2010–2014: Early career Dongwoo debuted as a member of South Korean boy group
Infinite in 2010. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010. In September 2012, Dongwoo, along with Infinite member Hoya, formed a sub-unit called Infinite H, releasing their first extended play titled
Fly High in early-2013. The sub-unit has a different musical direction and style concept from Infinite, placing their focus on each member's rap and performances ability. In January 2012, he was featured in Baby Soul and Yoo Ji-a single, "She Is a Flirt". The same year he performed with Sunggyu and Baby Soul on
Immortal Songs 2 for the song "Woman On the Beach". In August 2013, he and
Hoya starred in
Tasty's "Mamama" music video. The duo contributed to the lyrics of the song. In November 2014, he featured on Nicole's extended play
First Romance, track titled "7-2-Misunderstanding".
2015–present: Solo activities 2015 in Japan Dongwoo made his debut as a musical actor, in the musical
In The Heights. Dongwoo plays the role of main lead "Usnavi" along with Yang Dong-geun, Jung Won-young and
Key. The musical was produced by
SM C&C and ran from September 4 to November 22 at 'Blue Square'. In 2015, he along with
B1A4's Baro featured in Ami's track
Sick to the Bone. In October 2016, he released his first self-produced song with vocals featured by Yoon So-yoon, titled "Embedded in Mind". The song was for webtoon
Lookism. Dongwoo released his first solo EP
Bye on March 4, 2019, which contains seven-tracks including the title track called "News". A showcase was held at Seoul's Ilji Art Hall in the same day of the EP release. On April 15, 2019, Dongwoo enlisted for his
mandatory military service, serving as an active duty soldier. He completed his military service on November 15, 2020. On March 31, 2021, Dongwoo departed from Woollim after his contract expired. On October 1, 2021, Dongwoo signed an exclusive contract with Big Boss Entertainment. ==Discography==