Jung Lea
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Jung Lea | |
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 Jung in September 2023 | |
| Born | Lea Navvab Huening January 5, 2000 Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | PI Corporation |
| Formerly of | Viva |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Agency | PI Corporation |
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Lea Navvab Huening (born January 5, 2000),[1][unreliable source?][2] known professionally by her Korean name Jung Lea (Korean: 정리아), is an American and South Korea singer, model, MC, actress, and influencer based in South Korea. She began her career as a singer in the South Korean girl group Viva in October 2017,[3] the group unofficially disbanded in 2019. She is under PI Corporation.
Early life and education
[edit]Lea Navvab Huening was born on January 5, 2000, in Texas, U.S.,[2] to a South Korean mother and an American father.[4] Her siblings are Huening Kai from Tomorrow X Together and her younger sister, Huening Bahiyyih from Kep1er.[5]
Career
[edit]2017–2019: VIVA
[edit]In 2017, Jung became a member of the girl group VIVA under Shine E&M. The girl group debuted on October 13, 2017 with the release of their self-titled single "VIVA".
2020–2023: YouTuber beginnings, PIETA, Seoul Fashion Week, Korea Multicultural Festa Awards
[edit]On January 9, 2020, Jung became a YouTuber after opening her own channel.[6][better source needed]
On July 19, 2021, it was announced that Jung signed with Model Directors as a model.[7][better source needed]
On December 9, 2022, Jung was announced as a member of Pi House, a collaborative content creation house.[8][better source needed]
On March 19, 2023, Jung debuted as a runway model on 23F/W Seoul Fashion Week for the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection.[9] On September 8, 2023, Jung appeared at Seoul Fashion Week to walk for Kwak Hyun-joo's fashion showcase.[10]
2024–present: Return to Seoul Fashion Week, Departure from Model Directors, PI Corporation
[edit]On February 4, 2024, Jung appeared on the runway for Kwak Hyun-joo 24F/W collection.[11] On April 12, 2024, Jung signed an exclusive contract with PI Corporation.[12]
Other ventures
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]The clothing brand, Commadonna, has had Jung as their model since 2016.[13][better source needed] On March 27, 2023, Celltweet, a skincare brand, revealed that they picked J'LEA as their new model.[14][better source needed] After reviewing the mascara of Glambux Korea on the All Review Show, the beauty company reached out to her to be the model of the product.[15][better source needed]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2022 | "A Good Day To Love" | Non-album single |
| "A Good Day To Love" (with JAY-M) | ||
| "O Little Town of Bethlehem" | Remake song |
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Year-End Medley | Jingle Bells Choir Member | Extra | [16][unreliable source?] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mute: Music Telling | Lea | Fictionalized version |
Television shows
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Shibo Quanjia Dou Lai Sai | Contestant | |
| 2018 | All Over the Place Season 8 | Backup dancer | |
| 2021 | TCKs | Host | |
| M View | |||
| 2022–2023 | All Review Show | Cast member | [17] |
Hosting
[edit]| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Korea Multicultural Festa Awards | [18] |
Podcast
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Hayik Show | Host | [19] |
Music video appearances
[edit]| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Shade" | Jeong Hong Il | [20] |
| "Sugar" | Youngjae | [21][22] | |
| 2023 | "Blank Effect" | Park Jihoon | |
| "Jump! " | Mirae |
Stage
[edit]Musical
[edit]| Year | Title | Venue | Date | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | We Don't Cry at Mcdonald's | Yeonhee Art Theater | July 6-11 | They credited Lea as a co-creator and performer |
References
[edit]- ^ "정리아 : 네이버 통합검색". search.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ a b 💛드디어 첫 Q&A💛, archived from the original on January 24, 2024, retrieved February 12, 2024
- ^ "TFC, 걸그룹 비바 메인 호스트 선정...사전홍보 활동 전개". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ 성, 도현. ""다문화가족은 함께 성장할 파트너"...코엑스서 다문화 축제(종합)". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "예쁘고 잘생긴 건 집안 내력인가요? 연예계에서 활발하게 활동 중인 형제&자매 스타들!". Allure Korea (in Korean). April 8, 2023. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ New York 🗽 Here we go !! [뉴욕 브이로그 1부]. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "pihouse_kr on Instagram (December 9, 2022)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "곽현주 컬렉션, 서울패션위크서 다크&걸리 컬렉션 공개". 싱글리스트 (in Korean). March 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ POP, 헤럴드 (February 4, 2024). "[포토]정리아, 시선 사로잡는 워킹". 헤럴드팝 (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ bntnews. "모델 겸 배우 정리아, 피아이코퍼레이션과 전속계약 체결". bntnews (in Kanuri). Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "commadonna on Instagram (August 24, 2016)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "celltweet on Instagram (March 27, 2023)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "glambux_korea on Instagram (August 27, 2023)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ "정리아 작품활동 : 네이버 통합검색". search.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "모델테이너 정리아, '올리뷰쇼2' MC 발탁...활약 톡톡 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN". star.mbn.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "모델테이너 정리아, '2023 다문화 페스타' 시상식 전체 사회 맡아". 스포츠한국 (in Korean). October 15, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Korea.net offers reborn YouTube live broadcasts". Korea.net. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ 정홍일 #그늘 / Music Video, archived from the original on May 26, 2024, retrieved February 12, 2024
- ^ "Lea Huening: A Year Defined By Change". www.andasian.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ 영재(Youngjae) - 2nd Mini Album 'SUGAR' _ [SUGAR] M/V, archived from the original on February 5, 2024, retrieved February 12, 2024
External links
[edit]
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Singers from Texas
- Models from Texas
- South Korean female models
- South Korean women pop singers
- South Korean musical theatre actresses
- American musical theatre actresses
- South Korean female idols
- American dance musicians
- American expatriates in South Korea
- American musicians of Korean descent
- American people of South Korean descent
- Korean-language singers of the United States
- Mandarin-language singers of South Korea
- South Korean film actresses
- American K-pop singers
- 21st-century South Korean actresses
- 21st-century South Korean women singers
- 21st-century South Korean singers
- 21st-century American women singers