Kim Jong-hyeon (Korean: 김종현; born June 8, 1995), formerly known by his stage nameJR, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the leader, main dancer and main rapper of South Korean boy groupNU'EST. Following his contract expiration withPledis Entertainment in 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract as a soloist and actor under Evermore Entertainment, debuting with the release of his firstextended playMeridiem on November 8, 2022.
Jonghyeon was the first male trainee at Pledis Entertainment. He was a Pledis trainee for three years before debut. His first appearance was throughOrange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was first introduced toward public in the showHello Counselor byKahi together withBaekho.[3] He was featured inUee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok".[4] Jonghyeon also served as a back up dancer for After School Blue's "Wonder Boy" music video and live performances, together with NU'EST members andSeventeen's S.Coups.[citation needed] In December 2011, Kim and the other Pledis trainees dubbed as After School Boys performed together with After School onSBS Gayo Daejeon.[5]
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 seriesProduce 101 Season 2 during the first half of 2017 and he ranked 14th.[7] Following the conclusion ofProduce 101 Season 2, Kim became a model for the cosmetics company Labiotte.[8] He also joined the JTBC variety showNight Goblin as a fixed cast member and the tvN music showShadow Singer [ko] as a panelist.[9][10]
On June 27, 2018, Kim was confirmed as a member of Mnet's new romance reality showLove Catcher [ko]. He joined the celebrity-studded cast alongside four others, including Shin Dong-yup andHong Seok-cheon.[11]
In 2019 Kim became the brand ambassador of beauty brandOrigins[12] for South Korea. 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 SBS musical dramaLet Me Be Your Knight.[14] On the same month, he became the main host of the Naver NOW audio show"Royal Comics".[15]
It was announced on February 28, 2022, that NU'EST's exclusive contract with Pledis Entertainment will expire on March 14, 2022, and Kim (alongside membersAron andRen) will leave the agency, therefore concluding their 10-year career as a group.[16]
In May 2022 Kim signed a contract with Evermore Entertainment as a solo artist and actor.[17]
In June 2022 Kim held his first fan meeting,Hi! (하이!) on July 2, 2022, at the Jamsil Student Gymnasium.[18] After the event, Kim also held hi-touch session with approximately 3,500 audience.
In September 2022 it was announced that JR debuted with his first solo album. It was released on November 8.[19] In October 2022, it was announced that Kim would release his first mini album "Meridiem" on November 8.[20] On October 31, the agency announced that the album release schedule has been postponed. A new date will be announced at a later date due to theSeoul Halloween crowd crush event.[21]
On December 28, 2023, Evermore announced that Kim would released his second EPBrilliant Seasons on January 3, 2024. In addition, he would also reveal the EP details and perform the tracks before its release during the "Sparkling Eternity" fan concert on December 29 to 30, 2023.[22]
On August 18, 2024, Kim held a live broadcast announcing that he would have to fulfill hismilitary mandatory service as an active duty soldier on September 23.[23][24]
^"Lights" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the Circle Download Chart.[30]
^"Ssok Ssok Ssok" was released as a promotional single in collaboration withLe Coq Sportif Golf Korea.
^TheKpop Hot 100 was launched on August 25, 2011, and was discontinued on July 16, 2014. The chart was re-established on June 4, 2017, but was discontinued on April 30, 2022.
^"I Hate You" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 33 on Gaon Download Chart.[34]
^"Need It" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 32 and 174 on Gaon Download Chart and Gaon BGM Chart, respectively.[35][36]
^"Summer Drive" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 140 on Gaon Download Chart.[37]
^abLee, Younhee."뉴이스트 김종현, '너의 밤이 되어줄게' 출연 확정" [NU'EST Kim Jong-hyun confirmed to appear in 'I'll become your night'] (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. RetrievedApril 9, 2021.
