Masked Rookie King" in 2015. He was the first member to be introduced to the group. He made his official debut in South Korea on September 11, 2015, with their first EP, Top Secret.
He joined as the MC of SBS The Show from October 11, 2016 to April 25, 2017.
On March 8, 2017, along with UP10TION members, Woo-seok made his Japanese debut with their first Japanese single, ID (アイディー). He was on hiatus on June 6 of the same year due to mental health issues. He returned to the group after nine months, and joined his members with the release of their first full album, Invitation.
2019–present: Produce X 101 and X1
In March 2019, Woo-seok was revealed to be a contestant of Produce X 101, along with his fellow UP10TION member, Lee Jin-hyuk. Woo-seok placed 2nd in the final episode with 1,304,033 votes, earning a spot in the final lineup. He is set to debut with X1.
Discography
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Show | SBS MTV | Host | |
| 2019 | Produce X 101 | Mnet | Contestant | |
| X1 Flash | Mnet |