ATEEZ Wooyoung: Biography, Profile, Net Worth 2025, Career, Background, and Family

Profile:

Stage Name: Wooyoung (우영)

Birth Name: Jung Woo Young (정우영)

Birthday: November 26, 1999

Nationality: Korean

Wooyoung is praised for his vivacious performances and endearing personality. His ability to execute strong choreography and poignant vocal lines is highlighted by his status as ATEEZ's lead dancer and vocalist. Offstage, he is well-known for being gregarious and fun, and he is sometimes referred to be the group's mood-maker. Fans compare him to a Welsh Corgi because of his adorable, expressive features, and his moniker, "Sexy Performance," symbolizes his seductive stage persona.

Background:

Early Life:

Jung Wooyoung was born in Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, on November 26, 1999, and was raised in a loving home. He showed an early love of performing, which was ignited by his involvement in school productions. His desire to become an idol was stoked by these early encounters, which motivated him to seek a career in entertainment.
Wooyoung's commitment to the arts is evident throughout his school path. After attending Poongsan Elementary and Middle School and Baehwa Kindergarten, he majored in Practical Dance and graduated from Hanlim Multi Arts High School. He was classmates with Tag from Golden Child and Bin Haneul from Idol School at Hanlim. In his first year, he was dubbed "senior's eye candy" together with Tag and Kim Hyunseo from SURPRISE U. He studied in the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment at Global Cyber University to enhance his studies.

Journey Before the Debut:

When Wooyoung started working as a trainee with Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE) in 2014, his journey to fame officially began. He met Kang Yeosang there, who would go on to play with him in ATEEZ. They became close friends, and when Yeosang made the decision to quit Big Hit in the years 2016–2017, Wooyoung made the decision to join him, putting their mutual desire to make their debut together first. As a result of this choice, they chose KQ Entertainment, a smaller firm that is well-known for overseeing Block B.
Wooyoung joined future members of ATEEZ Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, and Jongho in the pre-debut group KQ Fellaz at KQ Entertainment. He demonstrated his dancing abilities at his 2017 audition for the survival show MIXNINE, placing 57th in the Just Dance showcase before losing in the seventh episode, placing 132nd overall. His talent was evident despite the setback, and he kept improving.
As featured in the reality series KQ Fellaz American Training, KQ Fellaz visited Los Angeles in 2018 to train as a dancer at the Millennium Dance Complex. The dancing complex chose Wooyoung and Yunho because of their extraordinary abilities. On July 3, 2018, the group released their pre-debut song, "From," demonstrating their promise. The group's official name, ATEEZ, which stands for "A TEEnager Z," was revealed by KQ Entertainment on July 3. This moniker represents their goal to represent young people from A to Z.

Career:

Debut with ATEEZ:

The lead songs "Pirate King" and "Treasure" from ATEEZ's mini-album Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, which was released on October 24, 2018, marked their debut. Wooyoung's vocal talents and energetic dance skills let the group stand out in the cutthroat K-pop market. The album got off to a great start, peaking at number seven on the Gaon Albums Chart.
ATEEZ immediately became well-known for their energetic live performances and distinctive fusion of pop, EDM, and hip-hop. Treasure EP.2: Zero to One (2019), Treasure EP.Fin: All to Action (2019), and the Zero: Fever series—of which Zero: Fever Part.1 received platinum certification in South Korea—were among the albums that broadened their discography. By January 2025, ATEEZ had put out four studio albums, eleven EPs, and several Japanese albums, many of which were number one on the Circle Album Chart.
ATEEZ's reputation for synchronized choreography has been largely attributed to Wooyoung's accomplishments as a principal dancer. Along with contributing to the composition of the pre-debut song "From," he has received accolades for his charm on stage and has been dubbed "Killing Parts Master" for stealing the show at pivotal points.

