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South Korean rapper
Ahn Byeong-woong안병웅
Ahn in 2022Ahn in 2022
Background information
Born (1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 25)
Siheung, Gyeonggi, South Korea
GenresBoom bap
OccupationRapper
Years active2019-present
LabelsWavy
Musical artist

Ahn Byeong-woong (Korean: 안병웅; born August 23, 1999) is a South Korean rapper. He garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.

Early life and education

Ahn was born on August 23, 1999, in Siheung. He began rapping in high school. He won Rookies of KAC in 2017 and became the runner-up of Open Mic Swg in 2018.

He graduated from East Incheon High School.

Career

Ahn garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019. In March 2020, he signed to Wavy. In April, he released his debut EP Bartoon 24.

Artistry

Ahn is known for his boom bap style and sharp tone. He was influenced by Biggie Smalls' method of using and placing words and creating rhythm.

Discography

EP

Title Details Peak
chart
position
KOR
Bartoon 24
  • Released: April 13, 2020
  • Label: Wavy
  • Format: Streaming
 —
Batanga
  • Released: March 6, 2021
  • Label: Wavy
  • Format: CD, Streaming
 71
Hook up
  • Released: July 24, 2022
  • Label: Wavy
  • Format: CD, steaming
 52

Filmography

TV

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Show Me the Money 8 Contestant
2020 Show Me the Money 9
2021 Show Me the Money 10

Awards and nominations

Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023 "Peace Out (Mega Mix)" (Blase feat. Ahn Byeong-woong) Collaboration of the Year Nominated

References

  1. ^ Kang, Ye-sol; Kim, Seon-hui (January 2021). "STAY TUNED". Marie Claire Korea (in Korean).
  2. "안병웅". Marie Claire Korea (in Korean).
  3. ^ Kim, Su-gyeong (July 27, 2019). "['쇼미더머니8' 첫방] 빅나티·안병웅부터 영비·펀치넬로까지...신예와 현역 새 판 짰다" [ Big Naughty·Ahn Byeong Woong to Young B·Punchnello...Rookies and practitioners make a new game]. Tenasia (in Korean).
  4. Kim, Su-gyeong (March 25, 2020). "'쇼미8' 안병웅, 콜드 수장 레이블 WAVY(웨이비)와 전속계약" ['Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong signs an exclusive contract with Colde-lead label WAVY]. Tenasia (in Korean).
  5. Kim, Dae-han (April 13, 2020). "'쇼미8' 안병웅, 오늘(13일) 1st EP앨범 'BARTOON 24' 발매" ['Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong releases 1st EP album "BARTOON 24" today (13th)]. Sports World (in Korean).
  6. Kang, Il-gwon (April 17, 2020). "안병웅 - Bartoon 24". Rhythmer (in Korean).
  7. Circle Album Chart
  8. Park, Pan-seok (November 14, 2020). "'쇼미9' 안병웅 아쉬운 탈락..카키 극찬 속 다음 라운드 진출" ['Show Me 9' Ahn Byeong Woong sad elimination..Khakii advances to next round with praise]. Osen (in Korean).
  9. Han, Hyeon-jeong (November 6, 2021). ""작은 꿈 이뤄 기뻐" …안병웅, 극찬 속 '쇼미10' 퇴장" ["I'm happy that my little dream came true" …Ahn Byeong Woong exits 'Show Me the Money 10' amid compliments]. Star Today (in Korean).
  10. "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023 nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).
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