Jang Dae-hyeon (Korean장대현; born February 11, 1997), better known mononymously as Daehyeon, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his participation in the reality competition show Produce 101 Season 2. He is a former member of boy band Rainz and currently a member of South Korean boy band WEi. Jang released his debut single album Feel Good as a solo artist in August 2019.

Jang Dae-hyeon
Jang in 2021
Born (1997-02-11) February 11, 1997 (age 27)
Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Member ofWEi
Formerly ofRainz
WebsiteJang Daehyeon
Korean name
Hangul
장대현
Hanja
張大賢
Revised RomanizationJang Dae-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerChang Taehyŏn

Career edit

2017-2018: Produce 101 and Rainz edit

In April 2017, Jang participated in Mnet's reality competition show to form a temporary boy group, Produce 101 Season 2, representing Oui Entertainment with two other trainees.[1] He was eliminated on episode 5, finishing in 83rd overall.[2]

On August 25, 2017, Project Rainz, an association of several agencies including Oui Entertainment, confirmed that Jang would join the debut lineup of Rainz.[3] The group debuted in October 2017 with their first extended play Sunshine.[4] After releasing up to four EPs, they eventually disbanded on October 28, 2018.[5][6]

2019-present: Solo debut and WEi edit

On August 1, 2019, Oui Entertainment announced that Jang would make his debut as a solo artist with a single on August 24.[7] After releasing some teaser photos, on August 24, Jang make his debut with the single album Feel Good which included two songs.[8][9]

On June 6, 2020, Oui Entertainment confirmed that they would debut their first boy group in the second half of the year and Jang would join the lineup.[10] On July 11, the boy group's name was revealed to be WEi.[11] The group debuted on October 5 with their first EP, Identity: First Sight with "Twilight" as the lead single.[12]

Discography edit

Single albums edit

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[13]
Feel Good
Track listing
  1. Feel Good
  2. So
56

Singles edit

Title Year Album
"Feel Good" 2019 Feel Good

Songwriting edit

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[15]

Year Song Artist(s) Album Lyrics Music Arrangement
Credited With Credited With Credited With
2018 "Open Your Heart" Rainz Shake You Up Yes Oh Ye-jin, Lee Myu-jeu, Hwang Eun-bit, Byun Hyun-min No No
2019 "Feel Good" Jang Dae-hyeon Feel Good Yes No No
2020 "Twilight" WEi Identity: First Sight Yes Hui, Flow Blow No No
"Doremifa" Yes Jo Yuri (Jam Factory), Kim Yo-han No No
"Timeless" (꼬리별) Yes OUOW, Yoo Yong-ha No No
"Hug You" (안고 싶어) Yes Vendors, Kim Dong-han, Kim Jun-seo No No
"Fuze" (도화선) Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad), Kang Seok-hwa Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad) Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad)
2021 "All or Nothing" (모 아님 도) Identity: Challenge Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad), Kim Dong-han, Kang Seok-hwa Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad) Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad)
"Ring Ring" Rocket Punch Ring Ring No No Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad)
"Bye Bye Bye" WEi Identity: Action Yes MosPick, Yoo Yong-ha, Kim Yo-han No No
"Ocean" Yes MosPick, Yoo Yong-ha, Kim Yo-han No No
"Rui" (16번째 별) Yes Kang Seok-hwa, RYVNG (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad) Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Oh Hyeong-seok (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad) Yes RYVNG (StupidSquad), Oh Hyeong-seok (StupidSquad), Maynine (StupidSquad)

Filmography edit

Television shows edit

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Mnet Contestant Finished at 83rd place [1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Kim, Yun-ji (March 13, 2017). ""'까치발 소년' 찾았다"...'프듀101 시즌2' 프로필 4차 공개" ["I found a magpie-footed boy"..."Produce 101 Season 2" profile, 4th release.]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Jeong, Jin-young (July 11, 2017). "[스타와 행복] '프듀2' 장대현 "데뷔도 안했는데 팬이… 행복해"" [[Stars and happiness] "Produce 2" Jang Dae-hyeon. "We didn't even debut, but our fans... I'm happy."]. Hans Economy (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Kim, Mi-ji (August 25, 2017). "'프듀2' 파생 그룹 레인즈, 7인 멤버 공개…10월 데뷔(공식)" [Rainz, a spin-off group of "Produce 2", reveals seven members...Debut on October (Official)]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Kim, Eun-ae (October 12, 2017). "레인즈, 오늘 라이언전 손잡고 데뷔..'프듀2' 후광 누릴까" [Rainz, you made your debut with Rainzer today.."Produce 2" halo]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Park, Su-yun (October 15, 2018). "'프듀' 출신 레인즈 28일 해체…"고마웠어요"" [Rainz from "Produce" disbanded on the 28th..."Thank you."]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Lee, Ji-eun (October 16, 2018). "'프로듀스101 시즌2' 출신 '레인즈', 28일 무기한 활동 중지...주원탁 솔로 활동 예고" [Rainz from "Produce 101 Season 2" will be suspended indefinitely on the 28th...Joo Won-tak's solo activities are announced]. NewsPim (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  7. ^ Lee, Deok-haeng (August 1, 2019). "'프듀2'→'레인즈' 장대현, 24일 솔로 데뷔 확정…팬콘서트 동시 개최 [공식입장]" ['Produce 2' → 'Rainz' Jang Dae-hyeon will make his solo debut on the 24th..Fan concert will be held simultaneously [Official admission]]. X Sports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  8. ^ Kim, Eun-ae (August 20, 2019). "'레인즈→솔로가수' 장대현, 24일 데뷔앨범 콘셉트 포토 공개..더욱 힙해졌다" ['Rainz → solo singer' Jang Dae-hyeon will release his debut album concept photo on the 24th..He became more hip]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  9. ^ Lee, So-dam (August 24, 2019). "장대현, 오늘 솔로 데뷔 앨범 '필 굿' 발매..VIP 런치 데이트+팬 콘서트 진행 [공식]" [Jang Dae-hyeon released his solo debut album, 'Feel Good'..VIP Lunch date + Fan concert [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  10. ^ Choi, Na-young (June 17, 2020). "김요한 소속사 위엔터, 1호 보이그룹 런칭.."하반기 데뷔 확정" [공식]" [Kim Yo-han's agency, Oui Entertainment, launched its first boy group, "Decided to debut in the second half."]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Shin, Ji-won (July 11, 2020). "'위엔터 첫 보이그룹' 위아이, 오피셜 로고+이미지 필름 공개" ['Oui Entertainment first boy group' WEi reveals official logo + image film]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  12. ^ Ji, Min-kyoung (October 5, 2020). "위아이, 오늘(5일) 미니 1집 발매..데뷔 기념 V라이브 진행" [WEi, today (5 p.m.) first mini album release, VLIVE debut celebration]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  13. ^ "Gaon Weekly Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  14. ^ 2019년 09월 Album Chart [September 2019 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  15. ^ "Songs Registered Under JANG DAE HYUN (10017280)". Korea Music Copyright Association. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.

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