Solo Ventures and Media Appearances:

Wooyoung has undertaken individual projects, but ATEEZ has been her primary emphasis. He received the title of Artist of the Month from Studio Choom in June 2021 for posting a dance version of Christopher's "Bad" on their YouTube channel. He demonstrated his modeling abilities by appearing on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea in August 2023. In addition, he costarred with Kim Kyung Hoon and Kim Heechul in Hanryang, Running Man (2021), and JTBC's Fill In The Blank documentary (2023).
With appearances in Eyes Magazine, GQ Magazine, and Forbes Korea's April issue, Wooyoung's notoriety grew in 2025, underscoring his increasing impact as a public personality and performer.

Notable Achievements:

As a member of ATEEZ, Wooyoung has received various honors, such as:
Best New Male Artist at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards
Bonsang Award at the Seoul Music Awards (2022)
Best Performance Award at the Soribada Best K-Music Awards
Golden Disc Awards and MTV EMA for collective accomplishments
On May 25, 2024, Wooyoung threw the first pitch for the Lotte Giants, making ATEEZ the first K-pop boy band to appear at Coachella in April 2024. Their worldwide influence was cemented when their ninth EP, Golden Hour: Part.1, landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

Hiatus and Resilience:

Due to an ankle issue, Wooyoung took a brief break in May 2023 and missed a few group activities. He did, however, contribute to the recordings of "The Real" from Kingdom: Legendary War and Zero: Fever Part 2. His full recovery upon his return demonstrated his commitment to his trade.

2025 Net Worth:

Given ATEEZ's ongoing success, which includes international tours, brand endorsements, and album sales, Wooyoung's net worth is probably in the range of $3 to $8 million in 2025. His sources of income are:
Music Sales: Hits like The World EP.1: Movement have achieved million-seller status, and ATEEZ has sold over a million physical album copies in South Korea.
Concerts: One of ATEEZ's main sources of income is their 2022–2024 world tours, which include sold-out performances in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Endorsements: Wooyoung has appeared in well-known advertisements for ATEEZ, which has partnered with companies like Samsung, Etude House, and Cartier.
Media Appearances: He makes more money from his TV and magazine appearances.
Personal Projects: Dancing covers and modeling provide a little but significant contribution to his marketability.

Family:

Wooyoung grew up in Ilsan, South Korea, in a close-knit family. Among his relatives are:
Parents: Although their identities are not made public, they have been supportive of Wooyoung's work from the beginning.
Older Brother: Born in 1997, Jung Dong Young has been a member of the South Korean military. He is wed to Wooyoung's sister-in-law, Kim Soo In.
Younger Brother: Wooyoung and Jung Kyung Min, who was born in 2015, have a sibling bond that is special because of their large age difference.
Wooyoung has told stories about his family, including how his mother had a dream about a newborn tiger during his pregnancy, which is a symbol of love and courage. Although he keeps their personal information hidden to preserve their privacy, his family's support has been a pillar of his quest.

Personal Life and Fun Facts:

Personality and Hobbies:

Wooyoung is gregarious and sympathetic due to his ESFJ disposition, and he frequently inquires about the well-being of his bandmates and fans. He is renowned for being ATEEZ's "noisiest member," contributing fun and vitality to the ensemble. Among his pastimes are collecting watches and clothing.
League of Legends, FIFA, and other video games
Cooking (he makes Gochujang Jjigae for fans and is regarded as one of ATEEZ's top chefs)
Seeing meokbang (eating broadcast) footage and editing videos
Distinct Qualities
Talents: Wooyoung's elastic face skin and ability to touch his nose with his tongue enhance his playful attractiveness.
Ink: "Sin prosa sin pausa" (Don't haste but don't stop) is one of his three tattoos.
He has a matching friendship tattoo with San that reads, "Amicus ad aras" (Friends to the end).
On his back, he said, "I'm never alone and I never will be."
Fears: He has tried to get over his stage fright and camera phobia.
His performance style is influenced by Shawn Mendes, Gikwang of HIGHLIGHT, and Jimin of BTS.

Friendships:

Wooyoung has a tight relationship with San, his "soulmate," who also has a tattoo with him, and Yeosang, his best buddy of nine years from ATEEZ. Outside of ATEEZ, he is close with Changbin from Stray Kids, Yeonjun from TXT, Serim from CRAVITY, Moonbin from ASTRO (until his death), and Seungkwan from SEVENTEEN.