Thunder (singer)
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Native name | 박상현 |
Born | Park Sang-hyun[1][2][citation needed] October 7, 1990 Busan, South Korea |
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Relatives | Sandara Park (older sister) |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | J. Tune Camp (2009–2014) APOP (2015–present)[3][4][5][6][7] |
Associated acts | MBLAQ (2009–2014) |
Park Sang-hyun (Korean: 박상현; born October 7, 1990)[1][2][8] better known by his stage name Thunder/Cheondung (Korean: 천둥), is South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, songwriter, actor and model. He is former member of South Korean boy band MBLAQ. In December 16, 2014, it was announced that Cheondung had departed from the group to focus on studying music for a while.[9] In February 11, 2015, He was signed on Mystic Entertainment's music label APOP.[3][4][5][6][7]
Aside from his native language Korean, he is also fluent in English and Tagalog, and can speak conversational Mandarin and Japanese.
Contents
Career
Music
Pre-debut
Thunder was born in Busan, South Korea but grew up in the Philippines, where his eldest sister, Sandara Park, achieved nationwide fame in 2004 after winning 2nd place in a talent search reality competition. He first appeared on national television when he attended the finale with his mother. Later on, as his sister began her hectic activities as a celebrity, a crew from one of South Korea's biggest TV agencies recorded her daily life in the documentary My Name Is Sandara Park. This marked Thunder's first ever appearance on Korean TV.
Sandara's eventual decision to pursue activities in their home country led to their family's return to Korea in 2007. By this time, Thunder had finished secondary education in the Philippines. It was later on revealed in a magazine interview that he had originally decided to pursue a professional career as a soccer player, specifically as a midfielder. He gave up and instead started auditioning for entertainment agencies, one of which was JYP Entertainment. He had taken dancing workshops offered by Sandara's home network back in the Philippines.
Thunder eventually became a trainee under LOEN Entertainment, where he met singer IU. He appeared in IU's debut MV for her song "Mia" and was also seen in a couple of self videos with her wherein they sing Big Bang's "Lies" and Super Junior's "Sorry Sorry."
MBLAQ (2009 to 2014)
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Thunder debuted as a member of South Korean boy group and introduced his position as a vocalist, lead rapper, lead dancer and also considered as MBLAQ's visual. The group debuted on October 9, 2009 at Rain's Legend of Rainism concert where they performed various songs from their then-unreleased single album Just BLAQ[10][11] In October 14, MBLAQ officially release their debut single album Just BLAQ, along with releasing the music video in the same day.[12] A day later, MBLAQ made their debut stage with performed their title song "Oh Yeah" on Mnet's M! Countdown.[13] In July 2012, Thunder released a self-composed solo song titled "Don't Go" for "The BLAQ% Tour" album.[14]
In December 16, 2014 Thunder officially withdrawn from the group after his contract expired.[9]
Solo debut
In 2014, Thunder release his first single "Gone" which he composed himself. On September 5, He also release his second single "Monster"[15]
Acting
In December 2011, Thunder had a cameo role in jTBC drama Padam Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats where he played the role of Yang Kang Woo, the older brother of Yang Kang Chil (played by Jung Woo-sung).[16]
In January 2013, He was cast as the main lead in upcoming MBC drama, Nail Shop Paris, with Kara's Gyuri.[17] In 2015, he was cast into the role of Kang Hyunsuh in the MBC drama Make a Woman Cry.
Musicals
In 2014, Thunder was a cast for dance musical "Moon Night", along with MBLAQ's Seungho and Two X's Jiyou
Music Video appearance
In October 2009, he was featured in Lyn's “New Celebration” music video.[18] In March 2010, he also appears in K.Will's Gift MV.[19]
Variety Show appearance
In March 2010,Thunder alongside U-Kiss’ Dongho and Eli and Shinee’s Key hosted a new variety show called Raising Idol.[20] Thunder also participated in Mnet's Mnet Scandal.[21] Having lived in the Philippines, he participated in the cable TV show, Mom, I've gone crazy for English with fellow K-Pop singer Nicole from Kara, where he was an English mentor to young children.[22] He was also a host of The M-Wave, a music program which aired on Arirang TV with fellow artist Krystal from f(x)[23],.[24]
In 2011, Thunder was made a permanent cast member of the KBS show Imagination Arcade.[25]
Modeling
Thunder has a 9 deungshin body. Deungshin is the proportion of the head size and a height, in which you divide height to a head size. It is considered as an ideal deungshin size among Koreans.
