Baro (entertainer)

Baro
Baro in January 2017
Born
Cha Sun-woo

(1992-09-05) September 5, 1992 (age 34)
Gwangju, South Korea
Occupations
  • Actor
  • rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2011–present
AgentMedia Lab Seesaw (SISO)
RelativesI (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Label
Formerly ofB1A4
Korean name
Hangul
차선우
Hanja
車善玗
RRCha Seonu
MRCh'a Sŏnu
Stage name
Hangul
바로
RRBaro
MRParo

Cha Sun-woo (Korean: 차선우, born September 5, 1992), better known by his stage name Baro, is a South Korean actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a former member of boy band B1A4 and is currently under Media Lab Seesaw (SISO). He made his acting debut through the hit 2013 cable drama Reply 1994 and additionally received critical acclaim for his role in the television series God's Gift: 14 Days (2014) and Angry Mom (2015).

Early life

Baro was born in Gwangju, South Korea with one younger sister who is four years younger than him (debuting in 2017 with the stage name "I").

Career

Pre-debut

Baro was first discovered by a company representative who came across his photo posted on his friend's homepage on social network service Cyworld. At his audition, Baro sang Sumi Jo's "Once I Leave" and Sung Si-kyung's "The Road to Me", in addition to rapping and beatboxing.[full citation needed] Baro then joined the company, training for at least 2 years before debuting.

2011−2018: B1A4

After years of training, Baro joined as the main rapper of B1A4. On April 11, 2011, WM Entertainment revealed Baro as the second member to be revealed after Jinyoung.[full citation needed]

On April 20, 2011, B1A4 released their debut Track "OK" and mini album "Let's Fly", making their debut on April 23, 2011 on MBC's Show! Music Core.

2018–present: Group departure and acting activities

On June 30, 2018, WM Entertainment confirmed that Baro and Jinyoung had left the agency following the end of their contracts. Their activities with the group remain in discussion. In November 16, WM Entertainment has announced that B1A4 members Jinyoung and Baro will be leaving the agency, with the remaining three members—CNU, Sandeul, and Gongchan—to continue promoting as B1A4.

On November 8, 2023, it was announced that Baro had signed a contract with Media Lab Seesaw (SISO), following the expiration contract with HODU&U Entertainment.

Personal life

On June 5, 2013, while preparing for B1A4's follow up single "Starlight's Song", Baro strained his ankle ligament. Initially, the group was going to adjust its promotional tour depending on Baro's recovery. However, because his recovery took longer than they had expected, the What's Going On Tour ended earlier than planned.[better source needed]

Discography

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Misaeng: Prequel Kim Young-chan Short film
2014 The Seventh Dwarf Bobo Animated, Korean dubbed
2015 That's Not It Boy Short film
2017 Close Your Eyes Kim Hyeon-woo
2021 Fearsome Jae Hyuk
2022 Delusion Yeong-jun
2023 Windmill Lee Jeong-hun
Annapurna Seon-woo
2025 No Parking Oh Dong-hyeon
The Cursed Yoon-geon

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Reply 1994 Binggeure
2014 God's Gift: 14 Days Ki Young-kyu
2015 Persevere, Goo Hae-ra Robin Cha Cameo
Angry Mom Hong Sang-tae
2016 The Master of Revenge Kim Gil-do (young)
2017 Manhole Jo Seok-tae
2018 Less Than Evil Hwang Dong-yoon
2019 Two Hearts Cha Sun-woo
Level Up Kwak Han-cheol
Melting Me Softly Hwang Byung-shim (24 years old)
2021 Idol: The Coup Troy
2022 Reborn Rich Yoon Hyun-min Cameo (episode 1, 16)
2023 It Was Spring Hwang Gu
KBS Drama Special – "Shoot For Love" Jung Moo-won One act-drama

Web series

Year Title Role Ref.
2015 Loss: Time: Life Baro
2022 Grid Jeong Him-chan
2023 The Villain of Romance Kang Hee-jae
2025 Sonny's Competition Son Jin-u
He's Back Jeong-min

Theater

Year English title Korean title Role Ref.
2023 Hello, the Hell: Othello 헬로, 더 헬: 오델로 Iagoro

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (TV) God's Gift: 14 Days Nominated
Most Popular Actor (TV) Nominated
16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best New Actor Nominated
3rd APAN Star Awards Best New Actor Nominated
2015 34th MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor in a Miniseries Angry Mom Nominated

References

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