Peniel Dong Shin[1] (Korean프니엘 신; born March 10, 1993), better known mononymously as Peniel (Korean프니엘), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and host based in South Korea. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boyband BtoB in 2012.

Peniel Shin
Peniel at BTOB Time concert in January 2017
Born
Peniel Dong Shin

(1993-03-10) March 10, 1993 (age 31)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesShin Dong-geun
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • host
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member ofBtoB
Formerly ofBtoB 4U
Korean name
Hangul
프니엘 신
Revised RomanizationPeuniel Sin
McCune–ReischauerP'ŭniel Sin
Other name
Hangul
신동근
Hanja
辛東根
Revised RomanizationSin Dong-geun
McCune–ReischauerSin Tong-gŭn
Signature

Biography

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Shin was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on March 10, 1993.[2][3] Shin attended Barbara B. Rose Elementary School before going on to Barrington Middle School Prairie Campus in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He attended Chungdam High School after moving to Seoul to train.

Music career

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Before joining Cube Entertainment, he was a trainee under JYP Entertainment and also appeared in San E's "Tasty San" music video in 2010.[4][5] In March 2012, he debuted as a lead rapper of idol group BTOB under Cube Entertainment.[6][7] He became the main host of Arirang's music program, Pops in Seoul in 2013.[8][9]

In 2016, on May 1, He released his first English mixtape with KAIROS, titled Homesick.[10][11][12][13] On September 19, BtoB Blue released a music video for their debut single "Stand by Me" which was directed by Shin.[14]

On June 27, 2017, Shin released the digital single "That Girl" as part of BTOB's 2017 solo project, Piece of BtoB.[15]

In 2019, Shin released his second digital single, "B.O.D", on May 13.[16] "B.O.D" is a hip-hop song that delivers the energy and vibe of a party inspired from Korean nightlife.[17] Two months later, Shin released the digital single, "Fly23", on July 31.[18] On August 27, Shin released his fourth digital single, "Flip", featuring South Korean rapper Beenzino.[19] On November 15, he was featured on the song "Beautiful Girl" by Woosung of The Rose.[20]

In 2020, Shin collaborated with bandmate Yook Sung-jae for the song "Hypnotized." The song, which was co-composed by Shin, was released on February 6 as a part of Yook's project single "3X2=6 Part 3".[21]

On October 27, 2020, Cube announced that they have formed a unit called BtoB 4U consisting Peniel, Eunkwang, Minhyuk and Changsub.[22] The unit debuted on November 16 with their first mini-album, Inside and title track "Show Your Love".[23]

On February 14, 2021, Shin release a new digital single "Valentine".[24]

BtoB, including Shin, departed from Cube in November 2023.[25]

In February 2024, BtoB announced the establishment of BtoB Company for the group activities and for Shin's solo activities.[26]

Photography

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In 2017, Shin held his first photography exhibition, titled "Penography", at White Studio gallery in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul from March 30 to April 12.[27] "Penography" is a compound word of his name, Peniel and photography, and contains Peniel's thoughts of showing a picture containing his own gaze and color.[28]

Shin also led the photography for bandmate Changsub's debut Japanese EP bpm 82.5.[29]

In 2018, Shin held his second photography exhibition, "SECOND PENOGRAPHY", at Gallery Qum in Seongdong District, Seoul from November 23 to December 2.[30]

Other activities

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In 2016, Shin began to update his fans with his official vlog channel, POV. The channel features activities from Shin's daily life.[31]

In 2019, Shin was selected to host an English K-Pop radio show, "Skool Of K-Pop" on tbs eFM starting February 25.[32]

On February 12, 2020, Shin was cast in the DIVE Studios variety program HWAITING!.[33] The program aired on Facebook Watch from February to April. In July, Shin began hosting the Dive Studios podcast GET REAL alongside BM (of KARD) and Ashley Choi (formerly of Ladies' Code).[34]

In February 2023, Shin co-founded the fashion label CEEBS.[35] Shin's involvement with the brand was only revealed on February 9, 2024, via his personal Instagram page.[36][37]

Personal life

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In November 2016, Shin participated as a guest in the South Korean reality show KBS2's Hello Counselor episode 299, opening up about suffering from Alopecia areata.[38][unreliable source?] In the broadcast, he took off his hat and unveiled the head with sparse hair, further stating: "I concealed my hair loss for five years, and during those five years I kept wearing a hat for two-to-three years. It was very frustrating because I could not tell the truth. 70% of my hair was missing due to stress-related hair loss. The broadcast was natural and my close friends knew, It was very frustrating, but I finally made it public through Hello, so I feel really comfortable."[39][40] He said, "At first, my hair-stylist noticed it, but later it got worse. The hospital said it was difficult to treat...I pushed my hair back all and I didn't care, but I'm getting a little bit out of it."[41] As for the reason that he has not disclosed hair loss so far, Peniel said, "I just wanted to go confidently, but I had to hide it for five years after my debut considering the company, members and fans."[42] After the confession, BtoB members leaving affectionate support posts on their Instagram, such as Yook Sung-jae's "Peniel, you got the sweetest heart in the world. We got your back, just stay with us as you are."[43]

Discography

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Singles

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List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"That Girl" 2017 Piece of BTOB Volume 3
"B.O.D" 2019 Digital single
"Fly23"
"Flip"
"Valentine" 2021
"MloBI (Make It or Break It)" 2024
"Story of my L:ove"
Collaborations
"Heartbreak In Heaven" (with Tzuyu) 2024 AbouTZU

Mixtapes

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Year Title Track listing
2016 HOMESICK MIXTAPE VOL.1
  1. Repeat (ft. Legaci)
  2. Body Roll
  3. Homesick
  4. 1Up On Milhouse (ft. Typoh)
  5. Farewell (ft. KO)

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 The Heirs Himself Cameo (Episode 4)

Variety shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 Pops in Seoul Main host
2017 Law of the Jungle in Sumatra Cast member [44]

Podcasts

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Year Title Role Note Ref.
2020 HWAITING!!! Main Host
2020-PRESENT GET REAL Season 1: alongside BM (of KARD) and Ashley Choi (formerly of Ladies' Code) Season 2: with pH1 and Ashley Choi, Season 3: with Junny and Ashley Choi, Season 4: with BM, Junny, and Ashley Choi

As a music video director

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Title Year Artist Ref.
"Stand By Me" 2016 BtoB Blue [14]

Radio show

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2019 Skool Of K-Pop DJ; February 25, 2019 – April 26, 2020 [32]

References

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