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Seven (South Korean singer)

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Se7en (Korean: 세븐, born Choi, Dong-Wook, 최동욱, Hanja: 崔東昱, November 9, 1984) is a South Korean pop and 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.

Career

Se7en has worked exclusively 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 in preparation for his promotional activities for his Japan debut in 2005. He is currently developing his English speaking skills for his upcoming US debut scheduled for 2007.

Se7en has traveled 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 game shows in South Korea and Japan, and commercials for Anycall, Baskin Robbins, Coca Cola, LG telecom[1], Sprite and most recently, K-SWISS[2]. 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[3]. 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 [4], and the MTV Best Buzz Asia Award 2006 [5].

American Debut

Se7en is working with Grammy-winner Rich Harrison on his first American single[6], scheduled to be released spring 2007[7]. Se7en and YG Family (including Big Bang, Jinusean and Gummy) recently made an appearance on MTV K, followed by 3 concerts in Washington DC, New York City, and Los Angeles, to celebrate YG Family's 10th Anniversary [8] and to help promote Se7en before his American debut. The MTV K documentary aired on December 11, 2006.

It has also been reported that Se7en will be a featured guest on Amerie's new album Because I Love It, to be released in March 2007. KBS has said that the duet will be "Take Control" [9], but as the song has already been released as a single without Se7en, it is currently unclear how he will contribute to the album.

Yang Goon, (CEO of YG Entertainment) has announced that the American rapper, Fabolous, will be featured in Se7en's first U.S. single[10].

Acting career

Se7en officially accepted the lead role for the Korean drama Goong S, a spinoff of popular drama Goong. The first episode premiered on January 10, 2007, on MBC; the nationwide rating was 14.7%.

Artistry

Voice

Se7en's vocal range can be classified in the tenor range. His voice can be described as smooth, mellow, and sometimes mildly abrasive (see vocal belting) when songs, such as "Crazy" and "I Know," call for it. He often sings with a vibrato in his voice that American R&B singers are known for, and also incorporates beatboxing into many of his songs such as "Passion." Se7en maintains an adamant belief that he should not lipsync during his live performances[11].

Dance

File:Se7enhandstand.jpg
Se7en's signature handstand

Additionally, Se7en is known for his dance moves. His dance style, like his vocals, can also be described as smooth and leaning more towards freestyle rather than heavy choreography. Some dance techniques he sports during live performances are gliding, popping of the chest, and various one-handed handstands. His signature handstand, which he executes during his "Come Back to Me" performances, is the Nike (see picture). Most recently, he has been executing the gainer and the pike (see breakdance) during his "I Know" performances.

Discography

Main article: Se7en discography

Korean Albums

  • Volume 1 | Just Listen (2003.03.08)
  • Volume 2 | Must Listen (2004.07.07)
  • Volume 3 | 24/SE7EN (2006.03.08)
  • Volume 4 | Se7olution (2006.11.01)

Korean Singles

Crazy - (2004.12.01) - 1st Commercial Korean Single, digital download only

Japanese Albums

  • First SE7EN (2006.03.08)

Japanese Singles

  • Hikari (光) (2005.02.23)
  • Style (2005.05.18)
  • Start Line (スタートライン) / Forever (double A-side single) (2005.10.19 )
  • I Wanna... (2006.9.13) #10 Oricon (First week: 9,265)
  • La La La (No Official Release Date)

Awards

References

  1. ^ Se7en's profile on YG Family website
  2. ^ K-SWISS
  3. ^ Seven to Tour Seven Japanese Cities in May
  4. ^ Se7en says "Korean pop music meets the international standard"
  5. ^ Singer Seven Receives MTV Best Buzz Asia Award
  6. ^ Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut
  7. ^ Se7en expands his career to the US and acting
  8. ^ Se7en’s Performance to Be Aired in the U.S.
  9. ^ Se7en to Duet with Half-Korean American Singer Amerie
  10. ^ Message from YG (2006.12.21)
  11. ^ Different Strokes for Different Folks from Se7en
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