Jung Joon-young

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Jung Joon-young (born February 21, 1989) is a former South Korean singer-songwriter, radio DJ, host, actor and television personality.

He first gained recognition in Mnet's reality television talent show, Superstar K4 (2012), where he finished third place.

In 2013, he became the youngest member of KBS's variety show 2 Days & 1 Night Season 3.

He hosted his own radio program titled MBC FM's Jung Joon-young's Simsimtapa (2014) and made his big screen debut in Love Forecast (2015).

From 2015 to March 2019, Jung was the lead vocalist of rock band Drug Restaurant, previously known as JJY Band, releasing their first album "Escape to Hangover" in May 2015.Since his official debut with the release of 1st Mini Album in October 2013, Jung has won the "New Male Solo Artist" award for its title track "The Sense of an Ending" at the 3rd Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.

He then released the self-produced 2nd mini album, Teenager, which contained six self-composed tracks on June 26, 2014.

Jung had his Taiwan fan meeting in 2013 and followed it with his first overseas showcase in Taipei in July 2014.

He performed the self-written "I’m Nobody" at the Pretty Man OST Japan Concert in July 2014.

He held a concert tour in China in November 2014 and performed in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.

Jung made his American concert debut during K-CON 2014 as a performer and host.In March 2019, Jung retired from the entertainment industry, as a part of the Burning Sun scandal, admitting that he had "filmed women without their consent and shared it in a chatroom".

This was amidst allegations of him having secretly filmed his own sex videos and then shared them with friends.

On November 29, 2019, Jung was sentenced to six years in prison.

Early life

Jung Joon-young was born on February 21, 1989, in South Korea. He then grew up in Indonesia, China, Japan, France and Philippines. He is the youngest son of Jung Hak-chun and Choi Jong-sook. His father was an international businessman who travelled to many countries for his business. Jung learned to speak English, Chinese, and Korean fluently. He could not enroll in a regular school due to frequent moves. He took private lessons for subjects such as Math and English, as well as violin, and piano. He also got his fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo.

When Jung turned 17, he went to the Philippines to do missionary work. He taught Taekwondo and music to the local children. He was a member of the choir that performed for the former president of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He stated that he got inspired by Kurt Cobain and was determined to become a rock star after he watched Nirvana's MTV Unplugged Show when he was a teenager.

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Career

Jung moved to South Korea in 2010 to start his musical career and soon signed to an entertainment company, presumably Danal Entertainment, which also released Jung's solo EP "Rock Trip" in 2010 and 2012's digital single "Imagination."

Jung was selected by Starkim Entertainment in 2008 as a vocalist of LEDApple. Jung went through the training process and even finished recording the band's debut album, but Starkim Entertainment learned that he was still in debt with the previous company, which refused to release him, causing his departure from the idol rock band.

Jung debuted in 2010 in Hongdae, Seoul, and formed many bands, including Flower Mist, which busked in Japan and Switch On, which performed in amateur clubs, as well as Switch On, which performed in amateur theaters.

Jung modeled for several online shopping malls. He was also featured in an advertisement for "BGF retail," a retail chain, and in other artists' music videos, including "Liquor Bottle" ( by Haha). Jung appeared on the television show "Uncleng Generation" Season 5 (Ep.1-Ep.8) and said, "People don't like this program because they believe this is just about good looking boys and girls chatting on a television show, but it was a good way for me to make money."

Jung Joon-young, who was little known to the public, wanted to participate in Superstar K4 with Switch On members, but the band could not continue the audition together due to problems with some foreign members' visas. He decided to go on the audition as a solo performer, which meant continuing the audition as a solo artist.

His low husky voice, appearance, and more idiosyncratic demeanor appealed to the viewers, as well as the judges, one of whom, PSY, was especially impressed during the Superweek. In addition, Kim Kwang-Suk's "Becoming Dust)" (Becoming Dust), a ballad that Jung converted to a rock version, became a big hit and the best duet audition song ever. The Mnet 20's Choice Hot Cover, as well as 2013's Most Popular Karaoke Song of the Year at the 3rd Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards, followed it on real-time charts and was named "all kill" on real-time charts and took home the Mnet 20's Choice Hot Coverage as well as the 3rd Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards. Jung had been on the verge of being disqualified several times, but the judge's choice put him into the finals.

