Woodz
A shape-shifting South Korean artist who masters every role, from rapper to producer, crafting intimate and genre-defying pop.
Born 1996 (age 30)·South Korean musician·Birthday: August 5·Millennials
Biography
Cho Seung-youn, operating under the moniker Woodz, embodies the modern, self-directed musician. His journey began in the multinational boy group UNIQ, where he served as main rapper, but his ambitions stretched far beyond idol performance. A restless creative, he co-founded informal music collectives like M.O.L.A. to experiment with friends, all while honing his skills in songwriting, production, and singing. After a stint in the project group X1, he stepped fully into the spotlight as a soloist, revealing an artist of startling versatility. His music, which he largely writes and produces himself, fluidly moves between alternative R&B, rock, and melodic pop, tied together by his emotive voice and confessional lyrics. Each release feels like a personal dispatch, building a dedicated fanbase drawn to his artistic authenticity and refusal to be boxed into a single sound.
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.
Woodz was born in 1996, 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 Woodz Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Woodz's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- He debuted as a solo artist with the EP 'Equal' in 2020, showcasing his full range as a singer-songwriter and producer.
- He co-founded and actively participates in the independent music collective 'Drinkcolor,' collaborating with other artists.
- He has written and produced songs for other K-pop artists, extending his influence beyond his own work.
- His albums consistently chart highly on South Korean music platforms, reflecting strong fan support.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in Portuguese, having lived in Brazil for several years during his childhood.
Before debuting as Woodz, he released music under the alias 'Luizy.'
He is an accomplished dancer and often choreographs parts of his own performances.
He participated in the survival show 'Produce X 101' which led to his placement in the group X1.
“I don't want to be stuck in one genre; I want to explore all kinds of music.”
