Choi Junhong (Hangul: 최준홍; born October 15, 1996) better known by his stage name Zelo, is a South Korean rapper, dancer, singer and beatboxer. He is best known as a member of a South Korean K-Pop group, B.A.P as the maknae (youngest) and is the lead rapper of the group. He made his recording debut with the single, "Never Give Up" under B.A.P's sub-unit, Bang&Zelo in November 2011. He is currently signed under TS Entertainment. The stage name Zelo is derived from Greek mythology. The god Zelos personifies things like dedication and zeal.
젤로야 그만 크자 pic.twitter.com/gE67F2ypCo
— ZELO (@ZELO96) October 14, 2013
뱅앤젤로1년기념 서포터즈 !!!!!! 너무감사합니돠~ 더욱 더 성장해나가는 젤로가 되겠음을 약속하겠습니돠! pic.twitter.com/KfY2562c
— ZELO (@ZELO96) December 4, 2012
^^ pic.twitter.com/cfGwYfZ1Ls
— ZELO (@ZELO96) August 16, 2013
Let's be Warrior in front of ticket war!! pic.twitter.com/ULh6ODsKEm
— ZELO (@ZELO96) July 5, 2013
Biography
1996–2013: Early life and career beginnings
Zelo was born on October 15, 1996 in Mokpo, South Korea. He has one older brother. He aspired to be a soccer player when he was young, but then changed his dreams to becoming a singer as he chanced upon music and grew interest in it. He started practising beat-boxing and dancing at home. In 5th grade, Zelo was introduced by an acquaintance who recognized his talent to Joy Dance - Plug In Music Academy located in Gwangju, which is a well-known music academy as Big Bang's Seungri had attended it. He is a former trainee of YG Entertainment. He auditioned to several recording companies but did not succeed generally because he was too young. He was finally accepted as a trainee at TS Entertainment. He is currently studying at Seoul School of Performing Arts.
2011–Present: "Never Give Up" and B.A.P debut
Zelo serves as the lead rapper, as well as being the youngest member of the group. Being the tallest at 184 cm and still growing, fans affectionately nicknamed him "Giant Baby".
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