Yong Jun-hyung explained

Yong Jun-hyung
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Birth Name:Yong Jae-soon
Birth Date:19 December 1989
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Partner:Hyuna (2024–present)
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Korean name
Hangul:용준형
Rr:Yong Jun-hyeong
Mr:Yong Chunhyŏng
Hangulborn:용재순
Rrborn:Yong Jae-sun
Mrborn:Yong Chaesun

Yong Jun-hyung (; born Yong Jae-soon, December 19, 1989[1]), known mononymously as Junhyung, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Junhyung rose to fame as a member of South Korean boy band Highlight (formerly known as Beast), formed in 2009. He departed from Highlight in 2019, amidst the controversy of admitting to watch a video of singer Jung Joon-young and a woman making out in a bar, which was filmed with consent but shared to him without the consent of the woman.[2]

As a solo artist, he released one extended play, Flower (2013), and one full-length album, Goodbye 20's (2018).[3] [4] His also starred in the Korean dramas Monstar (2013) and Coffee, Do Me a Favor (2018).[5] [6]

Early life and education

Junhyung was born in Seoul, South Korea. He changed his birth name Yong Jae-soon to his current name when he was in 6th grade.[7]

Career

2007: Pre-debut

In 2007, he joined the boy band Xing, which included Kevin Woo (ex-U-KISS). Junhyung was known by the stage name Poppin' Dragon while in Xing.[8]

2009–2016: Debut with Beast (now known as Highlight)

See main article: Highlight (band). Junhyung debuted under Cube Entertainment as a member of the boy band Beast in 2009. The group released their first extended play Beast Is the B2ST on October 14, 2009.[9] The group released a total of eight extended plays and three studio albums.[10] [11]

2010–2018: Solo activities and discography with Highlight

In 2010, Junhyung was featured as a rapper in songs by other artists, including Hyuna's debut single "Change,"[12] the Asian remix of Amerie's "Heard 'em All,"[13] and G.NA's single "I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better."[14] In 2011, Junhyung was featured on the songs "Heartsore Story" by Wheesung,[15] "A Bitter Day" by Hyuna,[16] "Be Quiet" by Kim Wan-sun,[17] and "Don't Act Countrified" by ALi.[18]

Junhyung released his first solo single, "Living Without You," on February 3, 2012.[19] The song reached #8 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[20] That summer, he made a cameo appearance on the sitcom Salamander Guru and The Shadows. Later that year, Junhyung produced fellow Beast member Yang Yo-seob's debut solo EP, The First Collage, and was featured on the lead single, "Caffeine."[21]

In February 2013, Junhyung released the single "You Got Some Nerve" with LE of EXID and Feeldog of Big Star.[22] The song reached #13 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[23] Starting in May, Junhyung starred in the Korean drama Monstar, alongside Ha Yeon-soo and Kang Ha-neul.[24] The series aired on Mnet and wrapped up in August.[25] Junhyung won Best New Actor at the 2013 Korean Drama Awards for his depiction of a teen idol in the series.[26]

Junhyung released his debut solo EP, Flower, on December 13, 2013.[27] The EP debuted at #4 on the Gaon Album Chart,[28] and the title track "Flower" peaked at #23 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[29]

In 2015, Junhyung starred in the Cube Entertainment online reality series, Yong Jun-hyung's Good Life, alongside his songwriting and music production partner Kim Tae-joo.[30] From 2016 to 2017, he co-hosted the third season of the variety show Hitmaker alongside comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.[31] [32] In 2017, Junhyung was also a cast member on the first season of the variety show It's Dangerous Beyond the Blankets.[33] He returned to the show for the second season in 2018.[34]

In 2016, Beast left Cube Entertainment, and formed their own label, Around Us Entertainment. The group debuted under the new name of Highlight.[35] As Highlight, they released two extended plays.[36]

Junhyung released his first solo full-length album, Goodbye 20's, on May 9, 2018.[37] The album debuted at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart.[38] That year, he also starred in the Korean drama, Coffee, Do Me a Favor, which is based on the webtoon of the same name.

