Baekho (singer)

Baekho
Baekho in October 2022
Born
Kang Dong-ho

July 21, 1995
Jeju Province, South Korea
Education Hanyang University – Institute for Future Talents
Alma mater Paekche Institute of the Arts
Occupations
  • Singer
  • record producer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • television personality
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Years active 2012–present
Labels Pledis
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
강동호
Hanja
姜東昊
Revised Romanization Gang Dong-ho
McCune–Reischauer Kang Tongho
Stage name
Hangul
백호
Hanja
白虎
Revised Romanization Baek-ho
McCune–Reischauer Paekho
Signature

Kang Dong-ho (Korean강동호; born July 21, 1995), known professionally as Baekho (Korean백호), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer and television personality currently signed under Pledis Entertainment. He is the former main vocalist and music producer of South Korean boy group NU'EST.

He made his debut as a solo artist in October 2022 with the release of his first extended play Absolute Zero.

Early life and education

Kang Dong-ho was born on July 21, 1995 in Aewol, Jeju Province, South Korea. He has a younger brother.

He has mentioned that he originally had no intention of going into the music industry prior to being scouted, later citing Korean boy group TVXQ as his role models and musical inspiration. He graduated from Seoul Broadcasting High School, and later from the Paekche Institute of the Arts. On March 10, 2020, together with members JR, Minhyun, and Ren, he enrolled at Hanyang University Institute for Future Talents as freshmen in Practical Music Course.

Career

Pre-debut

Baekho became a Pledis Entertainment trainee after being scouted by the company in 2010. He became better known after he appeared in labelmate After School's music video for the single "Play Ur Love". In 2011, he and bandmate JR appeared on the KBS talk show Hello Counselor and were revealed by After School's Kahi as two of the members of NU'EST.

Prior to his debut, Baekho made appearances in labelmates' music releases as a member of Pledis Boys. He was a backup dancer for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy", and featured in Pledis Entertainment's Christmas release "Love Letter".

2012–2022: NU'EST

On March 15, 2012, Baekho debuted as the main vocalist of NU'EST. His stage name was chosen by labelmate Uee of After School, because of his resemblance to Slam Dunk character Hanamichi Sakuragi (known as "Kang Baek-ho" in the Korean version).

In 2013, Baekho made a cameo appearance in the television drama Jeon Woo-chi.

In early 2014, he was diagnosed with vocal fold nodules. However, he decided to continue performing with NU’EST while receiving treatment. Pledis Entertainment announced in November that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from all group activities. His doctors advised that he completely rest his voice, and he underwent vocal cord surgery. In February 2016, it was reported that he had completely recovered.

In 2015, Baekho starred in a minor supporting role in Japanese independent film Their Distance alongside NU'EST members.

Baekho began participating in song-writing and music production in 2015, with his first self-produced songs "Lost & Found" and "VVith" included in NU'EST's fourth EP Q is. He has been listed as an album producer for every NU'EST and NU'EST W release since then.

Produce 101

In 2017, Baekho, under his real name Kang Dong-ho, participated as a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2 alongside NU'EST members JR, Minhyun and Ren. After performing a cover of BTS's "Boy in Luv" on the show, he gained the nickname of 'sexy bandit' from netizens. In the position-based challenge, he covered Blackpink's "Playing with Fire", and the view count of his fancam reached one million views within three days. He was also noted by commenters for his stable vocals in the music removed (MR) performance. His reading of the lyric 'Wow megaton bomb' also went viral, leading to a 400% increase in sales of Lotte's 'megaton bar' ice cream. Baekho eventually placed 13th and did not debut in the project group Wanna One, promoting with the remaining NU'EST members as sub-group NU'EST W from 2017 to 2018.

Mnet vote manipulation investigation

On November 18, 2020, the Seoul High Court disclosed as part of the ongoing Mnet vote manipulation investigation that Baekho was a victim of voting manipulation when he participated on Produce 101 Season 2. It was revealed by the Court that in the final episode, Baekho was directly swapped out of the group's line-up by the show's producers, who replaced him with the trainee that actually placed 13th.

