Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Kim Ryeo-wook (김려욱)



“I always believe, being apart is only a matter of time. We will definitely return and be by their side again.”

Name: Kim Ryeo-wook (김려욱)
Stage Name: Ryeowook, Nathan Kim
Nickname: Ryeonggoo, Eternal Maknae (Youngest, Rank #1, Ryeowook On Top, Ex-Maknae
English Name: Nathan Kim
Date of Birth: June 21, 1987
Position: Main Vocalist
Religion: Christian (rumored to be Catholic)
Blood Type: O
Height: 175cm
Weight: 58kg
Instruments: Piano, Keyboard
Hobby/Specialty: Singing, Compositon
Education: Inha University (Major: Theater Arts)
Ideal Girl: Someone who’s petite and can sing well
Sub-Groups: Super Junior-M, Super Junior-K.R.Y


Kim Ryeo Wook, born on June 21, 1987, more commonly credited as Ryeo Wook, is a Korean singer, dancer, occasional actor, and the third youngest member of Super Junior. He is recognized by his fellow members as the "eternal magnae" (eternal youngest) of the group, as well as one of the three most vocally powerful in the group (Super Junior-K.R.Y.). Even before Kyu Hyun's addition to the group in May 2006, Ryeo Wook commonly called himself the youngest despite being a few months older than Ki Bum. Ryeo Wook is currently studying at Inha University. He is also one of the first Korean artists to appear on Chinese postage stamps.

Kim Ryeo Wook was discovered through the CMB Youth Chin Chin Festival in 2004 and signed a contract with SM Entertainment soon afterwards after impressing judges with his singing talent. Trained in areas of singing, dancing, and acting, Ryeo Wook placed particular efforts into his vocal training and music composition as he was most concerned in those areas.


Fun Facts
• Only child
• He won first place in a singing contest on MBC FM Radio’s Starry Night
• After winning first he entered the 2004 CMB ChinChin Star Festival where he won Silver award
• He was a devout fan of S.E.S and a member of their official fanclub
• He loves ice cream and free make-up samples
• He had 5 ear piercings
• He likes chocolate on strawberries
• He will cook when he gets angry, but gets sad when the members don’t eat his food
• He is afraid of dogs
• His fans are called Ryeosomniacs


Solo Discography/Work:

2010
Smile Again

2011
If You Love Me More

Filmography:

Film
Attack on the Pin-Up Boys [2007]
Super Show 3 3D [2010]
I AM. - SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden [2012]
Super Show 4 3D [2013]

Drama
Stage Of Youth [2009]

Variety Show
Intimate Note [2009]
Come to Play [2012]
Immortal Song 2 [2012]
Shinhwa Broadcast [2012]
Super Idol Shart Show [2014]

Radio
KBS News 10 [2009]
Super Junior Kiss the Radio [2011-present]

Musical Theatre
Temptation of Wolves [2011]
High School Musical [2013]
Goddess Is Watching [2014]

Music Video Appearance:
Super Junior & Girls' Generation - S.E.O.U.L. [2009]
Ryeowook & Beige - When Falling in Love with a Friend [2010]

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