^Hong Se-young (May 16, 2022)."뉴이스트 김종현, 에버모어엔터와 전속계약 "배우·솔로 동시에" [공식]" [[Official] NU'EST's Jonghyun Kim, an exclusive contract with Evermore Entertainment, "Actor and solo at the same time" [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga.Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. RetrievedMay 16, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Soo-jin (June 3, 2022)."뉴이스트 출신 김종현, 단독 팬미팅 7월 2일 'Hi 하이' 개최" [Kim Jong-hyun from NU'EST held a solo fan meeting 'Hi High' on July 2nd] (in Korean). MT StarNews.Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. RetrievedJune 3, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Park, Sang-hoo (September 28, 2022)."뉴이스트 출신 김종현, 10년 만 솔로 데뷔… 11월 발매" [Kim Jong-hyun from NU'EST to debut solo after 10 years... November release] (in Korean).JTBC.Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Song, Soo-min (October 11, 2022)."김종현, 11월 8일 솔로 데뷔…첫 앨범명은 'MERIDIEM'" [Kim Jonghyun, solo debut on November 8th... The name of the first album is 'MERIDIEM'] (in Korean). Dispatch.Archived from the original on October 11, 2022. RetrievedOctober 11, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Kim, Na-yeon (October 31, 2022)."지상파·종편만? 이태원 참사에 스타 콘텐츠 '올스톱'[★NEWSing]" [Terrestrial and general only? Star content 'All-Stop' in the Itaewon disaster [NEWSing]].MT Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on October 31, 2022. RetrievedOctober 31, 2022 – viaNaver.
^Yoo, Soo-yeon (August 18, 2024).김종현, 오는 9월 현역 입대..."금방 돌아올게요" 심경 언급 [Kim Jong-hyeon, enlisting in the military in September..."I'll be back soon" Expressing His Feelings] (in Korean). Osen. RetrievedAugust 19, 2024 – viaNaver.
^Lee, Soo-jin (August 19, 2024).뉴이스트 출신 김종현, 9월 23일 육군 현역 입대 [공식] [Kim Jong-hyeon from NU'EST to enlist in the military on September 23 [Official]] (in Korean).Ilgan Sports. RetrievedAugust 19, 2024 – viaNaver.
^abPeak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
"Ssok Ssok Ssok".Gaon Music Chart. July 2, 2011. Archived fromthe original on February 4, 2015. RetrievedOctober 16, 2022.
"Daybreak".Gaon Music Chart. June 18–24, 2017. Archived fromthe original on July 30, 2017. RetrievedOctober 15, 2022.
"Thanksful for You".Gaon Music Chart. October 8–14, 2017. Archived fromthe original on October 19, 2017. RetrievedOctober 15, 2022.
^2017년 25주차 Download Chart [Week 25 of 2017 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). June 18–24, 2017. Archived fromthe original on July 11, 2017. RetrievedOctober 15, 2022.
^2011년 06월 Download Chart [June 2011 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). July 14, 2011. Archived fromthe original on December 8, 2015. RetrievedOctober 16, 2022.
^Peak chart positions onBillboard's K-pop Hot 100:
"With".Billboard Korea (in Korean). October 22, 2017. Archived fromthe original on December 27, 2017. RetrievedOctober 15, 2022.
^2017년 41주차 Download Chart [Week 41 of 2017 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). October 8–14, 2017. Archived fromthe original on October 19, 2017. RetrievedOctober 16, 2022.
^2018년 48주차 Download Chart [Week 48 of 2018 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart. December 1, 2018. Archived fromthe original on December 6, 2018. RetrievedOctober 15, 2022.
^2021년 17주차 Download Chart [Week 17 of 2021 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart. April 18–24, 2021. Archived fromthe original on April 29, 2021. RetrievedOctober 15, 2022.
^2022년 18주차 Download Chart [Week 18 of 2022 Download Chart].Gaon Music Chart. April 24–30, 2022. Archived fromthe original on May 5, 2022. RetrievedOctober 16, 2022.
^Kang, Hyo-jin (February 28, 2023)."[단독]뉴이스트 출신 김종현, 드라마 '소리사탕' 주연…연기 활동 박차" [[Exclusive] Kim Jong-hyun from Nu'est, starring in the drama 'Sori Candy'... spur of acting] (in Korean). SpoTV News.Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. RetrievedFebruary 28, 2023 – viaNaver.
^Yang So-young (March 28, 2023).김종현, '시작은 키스' 출연 확정...이현주·차선우와 호흡 [Kim Jong-hyun confirmed to appear in 'Kiss is the Beginning'... Breathing with Lee Hyun-joo and Cha Seon-woo].MK (in Korean).Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. RetrievedMarch 28, 2023 – viaNaver.
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