Although both of the show's producers Kim Yong-bum and Ahn Joon-young alleged that Baekho requested to be removed from the final lineup of his own volition, Pledis Entertainment denied the allegations. CJ ENM (Mnet's parent company) released a statement regarding the progress of negotiations to financially compensate all the trainees who were affected by voting manipulation across all the Produce 101 programs, including Baekho. However, Pledis stated that they had not been contacted by CJ ENM regarding the compensation as of November 18, 2020.

On November 20, 2020, it was revealed that during the filming of Produce 101 Season 2, Baekho had been suffering from anxiety disorder to the point of collapsing from panic attacks, and that Ahn and the Mnet staff were aware of Baekho's diagnosis. Ahn alleged that after speaking to Baekho in May 2017 in regards to his mental health and his involvement in the show, he interpreted Baekho's responses to mean that Baekho wanted to be eliminated from the competition. However, the Court maintained that Baekho was not personally involved in the decision to have his rank manipulated, and ruled him as a victim of unfair elimination through vote manipulation.

Solo ventures post-Produce 101

In June 2018, Baekho participated in vocal competition show King of Masked Singer, advancing to the third round. Under the mask of David Beckham, he received praise for his second-round performance of "Beautiful Night", which showed off his control over rhythm and pitch as well as his mid-to-low register, and his third-round performance of rock ballad "I Remember", which had him lauded by critics for his 'explosive' high register in addition to his emotional delivery and 'sensitivity beyond his age'.

Baekho had his first solo award show performance at the 33rd Golden Disc Awards in January 2019, singing his W, Here track "Thanksful for You", which is dedicated to his late father. In the same month, he also participated in his first original television drama soundtrack, releasing strings-based power ballad "That Day, We" for historical epic The Crowned Clown.

On January 11, 2020, Baekho held his first overseas concert "BAEKHO-liday" in Macau. The Taipei and Bangkok stops of the mini-Asia tour, intended to be held in February, were cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Baekho attended Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2020, at the invitation of British luxury fashion brand Dunhill. For four consecutive years since September 2020, he has been selected as the brand representative model for The Wood of J One Cosmetic, releasing haircare products, body wash, foam cleanser and limited perfume.

In 2021, Baekho made his musical theatre debut as the male lead Haram in the stage play Midnight Sun. The production ran from May–July 2021. He received praise for his "excellent singing skills with delicate expressive power" and "deep emotional acting" for his role.

From May 31 to June 7, Baekho hosted Power FM's radio show Youngstreet as a special DJ. In December, Baekho was selected as the MC for season 2 of Idol Challenge: Another Class, a donation-aimed variety show produced in collaboration with Good Neighbors, a non-profit organisation that focuses on children's rights around the world.

On December 19, Baekho released self-written ballad "Forevermore" as an OST track for the drama Now, We Are Breaking Up.

In December 2021, he acted in his second musical, playing boy band leader Matthew in the South Korean production of Off-Broadway concert-type musical Altar Boyz. Shortly after conclusion of Altar Boyz's run, Baekho was cast as rural plague doctor Theo in the two-hander musical Equal, receiving acclaim for his matured "delicate emotional acting" in a difficult two-person play, cementing his status as a rising star in the musical theatre scene.

2022–present: Launch of solo career

It was announced on February 28, 2022, that NU'EST's exclusive contract with Pledis Entertainment will expire on March 14, 2022 and that Baekho and Minhyun have renewed their contracts with the agency while members Aron, JR, and Ren did not.

On March 21, he released punk soul song "Bite!" for KBS2 drama Crazy Love. On April 6–7 and 10, he acted as a special DJ at MBC radio show Close Friend.

From July 15 to 17, Baekho held his first fan meeting "Baekation" as a solo artist, where he performed a new unreleased song on the guitar; "Wanna Go Back" is later included in his debut EP.

He participated in the original soundtrack for ENA drama Good Job with the song "Savior", released on September 1.'

