Baro
Baro in January 2017
Born
Cha Sun-woo

(1992-09-05) September 5, 1992
Gwangju, South Korea
Occupations
  • Actor
  • rapper
  • singer
  • lyricist
Years active2011–present
AgentMedia Lab Seesaw (SISO)
RelativesI (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Years active2011–2018
Labels
Formerly ofB1A4
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationCha Seon-u
McCune–ReischauerCh'a Sŏnu
Stage name
Hangul
바로
Revised RomanizationBaro
McCune–ReischauerParo

Cha Sun-woo (Korean: 차선우, born September 5, 1992), better known by his stage name Baro, is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer, and lyricist. He is a former member of boy group B1A4 and is currently under Media Lab Seesaw (SISO). He made his acting debut through the hit 2013 cable drama Reply 1994 and additionally received critical acclaim for his role in the television series God's Gift: 14 Days (2014) and Angry Mom (2015).

Early life

Baro was born in Gwangju, South Korea[1] with one younger sister who is four years younger than him (debuting in 2017 with the stage name "I").[2]

Career

Pre-debut

Baro was first discovered by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on social network service Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", in addition to rapping and beatboxing.[1] Baro then joined the company, training for at least 2 years before debuting.

2011−2018: B1A4

After years of training, Baro joined as the main rapper of B1A4. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed Baro as the second member to be revealed after Jinyoung.[3]

On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album "Let's Fly", making their debut on April 23, 2011 on MBC's Show! Music Core.[4]

On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Baro and Jinyoung had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion.[5][6] In November 16, WM Entertainment has announced that B1A4 members Jinyoung and Baro will be leaving the agency, with the remaining three members—CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan—to continue promoting as B1A4.[7]

On November 8, 2023, it was announced that Baro had signed a contract with Media Lab Seesaw (SISO), following the expiration contract with HODU&U Entertainment.[8]

Personal life

On June 5, 2013, while preparing for B1A4's follow up single "Starlight's Song", Baro strained his ankle ligament. Initially, the group was going to adjust its promotional tour depending on Baro's recovery. However, because his recovery took longer than they had expected, the What's Going On Tour ended earlier than planned.[9]

Discography

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Misaeng: Prequel Kim Young-chan Short film [10]
2014 The Seventh Dwarf Bobo Animated, Korean dubbed [11]
2015 That's Not It Boy Short film [12]
2017 Close Your Eyes Hyeon-woo [13]
2022 Delusion Yeong-jun [14]
TBA Fearsome Jae Hyuk [15]
The Pinwheel [16]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Reply 1994 Binggeure [17]
2014 God's Gift: 14 Days Ki Young-kyu [18]
2015 Persevere, Goo Hae-ra Robin Cha Cameo [19]
Angry Mom Hong Sang-tae [20]
2016 The Master of Revenge Kim Gil-do (young) [21]
2017 Manhole Jo Seok-tae [22]
2018 Less Than Evil Hwang Dong-yoon [23]
2019 Two Hearts Cha Sun-woo [24]
Level Up Kwak Han-cheol [25]
Melting Me Softly Hwang Byung-shim (24 years old)
2021 Idol: The Coup Troy [26]
2022 Reborn Rich Yoon Hyun-min Cameo (episode 1, 16) [27]
2023 KBS Drama Special – "Shoot For Love" Jung Moo-won One act-drama [28]

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Loss: Time: Life Baro [29]
2022 Grid Jeong Him-chan [30]
2023 The Villain of Romance Kang Hee-jae [31]

