U-Kwon (Block B) Biography, Background, Net Worth 2025, Career, and Acting

Profile:

Full Name: Kim Yu-kwon (Korean: 김유권)  

Stage Name: U-Kwon (유권)  

Date of Birth: April 9, 1992  

Place of Birth: Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea  

Nationality: South Korean  

Occupations: Singer, rapper, dancer, actor    

Nicknames: Often referred to as the "Mother of Block B" due to his caring nature and tendency to clean up after group members. 

Background:

With little information about his parents or siblings available to the public, U-Kwon was born and reared in Suwon, South Korea, in a household that is still considered to be quite quiet. He chose to pursue a career in entertainment because of his early life's strong preference for the performing arts, especially dance and music. Within Block B, U-Kwon gained a reputation for being a nurturing member who frequently took on tasks like cleaning up after his bandmates. He was known for his innocent and compassionate nature. He developed his dancing and beatboxing talents early on, which eventually became essential to his stage presence, demonstrating his love for performing.

Education:

Public sources rarely provide specific information regarding U-Kwon's official education. He was scouted by an entertainment agency and, like many K-pop celebrities, probably juggled his studies with intense training. Although no particular institutions are verified in the documents that are now available, his emphasis on dance and music raises the possibility that he attended specialized schools or performing arts programs. More than conventional academic endeavors, his career was formed by his rigorous professional training under Stardom Entertainment (later KQ Entertainment), which concentrated on singing, dancing, and performing skills.

Career:

U-Kwon's career is distinguished by his many roles as an actor, rapper, dancer, and vocalist. He has made major contributions to Block B and its sub-units in addition to his solo pursuits.

Block B and Group Activities:

Block B debut: Under Stardom Entertainment, U-Kwon made his debut as a lead vocalist and dancer with Block B on April 15, 2011, with the single "Freeze!" and the mini-album New Kids on the Block on June 23 of the same year. Block B became well-known for their distinct hip-hop-influenced sound and unorthodox K-pop strategy.
Along with P.O. and B-Bomb, U-Kwon became a member of Block B Bastarz in 2015. Zero for Conduct, their first mini-album released on April 14, 2015, demonstrated a daring, avant-garde aesthetic. On October 31, 2016, the sub-unit released Welcome to Bastarz, their second mini-album. U-Kwon enhanced the group's explosive performances with her dance and vocal contributions.
T2U Sub-Unit: U-Kwon and Block B's Taeil formed the duet T2U, which made its debut in 2017 with an August 26–September 7 tour of Japan. U-Kwon wrote the Japanese lyrics for songs like "Good Bye" and "Ocean" on the 2018 album T2U.
Notable Contributions: U-Kwon composed the lyrics for his solo song "Everythin'" for Block B's 2018 album and co-wrote the song "Bingle Bingle" with B-Bomb for Block B's 2016 album Blooming Period. Regarding Montage.

Solo Career:

Japanese Solo Debut: The Japanese single "Painless," written for the short vampire movie Q Chan, in which he also featured, marked U-Kwon's solo debut on June 24, 2016.
Korean Solo Debut: On December 3, 2019, he released Rise Up, his debut Korean solo single album, which signaled his development as an independent performer.
Additional Solo Work: U-Kwon worked with singer Rothy on the drama Jugglers' December 2017 OST, "Baby Baby," and with P.O. and Chanmina on Block B's Project-1 album in 2017 with the song "Winner."

Television and Acting:

Acting Debut: In line with his solo single "Painless," U-Kwon acted in the 2016 short film Q Chan.
Hit the Stage: In 2016, U-Kwon and YooA participated in the idol dance competition show Hit the Stage. They placed fourth overall and won the first episode with a performance inspired by the Joker.
Hosting: Together with Nancy of Momoland and Shownu of Monsta X, he co-hosted the music program The Power of K in 2018.
Awards: In June 2017, U-Kwon and P.O. were honored with the Maxim K-Model Icon Idol Award, which acknowledged their impact in the entertainment industry.

Military Service and Agency Changes:

Military Service: U-Kwon completed South Korea's required military service obligation by enlisting as an active-duty soldier on May 18, 2020, and being released on November 21, 2021.
Agency Departure: U-Kwon declared his departure from KQ Entertainment to pursue independent work on August 14, 2022, in a livestream with Haha. KQ's sub-label Seven Seasons confirmed this on January 4, 2023, stating that B-Bomb, Jaehyo, and U-Kwon had left the agency. U-Kwon has not disclosed a new agency affiliation as of 2025.

U-Kwon Net Worth 2025:

U-Kwon's estimated net worth as of 2025 is between $3 million and $5 million, according to industry norms for mid-tier K-pop idols with comparable careers. This calculation takes into consideration his income from: The Sub-Unit and Block B Activities include retail sales, concert tours, and album sales.
Solo Projects: Income from Japanese releases such as "Painless" and Rise Up.
Appearances and Endorsements: Variety shows, hosting, and endorsements.
Songwriting: Contributions to Japanese tunes and songs like "Everything."

Personality and Interests:

Bruno Mars is admired by U-Kwon, who is known for his naive and compassionate character. He also likes beatboxing. His role as Block B's "mother" demonstrates his maternal nature, which is frequently seen in his attempts to keep the peace within the group.