Known as "the man behind the hit "Way Back Home", Kim Yoon Ho, known professionally as Shaun (Korean: 숀), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, music producer, and DJ. Read on to learn more about this quiet superstar!
SHAUN was born on June 6, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea. He first gained recognition for winning the fourth season of the show Superstar K in 2014. After winning the show, he released his first studio album in 2015 titled Page 0. In 2016 he released his second studio album Take Off, which featured the singles “On My Way” and “It’s Okay”. He released two more albums in 2017, one of which was a collaboration with rapper Giriboy and another with rapper Basick.
Shaun has become a household name in Korea in recent years and has also trended globally with his collaborations with international artists.
The singer debuted in 2010 as the keyboardist and singer for an indie rock band called The Koxx. Since then, he has made his name as one of the top DJs in South Korea.
In 2018, his song "Way Back Home" was released, surpassing releases by groups such as BTS and BLACKPINK. His addictive and chill mood music has become a staple in Korean cafés, supermarkets, and shopping malls.
Let's check out an acoustic cover of 'Way Back Home"!
Over his career, Shaun has also won many awards for his work, such as:
In 2012 M-Net 20’s Choice Awards
In 2013 Olleh KT Song Remix Contest winner
In 2013 MAMA EXO Stage Music Directing
In 2015 M-Net Headliner
In 2017 SBS The Triangle
I am sure there will be many more awards to come over the foreseeable career.
Shaun has also opened up about "Way Back Home" and the inspiration around the hit.
SHAUN’s music is often characterized as pop with a hint of R&B. He also incorporates rap into some of his songs. He is known for his smooth vocals and catchy melodies. His lyrics are often about love and heartbreak but he has also written songs about social issues such as poverty and inequality.
I really like R&B, and rap as a matter of fact, so I feel that Shaun's genre of music suits me well, I have to say that it is not too heavy compared to other artists with a similar style.
Shaun for me, has a sense of feel-good music which is easily recognizable. I remember when I heard his song for the first time back in 2020, and it made me fall in love with Korean artists.
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