Ahn Byeong-woong

Ahn Byeong-woong (Korean: 안병웅; born August 23, 1999) is a South Korean rapper. He garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.

Ahn Byeong-woong 안병웅
Ahn in 2022
Background information
Born	(1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 26) Siheung, South Korea
Genres	Boom bap
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2019-present
Labels	Wavy

Early life and education

Ahn was born on August 23, 1999, in Siheung. He began rapping in high school. He won Rookies of KAC in 2017 and became the runner-up of Open Mic Swg in 2018.^[1]

He graduated from East Incheon High School.^[2]

Career

Ahn garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019.^[3] In March 2020, he signed to Wavy.^[4] In April, he released his debut EP Bartoon 24.^[5]

Artistry

Ahn is known for his boom bap style and sharp tone.^[6] He was influenced by Biggie Smalls' method of using and placing words and creating rhythm.^[1]

Discography

EP

Title	Details	Peak chart position
		KOR [7]
Bartoon 24	Released: April 13, 2020 Label: Wavy Format: Streaming	—
Batanga	Released: March 6, 2021 Label: Wavy Format: CD, Streaming	71
Hook up	Released: July 24, 2022 Label: Wavy Format: CD, steaming	52

Filmography

TV

Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2019	Show Me the Money 8	Contestant	[3]
2020	Show Me the Money 9		[8]
2021	Show Me the Money 10		[9]

Awards and nominations

Award	Year	Nominee	Category	Result	Ref.
Korean Hip-hop Awards	2023	"Peace Out (Mega Mix)" (Blase feat. Ahn Byeong-woong)	Collaboration of the Year	Nominated	[10]