Ren (렌) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under BPM Entertainment. He is a former member of the boy group NU'EST.
He made his solo debut on June 13, 2023 with the mini album Ren'dezvous.
Career
2012: NU'EST's debut
Ren debuted as a member of NU'EST on March 15, 2012 with their first single "Face".
2017–2018: Produce 101 Season 2, NU'EST W
In 2017, him, and fellow members Minhyun, Baekho, and JR participated in Mnet's survival reality show Produce 101 Season 2, which he finished in 20th place.
Minhyun was the only member that made to the final 11 to promote with the project group Wanna One, while the other members formed the four-member subgroup NU'EST W (the W in the name means the group is waiting for him to return), as they released three mini albums between 2017 and 2018.
2022: NU'EST's disbandment, new agency, acting debut
On February 28, 2022, Pledis Entertainment announced that the NU'EST members' contracts would expire on March 14 and Ren decided not to renew with the company.[1]
On April 11, it was reported that he is in talks to sign with BPM Entertainment.[2] Later, on May 7, 2022, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren had officially signed on with the agency as a solo artist.[3]
On November 8, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren will be making his acting debut through the drama I Have Waited a Long Time for You.[4]
2023: Solo debut with Ren'dezvous
On May 18, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren will be making his solo debut in June.[5] A few days later, it was revealed that Ren will be releasing his debut mini album Ren'dezvous on June 13.[6]
Personal life
Military service
On September 3, 2024, BPM Entertainment announced that Ren will be enlisting in the military as a social worker on September 26.[7] He will be discharged on June 25, 2026.
Discography
Mini albums
- Ren'dezvous (2023)
Participation releases
- Listen-Up Ep.4 ("Loco (9:00 PM)") (2022)
Producing and writing credits
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||
| NU'EST | "Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" | Canvas | Writing |
| 2017 | |||
| NU'EST W | "Paradise" | W, Here | Writing |
| 2018 | |||
| NU'EST W | "I Don't Care (with Spoonz) | "I Don't Care (with Spoonz)" | Writing |
| "You & I" | Wake,n | Writing Composing | |
| 2019 | |||
| NU'EST | "A Song For You" | "A Song For You" | Writing |
| 2020 | |||
| NU'EST | "Let's Love (with Spoonz)" | "Let's Love (with Spoonz)" | Writing |
| "Must" | The Nocturne | Writing Composing | |
| 2021 | |||
| NU'EST | "Rocket Rocket" | Romanticize | Writing |
| 2022 | |||
| NU'EST | "Love Paint (Every Afternoon) (Re-mastering)" | Needle & Bubble | Writing |
Filmography
Films
- Their Distance (2016)
Television films
- Drama Special: Behind The Shadows (KBS2, 2023)
Dramas
- Longing for You (ENA, 2023)
Variety shows
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 17)
Musical theatre
- Jamie (2020)
- Hedwig And The Angry Inch (2021)
- Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2022)
- The Three Musketeers (2022)
Endorsements
- Love All Matte Lipstick (2019)
Gallery
- Main article: Ren/Gallery
References
- ↑ Soompi: NU’EST’s JR, Aron, And Ren To Leave PLEDIS Entertainment + Baekho And Minhyun To Renew Contracts
- ↑ Soompi: Big Planet Made Clarifies Report About Ren Being In Talks To Sign With Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Former NU’EST Member Ren Signs With VIVIZ’s Agency
- ↑ Soompi: Former NU’EST Member Ren Confirmed To Star In His First K-Drama
- ↑ Soompi: Former NU’EST Member Ren Confirmed To Make Solo Debut
- ↑ Soompi: Former NU’EST Member Ren Announces Solo Debut Date + Drops 1st Teaser For “Ren’dezvous”
- ↑ Soompi: Ren Announces Military Enlistment Date
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