Jung Yong-hwa

Jung Yong-hwa
Jung promoting Cook Up a Storm in Macau, 2017
Born Jung Yong-hwa
(1989-06-22) June 22, 1989
Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Education Kyung Hee Cyber University – China Studies
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active 2009–present
Labels FNC Entertainment
Associated acts CNBLUE
Website fncent.com/jungyonghwa
Korean name
Hangul 정용화
Hanja 鄭容和
Revised Romanization Jeong Yong-hwa
McCune–Reischauer Chŏng Yonghwa

Jung Yong-hwa (Hangul: 정용화; pronounced [tɕəːŋ joŋ hwa]; born June 22, 1989) is a South Korean musician, singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. He is the leader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band CNBLUE. Jung made his television debut in You're Beautiful (2009), and has since starred in television dramas Heartstrings (2011), Marry Him If You Dare (2013), The Three Musketeers (2014) and The Package (2017). On the music front, Jung also made his solo debut with the album One Fine Day in 2015.

Early life and career beginnings

Jung Yong-hwa was born on June 22, 1989, in Seoul, South Korea.[1] His family consists of his parents and a brother, who is four years older. He moved to Busan in 1991 and lived there through high school, where he first began composing music.[2] After taking his college entrance, he moved back to Seoul, where he joined FNC Music. In 2009, Jung left for Japan to study music with his bandmates.[3] While there, they did street performances and released independent albums.[3] The group debuted in Japan with the mini album Now or Never on August 19, 2009 with an indie label AI Entertainment. They officially debuted in Korea in 2010 with the mini album Bluetory, and the title track "I'm a Loner" became an instant hit in Korea.

Music career

On January 14, 2011, Jung released his first solo digital single, "For First Time Lovers". The song was featured on the second season of We Got Married, where Jung was a cast member and one half of an on-screen couple with Seohyun of Girls' Generation.[4] Upon its release, it topped various South Korean music charts.[5]

In 2014, he released "You, My Star", a self-composed single dedicated to his fans. All profits of the single were donated to charity.[6]

Jung on the red carpet at the 15th Yinyue Fengyun Bang Awards on April 13, 2015

In January 2015, Jung debuted as a solo artist with the album One Fine Day, which clinched the number one spot on Billboard's World Albums chart.[7] The album featured artists JJ Lin,[8] Yang Dong-geun,[9] Verbal Jint,[10] YB's Yoon Do-hyun and Peter Malick.[11][12] One Fine Day received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who noted his growth as a singer-songwriter.[13] Jung later embarked on his first series of solo concerts across Asia.[14]

In 2016, Jung collaborated with Sunwoo Jung-a on a collaborative album project.[15] The duo released two singles “Hello” and “Empathy”; Jung composed "Hello" and co-wrote the lyrics to "Empathy".[16]

In early 2017, FNC Entertainment revealed that Jung will make a solo comeback in July. He reportedly collaborated with foreign artists through a songwriting camp for the album.[17] His first mini-album, Do Disturb, as well as the music video for its title song "That Girl" were both released on July 19, 2017.[18] Jung released his second Japanese album Summer Calling on August 9, 2017.[19]

Songwriting

Jung has composed several notable singles for CNBLUE, including "In My Head" (2011), "Where You Are" (2012) and "I'm Sorry" (2013).[20] In particular, his composition "Can't Stop" for the group's fifth EP was very well received and earned rave reviews from critics and K-pop fans.[21]

For his drama Heartstrings (2011), he composed and sang "Because I Miss You". The single peaked at number 14 on the Gaon Chart, and later ranked number one on Japanese ringtone charts.[22] He also produced "Casting Love" for the soundtrack of Marry Him If You Dare (2013), which was sung by Jeon Gun-hwa.

Jung has also composed for other artists. He composed and produced "Fool" (also known as "Babo") as a gift for label-mate Juniel, which was featured on her debut album[23] as well as "Love is Only You" for another FNC artist, girl group AOA.[24] Jung released 17 compositions for the first half of 2012.[25]

As a gift for the CNBLUE School in Burkina Faso, Africa, Jung helped produce their "School Song".[26] In 2013, Jung penned the song "Feel Good", the brand song of Samsung Galaxy, which was released officially on YouTube on August 23, 2013.[27]

Acting career

Jung filming Happy Camp in China, 2015

Jung Yong-hwa debuted as an actor before his band's official debut in Korea. He was the first member of CNBLUE to appear on screen in 2009 when he landed his first acting role in the SBS drama You're Beautiful. The drama aired from October 7 to November 26, 2009.[28] As the series revolves around the life of a musical group, he played the role of the lead guitarist in the faux idol band A.N.Jell.[29] The series gained a cult following,[30] and earned high ratings in Japan,[31][32] which fostered the growth of his popularity.[33]

In 2011, Jung was cast in MBC's youth campus drama Heartstrings, along with fellow band member Kang Min-hyuk. The drama also reunited Jung with You're Beautiful co-star Park Shin-hye.[34] After the drama aired, Jung experienced a rise in popularity in Japan.[35]

Originally cast in Kim Eun-sook's teen drama The Heirs, Jung revealed that he declined the role to "avoid" actress Park Shin-hye (who was the lead actress of Heirs) despite being fascinated with the character and knowing that the drama is likely to succeed.[36] Instead, he chose to star in KBS's romantic comedy Marry Him If You Dare.[37] Explaining his decision, Jung said that the audience is likely to be "bored" as he had already worked with Park in two dramas.[36]

In 2014, Jung took the leading role in period action drama The Three Musketeers.[38][39] Despite suffering from low ratings,[40] Jung received positive reviews from critics and producers for his improved acting in the series.[41][42] Three Musketeers was also well-received in China and fostered in Jung's growth in popularity in the country.[43][44]

In 2017, Jung made his big-screen debut in the Chinese gastronomy film Cook Up a Storm alongside Nicholas Tse.[45][46] The same year, Jung starred in JTBC's travel romance drama The Package with Lee Yeon-hee.[47]

Variety show

After his successful acting debut, Jung joined his first variety show, MBC's Sunday Sunday Night program Korea Ecosystem Rescue Centre: Hunters, which featured seven celebrity MCs going out to capture wild boars. The show premiered on December 6, 2009 but was forced to prematurely cease its run in mid-January 2010 due to protests by animal-rights groups.[48] He subsequently continued as one of the MCs on the replacement program Eco House, which deals with global climate change.

