JR (singer)

JR
JR in August 2017 at Love & Dream fan meeting
Born Kim Jong-hyun
(1995-06-08) June 8, 1995
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • actor
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels Pledis Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul 김종현
Hanja 金鍾炫
Revised Romanization Gim Jong-hyeon
McCune–Reischauer Kim Chonghyŏn
Signature

Kim Jong-hyun (Hangul: 김종현; born June 8, 1995), more commonly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, actor, and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST. He is also known for competing in the 2017 series Produce 101 Season 2.

Career

Pre-debut

JR appeared in Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was also featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok".[1]

2012–present: NU'EST and solo activities

On 15 March 2012, JR debuted as the main rapper, main dancer, and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST.[2]

JR participated in the reality television series Produce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017 and JR ranked 14th.[3] Following the conclusion of Produce 101 Season 2, JR became a model for the cosmetics company Labiotte.[4] He also joined the JTBC variety show Night Goblin as a fixed cast member and the tvN music show Shadow Singer as a judge.[5][6]

On June 27, 2018, JR was confirmed as a member of Mnet's new romance reality show Love Catcher. He will join the celebrity-studded cast alongside four others, including Shin Dong-yup and Hong Seok-cheon.[7]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak positions Sales Album Note
KOR[8]
Sok Sok Sok
(Uee feat. JR)		 2011 64 N/A Non-album single

Filmography

Films

YearTitleOriginal titleRoleRef.
2016 Their Distance 知らない、ふたり Ji-woo [9]

TV series

YearTitleOriginal titleRole
2015 Lonely Gourmet: Taipei 孤独的美食家 第一季·台湾篇 Zhang Huai Shan / Zhang Si Nan

TV program

YearTitleRoleNetwork NotesRef.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Contestant Mnet [10]
Night Goblin Cast member JTBC [11]
Shadow Singer Judge tvN [12]
Master Key Participant SBS Episode 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 [13]
2018 Looking for Trouble Season 2: Paradise Cast member JTBC2 [14]
Love Catcher Panelist Mnet [15]
LAN Cable Life MC JTBC Episode 1; 3–present [16]

References

  1. ↑ "르꼬끄골프 콜라보레이션, 유이의 쏙쏙쏙". Music Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ Kim, Young-jin (February 9, 2012). "유이, 뉴이스트 '백호' 직접 작명.."이름 어때요?"" (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  3. ↑ Kim, Ha-jin (February 24, 2017). "뉴이스트 측 "'프로듀스 101' 출연 확정"". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  4. ↑ Bae, Hyo-joo (July 13, 2017). "뉴이스트 김종현-최민기, 화장품 모델 발탁 "깨끗한 이미지"". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  5. ↑ Jo, Yoon-sun (July 17, 2017). ""밤도깨비 어니부기"…뉴이스트 김종현, 열일하는 中". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  6. ↑ Choi, Na-young (August 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 측 "뉴이스트 김종현, 판정단 합류"". OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-06-27.
  8. ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  9. ↑ "NU`EST Ren, Minhyun, and JR`s Movie [Their Distance] Confirmed Premiere Date in Korea". Kstar Live. September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  10. ↑ Hwang, Ji-young (July 22, 2017). "[V앱 종합IS] "알고보면 애교천재"…뉴이스트 김종현, 친절한 문답방". isPlus (in Korean). Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  11. ↑ Kim, Young-jin (July 28, 2017). "'밤도깨비' PD "김종현, 뉴이스트 팬으로서 꽃길 걸었으면 해"". Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  12. ↑ Jang, Ah-reum (September 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 김종현 "무대 뒤 가수, 어떤 심정일지 생각해"". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  13. ↑ Kim, Young-rok (November 4, 2017). "'마스터키' 강다니엘, 혈기왕성 막내 등극…'심쿵 애교'". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  14. ↑ "산다라박에 뉴이스트W 종현까지..'사서고생2', 29일 첫방송" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  15. ↑ "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  16. ↑ "[스몰톡Q] '랜선라이프' 뉴이스트W 종현, 고정으로 자리잡은 비결은? "대도서관 팬이다". m.post.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
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