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
2023 Hello, the Hell: Othello 헬로, 더 헬: 오델로 Iagoro [32]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (TV) God's Gift: 14 Days Nominated
Most Popular Actor (TV) Nominated
16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best New Actor Nominated
3rd APAN Star Awards Best New Actor Nominated
2015 34th MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor in a Miniseries Angry Mom Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 Go Gyeong-min (June 20, 2011). "지방돌 비원에이포 (B1A4) '친근함으로 무장했어요' (인터뷰)" (in Korean). Nate. Archived from the original on November 2, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Singer I opens up about brother Baro of B1A4". Kpop Herald. February 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 23, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ "신인그룹 B1A4, 두 번째 멤버 BARO 공개! '귀여운 래퍼로 인기몰이 예약 중'" (in Korean). Nate. April 12, 2011. Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  4. ↑ Choi Jun-yong (April 23, 2011). "베일벗은 B1A4, 신인맞아? 외모+춤+노래↑••3박자 조화" (in Korean). MSN. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ↑ "[공식입장] B1A4 측 "진영·바로 외 3인 재계약…팀 재정비 집중"". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 30, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ "B1A4's Baro, Jinyoung leave group's agency". Kpop Herald. July 1, 2018. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  7. ↑ "B1A4 향후 방향에 대한 공지드립니다" (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  8. ↑ 'B1A4 바로' 차선우, 송은이 품에 안겼다 [공식]. Naver Entertainment News (in Korean). November 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Baro Injured, B1A4 Ends "What's Happening?" Promotions". June 16, 2013. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2014.
  10. ↑ "ZE:A's Siwan and B1A4's Baro Cast in Short Film". TenAsia. May 7, 2013. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Baro will voice animated character". Korea JoongAng Daily. December 9, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  12. ↑ "B1A4 바로, 단편영화 '그게 아니고'서 이미연과 '호흡'". MK News (in Korean). February 24, 2015. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Online movies find an audience: Some struggle to see how web dramas and films are different". Korea JoongAng Daily. April 28, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  14. ↑ Jeong, Da-bin (August 25, 2022). "박효주·김민재·차선우 '미혹', 미스터리 포스터 공개…10월 개봉" [Park Hyo-joo, Kim Min-jae, and Cha Seon-woo's 'Delusion', Mystery Poster Revealed... open in october] (in Korean). Seoul Economic Daily. Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ↑ Kim Na-yul (April 12, 2021). "피어썸' 한채경, 주연급 확정..B1A4 출신 차선우와 호러 호흡[공식]". Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  16. ↑ Kim Hyeon-jeong (January 7, 2022). "[단독] 차선우, 영화 '바람개비' 남자 주인공" [[Exclusive] Cha Seon-woo, the male lead in the movie 'The Pinwheel']. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ "B1A4 Baro to Join "Reply 1997" Season 2". TenAsia. June 21, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  18. ↑ "K-pop stars join SBS's 'God's Gift'". Korea JoongAng Daily. March 3, 2014. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  19. ↑ "B1A4 바로, '칠전팔기구해라' 톱스타 역으로 까메오 출연 '의리'". 10Asia (in Korean). March 5, 2015. Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  20. ↑ "B1A4's Baro to star in new MBC drama". Kpop Herald. January 28, 2015. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  21. ↑ "Idol finds new niche in villain role". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 6, 2016. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  22. ↑ "B1A4 바로, '맨홀' 출연.."오래만에 드라마 컴백, 기쁘다"". Star News (in Korean). July 11, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  23. ↑ "바로, '나쁜형사' 합류 확정..신하균·박호산 호흡(공식)". Star News (in Korean). August 20, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  24. ↑ Hwang Soo-yeon (26 March 2019). "'투하츠' 차선우 주연 확정, 축구천재 변신(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  25. ↑ Go Seung-ah (11 June 2019). "'레벨업' 차선우, 순정남 변신 "나와 싱크로율은 90% 정도"". News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  26. ↑ Lee Min-ji (November 23, 2021). "IDOL' 차선우 합류, 천재 프로듀서 트로이 변신" [‘IDOL’ Cha Seon-woo joins, genius producer Troy transforms] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Naver.
  27. ↑ Kim, Se-hun (November 19, 2022). "박진영ㆍ차선우(바로), '재벌집 막내아들' 특별 출연…신경민(신 대리)ㆍ송중기 동생으로 시선 강탈" [Park Jin-young and Cha Seon-woo (Baro) make a special appearance in 'The youngest son of a conglomerate family'... Shin Kyung-Min (Shin Deputy) and Song Joong-Ki's younger siblings steal attention]. Biz Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  28. ↑ Park, Soo-in (August 31, 2023). "국대 개그우먼 김민경, 이연 차선우 주연 '도현의 고백' 출연" [Korean comedian Kim Min-kyung to star in 'Do-hyun's Confession' starring Lee Yeon Cha Sun-woo] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  29. ↑ "B1A4's Baro and San Deul Cast in Web Drama 'Loss:Time:Life'". Mwave. July 7, 2015. Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  30. ↑ Ahn Tae-hyun (November 9, 2021). "'B1A4 바로' 차선우, 디즈니플러스 '그리드' 출연 확정…김아중과 남매 호흡" ['B1A4 Baro' Cha Sun-woo confirmed to appear in Disney Plus' 'Grid'... Kim Ah-joong and brother and sister breathing] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021 – via Naver.
  31. ↑ Yoo, Jeong-min (May 12, 2023). "차선우·하승리, MBC드라마넷 '로맨스빌런' 주연 확정". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  32. ↑ Yoo, Byung-chul (February 21, 2023). "차선우, 연극 '헬로, 더 헬: 오델로' 출연…인생 첫 연극 도전" [Cha Sun-woo appears in the play 'Hello, the Hell: Othello'... first play challenge] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Naver.
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