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![]() Mino at Winner's autograph event in Yeouido on April 15, 2018. | |||||||
Born | Song Min-ho March 30, 1993 Yongin, South Korea | ||||||
Education | Hanlim Multi Art School | ||||||
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Years active | 2011–present | ||||||
Relatives | Gun (cousin) | ||||||
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Instrument | Vocals
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Labels | YG | ||||||
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Website | yg-winner | ||||||
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Hangul | 송민호 | ||||||
Hanja | 宋旻浩 | ||||||
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Song Min-ho (Korean: 송민호; born March 30, 1993),[1] better known by the stage name Mino, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, music producer, artist and actor. After a stint in the two-year ballad group BoM from 2011 to 2013, he joined YG Entertainment, leading to his debut in 2014 with the boy band Winner, formed through Mnet survival program WIN: Who Is Next. Alongside label-mate Bobby, he is also part of the hip hop duo MOBB, formed in September 2016.
As a solo artist, Mino first gained recognition as a contestant in the rap-survival program, Show Me the Money 4, where he finished as the series runner-up, and became the best-selling artist among the show's history with his single, "Fear" (겁). He made his official solo debut with the studio album, XX in November 2018; its lead single, titled "Fiancé", became his first number one hit in South Korea, spawning to number one on Gaon's digital and streaming monthly charts for the month of December.[2] It also became his first single to receive a platinum certification from the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) after achieving sales of 2.5 million digital copies.
In television, he is currently a series regular in tvN variety programs, New Journey to the West and Kang's Kitchen. In addition, he appeared as a judge in a variety show called Sing Again, which has recently gained popularity.[3]