Shin Dong-woo (, born June 16, 1991), better known by his

stage name A stage name is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and they may be similar, or nearly identical, to an individu ...

CNU, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known for being a member of the South Korean boy group

B1A4 B1A4 () is a South Korean boy band formed by WM Entertainment. The group debuted on April 23, 2011 with the single "O.K" from the EP '' Let's Fly'', after being introduced to the public through a webtoon. They have released nine studio albums ( ...

. In 2012, he appeared in the KBS sitcom ''Sent from Heaven''.

Early life

Shin Dong-woo was born on June 16, 1991, in

Cheongju Cheongju () is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea. History Cheongju has been an important provincial town since ancient times. In the Cheongju Mountains, specifically in the one where Sangdang Sanseong is ...

, North Chungcheong, South Korea. He studied at Bongmyung High School. In his adolescence, he formed a rock band with his friend Jooyoung. He later studied at

Hanyang University Hanyang University (Korean: 한양대학교) is a private research university in South Korea. The main campus is located in Seoul and its satellite campus, the Education Research Industry Cluster (ERICA campus), is in Ansan. ''Hanyang'' (한양, ...

in the Department of Theater and Film.

Career

CNU was revealed as a member of idol quintet

on April 15, 2011, where he served as a vocalist and rapper. The group debuted six days later with their debut mini album '' Let's Fly'' and lead single "OK". Since then, CNU has participated in B1A4's four studio albums and six EPs. In May 2022, CNU's agency confirmed that CNU's solo fan meeting '2022 B1A4 BANA - HAPPY CNU DAY' will be held on June 12, 2022.

Discography

Soundtrack appearances

Production and songwriting credits

Filmography

Television series

Music Videos

Musical theater

References

{{Authority control 1991 births B1A4 members Japanese-language singers Living people People from Cheongju South Korean male idols South Korean male pop singers South Korean male television actors WM Entertainment artists