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Yoo Hwe-seung

In this Korean name, the family name is Yoo.
Yoo Hwe-seung
Yoo in June 2021
Yoo in June 2021
Background information
Born (1995-02-28) 28 February 1995 (age 29)
Seoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Musical theatre actor
Years active2017–present
LabelsFNC Entertainment
Member ofN.Flying
Korean name
Hangul
유회승
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYu Hoe-seung
McCune–ReischauerYu Hoesŭng

Yoo Hwe-seung (Korean: 유회승; born February 28, 1995)[1] is a South Korean singer and musical theatre actor known for his work as a vocalist of the South Korean band N.Flying.

Career

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Pre-debut

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Yoo signed with FNC Entertainment as a trainee in October 2016.[2]

2017: Produce 101, Debut with N.Flying and Original soundtrack

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Yoo participated in Produce 101 Season 2, in which he ended up at 39th place.[3] On June 19, it was announced that Yoo would be joining N.Flying as their newest member.[4] He made his official debut as a member and main vocalist of N.Flying on August 2 with the group's second mini album, The Real: N.Flying.[5] Yoo released his first solo original soundtrack, entitled "Another Day", for the South Korean drama Criminal Minds on September 14.[6]

2018–present: Solo activities and musical roles

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In April 2018, Yoo participated in King of Masked Singer. He first appeared in episode 147, which he showed himself as "Gameboy". He successfully entered the final round in which he was able to challenge the king, but was defeated by the king.[7] In February 2023, Yoo returned to the King of Masked Singer stage as "First Place Trophy", and this time he was successful in ascending the throne. He became the 63rd king in the history of the show and served as the king of the 194th to 197th generations.

Yoo released the track "Still Love You" as part of his collaboration with Lee Hong-gi of F.T. Island under FNC LAB.[8]

In 2019, Yoo made his solo appearance in KBS's music competition program, Immortal Songs 2 in 2019.[9] He received his first ever overall win in the program on October 19, 2019, with a total vote of 432.[10] He performed a cover of Queen's "We Are The Champions", which earned him the win.[11]

In October 2019, Yoo announced his musical debut for the musical We Will Rock You, starting from December 2019. He played as the male lead, Galileo in his debut play.[12]

Personal life

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Yoo finished his mandatory military service before his debut.[13]

Yoo has three older sisters.[14]

Discography

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See also: N.Flying discography

Singles

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Title Year Album
"Still Love You"
(with Lee Hong-gi) 		2018 FNC LAB 'Still Love You'
"Expectation" Expectation
"Delinquent"
(with Sway D) 		2019 The Master of Producer Part 3
"So Nice" (GMF2020 Ver.)
(with Grand Mint Band) 		2020 So Nice (GMF2020 Ver.)
"Farewell Under the Sun"
(with HYNN) 		2021 You Hee Yul's Sketchbook with You: 75th Voice 'Sketchbook X Yoo Hwe Seung (N.Flying), HYNN'
"Older Brother" 2023 Older Brother
"Brother" The Seasons Vol II. 7 <AKMU's Long day Long night> ReːWake x Yoo Hwe Seung
"Hate and Miss You" 2024 Hate and Miss You

Soundtrack appearances

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
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"Another Day" 2017 — Criminal Minds OST Part.2
"If You Were Me"
(with Jimin and Yuna) 		2018 — A Korean Odyssey OST Part.5
"Together"
(with The One, Kim Jong-min, Gree, Parc Jae-jung, Perc%nt) 		— Hometown Sounds OST
"Run to You" 2020 — The Spies Who Loved Me OST Part.3
"Still Love You" 2022 — Tomorrow OST Part.4
"Our Country, Ordinary House, Ordinary Me"
(with Oh Jong-hyuk and Yoo Tae-yang) 		— Musical Secretly Greatly: The Last OST
"Fight On" — Doctor Lawyer OST Part.3
"Destiny" 2023 — Elsword OST: Destiny
"Garosugil at Dawn (2023)"
(with Baek Z Young) 		— My Love OST
"Love Me Baby" — My Reason to Die (Naver Webtoon) OST Part.2
"I Think I Did" (그랬나봐) 2024 35 Lovely Runner OST Part.6

Other appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Dangerously (Prod. Czaer)"
(with J.don) 		2024 Stage Fighter(STF) Original Vol.4