2019–2021: Career hiatus

On March 14, Junhyung announced on Instagram that he was leaving Highlight, following new revelations regarding the KakaoTalk chatrooms scandal, saying he had watched a video sent to him by Jung Joon-young, which was later revealed being a video of Jung and a woman making out in a bar which was filmed with consent but shared to him without, and in one other instance having got knowledge of Jung filming another woman without her consent.[39] [40] [41]

On November 15, 2021, Junhyung left Around Us Entertainment after his contract expired.[42]

2022–present: Solo activities

On September 27, 2022, it was announced that Junhyung would be releasing a new album in the near future, which would be his first solo comeback in four years and also his first since his departure from Around Us Entertainment.[43] On October 11, he announced his first EP Loner, set to release on October 30, under his independent label Black Made.[44]

In October 2022 it was confirmed that Junhyung will hold his solo concert 'LONER's ROOM' at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on November 4 and 5, and will make a comeback with his new EP album "Loner" on October 30.[45] However, the label announced the postponement of the album due to the national mourning period following the Seoul Halloween crowd crush incident on the 29th.[46] And his solo concert was postponed as well.[47] Junhyung has confirmed the release schedule for the new album on November 10.[48]

On March 2, 2023, Junhyung will release "POST IT" (Feat. Xion) with the same name and "Til' the End", both composed by him.[49]

Controversy

On March 11, 2019, the television program SBS Eight O'Clock News incorrectly reported that Junhyung was part of a group chatroom where musician Jung Joon-young shared hidden camera sex videos with acquaintances.[50] [51] On March 12, Junhyung clarified that, even though he had a chat with Jung, he was not part of the group chatroom.[52] Seoul Metropolitan Police stated in April that they questioned him as a witness in the Jung Joon-young KakaoTalk chatrooms case.[53] In December, KBS News reported that the video Jung had sent to Junhyung depicted Jung consensually touching and filming a woman in a bar in Gangnam in November 2015, but the video was shared without her consent.[54]

Other activities

Philanthropy

On March 7, 2022, Yong donated 10 million won to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.[55]

Personal life

Military service

He quietly enlisted for his mandatory military service on April 2, 2019 as an active duty soldier.[56] On September 25, 2020, it was announced that Junhyung had suffered a knee injury, and he would complete the rest of his service as a public service worker.[57] He was discharged on February 26, 2021.[58]

Relationship

On July 8, 2024, Hyuna and Yong's agencies jointly released an official statement saying that the two will be getting married in October. Their wedding ceremony will be held in private with their close friends.[59]

Discography

See main article: Yong Jun-hyung discography.

See also: List of songs written and produced by Yong Jun-hyung.

Filmography

Variety shows

Year TitleNetworkRoleNotesRef.
2016–2017Hitmaker Season 3MBC Every1HostCo-hosted with Jeong Hyeong-don
2017–2018It's Dangerous Beyond the BlanketsMBCCast memberEp. 1-4 (Season 1)
Ep. 8-10 (Season 2)

Dramas

Year Title RoleNotesRef.
2012Salamander Guru and The ShadowsJokerCameo[60]
2013MonstarYoon Seol-chanLead role
2018Coffee, Do Me a FavorIm Hyun-woo

Concert

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
201320's Hot Cover Music – "Past Days" Monstar
20's Booming Star – Male
Best Couple Award with Ha Yeon-soo
Best New Actor
2018Artist of the Year[62] [63]
Song of the Year"Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm)
Male Artist Award
Rap/Hip Hop Music Award"Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm)
Genie Music Popularity Award
Top 10 (Bonsang)
Best Ballad Track Award"Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm)
Korea Popular Music Awards Best Digital Song[64]
Best Artist
Popularity Award
Seoul Music Awards Bonsang[65]
Popularity Award
K-wave Popularity Award
Golden Disc AwardsBonsang (Digital)"Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm)[66]
Gaon Chart Music AwardsSong of the Year (March)

