JR (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
JR
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JR in August 2017 at Love & Dream fan meeting
Born
Kim Jong-hyun

(1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 26)[1]
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
EducationHanyang University Institute for Future Talents [2]
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

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.

Career[]

Pre-debut[]

Kim 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.[3] He was featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok".[4] Kim 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.[citation needed] In December 2011, Kim and the other Pledis trainees dubbed as After School Boys performed together with After School on SBS Gayo Daejeon.[5]

2012–present: NU'EST and solo activities[]

Main article: NU'EST

On March 15, 2012, Kim debuted as the main rapper, main dancer, and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST.[6]

Kim participated in the reality television series Produce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017 and ranked 14th.[7] Following the conclusion of Produce 101 Season 2, Kim became a model for the cosmetics company Labiotte.[8] He also joined the JTBC variety show Night Goblin as a fixed cast member and the tvN music show  [ko] as a judge.[9][10]

On June 27, 2018, Kim was confirmed as a member of Mnet's new romance reality show  [ko]. He joined the celebrity-studded cast alongside four others, including Shin Dong-yup and Hong Seok-cheon.[11]

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

In April 2021, Kim was cast in the role of Lee Shin in the drama “I’ll Become Your Night”.[14] On the same month, he became the main host of the Naver NOW audio show "Royal Comics".[15]

Discography[]

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

Singles[]

Title Year Peak positions Sales Album Note
KOR[16]
Sok Sok Sok
(Uee feat. Jong-hyun)[17] 		2011 64 N/A Non-album single

Filmography[]

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

Films[]

Year Title Original title Role Ref.
2016 Their Distance 知らない、ふたり Ji-woo [18]

TV series[]

Year Title Original title Role Network Ref.
2015 Lonely Gourmet: Taipei 孤独的美食家 第一季·台湾篇 Zhang Huai Shan / Zhang Si Nan [citation needed]
2021 I'll Become Your Night 너의 밤이 되어줄게 Lee Shin SBS [14]

TV programs[]

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Contestant Mnet [19]
Night Goblin Cast member JTBC [20]
 [ko] Judge tvN [21]
Master Key Participant SBS Episode 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 [22]
2018 Law of the Jungle Participant SBS Episode 302–305 [23]
For the First Time in my Life Participant E Channel Episode 9–10 [24][25]
Looking for Trouble Season 2: Paradise Cast member JTBC2 [26]
Battle Trip MC and participant JTBC Episode 98–99 (MC); episode 109 (participant) [27] [28]
 [ko] Panelist Mnet [29]
LAN Cable Life MC JTBC [30]
Not the Same Person You Used to Know MC Mnet Episode 1; 3–6 [31]
2019 UHSN (Study Abroad Girl) MC Mnet with Minhyun [32]
2020 We Play Cast Member SKY Drama Season 2 [33]

Awards and Nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2019 Korea First Brand Awards Male Idol Variety Star N/A Won [34]

References[]

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  2. ^ "뉴이스트∙세븐틴 멤버, 한양대학교 미래인재교육원 학점은행제 실용음악과정(KPOP) 입학". Archived from the original on April 15, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "애프터스쿨 보이즈 동호-종현 '수줍은 미소년' 기대감 UP". entertain.naver.com.
  4. ^ "르꼬끄골프 콜라보레이션, 유이의 쏙쏙쏙". Music Naver (in Korean). Retrieved January 26, 2018.
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  7. ^ Kim, Ha-jin (February 24, 2017). "뉴이스트 측 "'프로듀스 101' 출연 확정"". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2017.
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  17. ^ "쏙쏙쏙 (Feat. 종현 of 애프터스쿨 보이즈)". Mnet (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  18. ^ "NU'EST Ren, Minhyun, and JR's Movie [Their Distance] Confirmed Premiere Date in Korea". Kstar Live. September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
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  20. ^ Kim, Young-jin (July 28, 2017). "'밤도깨비' PD "김종현, 뉴이스트 팬으로서 꽃길 걸었으면 해"". Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  21. ^ Jang, Ah-reum (September 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 김종현 "무대 뒤 가수, 어떤 심정일지 생각해"". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  22. ^ Kim, Young-rok (November 4, 2017). "'마스터키' 강다니엘, 혈기왕성 막내 등극…'심쿵 애교'". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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  25. ^ Nam Jae-ryun (May 4, 2018). "'태어나서 처음으로' 뉴이스트 JR, 역대급 살 떨리는 도전". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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  33. ^ "[인터뷰②] '위플레이2' 김주형 PD "딘딘 하차, 뉴이스트 JR 新멤버 합류"". 스포츠조선 (in Korean). May 27, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
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