Jeong Se-woon
A singer-songwriter who crafts intimate, guitar-driven pop, he turned a reality show appearance into a sustainable career defined by his own musical voice.
Born 1997 (age 29)·South Korean singer·Birthday: May 31·Generation Z
Biography
Jeong Se-woon stepped into the public eye as a gentle-voiced contestant on the high-pressure survival show 'Produce 101 Season 2' in 2017. Rather than chasing the fleeting fame of a project group, he leveraged the exposure to launch his true passion: a career as a solo singer-songwriter. His debut later that year introduced a warm, acoustic-driven sound that stood apart from the high-energy K-pop mainstream. He writes and composes much of his own work, offering lyrics that feel like personal diary entries set to melody. This authenticity has cultivated a dedicated fanbase who connect with the emotional clarity in songs like 'It’s You' and 'When It Rains.' More than just a performer, Se-woon has expanded his role in the industry, producing for other artists and showcasing his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, solidifying his place as a respected musical artisan.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jeong was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jeong Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Jeong's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Released his debut EP 'Ever' in 2017, establishing his signature acoustic pop sound shortly after his television appearance.
- Won the 'Best Solo Artist' award at the 2019 Korea First Brand Awards, reflecting his public recognition.
- Composed and produced 'My Ocean' for the popular drama 'Hwarang,' demonstrating his reach as a songwriter.
Did You Know?
He is a skilled guitarist and often performs his own guitar parts in recordings and live stages.
He studied Applied Music at Howon University.
Before his solo debut, he was a trainee under Starship Entertainment for several years.
“My music is about the small, warm moments we all feel.”
