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Nam Woo-hyun
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Nam Woo-hyun

Nam Woo-hyun (남우현) built his name as one of INFINITE's emotional anchors, the kind of main vocalist who can sell ache without flattening a song into sentimentality. Since the group's 2010 debut, he has carried a bright but controlled tone that helped define tracks like "Be Mine" and "The Chaser," then turned that voice into a solo lane that feels more intimate than decorative.

That solo run has substance. He opened it with Write.. in 2016, kept releasing through Second Write.., A New Journey, and With, then came back in 2023 with the full-length Whitree after surgery for a rare gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The current setup matters too. Group activity runs through INFINITE Company, while his solo work sits inside BILLIONS, giving him a veteran-idol footing that is independent without feeling disconnected.

In 2026, that story shifts again. Nam steps into his first film lead with Kidnapped 48 Hours, a Manila-shot crime-action release that asks him to do more than borrow idol familiarity. It puts him in a physically demanding screen role at the same moment Korean cinema's June risk cycle is testing how far recognizable stars can push a reset. For HITKULTR, that makes Nam Woo-hyun more interesting now than at any point since his solo debut.

INFINITE
Main Vocalist of INFINITE
0 articles8 creditsDebut: June 9, 2010South Korean

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Discography

2026
Boy and Girl (Feat. INFINITE)Single
Lead
2023
WhitreeAlbum
Lead
2021
WithEP
Lead
2019
A New JourneyEP
Lead
2018
Second Write..EP
Lead
2016
Write..EP
Lead

Filmography

2026
Kidnapped 48 HoursFilm
Park Do-jun
2014
Hi! School: Love OnK-Drama
Shin Woo-hyun

Fans Also Ask

Who is Nam Woo-hyun in INFINITE?
Nam Woo-hyun is one of INFINITE's main vocalists and one of the voices most closely tied to the group's emotional peak-era sound. He debuted with the group on June 9, 2010 and remains active in both group releases and his own solo work.
When did Nam Woo-hyun start his solo career?
Nam Woo-hyun launched his official solo career in May 2016 with the EP <em>Write..</em>. The release mattered because it immediately framed him as more than an idol vocalist, with self-written material and a softer, more intimate sound than his group work.
What is Nam Woo-hyun's latest major solo release?
His latest major solo release is the 2023 full-length album <em>Whitree</em>, led by "Baby Baby." It arrived after his surgery for a rare gastrointestinal stromal tumor and marked a return that carried more emotional weight than a routine comeback cycle.
Is Nam Woo-hyun acting in films now?
Yes. Nam Woo-hyun makes his film lead debut in 2026 with <em>Kidnapped 48 Hours</em>, playing Park Do-jun. Korean coverage around the release stressed the Manila shoot, action-school training, and the fact that this is a real big-screen test rather than a light crossover cameo.
What company is Nam Woo-hyun under now?
Nam Woo-hyun's solo activities are tied to BILLIONS, while his group work with INFINITE runs through INFINITE Company. That split matters because it lets him keep a current solo-management base without weakening the member-run structure behind INFINITE's group brand.

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