Filmography

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Television show

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Contestant Finished in 39th place [3]
2018 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Gameboy" (episode 147–148) [16]
2023 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "First Place Trophy" (episode 392–401) [17]

Musical theatre

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Year Title Role Ref.
2019 We Will Rock You Galileo Figaro [18]
2020 Blazing Sonata S [19]
2021 Wonder Ticket - The Village with the Guardian Tree Pungbaek [20]
2021–2022 KLIMT: Into the Time of His Soul Egon Schiele [21]
2022 Secretly Greatly: The Last Ri Hae-jin [22]
Wonder Ticket - Resurrection of Guardian Tree Pungbaek [23]
2023 Mozart! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [24]
2024 Next to Normal Gabe [25]

References

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  1. ^ 홍, 장원. "20대 록보컬 끝판왕, N.Flying 유회승". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  2. ^ 손, 예지. "유회승 "엔플라잉 합류, 따뜻한 형들 덕에 걱정 없다" (인터뷰①)". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  3. ^ a b "'프로듀스101 시즌2' 1위부터 58등까지 순위 공개…투표 방식 변화 '1일 2픽'". 뉴스인사이드 (in Korean). 2017-05-30. Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  4. ^ Jung, Ji-won. "[단독] '프듀2' FNC 연습생 유회승, 엔플라잉 신멤버 합류 확정". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  5. ^ Jung, Ji-won. "'유회승 합류' 엔플라잉, 2년만 신보 감상포인트 셋". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  6. ^ Lee, So-dam. "'프듀2' 엔플라잉 유회승, '크리미널마인드' OST 참여". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  7. ^ 백, 초현. "'복면가왕' 동방불패, 가왕자리 지켰다 '4연승'…게임보이=엔플라잉 유회승(종합)". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  8. ^ 김, 은애. "'FNC LAB 첫주자' 이홍기X유회승, 오늘 '사랑했었다' 발매..FNC 보컬神들". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  9. ^ "'불후' 엔플라잉 유회승 "친구가 몰래 입대 신청" 군필돌 입증[오늘TV]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  10. ^ "'불후의명곡' 유회승, 432표로 배철수 편 우승 "리틀 프레디 머큐리"(종합)". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  11. ^ 이, 시연. "'불후의명곡', 유회승 432점으로 최종 우승[★밤TView]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  12. ^ Kim, Hyun-jeong. "엔플라잉 유회승, '위윌락유' 합류...정동하·샤넌과 호흡 [공식입장]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  13. ^ 박, 수정. "[팝인터뷰]'프듀2' 유회승 "시즌1때 군인, 지금 모습 상상 못했죠"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  14. ^ "엔플라잉 유회승, 부모님이 "그 얼굴로는 힘들다"고 가수 반대했다". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  15. ^ Peak chart positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
  16. ^ 전, 원. "유회승 "'복면가왕' 군복무 중 꿈의 무대…좋은 성적 영광"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  17. ^ "'복면가왕' 가왕 우승트로피=엔플라잉 유회승 "80살까지 밴드 하고파"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  18. ^ "유회승 "뮤지컬 '위윌락유' 출연중, 연습하느라 잠 많아져"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  19. ^ 정, 희연. "뮤지컬 '광염소나타' 려욱-후이-유회승-홍주찬 등 캐스팅 [공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  20. ^ "윤도현→엔플라잉 유회승, 첨단기술 도입한 뮤지컬 '원더티켓' 더블 캐스팅". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  21. ^ 이, 승훈. "엔플라잉 유회승, 뮤지컬 '클림트' 에곤 쉴레 役 캐스팅..파워풀 보컬 증명할 시간 [공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  22. ^ 박, 로사. "유회승 '은밀하게 위대하게' 성료..."뮤지컬 배우로서 한 단계 더 성장"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  23. ^ 김, 나연. "윤도현 끌고 윤보미 밀고..'원더티켓', DMZ서 퍼질 평화의 노래 [종합]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-23. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
  24. ^ "[단독] 유회승, 뮤지컬 '모차르트!' 주연 발탁". tvdaily.co.kr (in Korean). 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  25. ^ "유회승, 뮤지컬 '넥스트 투 노멀'서 빛낸 존재감". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-03-29.

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