JR (singer)

Kim Jong-hyun (Korean: 김종현; born June 8, 1995), more commonly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, rapper, 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.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
JR
JR in August 2017 at Love & Dream fan meeting
Born
Kim Jong-hyun

(1995-06-08) June 8, 1995[1]
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsPledis
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Jong-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerKim Chonghyŏn

Career

Pre-debut

JR first appearance was through Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was first introduced toward public in the show Hello Counselor by Kahi together with Baekho.[2] He was featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok".[3] JR also served as After School Blue back-up dancers for "Wonder Boy" music video and live performances together with NU'EST members and Seventeen's S.Coups. In December 2011, JR and the other Pledis trainees dubbed as After School Boys performed together with After School on SBS Gayo Daejeon.[4]

2012–present: NU'EST and solo activities
Main article: NU'EST

On March 15, 2012, JR debuted as the main rapper, main dancer, and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST.[5]

JR participated in the reality television series Produce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017 and JR ranked 14th.[6] Following the conclusion of Produce 101 Season 2, JR became a model for the cosmetics company Labiotte.[7] He also joined the JTBC variety show Night Goblin as a fixed cast member and the tvN music show Shadow Singer as a judge.[8][9]

On June 27, 2018, JR was confirmed as a member of Mnet's new romance reality show Love Catcher. He joined the celebrity-studded cast alongside four others, including Shin Dong-yup and Hong Seok-cheon.[10]

In 2019, JR became the advertising model of beauty brand Origins.[11] On April 13, 2020, he renewed his contract with the brand.[12]

Discography
For discography as part of NU'EST, see NU'EST discography.

Singles
Title Year Peak positions Sales Album Note
KOR[13]
Sok Sok Sok
(Uee feat. Jong-hyun)[14]		 2011 64 N/A Non-album single

Filmography
For filmography as part of NU'EST, see NU'EST § Filmography.

Films
YearTitleOriginal titleRoleRef.
2016 Their Distance 知らない、ふたり Ji-woo [15]

TV series
YearTitleOriginal titleRoleRef.
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 [16]
Night Goblin Cast member JTBC [17]
Shadow Singer Judge tvN [18]
Master Key Participant SBS Episode 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 [19]
2018 Law of the Jungle Participant SBS Episode 302–305 [20]
For the First Time in my Life Participant E Channel Episode 9–10 [21][22]
Looking for Trouble Season 2: Paradise Cast member JTBC2 [23]
Battle Trip MC and participant JTBC Episode 98–99 (MC); episode 109 (participant) [24] [25]
Love Catcher Panelist Mnet [26]
LAN Cable Life MC JTBC [27]
Not the Same Person You Used to Know MC Mnet Episode 1; 3–6 [28]
2019 UHSN (Study Abroad Girl) MC Mnet with Minhyun [29]
2020 We Play Cast Member SKY Drama Season 2-present [30]

Awards and Nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2019 Korea First Brand Awards Male Idol Variety Star N/A Won [31]


References
  1. "JR (뉴이스트)" [JR (NU'EST)]. Genie Music (in Korean). Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  2. "애프터스쿨 보이즈 동호-종현 '수줍은 미소년' 기대감 UP". entertain.naver.com.
  3. "르꼬끄골프 콜라보레이션, 유이의 쏙쏙쏙". Music Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  4. "플레디스 보이즈, 애프터스쿨과 SBS '가요대전' 출격". entertain.naver.com.
  5. Kim, Young-jin (February 9, 2012). "유이, 뉴이스트 '백호' 직접 작명.."이름 어때요?"" (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  6. Kim, Ha-jin (February 24, 2017). "뉴이스트 측 "'프로듀스 101' 출연 확정"". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  7. Bae, Hyo-joo (July 13, 2017). "뉴이스트 김종현-최민기, 화장품 모델 발탁 "깨끗한 이미지"". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  8. Jo, Yoon-sun (July 17, 2017). ""밤도깨비 어니부기"…뉴이스트 김종현, 열일하는 中". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  9. Choi, Na-young (August 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 측 "뉴이스트 김종현, 판정단 합류"". OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  10. "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  11. "뉴이스트 JR, 자연주의 뷰티 브랜드 광고 모델 발탁…거침없는 대세 행보". 뉴스렙 (in Korean). September 19, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  12. OSEN (April 13, 2020). "뉴이스트 JR, 뷰티 브랜드 광고 모델 재계약 확정 "놀라운 시너지 효과"". mosen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  13. "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  14. "쏙쏙쏙 (Feat. 종현 of 애프터스쿨 보이즈)". Mnet (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  15. "NU'EST Ren, Minhyun, and JR's Movie [Their Distance] Confirmed Premiere Date in Korea". Kstar Live. September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  16. Hwang, Ji-young (July 22, 2017). "[V앱 종합IS] "알고보면 애교천재"…뉴이스트 김종현, 친절한 문답방". isPlus (in Korean). Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  17. Kim, Young-jin (July 28, 2017). "'밤도깨비' PD "김종현, 뉴이스트 팬으로서 꽃길 걸었으면 해"". Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  18. Jang, Ah-reum (September 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 김종현 "무대 뒤 가수, 어떤 심정일지 생각해"". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  19. Kim, Young-rok (November 4, 2017). "'마스터키' 강다니엘, 혈기왕성 막내 등극…'심쿵 애교'". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  20. {{Cite news|author=Kim Jin-seok|title=[단독]뉴이스트W 김종현, '정글의 법칙' 첫 출격|url=http://news.joins.com/article/22221762%7Cwork=JoongAng Ilbo|date=December 20, 2017|accessdate=February 27, 2019|language=Korean
  21. Kim Young-rok (April 27, 2018). "'태어나서처음으로' 뉴이스트 JR, 스페셜요원 출격…미래인 된다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  22. {{Cite news|author=Nam Jae-ryun|title='태어나서 처음으로' 뉴이스트 JR, 역대급 살 떨리는 도전|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/05/04/2018050401534.html%7Cwork=The Chosun Ilbo|date=May 4, 2018|accessdate=February 27, 2019|language=Korean
  23. "산다라박에 뉴이스트W 종현까지..'사서고생2', 29일 첫방송" (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  24. "'배틀트립' 뉴이스트W JR, 스페셜 MC 출격..초특급 활약 예고". heraldcorp (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  25. "'배틀트립' 신화VS뉴이스트W, 제주 여행…김숙 "백호 별명 애월프린스"". tenasia (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  26. "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  27. "[스몰톡Q] '랜선라이프' 뉴이스트W 종현, 고정으로 자리잡은 비결은? "대도서관 팬이다". m.post.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  28. "[단독] 뉴이스트W JR, 엠넷 새 예능 '니가 알던 내가 아냐' MC 확정". News1 (in Korean). November 20, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  29. "뉴이스트 JR∙민현, Mnet '유학소녀' 스토리텔러 출연..여심 저격 [공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  30. "[인터뷰②] '위플레이2' 김주형 PD "딘딘 하차, 뉴이스트 JR 新멤버 합류"". 스포츠조선 (in Korean). May 27, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  31. "[영상M] 스트레이 키즈 방찬 "음악으로 저희의 메시지 전할게요" | 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상 포토월". 매일일보 (in Korean). December 19, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
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