Ahn Byeong-woong (Korean안병웅; born August 23, 1999) is a South Korean rapper. He garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.

Ahn Byeong-woong
안병웅
Ahn in 2022
Ahn in 2022
Background information
Born (1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 25)
Siheung, Gyeonggi, South Korea
GenresBoom bap
OccupationRapper
Years active2019-present
LabelsWavy

Early life and education

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Ahn was born on August 23, 1999, in Siheung. He began rapping in high school. He won Rookies of KAC in 2017 and became the runner-up of Open Mic Swg in 2018.[1]

He graduated from East Incheon High School.[2]

Career

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Ahn garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.[3] In March 2020, he signed to Wavy.[4] In April, he released his debut EP Bartoon 24.[5]

Artistry

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Ahn is known for his boom bap style and sharp tone.[6] He was influenced by Biggie Smalls' method of using and placing words and creating rhythm.[1]

Discography

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Title Details Peak
chart
position
KOR
[7]
Bartoon 24
  • Released: April 13, 2020
  • Label: Wavy
  • Format: Streaming
Batanga
  • Released: March 6, 2021
  • Label: Wavy
  • Format: CD, Streaming
71
Hook up
  • Released: July 24, 2022
  • Label: Wavy
  • Format: CD, steaming
52

Filmography

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Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Show Me the Money 8 Contestant [3]
2020 Show Me the Money 9 [8]
2021 Show Me the Money 10 [9]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023 "Peace Out (Mega Mix)" (Blase feat. Ahn Byeong-woong) Collaboration of the Year Nominated [10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kang, Ye-sol; Kim, Seon-hui (January 2021). "STAY TUNED". Marie Claire Korea (in Korean).
  2. ^ "안병웅". Marie Claire Korea (in Korean).
  3. ^ a b Kim, Su-gyeong (July 27, 2019). "['쇼미더머니8' 첫방] 빅나티·안병웅부터 영비·펀치넬로까지...신예와 현역 새 판 짰다" [['Show Me the Money 8' first aired] Big Naughty·Ahn Byeong Woong to Young B·Punchnello...Rookies and practitioners make a new game]. Tenasia (in Korean).
  4. ^ Kim, Su-gyeong (March 25, 2020). "'쇼미8' 안병웅, 콜드 수장 레이블 WAVY(웨이비)와 전속계약" ['Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong signs an exclusive contract with Colde-lead label WAVY]. Tenasia (in Korean).
  5. ^ Kim, Dae-han (April 13, 2020). "'쇼미8' 안병웅, 오늘(13일) 1st EP앨범 'BARTOON 24' 발매" ['Show Me 8' Ahn Byeong Woong releases 1st EP album "BARTOON 24" today (13th)]. Sports World (in Korean).
  6. ^ Kang, Il-gwon (April 17, 2020). "안병웅 - Bartoon 24". Rhythmer (in Korean).
  7. ^ Circle Album Chart
  8. ^ Park, Pan-seok (November 14, 2020). "'쇼미9' 안병웅 아쉬운 탈락..카키 극찬 속 다음 라운드 진출" ['Show Me 9' Ahn Byeong Woong sad elimination..Khakii advances to next round with praise]. Osen (in Korean).
  9. ^ Han, Hyeon-jeong (November 6, 2021). ""작은 꿈 이뤄 기뻐" …안병웅, 극찬 속 '쇼미10' 퇴장" ["I'm happy that my little dream came true" …Ahn Byeong Woong exits 'Show Me the Money 10' amid compliments]. Star Today (in Korean).
  10. ^ "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2023 nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).