Se7en (세븐) (born Choi Dong Wook (최동욱) November 9, 1984) is a South Korean pop and R&B singer. Se7en began training under a management agency, the YG Family, at the age of 15. After 4 years of intense training in voice and dance, Se7en made his debut in 2003 and became an instant hit throughout Asia. He has released a total of 4 albums, various singles, and aims to become a world-renowned artist.

Career

Ever since Se7en's debut, he has been under the YG Family label. Much of his career is comprised of constant promotions for his songs through live performances on TV, radio shows, and occasionally, concerts. He began learning Japanese at an early age in preparation for his promotional activities in Japan, and is one of the few South Korean artists who can speak Japanese fluently and thus, cross the language barrier that hinders most South Korean artists. He is currently developing his English speaking skills for his upcoming US debut.

Se7en is constantly traveling 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 numerous gameshows in South Korea and Japan, and various commercials such as Anycall, Baskin Robbins, Coca Cola, LG telecom and most recently, Sprite. 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. 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, and the MTV Best Buzz Asia Award 2006.

As of August 2006, Se7en is performing in the YG Family 10th Anniversary world concert tour in the following countries: South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and the USA. Finally, Se7en is scheduled to release his fourth Korean album in October 2006.

Profile

Stage name: SE7EN (세븐)
Real name: Choi Dong Wook (최동욱)
Nickname: 7-Eleven
Blood Type: B
Height: 5' 11" (180cm)
Weight: 141 lb
Family: Grandmother, parents, two older sisters
Hobbies: Just music
Talents: Singing, Dancing, Rapping, Beatboxing
Favorite Sports: Basketball, Snowboarding, Swimming
Favorite Singers: Usher, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Dru Hill
Religion: Christian
Favorite Colors: Black, White
Ideal Girlfriend: He prefers a good personality over a pretty face
Prized Possession: His collection of 1000+ CDs
Future Goal: Changing the world with his music
Motto: "Always be humble, have the best dreams."

Artistry

Voice
Se7en's vocal range distinguishes him from other South Korean pop artists. 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."

Dance
Se7en's signature handstandAdditionally, 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 breakdancing) during his "I Know" performances. Finally, even when the song involves a large dance routine, Se7en never lipsyncs during live performances, believing that "lipsyncing is no different from watching a dubbed movie."

Discography

Korean Discography

Volume 1 | Just Listen (2003.03.08)
Volume 2 | Must Listen (2004.07.07)
Volume 3 | 24/SE7EN (2006.03.08)
Volume 4 | ? (2006.10)

Korean Singles

-Come Back To Me (와줘 )
-One More Time (한번 단 한번 )
-Baby I Like You Like That
-Tattoo (문신)
-Passion (열정)
-Crazy - (2004.12.01) - 1st Commercial Korean Single, digital download only
-I Know (featuring Teddy) (난 알아요)
-Come Back To Me - Part 2 (와줘 - Part 2)
-All Night (밤새도록 )

Japanese Discography

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)


Awards

2003 November 27 : M.net Music Video Festival New male Artist Music Video Award
2003 December 5 : The 18th Golden Disc New Artist Award
2003 December 10 : KMTV Korean Music Awards New Male Vocalist Award
2003 December 12 : Seoul Music Awards New Artist Award
2003 December 29 : SBS TV 2003 Popular Song Awards New Singer Award
2003 December 29 : MBC TV 2003 Entertainment Awards Pop Singer Section - Special Award
2003 December 31 : MBC TV 2003 Top Ten Vocalist Awards New Vocalist Award
2004 December 2 : The 19th Golden Disc Main Award + Popular Music Video Award
2004 December 4 : M.net & KM Music Video Festival Male Solo Vocalist Award
2004 December 30 : KBS TV 2004 Korea Pop Award Main Award
2004 December 31 : MBC TV 2004 Top Ten Vocalist Award Main Award
2005 May 28 : Channel V Thailand Awards Asian Sensation Award
2006 January 14 : 2005 China Original Music Ranking Chart SPRITE Awards Best Artist in Asia
2006 March 9 : 2005 Japan Golden Disc Special Award
2006 May 6 : MTV Asia Awards - MAA 2006 Favorite Artist Korea
2006 May 27 : MTV Video Music Awards Japan - VMAJ 2006 Best Buzz Asia from Korea

This post has been edited by Michelle*: Sep 18 2006 6 38 AM

HIS PROFILE:

Gasoo Name:
Se7en

Real Name: Choi Dong Wook
Birthday: November 9, 1984
Bloodtype: B
Weight: 64kg
Nickname: Seven Eleven
Family: Grandma, parents, older sisters
Hobbies: Only Music!
Specialty: Singing, dancing, rapping
Faith: Christian! Amen!
Musicians he likes: Usher, Justin Timberlake, Joe, Dru Hill
Colors he likes: White and Black
Type of girl he likes: It's better to have a better personality than pretty looking face
What is important to you: Having almost 1,000 cds
What kind of stage do you want to be on: Abroad
What do you want to do in the future: To be a musician that changes the world!
Motto: Always be humble, Have the best dreams!

credits: Yurie

finally people talk in this forum!! hes the best but no one in this forum seems to like him

i think se7en is ok , ive heard his songs n stuff...but i dont noe alot bout him though..hehez..

his pose is really sexy in this pic

thats cute and especially with that hat. it has his name on it too. i wished i had that hat...

his second album just came out on july 7th. It's not as good as the first one but still good. I not sure about this but i heard that he was born in the U.S. I love his dance more and this time he came back on stage with new dance move and back up dancer that worked with Janet Jackson and also Justin Timberlake.

i love his second album especially "Passion" and "Honey I know" his first album wasnt bad either xP i just joined the se7en forum =]

oh really? What's his second album called? is it the one with the black "7" on the cover....? sorry, im not exactly in the 'know' of these things '

Seven is more than cute.. he's a wonderful singer/dancer.. LOL... He's very young... who do you think is a better dancer than seven? LOL... Anyone heard of Yoo Seung Jun or Yoo Seung Joon or known as YSJ? LOL.. The guy is a wonderful dancer.. and so is Bi and Woo Hyuk.. from the weell known boy band named "H.O.T"..

here's some old news that I found alot time along.. about a few months... LOL



"Who will be the Dancing King?"

