Meet Mr. Jang Wooyoung
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Name: Wooyoung 우영 , Full name Jang Wooyoung 장우영
Birthday: April 30, 1989 (age 23)
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
Height/Weight: 178cm/65 kg
Blood type: B
Religion: Buddhist
Languages: Korean, Japanese, minimal English
School: Seoul School for the Arts - Dance major
Hobbies: Listening to Music, Web surfing
Specialty: Dancing/Singing
Label: JYP Entertainment
Position in 2PM: Main vocalist, Dancer
How he came to work in JYP: Wooyoung won first place against 5000 other candidates
Nicknames: Ang Ang, Mandu Cheeks, Tibetan Fox, Ssanti King, Toshio, Woodong
Shows: Mnet Hot Blood (2008), MBC Idol Army (2008-2009), Mnet It’s Time 2PM (2009), MNET 2PM Wild Bunny (2009), MC at SBS Inkigayo (2009-2010), KBS Win Win (2010), KBS2 Dream High Drama as Jason(2011), SBS 2PM Show (2011), KBS Drama Special “Human Casino” Cameo (2011)
FAQ.
- Is Yellow Wooyoung’s favorite color?
Unfortunately No, he stated in 2pm show that fans assumed he likes yellow and because he looks good on it so all of their gifts are yellow but actually he doesn’t like it.
- What is his favorite food?
CHICKEN, ICE CREAM
- Does Wooyoung have any siblings?
Yes, an older sister.
- What is Wooyoung’s ideal Woman?
“Someone who I can talk to”, and “I don’t like girls who are good at dancing. I feel like they’re just going to dance with me. I want to be able to teach them how to dance.”
- Why Wooyoung’s father was against his dreams of becoming a dancing singer?
His father opposed it because he wanted his son to have an easier, normal life.
- And how did his father approve his career later?
In order to receive his father’s approval, Wooyoung wrote three letters a month for two years, and his father eventually gave in. Now, ever since he became a singer, his father has become the one sending him letters of encouragement.
- Has Wooyoung ever dated before?
Wooyoung confessed he had never dated prior to his debut. He said he met one girl since his debut but despite his effort, there were problems, complaining that dating is tough.