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Kim Woo-seok (singer)

Kim Woo-seok, South Korean singer and actor

Born
October 27, 1996
Age in 2026
30
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Birth year
1996

About Kim Woo-seok (singer)

Kim Woo-seok (Korean: 김우석, born October 27, 1996), formerly known by the stage name Wooshin (우신), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He debuted as a member of South Korean band Up10tion in 2015. In 2019, he rose to prominence after finishing second on Produce X 101, which made him a member of X1. He debuted as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play, 1st Desire (Greed), on May 25, 2020. == Early life == Kim was born on October 27, 1996, in Daedeok District, Daejeon, South Korea. He is the only child in his family. On February 28, 2016, Kim was enrolled at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts, majoring in acting and K-pop. He later transferred to Global Cyber University, enrolling in the Department of Entertainment and Media. == Career == === 2015–2018: Debut with Up10tion and solo activities === Kim first appeared in Up10tion's pre-debut program, "Masked Rookie King Up10tion" in 2015. He was the first member to be introduced to the group.

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Career and life highlights

Kim Woo-seok (singer) timeline

  1. Kim first appeared in Up10tion's pre-debut program, "Masked Rookie King Up10tion" in 2015.
  2. He made his official debut in South Korea on September 11, 2015, with their first EP, Top Secret.

The world when Kim Woo-seok (singer) was born

Kim Woo-seok (singer) was born in 1996. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1996

  • #1 song"Macarena" – Los Del Rio
  • Top movieThe English Patient
  • Top TV showER
  • Best-selling bookThe Runaway Jury – John Grisham

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMichael Jordan leads Bulls to 72-10 record and 4th NBA title
  • Top headlineCentennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta
  • Technology milestoneDolly the sheep — first mammal cloned from an adult cell
  • Defining fadMacarena dance craze
  • Notable inventionPalm Pilot
  • World population5.77 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderBill Clinton
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonChicago Bulls (NBA)
  • U.S. population265.2M

1996 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Kim Woo-seok (singer)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19962026
Gas$1.23$3.45/gal
Average home$115,800$435,000
Average income$44,006$67,500
Minimum wage$4.75$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$4.42$11.95
Postage stamp$0.32$0.73
Population265.2M341 million

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