He stuck to rock as his only musical style throughout the final stages. From the judges, he had multiple invitations to try a new style of music, such as ballads. On the other hand, his continued fascination with rock music attracted a large number of viewers, and as a result, it helped him to establish a devoted following. He was able to make it to the third stage after a large number of phone votes. His covers featured his rock style, including "Becaday" by TeeSams and "Outsider" by Bon Jovi, and "Bom-Yeoreul-Gyeoul ), both of whom received a favorable response from the judges and audience. He was invited by the viewers to perform the rock ballad " Emergency Room" by IZI on the fifth stage, rather than by his musical preference. It was unexpectedly high, topped multiple internet charts and receiving positive feedback from the public.

Although he was disqualified from the top three from the sixth stage of the semi-finals, Jung said the following "Superstar K4 was the turning point in my music career." Only those who liked rock music listened to my songs before trying out for Superstar K4; those who liked rock music listened to mine. However, a new number of people listen to my music and acknowledge me. "I'm glad that I got to make myself known through Superstar K4."

Jung, the fourth generation of Superstar K4, was seen on television and radio shows, as well as modeling for cars, clothes, games, and beer. He appeared on MBC FM4U's Close Friend from May 6 to September 1. He has appeared in many television shows, including KBS2's Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend, Happy Together, MBC's Radio Star, and We Got Married. Since December 1, he has been included in KBS' 2 Days & 1 Night Season 3.

Jung accepted CJ E&M after being bombarded with calls from a variety of entertainment firms.

Jung debuted his debut single "Spotless Mind ()" on CJ E&M on October 1 with two versions of the music video: the N version and the S version. "Spotless Mind" became the most popular Mnet, Bugs, and Soribada just an hour after its debut.

Jung Joon Young 1st mini album was released on October 10, his debut. The EP contained six songs, including "The Sense of an Ending" ( 10), as well as two songs he contributed to writing and composing: "Missed Call" ( ) and "Take off Mask." During the first week, the EP was a moderate success, ranking as first on both the daily and weekly charts of Synnara Record. In addition, "Spotless Mind" () landed at the third position, and "The Sense of an Ending" (MBC's Music Core) came in second place.

On December 8, he toured Taiwan in order to promote his first EP, met 1,000 Taiwanese fans and held an autograph signing session for those who had bought a special limited edition of his album.

At the 3rd Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards, Jung received the award for New Male Solo Artist (The Sense of an Ending) and Most Popular Karaoke Song of the Year for " "Becoming Dust)" and "The Sense of an Ending) (The Sense of an Ending)." At the MBC Entertainment Awards, he was named Year of the Year.

On January 2, he published "I'm Nobody" as a writer and composer who wrote and composed himself. There are two versions of his OST for Pretty Man, including an American rock style version and a British pop style drama version. Within the first five days of release, the rock ballad "I'm Nobody ()" has topped Bugs Chart and Mnet Chart.

Jung collaborated with hip hop group Soul Dive on "Always Reds" for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, on March 12, the Red Devils' official cheer song "We are the Reds" was released.

Jung joined hands with Younha for the duet song "Just the way you are"), which encourages people to have a positive attitude. Both the rock spirit and ballad are mixed in the song. On its first day, Mnet, Bugs, and Olleh Music were among the top music charts on several charts, including Mnet, Bugs, and Olleh Music.

On June 26, Jungette's second EP, Teenager, was released. Jung conceived and produced all of the songs on the album, as well as other minor details about the album. The album's theme was "the adult who dreams" and related to his desire for people who are deprived by the world to begin dreaming again. In its first week of introduction, it ranked third on the Gaon Album Chart.

Jung appeared on the cast of Pretty Man as a guest performer for the drama festival in Japan on July 19. Jung Joon-young appeared on KCON Los Angeles, California, as both a host and a guest performer from August 9 to ten, as well as a self-created rock track "Teenager." He also entertained the audience by narrating his own interpretation of Michael Jackson's "Black or White." After a showcase in Taiwan, he held "2014 Demo Live Tour with Jung Joon-Young" in Beijing, which was followed by Shenzhen on November 14 and Beijing on November 16.

Jung Joon-young's rep announced on August 1 that Jung Joon-young would face a movie by Love Forecast, starring Lee Seung-gi and Moon Chae-won, in which Jung Joon-young's character has a one-sided passion for Moon Chae-won's character.

Jung Joon-young appeared on SBS' Modern Farmer's OST, performing the song "Same Place," a rock ballad that tells a sad love tale. Blade & Soul "Show Time" was released on December 17, just short of "Same Place" being announced on December 5.