In 2010, Thunder ranked #8 on EPOP Mag Malay Version "Nine-Head Figures Flower Boys". In fashion industry, 1:9 is measured as the most perfect ratio for runway models.
In April 2012, Wanna Girls magazine named him as new fashionista icon of 2012, along with Girls' Generation’s Jessica, T-ara’s Hyomin and B2ST's Junhyung.
Solo Print Work
Because of his androgynous face and modelesque image he was featured in Elle Girl's February 2010 issue. He was given a 4-page spread, where he showed off his unique yet fashionista chic image.[26]
In 2011, he has transformed 360 degrees from his chic image to become a punk - rocking boy for Singles' magazine October issue, giving him 6-page spread.[27]
In 2012, he posed shirtless for Harper's BAZAAR March issue.[28] In same year, he posed for L’Officiel Hommes Korea April issue, Thunder revealed more of his chic side and charismatic masculinity than he ever has done before.[29] Both magazine gave him 8-page spread.
Runway
In 2012, Thunder started his career in runway as he walked for Lee Jae-ho's Coexistence Collection in S/S 2013 Seoul Fashion Week.[30]
In November, he walked for Korean designer Park Jong-cheol's fashion show 'Bling Bling Party' as part of SUNY Korea Festival.[31]
In March 2014, Thunder had graced the runway again for designer Lie(Lee) Sang Bong's fashion show in 2014 F/W Seoul Fashion Week.[32]
Endorsements
In November 2009, he starred in a commercial film with Wonder Girls for Cafe Mori.[33]
In 2010, Thunder was also chosen to become Alba Heaven spokesperson. It is a job search site, focusing on connecting users who want part-time jobs with potential businesses and employers, he participated in a TV CF which was broadcast on the airwaves.[34]
Discography
Promotional singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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Gaon | ||||
Digital Comprehensive [35] |
Download [35] |
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2011 | "Blaq Cat" | — | — | Non-album release |
2012 | "Don't Go" | 97 | 82 | The BLAQ%' Tour Part 2 |
2014 | "Gone" | Gone Digital Single |
As featured artist
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR | JPN | CHN | |||
2010 | "Merry Christmas in Advance" (with IU) | — | — | — | Real |
2011 | "Run Away" (with Lee Joon & Vision Wei) | — | — | 1 | Daybreak |
Music video appearances
These are a collection of the different members' appearances in other artists' music videos as well as notable acting performances in music videos.
Year | Song Title | Artist | Video |
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2010 | Present | K.Will | starshipTV |
Filmography
Television drama
Year | Title | Network | Role | Note |
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2011 | Welcome to the Show | SBS | Himself | Cameo; Sitcom |
Moon Night 90 | Mnet | Koo Jun-yup[36] | Fictional drama | |
Padam Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats | KBS | Yang Kang-woo[37] | Cameo | |
2012 | Strongest K-Pop Survival | Channel A | Himself[38] | Cameo |
2013 | Nail Shop Paris | MBC Plus Media | Jin[39][40] | Lead role |
2015 | Make a Woman Cry | MBC | Kang Hyun-seo | Supporting role |
We Broke Up | CJ E&M | Himself | Cameo; Web Drama |
Variety/Reality show
Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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2009 | Idol Army | MBC | season 5 with MBLAQ |
Art of Seduction | M.net | with MBLAQ | |
2010 | Raising Idols | Comedy TV | with Dongho, Eli & Key |
Idol Maknae Rebellion | ETN | guest with MBLAQ | |
Mnet Scandal | M.net | segment cast | |
Shin PD | SBS | episode 1 with MBLAQ, episode 8-9 with Super Junior & MBLAQ without G.O and Mir | |
Making the Artist | GomTV | with MBLAQ | |