Baekho released his first solo EP Absolute Zero on October 12, 2022. Continuing to take the helm in record production, Baekho weaves a love story throughout the track list, capturing a relationship from its start to downfall. The EP is headed by title track "No Rules", for which he drew inspiration from his hometown Jeju's night seas, a song about liberation in love that mixes his signature bass lines with a rock sound. "No Rules" marked his successful solo debut after 11 years, topping Bugs music charts upon release.

From January to May 2023, Baekho embarked on a mini-Asia tour "BAEKHoney Day", holding concerts in Taipei, Bangkok and Seoul. A Macau stop was also announced but later postponed due to force majeure.

In May, Baekho was cast in his first television drama role, playing Cha Si-Wan in I'll Take the Trip for You (literal translation of 여행을 대신해 드립니다). Since May 18, he also has been a regular Thursday guest on KBS radio show Lee Eunji's Gayo Plaza.

On July 29, Baekho took part in the Plant Our Planet concert organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean Forest Service, the Korean Committee for UNICEF, alongside broadcaster MBN, in an effort to raise awareness regarding the climate crisis.

On August 31, Baekho released a remake of Park Jin-young's 1995 sensational hit "Elevator", rearranged in the style of new jack swing with an emphasis on vocals rather than rap. This release marks the start of his new digital single project "the [bæd] time", which aims to showcase his duality, with 'the bad time' representing his mature charismatic appeal and 'the bed time' his emotional inner side that contradicts with his strong exterior. "Elevator" topped Bugs real-time charts upon release, and was greatly received for its stage performances, which emphasised Baekho's sex appeal with sensual pair choreography and homage to Park's original chorus dance.

On December 7, Baekho released "What are we", the second single off his "the [bæd] time" project. A duet featuring labelmate Park Ji-won of Fromis 9, the mid-tempo song fuses pop, R&B and disco together, with lyrics flowing like a conversation to depict a blossoming mysterious relationship. Following on the success of "Elevator", "What are we" also topped Bugs real-time charts upon release.

Baekho closed his year with a heated performance of "Elevator" at the MBC Gayo Daejejeon on December 31. This was his first time attending the MBC year-end event since 2019, and his first solo year-end stage since the 2019 Golden Disc Awards.

Baekho made his judging panel debut on Mnet's vocal survival program Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, which began airing in January 2024. Selected for his renown as a vocalist alongside his experience and insight of being a professional idol active in his 13th year, he is expected to judge and guide contestants in terms of their vocal skills as well as their stage sense and overall performance. As the only regular judge with experience participating in an audition program, Baekho also brings more sympathy and sincerity in the guidance given to contestants.

Baekho will return to the theatre stage to play Count Axel von Fersen in the musical Marie Antoinette, which will run from late February until May 2024. The only idol singer amongst professional musical actors in this production, which is in honour of the 10th anniversary of the musical's premiere in Korea, Baekho was cast for his command over his wide vocal range, solid overall ability and for the favourable reviews for his past theatre work.

He is also announced to star in a football variety program as a player, scheduled for broadcast in the first quarter of 2024. It will be his second football-related program following the 2019 award-winning Let's Go, Man Soo Ro.

Personal life

Baekho is a skilled haedong kumdo practitioner, having reached sam dan rank (third-degree black belt) in his seven years of training during school days. He has also placed first in international kumdo competitions. His kumdo skills are showcased in the teaser video that first introduced him as a member of NU'EST in 2012.

Baekho has struggled with weight since early in his career, and turned to exercise to lose weight instead of dieting, earning him a reputation of being a "fit idol." He has been nicknamed 'Human Benz' by Korean netizens due to resemblance of his chest muscles to the car brand's logo. His thigh circumference once measured up to 25 inches. During NU'EST's appearance in Idol Room in 2019, Baekho succeeded in carrying all four members on his back unaided. After a fan sent a photo of him in a gym to Men's Health Korea, the editorial team invited him to be the cover of the magazine's November 2018 issue. He once again covered the magazine in January 2020.

