Myung Hyung-seo (Korean:명형서; Japanese:ヒョンソ) is a South Korean singer and actress. She placed 3rd on the finale of the reality
competition show My Teenage Girl and thus became a member of the girl group CLASS:y. She serves as the group's lead vocalist and visual.
She is also a former member of the girl group Busters.
Biography[]
Personal Life[]
Hyungseo was born on June 25, 2001 in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea and lived in Texas, Houston, USA for 6 years, so she can speak fluently in English. She has two older sisters. Her inital dream was to become a kindergarten teacher as her mother teaches children. Historically, Hyungseo's family and surname 'Myung' are derived from the Seochok Myung Clan. Other descendants from the Seochok Myung Clan are BOYNEXTDOOR's Myung JaeHyun and YOUNITE's Myung Eunho, so it is likely they are distantly related.
Education[]
She attended Central Christian Academy, JoongAng Christian Elementary School, Yeonmu Middle School, Iui High School but she transferred to Hanlim Multi Arts School. She graduated from Hanlim Multi Arts School in February 2020. She also attends Dongduk Women’s University in the Broadcast Entertainment Department but is currently on a leave of absence.
Pets[]
Career[]
Pre-debut[]
In 2016, she appeared on the MBC program 'Dream Junior: Season 2' and she also appeared on Tok!Tok! Boni, Hani: Find New Hani as a participant to become the new Hani.
Busters[]
Hyungseo debuted as an original member of Busters on November 27, 2017 with their first single 'Dream On'.
In 2018, she became the vocals of Marvel's first super-heroine 'Luna Snow' and released the songs 'Tonight' and 'I Really Wanna.' She made her acting debut by starring as a student in the Korean web series 'A-TEEN'. In November 2018, She released an OST alongside SNUPER's Sangil, titled Second Love for the Korean drama 'Love Alert'. On December 23, she appeared as a guest on Baek Chung-Kang's solo concert "Great Christmas".
On April 3, 2019, She starred In THE HIDDEN's 'Because Of Who' music video as the lead actress. In June 2019, she became the MC for SBS' Cooking Class until 2021.In August 2019, she starred in 'X-Garion' as Shin Tori as a main role but didn't continue her role after the 26th episode.
In 2020, Hyungseo starred in the Korean web-series 'Growing Season' as Minju. On March 29, 2020, Hyungseo announced her departure from Busters through the Busters fan café due to wanting to focus on her studies.
My Teenage Girl[]
Ranks: #8→#7→#4→#7→#6→#7→#7→#3[]
On September 8, 2021, Hyungseo was confirmed as a participant for MBC's new survival show My Teenage Girl. She consistently ranked within the Top 7 throughout the show and ranked 3rd in the final episode with a total of 217,370 points, allowing her to be a member of CLASS:y.
CLASS:y[]
CLASS:y officially debuted on May 5, 2022 with their mini album Class Is Over.
In 2023, Hyungseo was a special MC on KPOP Star Showcase.
Discography[]
Busters[]
- Dream On (2017)
- Grapes (2018)
- Starlight (2019)
- Pinky Promise (2019)
My Teenage Girl[]
- Sonic Boom (2022)
- Dreaming (2022)
Filmography[]
| Year | Name | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | A-Teen 2 | Classmate | Guest Role |
| X-Garion | Shintori | Main Role | |
| 2020 | Growing Season | Minju | Supporting Role |
| 2024 | Burgerndy | TBA | Supporting Role |
| Year | Name | Role | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dream Junior 2 | Guest | 🎥 |
| Tok! Tok! Boni Hani: Find New Hani | Contestant #No.45 | 🎥 | |
| 2021 | Hesitation Before Going To School | Trainee | |
| My Teenage Girl | Contestant | ||
| 2023 | I.Review.U | Guest |
| Year | Name | Role | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cooking Class | MC Decalcom-unnie | |
| 2023 | Hyungseo! What Are You Doing Today? | MC | |
| K-Pop Star Showcase | Special MC | 🎥🎥 |
| Year | Artist | Music Video | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Hidden | Because of Whom | 🎥 |
| Year | Brand | Type | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Knights Chronicle | Game | with Kim ChaeYeon (tripleS) | 🎥 |
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|---|---|
| Hyungseo • Chaewon • Hyeju • Riwon • Jimin • Boeun • Seonyou | |
| Discography | |
| Mini Albums | Class Is Over • Lives Across • Day & Night • LOVE XX |
| Single Albums | SHUT DOWN -JP Ver.- • TARGET |
| Solo | Americano On A Rainy Day • Savior |
| Remakes | In Summer • Can I Call It Love |
| OSTs | Super Star • Crack Crack Crackle |
| Filmography | |
| Reality Shows | CLASS:y's Lab • CLASS:y's World |
| Television Appearances | Hesitation Before Going To School • My Teenage Girl • Dancing Dol Stage: Season 2 • The Next: Battle of the K-Pop Girl Groups |
| Web Series | CLASS:y Episode • CLASS:y In Japan • CLA-ROID • |
| Broadcast | CLASS:y Begins • Day & Night Showcase |