Who is AwKarin?

AwKarin is a 24-year-old South Korean singer, songwriter and producer. His real name is Choi Jong-woo. He began his musical career in 2018 with the release of his debut single “Beautiful Runner”. Since then he has released several other singles and an EP titled “The Story of AwKarin”.

Early Life and Career

Born in Seoul, South Korea in 1996, AwKarin grew up listening to various genres of music like jazz, hip hop, and R&B. During his teenage years he discovered K-Pop and started to learn how to write and produce music on his own. After graduating high school, he moved to Los Angeles where he attended college and worked as a producer for a few years before returning to Korea.

Music Style and Collaborations

AwKarin’s music can be described as a mix between R&B, Pop and Hip Hop elements. His lyrics explore themes like love, relationships and self-reflection. He has collaborated with artists such as Jackson Wang, Lil Boi and Chen. He has also written for other singers such as Highlight’s Doojoon.

Awards and Achievements

In 2019, AwKarin won the “Best New Artist” award at the Korean Music Awards. He has also been nominated for several awards including the Golden Disc Awards. In 2020, he was named one of the “25 Artists to Watch in 2020” by several music outlets including Billboard Magazine.

Discography

AwKarin’s discography includes two extended plays: “The Story of AwKarin” (2020) and “AwKarin 2” (2021). He has also released several singles like “Beautiful Runner” (2018), “Can I Love You?” (2019) and “Utopia” (2020).}