He enjoys exercise and sports in his free time, including football and golfing. He is also a licensed free diver, and can hold his breath underwater for up to three minutes.

He also enjoys spending time with horses and horse-riding in his hometown in Jeju, having sponsored the rescue of four former racehorses at a shelter centre.

Sexual harassment allegations

In June 2017, a former acquaintance alleged anonymously online that in 2009, when she and Baekho were both in middle school, she had been molested by him on the bus on their way home from cram school. She pressed charges against Baekho later that month, while Pledis denied the allegations and filed a counter suit in response. Pledis also filed a complaint against the accuser for violating the laws on information communication network and information protection. The police forwarded the case to prosecutors in September 2017.

On April 16, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office cleared Baekho of the sexual assault charges, and have since dismissed the case. Baekho was ultimately found not guilty and was acquitted of all charges. The case was also raised to the Korea Communications Commission over the fairness of how the allegations were reported.

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Absolute Zero
  • Released: October 12, 2022
  • Label: Pledis
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  1. "Festival in My Car"
  2. "Love Burn"
  3. "No Rules"
  4. "We Don't Care No More" (feat. June One of Glen Check)
  5. "Bad 4 U"
  6. "변했다고 느끼는 내가 변한 건지" (Wanna Go Back) (feat. Sik-K)
9
  • KOR: 93,220

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released, sales, and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales Album
KOR
Circle
Hot
As lead artist
"No Rules" 2022 Absolute Zero
"Elevator" 2023 Non-album singles
"What Are We"
(featuring Park Ji-won of Fromis 9)
TBA
As featured artist
"Love Letter"
(Son Dam-bi, After School featuring Ara, Hyelim, Minhyun, Junghyun)
2011 37 43
  • KOR: 398,062
Happy Pledis 2nd Album
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Soundtrack appearances

List of soundtrack appearances, with selected chart positions, showing year released, and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
"That Day, We" (그날, 우리) 2019 The Crowned Clown OST Part 2
"Meet Me When the Sun Goes Down" (태양이 지면 널 만나러 갈게) 2021 Midnight Sun OST Part 3
"Good-Bye Days"
(with Kei)
"Forevermore" (나는 너라서) Now, We Are Breaking Up OST Part 10
"Bite!" (물어!) 2022 Crazy Love OST Part 3
"Savior" Good Job OST Part 2
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Compilation appearances

List of compilation appearances,
showing year released, chart positions, and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Album
KOR
"Beautiful Night" (아름다운 밤이야)
(Beast cover)
2018 Masked Singer 160th (Live Version)
"Thought" (생각이나)
(Boohwal cover)
"Bastard" (놈놈놈)
(with Yoon Min-soo, Cheetah)
2019 171 The Call 2
"Don't Worry" (건강하고 아프지마요)
(with Yoon Min-soo, Cheetah, Song Ga-in)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released, sales, and album name
Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales Album
KOR
Circle
Hot
"Thanksful for You" (지금까지 행복했어요) 2017 25 9
  • KOR: 74,042
W, Here
"Feels" 2018 Wake, N
"Need It" 2021 Romanticize
"Festival in My Car" 2022 Absolute Zero
"Love Burn"
"We Don't Care No More"
(featuring June One of Glen Check)
"Bad 4 U"
"Wanna Go Back" (변했다고 느끼는 내가 변한 건지)
(featuring Sik-K)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Songwriting credits

