WONHO
Biography
Lee Ho-seok (이호석), better known by his stage name Wonho (원호), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer. Born on March 1, 1993, in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, he is best known as a former member of the boy group MONSTA X.
Prior to his official debut, Wonho was part of the Starship Entertainment pre-debut project group Nu Boyz. In 2015, he debuted as a member of MONSTA X after competing on Mnet's survival program NO.MERCY. During his time with the group, he contributed to songwriting and composition on several releases.
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In October 2019, Wonho departed from MONSTA X following allegations made against him. In March 2020, Starship Entertainment announced that the police investigation had concluded and that Wonho had been cleared of the allegations. The following month, he signed with Highline Entertainment, a subsidiary of Starship Entertainment, as a solo artist and producer.
Since his solo debut, Wonho has continued to release music while expanding his involvement in songwriting, composition, and production. His solo discography includes the Love Synonym series, Blue Letter, Obsession, Facade, Bittersweet, Syndrome, and the EP CORE, released on July 21, 2026. Throughout his solo career, he has participated in the creative process behind his music, including songwriting, composition, and production.
After completing his mandatory military service in 2024, Wonho resumed his music career with new releases, performances, and fan events.
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