Samuel
- Name: Samuel
- Native name: 사무엘
- Also Known as: Punch, Kim Samuel, Samuel Kim Arredondo, Samuel Arredondo, PUNCH, 사무엘 김 아레돈도
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Male
- Born: January 17, 2002
- Age: 23
He first appeared on TV as a trainee under Pledis Entertainment during the reality show "Seventeen TV". He was the youngest of the group and could have debuted as part of SEVENTEEN, but he decided to leave the agency in 2013.
He moved to Brave Entertainment (브레이브엔터테인먼트) and debuted in January 2015 (using the stage name Punch) as part of the hip-hop duo 1PUNCH with their first single album, "The Anthem". The pair didn't release any new material after that, as rapper One was signed by YG Entertainment only 8 months later.
He collaborated with American rapper Silentó and released the single "Spotlight" in 2016, for which they won the 26th Seoul Music Award for Global Collaboration.
He made his debut as a solo artist in August 2017 (now using his real name) with the mini-album, "Sixteen". He debuted in Japan in February 2018 with the Japanese version of his Korean debut.
However, he had many issues with Brave Entertainment as his musical style clashed with the vision of the company. In June 2019, he announced he would work independently and establish his own one-man company. By November 2021, he filed a lawsuit seeking the termination of his contract with Brave Entertainment.
He went on hiatus due to the lawsuit and because his father was murdered in July 2019 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The police opened an investigation and arrested a family acquaintance who was responsible for the murder.
After 5 years, he made a comeback in April 2024 with his self-produced EP titled "Now". He is now represented by the Samuel Management & Entertainment Music Group.
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Sweet Revenge Season 2
Korean Drama, 2018, 32 eps
Seo Robin
(Main Role)
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7.8
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Title | Rating |
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Go for It!
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 19 eps
(Regular Member)
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7.5
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I Can See Your Voice Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2019, 13 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
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8.2
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Dance War
Korean TV Show, 2018, 4 eps
Silver 16
(Regular Member)
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7.6
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The Visiting Teacher
Korean TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
(Ep.1-2)
(Guest)
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7.0
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Chao Yin Zhan Ji
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 10 eps
[Contestant]
(Regular Member)
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7.9
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Idol Room
Korean TV Show, 2018, 87 eps
(Ep. 46)
(Guest)
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8.0
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Photo People
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
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8.0
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Leaving the Nest Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Ep. 1-4)
(Regular Member)
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7.6
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Produce 101 Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 11 eps
[Contestant]
(Regular Member)
|
8.3
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Fantastic Duo Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 36 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 27-28)
(Guest)
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8.0
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Fact iN Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 200 eps
(Ep. 42, 56)
(Guest)
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7.9
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Video Star
Korean TV Show, 2016, 90 eps
(Ep. 76)
(Guest)
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7.6
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Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 169)
(Guest)
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8.7
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2 Days & 1 Night Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2013, 257 eps
(Ep. 244, 254)
(Guest)
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8.7
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After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 277)
(Guest)
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8.0
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Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 395)
(Guest)
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8.2
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You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 431)
(Guest)
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8.2
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Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 513-514)
(Guest)
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7.7
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Gag Concert
Korean TV Show, 1999, 1050 eps
(Guest)
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8.2
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Pops in Seoul
Korean TV Show, 1998, 6000 eps
(2018-2019)
(Main Host)
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8.0
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