Yeo Chang-gu (; born March 27, 1996), better known by his stage name Yeo One, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist in a South Korean boy group Pentagon in October 2016. Aside from group activities as singer, he has also starred in various television and web dramas.
Early life Yeo One was born on March 27, 1996, in Daejeon, South Korea. He was a member of a school band and actively participated in band competitions.
Career
Pre-debut In December 2013, Yeo One participated in a special dance performance alongside future bandmates Hui, E'Dawn, and Kino at the KBS Song Festival. In 2014, Yeo One appeared in G.NA's "Secret" music video and promotional activities. In July 2015, he acted in Beast's Son Dong-woon's "Kimishika" music video. In August 2015, he modeled alongside Hyuna for the fashion brand Clride.n.
2016–present: Debut with Pentagon and solo activities He took part on Mnet's reality survival program, Pentagon Maker, which aired online through Mnet's digital content brand M2. On October 10, 2016, he made his debut as a member of Pentagon on Mnet's M Countdown with the track "Gorilla" from their debut extended play, Pentagon. The song is described as a hip-hop song with magnificent, strong beats and masculine brass sound. During the show's filming, he made his acting debut with a lead role in web drama Spark as the leader of an idol group, Dexter. The series was a commercial success and attracted global fans.
In 2017, Yeo One was selected as the main character of KBS1 musical drama Joseon Beauty Pageant that set during the Joseon Dynasty's first beauty contest held. The drama also incorporates with traditional music with modern sensation and colorful images.
In 2019, Yeo One participated in reading the novel Youth, Beautiful Youth by Hermann Hesse through Naver Audio Clip Audiobook. He was confirmed to be the lead role in web drama, Welcome to the Witch Shop. The drama deals with fantasy elements that is based on the theme of witch shops that can only be visible to people with eager wishes.
In 2020, Yeo One returned to the small screen as a fictionalized version of himself on the TV Chosun entertainment drama Somehow Family. The show aired in March 2020, but was suspended after only two episodes due to the non-payment of staff. The show resumed filming in June but, due to scheduling conflicts, Yeo One was replaced by Shin Won-ho of Cross Gene. In August, Yeo One was cast as Nigel Bottom in the Korean adaptation of the comedy musical Something Rotten!. The play ran from August 7 to October 18. Later that year, he was the cover model for the September 2020 issue of Men's Health Korea.
In February 2021, Yeo One starred in the web drama Nickname Pine Leaf for the SBS YouTube channel , where he plays two different versions of himself: PD Yeo Chang-gu and Pentagon's Yeo One. He appeared on the cover of Men's Health Korea for the second time in November.
In August 2022, he appeared in the KBS2 drama If You Wish Upon Me. Later that year, he starred in the King Sejong Institute Foundation web series There is an Idol in my Living Room as a fictionalized version of himself.
On October 9, 2023, it was announced that Yeo One had left Cube Entertainment alongside fellow Pentagon members Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok. Later that month, he announced his first solo fan concert, to be held on November 25, which sold out within one minute.
In January 2024, Yeo One joined the reality music competition show Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival. In February, he held his first Japanese fan concert.
After Yeo One's military discharge, he embarked on his first Asia tour in 2026. He released his first digital single "Run It Up" on February 11.
Personal life
Health In February 2022, Yeo One suffered a back injury after a car accident caused by a drunk driver. He temporarily withdrew from Pentagon's activities to recover. The following month, he and fellow bandmate Wooseok tested positive for COVID-19.
Military service Yeo One began his mandatory military service on May 28, 2024. He was discharged on November 27, 2025.
Discography
TitleYear Peak chartpositionsSales (DL)AlbumKORCharted Songs:Collaborations "You Are" 2016— Pentagon "Run It Up"2026—Soundtrack appearances "Dancing Flower Scholar" 2018 – Chosun Beauty Pageant OST Part 1–13"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Other songs Year Title Format Ref. 2017 "Let's Go" ()streaming 2018 "토닥토닥" "Hope" 2019 "Her Voice" () 2021"Begin Again" (우리, 다시)
Songwriting
All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.
YearArtistSongAlbumLyricsMusicArrangementCreditedWithCreditedWithCreditedWith2016Pentagon "UP"
"Young"
2017Yeo One "Let's Go" ()
2018"토닥토닥"
"Hope" {
2019 Pentagon "Round 1" (Bonus track) Genie:us
Yeo One "Her Voice" ()
Pentagon "Round 2" (Bonus track) Sum(me:r)
2021Yeo One"Begin Again" (우리, 다시)2026"Run It Up"
Filmography
Television series Year Title Original title Role Notes 2017 Hello, My Twenties! 2 청춘시대2 Tyr / Shin Chang-goo A member of idol group Asgard 2018 Joseon Beauty Pageant 조선미인별전 Kyu Hyun Musical drama 2020 Somehow Family 어쩌다 가족 Yeo One Only two episodes, replaced by Shin Won-ho 2022If You Wish Upon Me당신이 소원을 말하면Kwak Hyeong-junGuest role
Web series Year Title Original title Role Notes 2016 Spark 스파크 Ji Sung Main role 2019Welcome to the Witch Shop 어서오세요, 마녀상점 Sung Woo 2021Nickname Pine Leaf닉네임 솔잎Yeo Chang-gu / Yeo One Pumpkin Time 펌킨 타임 Han Se-jun Supporting role 2022 There is an Idol in my Living Room 거실에 아이돌이 산다Yeo Chang-gu / Yeo One Main role
Variety shows + Year Title Notes 2016 Pentagon Maker Contestant 2019 King of Mask Singer Contestant as Cat Boy, episode 233 2024Build Up: Vocal Boy Group SurvivalContestant
Narration YearTitleNotes 2019 Naver Audio Clip Audiobook Novel narrator, Hermann Hesse's Youth, Beautiful Youth
Music videos YearTitle2018"Let's Go" "토닥토닥" 2021"Begin Again"
Theater Year Title Original title Role 2020 Something Rotten! 썸씽로튼 Nigel Bottom
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 APAN Music Awards 2020 Male Entertainer Yeo One
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