Year Album Artist Song Lyrics Music
Credited With Credited With
2015 Good Life Bumzu "I Need You" (YA해) Yes No
2016 Q is NU'EST "Lost & Found" (나의 천국 lit. My Heaven) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Lee Ki-young
"VVith" (사실 말야 lit. In Fact) Yes
Yes
  • Bumzu
Canvas "R.L.T.L (Real Love True Love) (One Morning)" Yes No
"Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" Yes
No
"Look (A Starlight Night)" Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Minhyun
  • JR
No
2017 W, Here NU'EST W "My Beautiful" (하루만) Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
"Where You At" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
Aron "Good Love" Yes
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Curtis F
27 Bumzu "How u doin'" Yes
  • Lee Yoo Jung
No
2018 To. Day Fromis 9 "DKDK" (두근두근) Yes No
Who, You NU'EST W "Signal" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Dejavu" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
"Polaris" (북극성) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
"Ylenol" Yes No
"Gravity & Moon" (중력달) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Shadow" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae (Prismfilter)
Produce 48 – Final Produce 48 contestants "We Together" (앞으로 잘 부탁해) Yes
  • Baekgom
No
Non-album single NU'EST W "I Don't Care (with Spoonz)" Yes
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
Yes
Wake, N "L.I.E" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
"Help Me" Yes Yes
Aron "Wi-Fi" Yes
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Daehan
Ren "You & I" (나, 너에게) No Yes
  • Ren
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
Baekho "Feels" Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
2019 Non-album single NU'EST "A Song For You" (노래 제목) Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
No
Happily Ever After "Segno" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"Bet Bet" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Bass" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
"Talk About Love" Yes Yes
"Different" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"Fine" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
The Table "Call Me Back" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Aaron Fresh
  • Jo Michael (Singing Beetle)
"Love Me" Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"One Two Three" Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor
"Trust Me" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
"Stay Up All Night" (밤새) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"If We" (우리가 사랑했다면) Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
2020 Non-album single NU'EST "Let's Love (with Spoonz)" Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • BuildingOwner
The Nocturne "I'm in Trouble" Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
"Firework" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • doubletenboy
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Nmore (Prismfilter)
"Back To Me"(평행우주) Yes
  • Seo Ji-eum
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor (Prismfilter)
"꼭"(Must) Yes
  • Ren
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Ren
  • Bumzu
"반딧별"(Shooting Star) Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor (Prismfilter)
  • Bir$day (Prismfilter)
Non-album single "Best Summer (with Spoonz)" Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Ohway! (Prismfilter)
  • Jozu (Prismfilter)
Drive (Japan Album) "Drive" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Ohway! (Prismfilter)
2021 Romanticize "Dress" Yes
  • Jay&Rudy
  • Glenn (Prismfilter)
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Jay&Rudy
  • Building Owner(Prismfilter)
"Inside Out" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • G-High (MonoTree)
  • Innerchild (MonoTree)
  • Jay&Rudy
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor(Prismfilter)
  • G-High (MonoTree)
"Don't Wanna Go" Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae(Prismfilter)
"Black" Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
  • Glenn(Prismfilter)
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Corey K (The Yoo Group)
"Drive"(Korean Ver.) Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Ohway!(Prismfilter)
Baekho "Need It" Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Anchor (Prismfilter)
Aron "I'm Not" Yes
  • Aron
  • Glenn (Prismfilter)
No
Now, We Are Breaking Up OST Baekho "Forevermore" Yes No
2022 Needle & Bubble NU'EST "Love Paint (Every Afternoon)" (re-mastering) Yes
  • Mafly
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Ren
  • Aron
  • Bumzu
No
"Bet Bet" (re-mastering) Yes
  • JR
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Royal Dive
"Love Me" (re-mastering) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
  • Nmore
"Different" (re-mastering) Yes Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-tae
"Look (A Starlight Night)" (Alternative house version) Yes
  • Minhyun
  • JR
  • Bumzu
No
"I'm in Trouble" (Urban version) Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
"Galaxy" Yes
  • Bumzu
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Park Gi-Tae
  • Jay&Rudy
"다시, 봄"(Again) Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Elum
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Gesture
  • Elum
The Second World Exy "Burinake" (Latin version) (부리나케) Yes
  • BuildingOwner
  • Elum
  • Exy
Yes
  • BuildingOwner
  • Elum
  • Hey Farmer
  • Ohway!
  • SUMMER CAKE
Kim Seon-you "Burinake" (Newtro version) (부리나케) Yes
  • BuildingOwner
  • Elum
Yes
  • BuildingOwner
  • Elum
  • Hey Farmer
Absolute Zero Baekho "Festival in My Car" Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Glenn
  • Nmore
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Glenn
  • Nmore
  • Ohway!
  • Hong Hoon-Gi
"Love Burn" Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Jenci
No
"No Rules" Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Lee Seu-Ran
  • Krysta Marie Youngs
  • Howard Fleetwood
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Glenn
  • Nmore
  • Krysta Marie Youngs
  • Howard Fleetwood
"Bad 4 U" Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Gesture
  • Alex Karlsson
No
"변했다고 느끼는 내가 변한 건지 (Feat. Sik-K)" (Wanna Go Back) Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Sik-K
  • Elum
  • Glenn
  • Nmore
  • BuildingOwner
Yes
  • Bumzu
  • Sik-K
  • Glenn
  • Nmore
  • Ohway!
  • Hong Hoon-Gi

