Son Hyun Woo, known professionally as Shownu, is a South Korean singer, dancer, musical actor and member of MONSTA X (몬스타엑스). He graduated from Yeongdong High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Entertainment Studies from International Cyber ​​University. He is currently enrolled in the master's degree program in Business Administration at Sejong Cyber ​​University.

Before debuting, he spent 2 years as a trainee at JYP Entertainment and was close to debuting as a soloist or as a member of GOT7, but left due to personal reasons. After switching agencies, he was part of a unit group called NUBOYZ consisting of trainees at Starship Entertainment (스타쉽엔터테인먼트). He was also a backup dancer for Lee Hyori and provided OSTs for several dramas.

He made his debut in May 2015 as MONSTA X's leader, main dancer and lead vocalist with their first EP, "Trespass".

He enlisted for his mandatory military service on July 22, 2021, serving as a public service worker due to a shoulder and eye injury. He was discharged on April 21, 2023.

In August 2024, he made his debut as a musical actor with a role in “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography