Han Sang-hyuk (Korean한상혁 born July 5, 1995),[1] better known by his stage name Hyuk (Korean), is a South Korean singer and actor. Hyuk debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012,[2] and began his acting career in 2016 in the comedy-action film Chasing as Han Won-tae.[3]

Hyuk
한상혁
Hyuk in February 2016
Born
Han Sang-hyuk[1]

(1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 29)
Daejeon, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsJellyfish
Member ofVIXX
Formerly ofBig Byung

Early life

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Hyuk was born and raised in Daejeon, South Korea. His family consists of himself, his parents and one older sister. He studied Practical Music at Hanlim Multi Art School and K-Pop Performance major at Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts.

Career

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2012–2014: Debut with VIXX and variety shows

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Hyuk was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be a part of the final line-up and the 6-member boy group VIXX finally debuted with "Super Hero"[4] on May 24, 2012,[2] on M! Countdown.[5][6]

In 2013, Hyuk appeared in episode 4 of SBS' television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

In 2014, Hyuk appeared as a small cameo role in SBS's television drama Glorious Day alongside Leo and was a cast member in SBS's Law of the Jungle in Brazil.[7] He was also a cast member of MBC Every 1's Hitmaker, in which he became a member and leader of Jung Hyung Don and Defconn's first project group, Big Byung, alongside VIXX member N, Got7's Jackson and BtoB's Sungjae.[8] Going by the stage name Hyuk-di, Hyuk and the group created two singles: "Stress Come On" and "Ojingeo Doenjang" (Korean오징어 된장).[9][10]

On October 21, 2015, Hyuk's recorded solo cover of Jeff Bernat’s "Call You Mine", was uploaded exclusively to VIXX’s official YouTube channel, it was previously performed during VIXX’s LIVE FANTASIA UTOPIA concerts.[11][12]

2015–present: Film debut and songwriting and composing

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In 2015, it was confirmed that Hyuk will make his acting debut in the upcoming 2016 comedy-action film Chasing as Han Won-tae, alongside actors Kim Jung-tae and Kim Seung-woo with director Oh In Cheon, in the film Hyuk's character Han Won-tae is a rebellious leader of a fearless gang of high school students. The film was released in theaters in South Korea on January 7, 2016.[3][13][14][15][16] For his work in Chasing, Hyuk won the Best Action Movie New Performer Award at the 2016 Shanghai International Film Festival.[17]

On February 13, 2016, as a Valentine's Day gift for fans Hyuk released a cover of Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself”, which was uploaded exclusively to VIXX's official YouTube channel.[18][19] In late 2016, Hyuk contributed to the lyrics of VIXX's song "Milky Way" from their special album VIXX 2016 Conception Ker.[20][21]

On January 25, 2017, Hyuk released his very first self-composed song as a gift for fans for Lunar New Year, with the title "Hug" (Korean안아줄게; RRAn-ajulge; lit. "I'll Hold You") on his official SoundCloud and on VIXX's official YouTube Channel.[22][23]

On September 4, 2017, it was confirmed that Hyuk will be starring in a law romcom drama with Apink's Chorong and his former co-actor from Chasing Kim Mingyu that will air on Naver TV and Channel A during October.[24]

In October 2017, he has been confirmed to star in "Goodbye My Father" alongside veteran actor Park Sung Woong as Ha Neul, the filial son to his father.[25] Hyuk alongside the other three lead actors learned to play on saxophone for the film.[26]

On January 8, 2019, it was confirmed that Hyuk would release his first solo single on January 12, 2019, titled "Boy with a Star".[27] Hyuk was later cast in the Forgotten Village play as Jae-gu, a professor at a young age from Law School of Seoul National University. The show took place at Chungmu Art Hall from February 22 to April 7.[28]

On June 1, 2022, Hyuk announced that he will be leaving Jellyfish Entertainment, while remaining a member of VIXX.[29]

On September 29, 2022, Hyuk released a solo single titled "Stay for Me", featuring Seo In-guk.[30]

On March 21, 2024, Hyuk's agency Companion Company announced that he would be starting his mandatory military service as a public service worker on April 18.[31]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[32]
Winter Butterfly (겨울나비)
Track listing
  1. "Winter Butterfly (겨울나비)"
  2. "Boy With a Star"
  3. "If Only" (feat. An Daeun of The Ade)
  4. "Way to You"
  5. "A Long Night (너의 밤은 아프지 않기를)"
  6. "I'll Hug You (안아줄게) - Concert Ver." (CD Only)
5

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
Gaon

[34]
Collaborations
"Stress Come On"
(with N, Jackson and Sungjae as Big Byung)
2014 Non-album singles
"Ojingeo Doenjang" (오징어 된장)
(with N, Jackson and Sungjae as Big Byung)
2015
Soundtrack appearances
"GoodBye My Father" 2019 Happy Together OST
"You, Me and Dream" 2019 _ _ The Great Show OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other recordings

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Year Song Note
2015 "Call You Mine" Jeff Bernat cover
2016 "Love Yourself" Justin Bieber cover
2017 "Hug" (안아줄게) Lyrics and Composition by Hyuk
2019 "Boy with a Star" Lyrics and Composition by Hyuk
"Only If" feat. Ahn Da Eun Lyrics and Composition by Hyuk, Min

Songwriting credits

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Year Song Album Artist Role
2016 "Milky Way" VIXX 2016 Conception Ker VIXX Co-lyricist[35]
2018 "Good Day" Eau de VIXX Lyrics and composition
"Trigger" Composition
"Navy & Shining Gold"
"The Rain" Reincarnation Lyrics and composition

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Chasing Han Won-tae Main role, won Best Action Movie New Performer Award (SIFF)
2018 Happy Together Ha-neul Main role
2021 Croissant Hee-joon Main role
A Different Girl Wan-jun [36][37]
2022 Body Collection.zip – The Stink Min-joon It will premiere at the 26th BIFAN.[38]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Heirs Himself Cameo ep. 4
2017 Romance Amendment/Romance Special Law Kang Sewoong First web drama[24]
2019 The Great Show Choi Jung-woo
2020 Ga Doo Ri's Sushi Restaurant Cha Woo-bin
2022 Color Rush Se-hyun Season 2, Main role

TV appearance & variety shows

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Year Title Notes
2014–2015 Hitmaker Cast member as Hyuk Di, 2 seasons
2014 Law of the Jungle in Brazil Cast member (Episodes 112–116)[39]
2018 A Desired Cruise Cast member

Theater plays

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Year Title Venue Notes
2019 The Lost Village [40] Chungmu Arts Center, Seoul Cast Member as Jae Goo

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2016 Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards (SIFF) Best Action Movie New Performer[17] Chasing Won

References

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