Kwon Hyun-bin

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kwon.
Kwon Hyun-bin
File:171022 권현빈.jpg
Kwon Hyun-bin in October 2017
Born (1997-03-04) March 4, 1997 (age 29)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • model
  • actor
Years active2015–present
AgentGhost Studio
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–2021
Labels
Formerly ofJBJ
Korean name
Hangul
권현빈
Hanja
權炫鑌
RRGwon Hyeonbin
MRKwŏn Hyŏnbin
Signature
File:Kwon Hyun-bin signature.svg

Kwon Hyun-bin (Korean: 권현빈; born March 4, 1997), also known by his stage name Viini, is a South Korean actor, rapper and model. He is known for his appearance in the second installation of Produce 101 and debuting in the former boy band, JBJ.[1]

Life and career

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1997–2016: Early life and career beginnings

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Kwon Hyun-bin was born on March 4, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea.[2] Briefly residing in Tokyo, Japan for studies, he joined the baseball team in Aoba-Japan International School, and soon returned to South Korea, enrolling in Jungkyung High School (ko) as an athlete specializing in fencing; serving as a representative at the teens' fencing tournament. Kwon eventually sustained an injury, resulting in his withdraw from the sport.[3]

In 2015, Kwon began his modelling career under YG KPlus, the youngest addition. He appeared on a variety of pictorials, including the May issue of GQ Korea.[4]

2017–present: Rising popularity, solo debut and acting

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Main articles: Produce 101 (season 2) and JBJ (band)

In April 2017, Kwon appeared on the second installment of Mnet survival program Produce 101. He finished by overall placing 22nd and soon was offered to join project boy group JBJ, consisting of contestants chosen by the viewers. In October 2017, JBJ debuted with their first extended play Fantasy.[5] After seven months, the group's contract came to an end in April 2018.[6] In midst of promotions with JBJ, Kwon appeared on JTBC reality program Live a Good Life alongside labelmates WINNER's Kim Jin-woo and Yoo Byung-jae.[7] Following disbandment, Kwon became a fixed cast member of MBC variety program Dunia: Into a New World.[8]

On February 1, 2019, Kwon joined as a cast member on JTBC's reality show Try It alongside labelmate Yoo Byung-jae.[9] On May 31, Kwon was revealed to be gearing up for a solo debut through YG Entertainment's subsidiary label YGX, followed news of the launch of YouTube channel Kwon Hyunbin Begins where footage of his album preparation, his daily life, and more would be revealed.[10] Kwon made his solo debut on August 19, 2019, with self-composed lead single "Genie" under the stage name Viini.[11] He began promotions with first music show appearance at MBC Show! Music Core on August 24.

In March 2024, Kwon signed with new agency Ghost Studio.[12]

Endorsement

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Kwon for Lilybyred in 2017

South Korean cosmetics brand LiliByRed selected Kwon as an exclusive model on July 20, 2017. A representative from the brand revealed: "Hyun-bin is perfectly compatible with the image of the new product, which is known through Kwon Hyun-bin's lustful lips and refreshing charm."[13] The following year, he was joined by Gugudan's Mina as a modelling partner to increase synergy and strengthen the brand image.[14] On September 15, 2018, he attended a fan meeting held by the cosmetics brand as promotion for the lip products.[15]

Impact and influence

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Kwon was awarded with "Account With Most Growth" in South Korea through Instagram in 2017. The significant rise of followers within the year interpreted his impact on the mass public.[16]

Discography

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See also: JBJ (band) § Discography

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak positions Sales
KOR
[17]
Dimension 7

Singles

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Title Year Peak
position 		Album
KOR
"Genie" (도깨비방망이) 2019 — Dimension
"Love the Moon" (달을 사랑해) (featuring Su-hyun & Bloo) 2020 — Moon & Butterfly
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

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Year Title Album Ref.
2019 "You Know I Love You" (알면서 또 그래) Yeonnom OST Part 3 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2020 "Friends" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Girl's World OST Part 4 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2021 "Venus" Moon Jong-up featuring Kwon Hyun-binLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Mr. Queen OST Part 9 [19]
"Letter" (True Beauty X Viini)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. True Beauty Webtoon OST [20]

Production credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[21]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2017 JBJ "Fantasy" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Fantasy Yes No
2018 "True Colors" True Colors
"On My Mind" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
"My Flower" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
"Moonlight"
"Wonderful Day"
"Everyday" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
"Everyday" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) [Love Ver]
2019 Viini "Bittersweet" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) Dimension Yes
"Genie" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
"Bad" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
"Affection" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)
2020 "Love the Moon" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Moon & Butterfly
"Butterfly"

Videography

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Music videos

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Year Title Director(s) Length Ref.
2019 "Genie" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Unknown 3:42 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2020 "Love the Moon" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) (featuring Su-hyun & Bloo)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 4:07 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2021 Twenty Hacker 트웬티 해커 Park Jae-min (Hex) [22]
2024 4:44 Seconds 4분44초 Lee Dong-min [23]

Television series

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Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2017 Borg Mom 보그맘 Hyung-sik [24]
2021 The Red Sleeve 옷소매 붉은 끝동 Jeong Baek-ik [25][26]
2023 Pandora: Beneath the Paradise 판도라: 조작된 낙원 Cha Pil-seung / Mun Ha-jun / No.105 [27]

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
English Korean
2017 Temporary Idols 비정규직 아이돌 Kwon Hyun-bin [28]
2020 The World of My 17 소녀의 세계 Jung Woo-kyung [29]
Hanging On 놓지마 정신줄 Ki Young-sang-do [30]
Café Kilimanjaro Café 킬리만자로 San-ha [31]
2021 Summer Guys 썸머가이즈 Park Kwang-bok [32]
2021–2022 The World of My 17 2 소녀의 세계2 Jung Woo-kyung [33]
2024 Love Andante 사랑의 안단테 Im Joo-hyung [34]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 프로듀스 101 시즌 2 Contestant Finished in 22nd [8]
Travel Report (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 떠나보고서 Cast Member [35]
2018 Live a Nice Life (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 착하게 살자 [36]
Dunia: Into a New World 두니아: 처음 만난 세계 Season 1 [8]
2019 Try It (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 해볼라고 Episodes 3–6 [9]
King of Mask Singer 복면가왕 Contestant (My Father-in-law) Episode 219 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

Web shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2019 Kwon Hyun-bin Begins 권현빈 비긴즈 Himself Documentary series [10]
2020 Door-to-Door Salesman 방문판매단 Cast Member with Su-won and Seung-hoon [37]

Music video appearances

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Year Title Artist Length Ref.
2017 "I've Got A Feeling" (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) S.I.S 3:22 [38]

Fan meeting

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Date Title City Country Venue Ref.
July 21, 2017 Clear:Day Seoul South KoreaLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. — [39]
August 17, 2018 1st Solo Fanmeeting Tokyo JapanLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Setagaya Town Hall Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
September 22, 2018 One Step Closer Bangkok ThailandLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Thunder Dome [40]

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