Singer Yoo Seung Joon has returned to the stage after a long time. He will be going againest currently known as great dancers Seven and Rain/Bi in one stage.

On february the 6th Yoo Seung Joon will be entering the stage performace of korean singers in the Staples Center in L.A (in america). This stage will be his first performing with the Korean Singers after the incident that took place in korea.

Especially after he left Seven and Rain have been known for the dances and the charismas and has captured the hearts of many femal fans, so therfore many people are looking forward to this performance.

Yoo Seung Joon has debuted in 1997 his hit songs were 'scissors' 'nanana' 'chat gil ba rae (hope to find it)' etc and has been popular with his dances and songs.
Seven and Rain has determined that they will have to do more better then any performances and will be preforming excitedly as ever.

LOL.. I wonder who won... this is kinda weird to post this in a seven topic.. but go yoo seung jun.. LOL.. SOrri guys.. but seven is a very good singer/dancer... ^__^L LOL...

thanks!!! se7en and bi are a real cutie. but ofcourse se7en is better at dancing

lol... this should be interesting...

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SE7ENS FIRST KISS WAS IN THE 10TH GRADE! SE7EN&LEXY WERE IN THIS VARIETY SHOW CALLED *SHIN DONGYUP & KIM YONG MAHN'S JEUL GYUH CHAAT GI" AND REVEALED THEIR FIRST KISSES.

SE7EN SAID: 'MY FIRST KISS WAS IN THE 10TH GRADE.. I WENT OUT WITH THE GIRL FOR 3 WEEKS AND I DONT REALLY REMEMBER WHO STARTED OR WHAT HAPPEND BUT IT WAS A GOOD EXPERIENCE. I WAS VERY SURPRISED/SHOCKED AT FIRST, BUT IT WAS A GOOD MEMORY THINKING BACK OF IT NOW.'

LEXY SAID: 'MY FIRST KISS WAS IN MY 2ND YEAR OF COLLEGE. THATS WHEN I STARTED PUTTING ON MAKEUP AND I ACTUALLY WORE SKIRTS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE'

WOW, PRETTY LATE FOR LEXY BUT SE7EN.. ><!!
OMINAR THIS IS SO SAD BUT SO HAPPY FOR ME AT THE SAME TIME.
I THOUGHT PHB WAS HIS FIRST KISS, I GUESS NOT.
IM SO FRIGGON HAPPY ABOUT THAT. because PHB IS JUST..

BUT NE WAYS. AWW THEY BOTH SHOCKED ALL THEIR FANS AND I HOPE U GUYS ALL GO WATCH THIS SHOW AND FAINT SINCE SE7EN WILL BE SINGING IN THERE.

credz: http://www.sportsseoul.com/news/entertain/...10598236000.htm, eigh8t

i just saw one performance where he sings Baby I Like You Like That remix and then does a dancing thing? it was cool has anyone seen it? if not i'll see if i can upload it somewhere..

did u see his hats? its all different and they're like hundredsss

i luv se7en.....hez so cute..and hez also good at dancing, he knows how to do sum freestyle too....daym he is HOT!!!! (im new here....so i dont no mych of how things work...) anyways, for whoever is really a big fan of him heres a website of se7en

http://se7en.go2.jp/

you know, i didn't like se7en because i thought he was cute at first.
i got caught onto his song and voice, then his dancing, then finally his looks.
weird, eh? ohhhh his latest performing song 'tatoo' check it out!!! it's awesome.
in the MV, he looks HOTTTTTTTTT. don't miss it!!! recommended. <3

my fav male soloist!!! =D!!
EVERYONE BUY HIS 1ST AND 2ND JIB!!!!
and u GOTTA see his "passion" dance... just... amazing

his pose are great! and he looks cute too.. hheehe.. I like his image. also I just listened to his song for the first time and I really like it. it's called "baby I like you like that". oh and his english is fine too.

omg!!! i am beginning to love se7en soo much!!! i still can't believe this. he's such a cutie.

haha. i laugh at myself sometimes becos my friends love korean artistes and I was never into them. more like...blah blah blah..

not until i saw se7en last year at the staples kinda got me a little open up to korean entertainment...and waaah..laaahh...one year later, became a se7en fan!!

anyone gonna go to hollywood bowl this coming 16th??? gosh...i envy those who got the 100 dollar tickets, sold out so fast!!!

i would love to see all you se7en fans at the concerts!! i'll be looking for some se7en objects on u! hehehe

ive totally fallen in love with SE7EN ever since i saw his 'Passion' mv.. OMG!!! he looks soo frkn hot their!!!!!!!!

haha. it seems that se7en has gain quite a bit of fans from that vdo. i, myself was amused by it, especially his " moon shin " vdo. wow, he's just too darn adorable.

i mean, i just love all his expressions. i went downloading his vdos like crazy. i never even knew that you could get so many vdos of him, and how his fans does their own vdo captures whenever he has a performance.

sighh...my favorite performance is.." how deep is your love " with taebin. hahah too too cute.