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Their Distance Ji-woo's friend Japanese film

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Jeon Woo-chi Jang Won Cameo
TBA I'll Take the Trip for You Cha Si-Wan

Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Contestant
Night Goblin Guest Episode 13
2018 King of Mask Singer Contestant Episodes 159–160
Hidden Singer 5 Panelist Episode 8 (with Aron and Ren)
Battle Trip Contestant Episodes 108–109 (with JR)
Produce 48 Music producer Episode 12 (Finale)
2019 Makgeolli on the Rooftop Guest Episode 14 (with Ren)
Law of the Jungle Cast member Episodes 353–357
The Call Season 2
Let's Go, Man Soo Ro
2020 Cashback Guest Episode 4
2021 Law of the Jungle Cast member Episodes 446–448
2022 Game Caterers Guest Episodes 25–27
Beat Coin Episodes 9-11
YTN NewsLIVE One-day Weathercaster
The Second World Mission music producer Episode 6
Hidden Singer 7 Panelist Episode 9
Buddy Boys Cast member
2023 Trust Me and Try It: City Raw Fish Restaurant Guest Episode 4
Teachers of Narat 2: The Korean Wave Teacher Expedition Cast member
Battle Trip Contestant Episodes 32–33 (with Nichkhun)
R U Next? Special coach Episodes 2–3
Meet at Meat Guest Episodes 23-24
Han Moon-chul's Dashcam Review Guest Episode 53
Star Eat-Show MC Season 2
The Travelog Episode 5
Map to Go Back Guest Episode 90
2024 Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival Judge

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021–2023 Idol Challenge: Another Class MC Season 2
2022 The Door: To Wonderland Cast member Season 1–2
2022-2023 BAEK-HOpping Self Original YouTube content
2023 Idol Departure Dream Team MC Season 2
Idol Truck Cast member Busan team
Baekho Grylls Self Original YouTube content

Musical theatre

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Midnight Sun Haram
Altar Boyz Matthew
2022 Equal Theo
2024 Marie Antoinette Count Axel von Fersen

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
KBS Entertainment Awards 2019 Hot Issue Entertainer Award Let's Go, Man Soo Ro Won
Best Challenge Award (with Let's Go, Man Soo Ro ensemble) Won

Concert and tours

Year Concert/Tour/Fan Meeting Date Venue Notes
2018 Happy Baekho Day Busking Live July 21 Olympic Park 88 Waterside Stage, Seoul Birthday event
2019 Baekho's Birthday Talk Live July 18 Birthday event
2020 Baekho-liday January 11 Broadway Theatre, Macau
February 14

(Cancelled)

NTU Sports Center, Taipei, Taiwan Due to the coronavirus pandemic
February 16

(Postponed)

MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand
2021 BAEKHOn21 July 22 Online Birthday event
2022 Baekation July 15 – 17 Yes24 Live Hall, Seoul Fan Meeting
2023 BAEKHoney Day January 28 Taipei International Convention Center, Taiwan
February 4 Union Hall 2, Union Mall, Bangkok, Thailand
March 25 (Postponed, new date TBA) Broadway Theatre, Macau
May 12–14 Yes24 Live Hall, Seoul