One

One is a South Korean rapper, singer and actor whose real name is Jung Jae-won. Born on 29 March 1994 in Seoul, he first became known through hip-hop shows and the duo 1PUNCH. Drama fans know him as the idol Cha Shi-an in Her Private Life.

One is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall, according to his published profile.

Early life

Jung Jae-won grew up in Seoul with a love for hip-hop. In 2015 he debuted in the duo 1PUNCH with Samuel Kim. He then joined the rap contest Show Me the Money, where his soft voice and good looks won him many fans.

Career and breakthrough

In 2017 he signed with YG Entertainment and made his solo debut with the album One Day. His songs mixed rap with sweet singing, a style that suited him well. The same year, he began acting with a mysterious role in the fantasy drama A Korean Odyssey.

Popular roles

His best-known acting role is Cha Shi-an in Her Private Life (2019). He played a famous idol singer who is kind, lonely and loved by fans, a part that felt close to his real life. He also played the young Tagon in the epic Arthdal Chronicles (2019), showing a serious side in his first historical fantasy.

Recent work

In 2019 he left YG and started his own label, Private Only, to make music in his own style. He released the album PRVT 01 and keeps a loyal fan base. With his music roots and growing acting work, One remains a unique artist between K-pop and K-drama.