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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 29)[1]
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
EducationHanyang University Institute for Future Talents [2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsPledis
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

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.[3] He was featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok".[4] 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.[citation needed] In December 2011, JR 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, JR debuted as the main rapper, main dancer, and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST.[6]

JR participated in the reality television series Produce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017 and JR ranked 14th.[7] Following the conclusion of Produce 101 Season 2, JR 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 Shadow Singer [ko] as a judge.[9][10]

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

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

Discography

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

Singles

Title Year Peak positions Sales Album Note
KOR[14]
Sok Sok Sok
(Uee feat. Jong-hyun)[15] 		2011 64 — 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 [16]

TV series

Year Title Original title Role 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]

TV programs

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2017 Produce 101 Season 2 Contestant Mnet [17]
Night Goblin Cast member JTBC [18]
Shadow Singer [ko] Judge tvN [19]
Master Key Participant SBS Episode 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 [20]
2018 Law of the Jungle Participant SBS Episode 302–305 [21]
For the First Time in my Life Participant E Channel Episode 9–10 [22][23]
Looking for Trouble Season 2: Paradise Cast member JTBC2 [24]
Battle Trip MC and participant JTBC Episode 98–99 (MC); episode 109 (participant) [25] [26]
Love Catcher [ko] Panelist Mnet [27]
LAN Cable Life MC JTBC [28]
Not the Same Person You Used to Know MC Mnet Episode 1; 3–6 [29]
2019 UHSN (Study Abroad Girl) MC Mnet with Minhyun [30]
2020 We Play Cast Member SKY Drama Season 2 [31]

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2019 Korea First Brand Awards Male Idol Variety Star — Won [32]


References

  1. ^ "JR (뉴이스트)" [JR (NU'EST)]. Genie Music (in Korean). Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  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.
  5. ^ "플레디스 보이즈, 애프터스쿨과 SBS '가요대전' 출격". entertain.naver.com.
  6. ^ Kim, Young-jin (February 9, 2012). "유이, 뉴이스트 '백호' 직접 작명.."이름 어때요?"" (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  7. ^ Kim, Ha-jin (February 24, 2017). "뉴이스트 측 "'프로듀스 101' 출연 확정"". Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Bae, Hyo-joo (July 13, 2017). "뉴이스트 김종현-최민기, 화장품 모델 발탁 "깨끗한 이미지"". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  9. ^ Jo, Yoon-sun (July 17, 2017). ""밤도깨비 어니부기"…뉴이스트 김종현, 열일하는 中". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  10. ^ Choi, Na-young (August 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 측 "뉴이스트 김종현, 판정단 합류"". OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  11. ^ "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  12. ^ "뉴이스트 JR, 자연주의 뷰티 브랜드 광고 모델 발탁…거침없는 대세 행보". 뉴스렙 (in Korean). September 19, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart.
  15. ^ "쏙쏙쏙 (Feat. 종현 of 애프터스쿨 보이즈)". Mnet (in Korean). Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  16. ^ "NU'EST Ren, Minhyun, and JR's Movie [Their Distance] Confirmed Premiere Date in Korea". Kstar Live. September 4, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  17. ^ Hwang, Ji-young (July 22, 2017). "[V앱 종합IS] "알고보면 애교천재"…뉴이스트 김종현, 친절한 문답방". isPlus (in Korean). Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  18. ^ Kim, Young-jin (July 28, 2017). "'밤도깨비' PD "김종현, 뉴이스트 팬으로서 꽃길 걸었으면 해"". Asia Today (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  19. ^ Jang, Ah-reum (September 4, 2017). "'수상한 가수' 김종현 "무대 뒤 가수, 어떤 심정일지 생각해"". News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  20. ^ Kim, Young-rok (November 4, 2017). "'마스터키' 강다니엘, 혈기왕성 막내 등극…'심쿵 애교'". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  21. ^ Kim Jin-seok (December 20, 2017). "[단독]뉴이스트W 김종현, '정글의 법칙' 첫 출격". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  22. ^ Kim Young-rok (April 27, 2018). "'태어나서처음으로' 뉴이스트 JR, 스페셜요원 출격…미래인 된다". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  23. ^ Nam Jae-ryun (May 4, 2018). "'태어나서 처음으로' 뉴이스트 JR, 역대급 살 떨리는 도전". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  24. ^ "산다라박에 뉴이스트W 종현까지..'사서고생2', 29일 첫방송" (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  25. ^ "'배틀트립' 뉴이스트W JR, 스페셜 MC 출격..초특급 활약 예고". heraldcorp (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  26. ^ "'배틀트립' 신화VS뉴이스트W, 제주 여행…김숙 "백호 별명 애월프린스"". tenasia (in Korean). Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  27. ^ "[공식] '러브캐처' 신동엽부터 홍석천·뉴이스트W JR까지…5인5색 왓쳐 합류" (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  28. ^ "[스몰톡Q] '랜선라이프' 뉴이스트W 종현, 고정으로 자리잡은 비결은? "대도서관 팬이다". m.post.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  29. ^ "[단독] 뉴이스트W JR, 엠넷 새 예능 '니가 알던 내가 아냐' MC 확정". News1 (in Korean). November 20, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  30. ^ "뉴이스트 JR∙민현, Mnet '유학소녀' 스토리텔러 출연..여심 저격 [공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  31. ^ "[인터뷰②] '위플레이2' 김주형 PD "딘딘 하차, 뉴이스트 JR 新멤버 합류"". 스포츠조선 (in Korean). May 27, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  32. ^ "[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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