Son Dong-pyo (; born on September 9, 2002), known

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as Dongpyo (), is a South Korean singer and actor under

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. He is best known for participating in the

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series ''

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''. He is a former member of the boy groups X1 (2019–2020) and Mirae (2021–2024).

Early life

Son Dong-pyo was born on September 9, 2002, in

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, South Korea. He was graduated from

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Career

2019–2020: ''Produce X 101'' & debut with X1

In 2019, Dongpyo

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's survival program ''

'' and secured a place in the group X1, which debuted under

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and released their first album in August 2019 . However, the

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revealed that the final lineup for the group had been rigged. X1 disbanded shortly thereafter.

2021–present: Debut with Mirae, group's disbandment and solo activities

In March 2021, he re-debuted in the kpop group Mirae with the EP ''Killa''. On July 9, 2024, DSP announced on the global fan community platform

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that they decided to disband Mirae's activities where other members left the agency due to contract termination and only he remains. On July 30, Dongpyo was confirmed to appear in teen romance drama ''

Social Savvy Class 101 ''Social Savvy Class 101'' () is a 2024 South Korean teen romance television series starring Kim Woo-seok, Kang Na-eon, Choi Gun, Son Dong-pyo, and Han Chae-rin. It aired on Cinema Heaven from November 10 to 17, 2024. It is also available for s ...

'' as Mo Bong-gu, taking on the challenge of acting. On August 7, 2024, he released the digital single 'Wave (2024)' version. It is a remake of a song released by UN in July 2001, reinterpreted in his own style.

Discography

Singles

Composition credits

Filmography

Web series

Television shows

Web shows

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{authority control 2002 births Living people K-pop singers People from Yeongdeok County South Korean male idols South Korean male web series actors Swing Entertainment artists Reality show winners X1 (group) members Produce 101 contestants 21st-century South Korean male singers 21st-century South Korean male actors