MBLAQ Goes To School | M.net | with MBLAQ | |
Invincible Youth | KBS2 | episode 40 - 41 guest along with MBLAQ[41] | |
Flower Bouquet | MBC | guest with MBLAQ in Chuseok special | |
Heroes | SBS | episode 2 with MBLAQ w/o G.O | |
Win Win | KBS2 | episode 33 surprise guest for Sandara[42] | |
Star Golden Bell | KBS | guest | |
2010-2012 | Star King | SBS | guest with MBLAQ |
Weekly Idol | M.net | guest with MBLAQ | |
2011 | Imagination Arcade | KBS | regular cast |
Beatles Code | M.net | guest with MBLAQ[43] | |
Strong Heart | SBS | episode 76 guest[44] | |
100 Points Out of 100 Points aka "Oh! My School" | KBS | with MBLAQ and other idols | |
Sesame Player | M.net | season 1 with MBLAQ with the exception of Mir due to his back injury | |
We Got Married | MBC | guest commentator Housewarming Party II episode | |
1 vs 100 | KBS2 | contestant | |
2011 - 2012 | Gag Concert | KBS2 | guest with MBLAQ (promoting Mona Lisa and It's War)[45][46] |
2012 | MBLAQ's Hello Baby | KBS | with MBLAQ [47] |
1000 Song Challenge | SBS | with MBLAQ [48] | |
Birth of a Family | KBS | with Seungho | |
Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 | KBS2 | episode 103 with Seungho & episode 126 with Mir | |
Running Man | SBS | episode 95 guest with Sistar & MBLAQ with the exception of Mir [49] | |
MyDol | M.net | with MBLAQ & VIXX | |
Idol Manager | MBC | with MBLAQ[50] | |
Best Doctor Show | MBC | guest with Mir | |
2013 | SNL Korea | TvN | with MBLAQ |
Star King | SBS | with MBLAQ | |
Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 | KBS2 | with MBLAQ | |
Immortal Songs 2 | KBS2 | with MBLAQ | |
Weekly Idol | M.net | with MBLAQ | |
Beatles Code Season 2 | M.net | with MBLAQ | |
1000 Song Challenge | SBS | with Seungho | |
2014 | Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 | KBS | with Seungho |
Idol Star Athletics Championship | MBC |
Television shows hosting
Year | Title | Network | Note |
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2010 | The M Wave | Arirang TV | Co-hosted with Krystal Jung |
2011 | Show! Music Core | MBC | Ulsan Summer Festival MC with Lee Joon, Suzy, Jiyeon |
Show! Music Core | MBC | special MC with G.O to accompany Suzy | |
2012 | M! Countdown | M.net | special MC with G.O |
2013 | M! Countdown | M.net | special MC with Lee Joon |
Music video appearances
Year | Title | Artist |
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2008 | Lost Child | IU |
2009 | New Celebration | Lyn (ft. Dok2) |
2010 | Present | K.Will |
2011 | No No No No No | C-REAL |
2013 | Do You Love Me | 2NE1 |
Musical Theatre
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Moon Night Musical | Lee Min Soo | Lead role |
Endorsement
Product | Year(s) | Notes |
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Cafe Mori | 2009 | with Wonder Girls |
TBJ nearby | 2010 | with MBLAQ [51][52] |
Lotte Cacao Black | 2010 | with MBLAQ |
Tropicana Sparkling | 2010 | |
인델리 Curry | 2010 | |
ChapStick | 2010 | with MBLAQ & Yang Ji Won |
Alba Heaven | 2010 | |
Calvin Klein | 2010 | with MBLAQ & Rainbow's Jaekyung[53] |
DOX watch | 2011 | with MBLAQ |
SOVAGE Denim | 2011 | with MBLAQ |
G by Guess | 2011 | with MBLAQ [54] |
Ball'n | 2011 | with MBLAQ [55] |
LECAF | 2012-2013 | with MBLAQ[56][57] |
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External links
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- 1990 births
- Living people
- South Korean expatriates in the Philippines
- Korean-language singers
- K-pop singers
- South Korean idols
- South Korean male rappers
- South Korean dance musicians
- South Korean rhythm and blues singers
- South Korean pop singers
- South Korean male singers
- South Korean male television actors
- People from Busan
- MBLAQ members