JR (singer)
JR | |
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JR in August 2017 at Love & Dream fan meeting | |
Born |
Kim Jong-hyun June 8, 1995 Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea |
Occupation |
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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 | |
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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 |
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KOR[8] | |||||
Sok Sok Sok (Uee feat. JR) |
2011 | 64 | N/A | Non-album single |
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Original title | Role | Ref. |
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2016 | Their Distance | 知らない、ふたり | Ji-woo | [9] |
TV series
Year | Title | Original title | Role |
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2015 | Lonely Gourmet: Taipei | 孤独的美食家 第一季·台湾篇 | Zhang Huai Shan / Zhang Si Nan |
TV program
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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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
- ↑ "르꼬끄골프 콜라보레이션, 유이의 쏙쏙쏙". Music Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ↑ Kim, Young-jin (February 9, 2012). "유이, 뉴이스트 '백호' 직접 작명.."이름 어때요?"" (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ↑ Kim, Ha-jin (February 24, 2017). "뉴이스트 측 "'프로듀스 101' 출연 확정"". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ↑ Bae, Hyo-joo (July 13, 2017). "뉴이스트 김종현-최민기, 화장품 모델 발탁 "깨끗한 이미지"". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ↑ Jo, Yoon-sun (July 17, 2017). ""밤도깨비 어니부기"…뉴이스트 김종현, 열일하는 中". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ↑ Choi, Na-young (August 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 측 "뉴이스트 김종현, 판정단 합류"". OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ↑ "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-06-27.
- ↑ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
- ↑ "NU`EST Ren, Minhyun, and JR`s Movie [Their Distance] Confirmed Premiere Date in Korea". Kstar Live. September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ↑ Hwang, Ji-young (July 22, 2017). "[V앱 종합IS] "알고보면 애교천재"…뉴이스트 김종현, 친절한 문답방". isPlus (in Korean). Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ↑ Kim, Young-jin (July 28, 2017). "'밤도깨비' PD "김종현, 뉴이스트 팬으로서 꽃길 걸었으면 해"". Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ↑ Jang, Ah-reum (September 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 김종현 "무대 뒤 가수, 어떤 심정일지 생각해"". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ↑ Kim, Young-rok (November 4, 2017). "'마스터키' 강다니엘, 혈기왕성 막내 등극…'심쿵 애교'". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ↑ "산다라박에 뉴이스트W 종현까지..'사서고생2', 29일 첫방송" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ↑ "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ↑ "[스몰톡Q] '랜선라이프' 뉴이스트W 종현, 고정으로 자리잡은 비결은? "대도서관 팬이다". m.post.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-07-22.
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