Jang Jin-young (singer)

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Jang Jin-young
장진영
Born
Jang Jin-young

(1983-07-01) July 1, 1983 (age 38)
Chuncheon, South Korea
OccupationSinger, Vocal trainer
Spouse(s)Kang Hae-in (m. 2017)
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsSM Entertainment
Associated acts
Jang Jin-young
Hangul
장진영
Revised RomanizationJang Jin-yeong
McCune–ReischauerJang Jin-yŏng

Jang Jin-young (born July 1, 1983) is a South Korean singer and the former lead singer of the boy group Black Beat. He is currently more active as a vocal trainer for SM Entertainment's artists, particularly SHINee, EXO and Red Velvet.[1][2]

Career[]

Jang Jin-young made his debut as the lead singer of the boy group Black Beat which was formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2002. The five-member group released their first album Volume 1 - Black Beat #2002 but has been inactive since 2006. He also became a member of the duo 'by JINSUNG' before debuting in 2011 as a solo artist with the release of the single "시간이 흐른 뒤 (Another Time)" and mini album Vocalist.[3][4][5] He participated as a vocal trainer for S.M. Entertainment in the reality-survival show, K-pop Star and gained popularity in 2017 after appearing in the second season of Sister's Slam Dunk where he earned the nickname "지충쌤" or "Mr. Serious" for his training style.[6] On June 23, he collaborated with The Barberettes for the song "Stranger's Love" which was released as part of the second season of SM Station, a special digital music project in which S.M. Entertainment releases a single every week.[7] In July, he became a vocal trainer for the Mnet reality girl group survival show, Idol School along with S.E.S member Bada.[8]

Personal life[]

In April 2017, Jang Jin-young announced his plans to marry his girlfriend of 10 years, actress Kang Hae-in (강해인), in October.[9] They were wed on October 21 at a ceremony attended by the couple's family, friends and other S.M. Entertainment artists.[10]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

Title Album details
Vocalist

Singles[]

Year Single
2012 "시간이 흐른 뒤 (Another Time)"
"Vocalist"
2017 "Stranger's Love" (with The Barberettes)

Filmography[]

Television shows[]

Year Title Network Role
2011–2012 K-pop Star SBS Vocal trainer
2017 Unnie's Slam Dunk KBS2 Vocal trainer
Idol School Mnet Vocal trainer

References[]

  1. ^ "'강해인과 결혼' 장진영 누구? 그룹 블랙비트 출신 SM 보컬트레이너". Star News (in Korean). April 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  2. ^ Jeong, Jun-hwa (May 25, 2017). "[공식입장] 엠넷 '아이돌학교', 7월 편성 확정..김희철·블아필 합류". Korea Daily (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Park, Hyun-min (April 25, 2012). "Black Beat Member Jang Jin Young to Come Back with New Group". MWave. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "시간이 흐른 뒤". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  5. ^ "Vocalist". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  6. ^ Park, Yeong-woong (July 7, 2017). "[단독] '언니쓰2' 장진영, K팝 보컬 노하우 전한다..8월 日콘서트". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  7. ^ Park, Ga-young (June 20, 2017). "'SM STATION' 시즌2, 장진영-바버렛츠의 조합 발표… 23일 공개". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  8. ^ Yoon, Min-sik (July 12, 2017). "Wannabe K-pop stars enroll in 'Idol School'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  9. ^ Choi, Yoon-na (April 6, 2017). ""SM도 축하해" 장진영♥강해인, 10년 열애→10월 결혼 [종합]". The Korea Herald (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  10. ^ Kim, Eun-ae (October 20, 2017). ""의리의 SM" 장진영, 내일 결혼..이특 사회·레드벨벳 축가". The Korea Herald (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2017.
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