He received the "Top Entertainer Award in a Variety Show" at the 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards, thanks to his appearances on KBS2's 2 Days & 1 Night season 3.

Jung Joon-young made his big screen debut in the form of Love Forecast, a light-hearted romantic comedy film that was released on January 15. Jung next appeared in The Lover, a 19+ drama on Mnet, portraying an unknown artist who is both living with and dating a woman 12 years his senior. He appeared in the tenth episode of The Producers later in the season, with Roy Kim as an anti-fan.

Jung debuted with the rock band JJY Band, releasing their first album, Escape to Hangover, and the title track "OMG" on May 27. Jung and Vanilla Unity's Lee Seung-joo composed "OMG." Music enthusiasts and commentators have praised their debut album.

Jung next appeared in a new variety show called Old House, New House aired by JTBC as a cast member. Celebrities have joined up with professional designers to do home decoration and improvement, and each week, two groups will compete to see which home makeover is the best.

In November 2015, a representative from CJ E&M announced that their Jung deal came to an end. Jung has decided not to renew his CJ E&M deal. Jung and his band have officially signed an exclusive deal with their company, REALIVE, on January 5, 2016.

Jung announced his return to the single album on February 19 (Sympathy). For his latest solo album, he selected soft rock as the main sound. The title track, "Sympathy")," by Seo Young-eun, is a duet song recorded with Korean singer Seo Young-eun. Jung wrote, conceived, and produced it. He recorded, produced, and performed another track on the album, as well as emphasizing his broad musical abilities on the record. During JJY Band's concert on February 20 and 21, Jung performed his new songs for the first time. (Sympathy) was released on February 24 along with the title track's music video. Jung released the music video for the album's second track, "Amy," on February 26, 2011.

Jung will appear on TVN on March 7 as one of the cast members where he will learn from Baek Jong-won, a well-known Korean chef, how to prepare the art of home cooking. Jung will join Kangin, Jeong Jinwoon, and Lee Chul Woo in a new reality show, Hitmaker, in which they'll be traveling to other countries' sports, JTBC announced on March 30 that they'll team up with Kangin, Jeong Jinwoon, and Lee Chul Woo.

Jung revealed on January 31 that he would debut his first full album, titled 1 (The First Person), on his Instagram account. C9 Entertainment reported on February 1 that "Me and You" was the name of the title track, and that it was a ballad song starring senior Korean singer Jang Hye-jin. Jung's agency revealed the album's tracklist on Twitter two days later. The album includes nine tracks, including both an intro and outro, five new songs, and two songs from his former single album, Sympathy. Jung composed, arranged, and arranged all songs on the album. Jung Joon-young and Lee Ji-hyun are the album's designers. On February 7, the album was released digitally. Me and You (Me and You)"'s title track "" was also posted on Jung's official YouTube channel. Jung's company revealed on February 18 that the Chinese version of his first full album, The First Person, was released digitally on iTunes and KKBox in four countries, Taiwan, Hongkong, Singapore, and Malaysia. On March 17, the physical CD was released. The Chinese version featured 12 tracks, including nine songs from the Korean version of the album and three Chinese versions of the songs "Sympathy," "Amy," and "Me and You."

Jung joined "Team Kongdoo," a playerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) team, on January 18, as a professional gamer, which culminates in a dedication ceremony. Jung will debut a single at the end of the month on March 5, according to C9 Entertainment. Later, the single was titled "Fiancée" and it stars Korean rapper Microdot. It is expected to be released on March 29 via digital download and CD. Jung Joon Young and Moon Kim of Royal Pirates write and composed the song, while Microdot writes the rap portion. In Shinhwa Cardan Square Live Hall in Mapo, Seoul, Jung held his solo performance, Sing, on May 19 and 20. Jung appeared in the 2018 World DJ Festival Anthem Compilation, performing a new song called Fly Along Advanced on May 28.

Jung had been confirmed that he was participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. We, The Reds will be Jung's third track, Hifive Republic of Korea, on the album. Jung and BTOB's Yook Sung-jae appeared on the media launch of Viu original reality show "Hello K-Idol" on July 13, 2009. Both Jung and Yook will be special mentors, according to a story.

On September 22, Jung returned to Manila, Philippines, for his first fan meeting, Fiancée in the country. After a month of running as a pop-up restaurant, Jung revealed on his Instagram that he would open a restaurant called 'Maison de Coréein' in Paris next year.

Jung resigned from the entertainment industry on March 12, 2019.

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