WONHO released his EP CORE on July 21, 2026, led by "Don't Wake Me Up!" The song is a fast dance track built on pounding percussion and a shouted chant, structured around builds and drops rather than clear verses and choruses, with heavy bass and layered synths underneath. Its subject is escaping the pressure of ordinary life. He composed, produced, and wrote the lyrics for every track on the record.
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WONHO, stylized WONHO, is the stage name of Lee Ho-seok, a South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer born in 1993. He first rose to prominence as a member of the boy group Monsta X, which debuted in 2015 under Starship Entertainment, contributing vocals and songwriting until his departure from the group in late 2019. He began his solo career in 2020 with the extended play Love Synonym Pt.1: Right for Me and its lead single "Open Mind," establishing a sound that blends pop with EDM and R&B. His later EPs and the studio album Syndrome continued this style while emphasizing self-composed material and a physically dynamic performance approach. He records under Highline Entertainment, an affiliate of Starship Entertainment, and has pursued activities in the United States through a partnership with Intertwine Records. Since going solo he has built a steady catalogue as a soloist and producer, remaining active with regular comebacks and international touring.