In 2010, Jung became the one of the hosts of SBS's live music show Inkigayo and variety-talk show Night After Night.[49][50] He left both programs in 2011.

In February 2010, he was paired with Seohyun of Girls' Generation as part of a virtually wedded couple for MBC's We Got Married.[51][52] Collectively known as "YongSeo" couple, they filmed their final episode of the show on March 15, 2011.[53] At the end of the year, Jung won the "Popularity Award" at the MBC Entertainment Awards for his stint in We Got Married.

In 2018, Jung joined the talk show Talk Mon alongside Kang Ho-dong as a host. However, he shortly left the program soon after he was involved in a controversy.[54][55]

Personal life

On June 28, 2016 it was reported that Jung is being under investigation for insider trading. He was reportedly being investigated for allegedly earning approximately $347,000 through buying stocks in FNC Entertainment after learning about their plans to sign a major celebrity.[56] On June 30, Jung was cleared of suspicion and was found not guilty.[57] On October 31, FNC Entertainment officially announced that they will take legal action against malicious rumors about the singer after being framed of insider trading.[58]

On January 17, 2018, Jung was reported to have entered a Kyung Hee University graduate school program, despite failing to appear at two official interviews for graduate school entrance.[59] It was later revealed that he attended the interview separately at his agency FNC Entertainment at the request of the professor in charge of student admission.[60] Due to the controversy, Jung's admission was set to be revoked by Kyung Hee University despite having not broken any rules as the university itself has no clear rules regarding graduate student admission process, and that it's often up to the professor's discretion.[61][62] Citizens’ Coalition for Democratic Media (CCDM) issued a press release criticizing SBS for targeting Jung in their report, calling it "exploitative" and "extremely inappropriate reporting by the media that runs the serious risk of human rights violations."[63]

Jung began his compulsory military service on March 5, 2018.[64][65]

On October 9, 2018, FNC Entertainment has announced that Jung has already been cleared of all charges earlier this summer. It was reported that Jung is not guilty of obstruction of business in regards to his school admissions. The prosecutor has decided to not indict him on July. The law has also acknowledged that Jung did not have any intention of receiving preferential admission.[66]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Cook Up a Storm Chef Ahn Paul

Television series

YearNetworkTitleRoleNotes
2009SBSYou're BeautifulKang Shin-woo
2011MBCHeartstringsLee Shin
2012SBSA Gentleman's DignityHimselfCameo (Episode 13)[67]
2013KBS2Marry Him If You DarePark Se-joo
2014tvNThe Three MusketeersPark Dal-hyang
2017jTBCThe PackageSan Ma-roo

Variety and reality show

YearNetworkTitleRoleNotes
2009-2010MBCKorea Ecosystem Rescue Centre: HuntersMain cast
2010Eco House
2010-2011We Got Marriedwith Seohyun
SBSInkigayoHostwith Sulli and Jo Kwon
Night After Nightwith Daesung, Uee etc.
2015MnetHologramHimselfSolo debut reality show
2017O'live, tvNIsland TrioCast member
KBSSyndrome Man
2018O'liveTalk MonHostwith Kang Ho Dong

Discography

Concert tours

  • Jung Yonghwa 1st Concert - One Fine Day (2015)[68]
  • Jung Yonghwa Live [Summer Calling] (2017)[69]
  • Jung Yonghwa Live [Room 622] (2018)[70]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2009 SBS Drama Awards New Star Award You're Beautiful Won[71]
2010 MBC Entertainment Awards 2010 Popularity Award N/A Won
Most Popular Couple We Got Married (Shared with Seohyun) Won
SBS Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer in a Variety Show Inkigayo Won[72]
3rd Korea Drama Awards Popularity Award You're Beautiful Won[73]
2011 3rd Melon Music Awards Music Style Best OST Song
"You've Fallen For Me" (Heartstrings)
Nominated
MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor Heartstrings Nominated
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards Most Popular Actor (TV) Nominated
1st K-Drama Star Awards Hallyu Star Award Won[74]
2013 KBS Drama Awards Best Couple Award with Han Chae-ah Marry Him If You Dare Nominated
2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards Most Popular Actor (TV) Nominated
2015 Hong Kong Weibo Star Awards Hottest Korean Artist Award N/A Won [75]
Most Influential Korean Star N/A Won
Top Chinese Music Awards Solo Artist Award N/A Won [76]
Melon Music Awards Music Style Best Folk Song "Star, You" Nominated
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Male Solo One Fine Day Nominated
Artist of the Year N/A Nominated
ELLE China Style Awards Voice of ELLE International Singer of The Year N/A Won [77]
2016 Seoul Music Awards Bonsang One Fine Day Nominated
Popularity Award N/A Nominated
Golden Disc Awards Best Solo Vocal Award One Fine Day Won
2018 32nd Golden Disc Awards Golden Disc Album Award Do Disturb Nominated [78]
Global Popular Artist Award N/A Nominated [79]

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