Who is pH-1?

pH-1 (피에이치원) is a South Korean rapper, singer and songwriter from Seoul. He debuted in 2017 with the single “Umbrella” featuring Jay Park and has since released several popular hit songs such as “All I Wanna Do” featuring Crush, Nafla, Woodie Gochild and SIMON Dominic. His music has been praised for its unique style that blends hip hop and R&B together.

Career Beginnings

Jung Jae Won, better known by his stage name pH-1, was born in Seoul, South Korea on October 17th, 1993. He first began his career in the music industry as a songwriter and producer. After gaining recognition for the music he made for other artists, he eventually decided to start his own solo career. In 2017 he released his debut single “Umbrella” featuring Jay Park which quickly gained attention from the public.

Rise to Fame

Following the success of “Umbrella”, pH-1 continued to release music that showcased his talents as a rapper and singer. In 2018 he released the single “All I Wanna Do” featuring Crush, Nafla, Woodie Gochild and SIMON Dominic which received much praise from fans and critics alike. Since then he has released several more singles that have been met with positive reception from the public.

Awards & Achievements

Throughout his career pH-1 has achieved several awards and accolades for his music. In 2018 he won the Hip Hop Award at the 7th Annual Korean Music Awards for his single “Umbrella”. He was also nominated for Best New Male Artist at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

Personal Life

Despite his busy career schedule, pH-1 still finds time to enjoy life outside of music. In his free time he enjoys playing video games and watching movies. He is also an avid fan of basketball and often posts about it on social media.

Philanthropy

pH-1 has also been involved in multiple philanthropic efforts over the years. In 2018 he donated a portion of proceeds from his single “Umbrella” to charity organizations in South Korea. He has also donated money to various causes such as food banks and animal shelters.