1. Jang Wooyoung is mainly known for his work in 2PM and his role as Jason in the South Korean drama Dream High.
16 Facts About Jang Wooyoung
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Jang Wooyoung debuted as a solo artist with his first extended play, 23, Male, Single, in July 2012.
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Jang Wooyoung has composed several songs for 2PM, his solo music, and other artists.
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Jang Wooyoung eventually beat thousands of applicants and placed first, with future Highlight member Yoon Doo-joon placing second.
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Jang Wooyoung was one of thirteen male trainees chosen to participate in Hot Blooded Men, a survival program that would eventually form the groups 2AM and 2PM.
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On September 4,2008, Jang Wooyoung debuted as part of 2PM in their first single "10 Points out of 10 Points" from their single album Hottest Time of the Day.
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On May 24,2012, it was revealed that Jang Wooyoung would have released a solo album in early July.
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On June 9,2014, Jang Wooyoung released two duets: "Two Hands Clasped" with Park Se-young, and "Fireflies' Glow" with lel.
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Jang Wooyoung received praise as a genius in the making for his natural MC style and quick wit.
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Jang Wooyoung debuted as an actor in the 2011 KBS drama series Dream High, in which he played the role of Jason, a Korean-American.
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Jang Wooyoung was worried before Dream High began filming and often wondered whether he'd be able to act, but we believe that he's gained a lot of confidence since then.
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Jang Wooyoung trained actress Kim Gyu-ri for her performance on MBC's Dancing With the Stars in July 2011.
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For 2PM's tours in 2011, Junho and Jang Wooyoung performed a duet that Junho wrote, while Jang Wooyoung choreographed and designed their outfits.
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In 2011, Taecyeon and Jang Wooyoung modelled for the fall collection of the clothing brand Evisu, and in 2012 for the spring-summer collection.
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Jang Wooyoung enlisted in the Army for his mandatory military service on July 9,2018.
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Jang Wooyoung was supposed to be discharged on February 28,2020.