ArtistOui Entertainment
Kang Seok-hwa
Kang Seok-hwa (강석화), born December 1, 2000, in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, is a South Korean singer and the youngest-debut member of WEi's original lineup. His path to Oui Entertainment was unconventional: he trained at YG Entertainment and appeared on YG Treasure Box in 2018, a survival program from which none of the finalists immediately debuted. He also participated in Produce X 101 in 2019. His connection to Oui came through Kim Yo-han, who personally recommended Seokhwa during the formation of WEi, a detail that has become part of the group's origin story among fans. He debuted with WEi on October 5, 2020 and has been an active member across all eight Korean EPs. His Instagram at @kangseokhwa_official maintains his connection with fans between group activities and the solo phase announced by Oui in March 2026.
1 articles4 creditsDebut: October 5, 2020South Korean
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Discography
2026
SaveSingle
2025
WonderlandEP
2025
The FeelingsEP
2020
Identity: First SightEP
Fans Also Ask
How did Kang Seok-hwa join WEi?
Kang Seok-hwa joined WEi after being personally recommended to Oui Entertainment by fellow member Kim Yo-han. He had previously trained at YG Entertainment and appeared on YG Treasure Box in 2018 and Produce X 101 in 2019 before signing with Oui.
What company did Kang Seok-hwa train under before WEi?
Kang Seok-hwa trained at YG Entertainment and appeared on their survival show YG Treasure Box in 2018. He did not debut from YG but later moved to Oui Entertainment, where he became a founding member of WEi in October 2020.
What is Kang Seok-hwa's role in WEi?
Kang Seok-hwa is a vocalist in WEi, contributing to the group's harmonies and performances since their debut in October 2020. He has participated in all eight Korean EPs and the 2026 single Save as part of WEi's ongoing group activities.
What survival shows did Kang Seok-hwa appear on before debuting?
Kang Seok-hwa appeared on two major survival programs: YG Entertainment's YG Treasure Box in 2018, where he showcased his vocal and performance skills, and Mnet's Produce X 101 in 2019. While he did not debut through either program, the exposure helped build his profile ahead of WEi's formation.
When was Kang Seok-hwa born and where is he from?
Kang Seok-hwa was born on December 1, 2000, in Gongju, Chungnam Province, South Korea. As one of the younger members of WEi, he debuted at 19 years old when the group launched in October 2020 under Oui Entertainment.
