Wing (beatboxer)
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Wing 윙 | |
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,_2026.jpg) Wing in 2026 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kim Geonho (김건호) September 26, 1997 South Korea |
| Education | Soongsil University (BA) |
| Occupation | Beatboxer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Aeyl Music |
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Kim Geonho (Korean: 김건호; born September 26, 1997), known professionally as Wing (Korean: 윙; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean beatboxer. He is known for his live performances, variety of techniques, and appearances in international competitions and South Korean media.
Early life
[edit]Kim Geonho was born on September 26, 1997, in South Korea.[1] He became interested in beatboxing during his school years after watching his older cousin perform it. When his cousin refused to teach him, he taught himself through online resources.[2] His parents, who wanted Geonho to go into music after attending college, were against him doing beatboxing as a career. He attended Soongsil University in Seoul and started his career as a beatboxer after graduating.[3][4]
Career
[edit]His track "Dopamine" attracted tens of millions of views online, contributing to his growing popularity.[4] He is a member of the beatbox group Beatpella House alongside fellow beatboxer Hiss. The duo placed second in the tag team division at the 2025 Grand Beatbox Battle.[4]
Wing has participated in approximately 300 performances and appeared in around 100 advertisements.[5] He has also appeared on South Korean television programs, including Omniscient Interfering View, where his performances contributed to increased public recognition and fan growth.[6][7]
Wing has performed at major concert events, including appearances alongside prominent artists, further expanding his audience.[8]
In November 2025, Wing competed in a Korea–Japan beatbox event that drew media attention following an on-stage altercation.[9][10] In December 2025, he performed at a year-end entertainment awards show alongside Hiss, where they were described in media coverage as "global beatbox sensations".[11]
In 2026, Wing prepared his first full-length album, Dopamine, consisting entirely of beatbox-produced tracks without instrumental backing.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Military service
[edit]Wing enlisted in the Republic of Korea Navy and served from 2019 to 2020 in the Public Relations Unit as a designated "beatbox soldier", performing beatbox versions of military songs. He became a sergeant and served alongside actor Park Bo-gum for a week.[12] During his service, while he was a lieutenant general,[dubious – discuss] he said he was inspired by hip-hop programs such as Show Me the Money and High School Rapper, which influenced his approach to beatboxing.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ "유재석, 페이커 탓 연예계 은퇴할 뻔했는데‥닮은꼴 만나 또 실수(유퀴즈)". Newsen (in Korean). March 19, 2025.
- ↑ "비트박서 윙 "비트박스, 독학으로 배웠다" (유퀴즈)". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). March 19, 2025.
- ↑ "비트박서 윙, 숭실대 합격→본격 음악 활동 "어디까지 갈까 궁금해" (유퀴즈)". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). March 19, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Full of breath, running on 'Dopamine': Korean beatboxer Wing talks energy of new album". Korea JoongAng Daily. March 12, 2026. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Wing reveals life updates, scores 300 performances and 100 ads". The Chosun Ilbo. June 7, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Wing showcases talents on Omniscient Interfering View". The Chosun Ilbo. April 17, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Wing gains 6,000 fans after MBC appearance". The Chosun Ilbo. June 8, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Wing captivates audiences at GD's concert". The Chosun Ilbo. April 20, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Wing's Beatbox Korea-Japan Battle Turns Physical". The Chosun Ilbo. November 30, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Wing wins Korea-Japan beatbox match after scuffle". The Chosun Ilbo. November 30, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ "MBC Awards Celebrate with Beatboxers, Dancers and More". The Chosun Ilbo. December 24, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
- ↑ Kim, Ye-sol (March 19, 2025). "비트박서 김건호, 박보검과 군복무 함께 "전역 후에도 먼저 연락 와" ('유퀴즈') [순간포착]". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
- ↑ Jeong, Hee-wan (June 8, 2018). "딱딱한 의장대요? "요즘은 걸그룹 음악에 맞춰 총 돌려요"". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean).
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