Cha Sun-woo (, born September 5, 1992), better known by his

stage name A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent concept among writers is called a ''nom de plume'' (pen name). Some performers ...

Baro, is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a former member of boy band

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 ...

and is currently under Media Lab Seesaw (SISO). He made his acting debut through the hit 2013 cable drama ''

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'' and additionally received critical acclaim for his role in the television series '' God's Gift: 14 Days'' (2014) and '' Angry Mom'' (2015).

Early life

Baro was born in

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with one younger sister who is four years younger than him (debuting in 2017 with the stage name " I").

Career

Pre-debut

Baro was first discovered by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on social network service

Cyworld Cyworld () is a South Korean social network service. Cyworld was originally part of SK communication, and became an independent company in 2014. Members cultivate relationships by forming ''Ilchon'' (, Hanja: ) or "friendships" with each other ...

. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", in addition to rapping and beatboxing. Baro then joined the company, training for at least 2 years before debuting.

2011−2018: B1A4

After years of training, Baro joined as the main rapper of

. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed Baro as the second member to be revealed after Jinyoung. On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album " Let's Fly", making their debut on April 23, 2011 on MBC's ''

Show! Music Core ''Show! Music Core'' (), or simply ''Music Core'' is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 15:30 (KST). The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. I ...

''. On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Baro and Jinyoung had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion. In November 16, WM Entertainment has announced that B1A4 members Jinyoung and Baro will be leaving the agency, with the remaining three members—CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan—to continue promoting as B1A4. On November 8, 2023, it was announced that Baro had signed a contract with Media Lab Seesaw (SISO), following the expiration contract with HODU&U Entertainment.

Personal life

On June 5, 2013, while preparing for B1A4's follow up single "Starlight's Song", Baro strained his ankle ligament. Initially, the group was going to adjust its promotional tour depending on Baro's recovery. However, because his recovery took longer than they had expected, the What's Going On Tour ended earlier than planned.

Discography

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Theater

Awards and nominations

References

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* {{Authority control 1992 births Living people Musicians from Gwangju Male actors from Gwangju South Korean hip-hop musicians South Korean hip-hop singers South Korean male idols South Korean male dancers South Korean male pop singers South Korean male rappers 21st-century male rappers South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male web series actors South Korean hip-hop record producers B1A4 members WM Entertainment artists Japanese-language singers of South Korea 21st-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male singers 21st-century South Korean rappers