Leo (singer)
A K-pop vocalist who seamlessly transitioned from idol stages to the demanding world of musical theatre, captivating audiences with his powerful voice and introspective songwriting.
Born 1990 (age 36)·South Korean singer and actor·Birthday: November 10·Millennials
Biography
Born Jung Taek-woon, Leo emerged in 2012 as the main vocalist of the conceptually ambitious boy group VIXX, known for their dramatic, theme-driven performances. His deep, resonant voice became a signature of the group's sound. Rather than confining himself to the idol sphere, he deliberately carved a parallel path in musical theatre, earning respect for leading roles in productions like 'Full House' and 'Mata Hari'. Behind the scenes, he developed into a thoughtful songwriter, contributing to VIXX's discography and forming the sub-unit VIXX LR with Ravi. His career represents a deliberate fusion of pop precision and theatrical artistry, building a dedicated fanbase drawn to his serious dedication and emotional delivery.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Leo was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Leo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Leo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the main vocalist of the chart-topping K-pop group VIXX in 2012.
- Starred in the musical 'Full House' in 2014, launching a successful parallel career in theatre.
- Co-founded and promoted in VIXX's first official sub-unit, VIXX LR, in 2015.
- Has multiple songwriting credits across VIXX's albums, including tracks like 'Light Me Up'.
Did You Know?
He is ambidextrous but primarily writes with his left hand.
Before his debut, he was a competitive taekwondo athlete.
He has a black belt in Hapkido.
His stage name, Leo, was chosen because he was born in the zodiac sign of Leo.
“My voice is an instrument to convey the story within our music.”
