Mino (rapper)

Mino
Mino at Winner's autograph event in Yeouido on April 15, 2018.
Born
Song Min-ho

(1993-03-30) March 30, 1993
Yongin, South Korea
EducationHanlim Multi Art School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • artist
  • actor
Years active2011–present
RelativesGun (cousin)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
Vocals
LabelsYG
Member of
Websiteyg-winner.co.kr
Korean name
Hangul
송민호
Hanja
宋旻浩
RRSong Minho
MRSong Minho
Signature

Song Min-ho (Korean: 송민호; born March 30, 1993), 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" (). 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. 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.