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'''Se7en''' ([[Korean language|Korean]]: 세븐, born '''Choi, Dong-Wook''', 최동욱, [[Hanja]]: 崔東昱, [[November 9]], [[1984]]) is a [[South Korea]]n [[pop music|pop]] and [[rhythm and blues|R&B]] [[singer]]. Se7en began training under a management agency [[YG Entertainment]] at the age of 15. After 4 years of training in voice and dance, Se7en made his debut in 2003 and became successful throughout [[Asia]]. He has released a total of 5 albums (4 Korean, 1 Japanese), and various singles, and aims to become a world-renowned artist.
==Career==
Ever since Se7en's debut,has he hasworked beenexclusively under the [[YG Entertainment]] label. Much of his career is comprised of constant promotions for his songs through live performances on TV, radio shows, and occasionally, concerts. He also began learning [[Japanese language|Japanese]] in preparation for his promotional activities for his [[Japan]] debut in 2005. He is currently developing his [[English language|English]] speaking skills for his upcoming [[USA|US]] debut scheduled for 2007.
Se7en ishas constantly travelingtraveled throughout [[Asia]], particularly [[Japan]], [[Taiwan]], [[Thailand]], and [[China]]. He has also performed a few times in the [[United States]], specifically [[Los Angeles]], [[New York City]], and [[Washington DC]].
In addition to performing, he has been featured on numerousgame gameshowsshows in [[South Korea]] and [[Japan]], and various commercials such asfor [[Anycall]], [[Baskin Robbins]], [[Coca Cola]], [[LG telecom]]<ref name=profile>[http://ygfamily.com/eng/menu03_06.htm Se7en's profile on YG Family website]</ref>, [[Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite]] and most recently, [[Kswiss|K-SWISS]]<ref>[http://www.k-swiss.co.kr/kswiss/news/view.asp?idx=30&page=1&no=2 K-SWISS]</ref>. He has held a total of five concerts in [[Japan]]: one held in 2005 at [[Yokohama]], and for the year 2006, two held in [[Tokyo]] and two in [[Osaka]]<ref>[http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1349529_11858.html Seven to Tour Seven Japanese Cities in May]</ref>. He held a total of three concerts for his "24/SE7EN" album promotion June 2006 in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. His popularity has earned him an award for the Most Popular Korean Singer in the [[MTV Asia Awards]] [[2006]] at [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]] <ref>[http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/enter/music_news_detail.htm?No=4047 Se7en says "Korean pop music meets the international standard"]</ref>, and the [[MTV]] Best Buzz Asia Award 2006 <ref>[http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1398858_11858.html Singer Seven Receives MTV Best Buzz Asia Award]</ref>.
===American Debut===
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