Hwang Chan-sung
Hwang Chan-sung, also known mononymously as Chansung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. He is a member of the Korean boy band 2PM. He made his debut as an actor in the 2006 comedy series Unstoppable High Kick, and since then has gone on to star in the Japanese drama Kaitō Royale and 7th Grade Civil Servant.
Early life
Hwang was born in Seoul, South Korea, where he still resides. He was educated at Korean Arts High School and took an undergraduate program at Howon University with his bandmates Junho and Wooyoung. In addition, along with Junho, he is continuing a master's degree of cinematography at Sejong University.Career
Pre-debut
Hwang was a television actor, having played roles in MBC's 2006 comedy sitcom Unstoppable High Kick and then in KBS2's 2008 teen drama Jungle Fish. The drama won a number of awards, including the Peabody Award. It was also during this time, in 2006, that he auditioned for, and was named, one of the dozen finalists to compete in the show "Superstar Survival".Music career
In 2008, he took part in Mnet's Hot Blood Men which follows the extreme training of 13 trainees in order to become a member of the boy band One Day. One Day spawned two boy bands, 2AM and 2PM, of which the latter one Hwang became a member of. Six months after Hot Blood was aired on TV, 2PM debuted with their first single "10점 만점에 10점" from their first EP Hottest Time of the Day, but it wasn't until their second EP which skyrocketed their success in the Korean music industry. As of 2017, the group has released six studio albums in Korea and four studio albums in Japan.Acting career
In 2011, Hwang making a cameo appearance in Dream High as Oh-sun's imaginary boy and Japanese drama Kaitō Royale as JackOn January 23, 2013, Hwang had a supporting role in a spy romantic comedy series, 7th Grade Civil Servant as Gong Do-ha. The same year, Hwang takes on the role of a newbie ganster Hyeong-ju in Your Noir.
In 2015 he making a cameo appearance in Dream Knight episode 12.
In 2016, Hwang was cast in Romantic Comedy Drama My Horrible Boss as Nam Bong-gi, after 2 years and a half since the 2013 drama "Your Noir" and made another impressive cameo appearance in the SBS drama Dr. Romantic
In 2017 he was casting for a special cameo appearance as Eun Bong Hee’s ex-boyfriend in SBS drama Suspicious Partner and he appeared in KBS2’s drama Queen for Seven Days as Seo No, the bodyguard and friend of Lee Yeok. The same year, he made his official debut as a stage actor for the play 'My Love, My Bride' and musical “Altar Boyz” in Japan, Hwang played the role of the band’s leader Matthew.
In 2018 Hwang starred in TvN Drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim and he was given two awards after his work, Hallyu Star Award and Male Excellence Award at the 11th Korea Drama Awards. He then starred in promotional web series produced for Lotte Duty Free Shop, Secret Queen Makers in the first and second episodes.
In 2018 he making a cameo appearance in romantic comedy drama Touch Your Heart he played the role of a delivery man who catches the eye of timid lawyer Dan Moon Hee.
On February 7, 2020, Hwang starred Netflix series “My Holo Love”
Personal life
Hwang speaks fluent Korean, intermediate Japanese, and basic English. He is also trained martial artist, having achieved high levels in Taekwondo and Kumdo. Hwang revealed on Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education that he holds a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo.Fitness center
On June 1, 2012 JYP Entertainment announced through their official Twitter that Hwang will be opening a fitness center with his weight trainer, Hwang Mo. The fitness center is located in Nonhyun-dong, Seoul.Military enlistment
Hwang enlisted in the Army for his mandatory military service on June 11, 2019 and expected to be discharged on January 5, 2021.Filmography
Television series
Film
Theater
Variety show
Discography
Albums
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