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 2019-12-03 . [단독] 정준영 판결문 살펴보니…하루 세번 밥먹듯 불법 ‘촬영·유포’ ]. [Exclusive] Jung Joon-young's ruling... Illegal "filming and distribution" as if eating three times a day . 2024-01-22 . KBS . ko . Naver.
  3. News: 용준형, 솔로 데뷔곡 '플라워' 재킷 사진 공개…컴백 신호탄. I. Eun-a. 2013-12-09. Ten Asia. 2018-11-15. ko-KR.
  4. News: 용준형, 첫 솔로 정규 앨범 'GOODBYE 20's' 예약 판매 시작. Yu. Cheong-hui. 2018-04-26. Ten Asia. 2018-11-15. ko-KR.
  5. News: '커피야 부탁해' 용준형X김민영X채서진의 마법 같은 로맨스…12월 1일 첫방송. I. Ju-han. 2018-11-15. Sedaily. 2018-11-15. ko.
  6. Web site: Highlight's Yong Jun-hyung returns to small screen. 2018-11-29. Kpop Herald. The Korea Herald. 2019-03-15.
  7. Web site: BEAST's Yong Junhyung makes a surprise confession, "My real name is Yong Jaesoon . Osen . 2010-12-03 . 2011-06-01. ko.
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  33. Web site: Homebodies Xiumin, Kang Daniel, Yong Jun-hyung go on vacation. Kim. So-yeon. 2017-08-15. K-Pop Herald. The Korea Herald. 2019-03-16.
  34. Web site: '이불 밖은 위험해' 강다니엘 vs 마크, 수구 에이스 누구?. 2018-05-31. Seoul Economy. ko. 2019-03-16.
  35. Herman . Tamar . 2017-02-24 . K-Pop Band Beast Changes Name to Highlight After Leaving Agency, Losing Member . 2018-01-03 . Billboard.
  36. Herman . Tamar . 2017-10-17 . Highlight Offers Up a Good Time With The Promise They 'Can Be Better' on 'Celebrate' EP . 2018-01-03 . Billboard.
  37. Web site: Yong Jun-hyung's Album Cover for "GOODBYE 20's" Is Out!. 2018-04-25. Mwave. en. 2019-03-15.
  38. Web site: 2018년 19주차 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. 2019-03-15.
  39. Yong Junhyung Leaves K-pop Group HIGHLIGHT & Admits Knowledge of Sex Crimes Scandal. Herman. Tamar. 2019-03-14. Billboard. 2019-03-14.
  40. News: Yong Junhyung To Leave Highlight Following Recent Controversies . 28 July 2024 . translation . Soompi.
  41. News: Yong Jun-hyung withdraw from Highlight over KakaoTalk controversy “I didn't commit a crime...but I'm sorry to disappoint you” . 28 July 2024 . person IG, copied on Naver.
  42. Web site: 2021-11-15 . '하이라이트 탈퇴' 용준형, 어라운드어스와도 전속계약 종료 . 2021-11-15 . Newsis . ko.
  43. News: 용준형, 4년 만에 새 앨범 발매 예고..홀로서기. 2022-09-27. Star News. ko.
  44. News: 용준형, 30일 EP '로너' 발매…하이라이트 탈퇴 후 홀로서기. 2022-10-11. Naver. ko.
  45. Web site: 자숙 마친 용준형, 컴백→11월 단독 콘서트 개최. Gong. Min-na. Yong Junhyung, who has finished self-reflection, makes a comeback → Held a solo concert in November. SpoTV News . Naver. October 13, 2022. October 13, 2022. ko.
  46. Web site: 예능 대거 결방→용준형, 컴백 연기, '자백'·'리멤버' 무대 인사 취소...이태원 참사로 연예계 올스톱 [SC이슈]]. Lee Ge-eun. A large number of entertainment absences → Yong Jun-hyung postponed comeback, canceled 'Confession' and 'Remember' stage greetings... All-stop entertainment industry due to the Itaewon disaster [SC issue]. Sports Chosun. Naver. October 30, 2022. October 30, 2022. ko.
  47. Web site: 3년 7개월+α'...용준형, 신보→콘서트 연기 [공식]]. Kim. Young-jae. '3 years and 7 months + α'... Yong Junhyung, new album → Concert postponed [Official]. TV report. Naver. November 1, 2022. November 1, 2022. ko.
  48. Web site: 용준형, 홀로서기 시작..10일 새 EP 'LONER' 발매. Kim. Ji-hye. Yong Junhyung, starting to stand alone.. New EP 'LONER' released on the 10th. Herald POP. Naver. November 7, 2022. November 7, 2022. ko.
  49. Web site: 용준형, 오늘(2일) 새 싱글 'POST IT' 발매. Kwak. Hyun-su. Yong Junhyung releases new single 'POST IT' today (2nd). YTN . Naver. March 2, 2023. March 2, 2023. ko.
  50. Web site: 2019-03-12 . Jung Joon-young swept up in Seungri scandal, charged with illegal videos . 2024-01-22 . Korea Joongang Daily . en.
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  52. Web site: March 12, 2019 . SBS funE Reveals Chat Messages Between Jung Joon Young & Junhyung Where Edited into Incriminating Group Chat . April 14, 2019 . Koogle TV . https://web.archive.org/web/20190418102907/https://koogle.tv/media/news/sbs-fune-reveals-chat-messages-between-jung-joon-young-junhyung-where-edited-into-incriminating-group-chat/ . 18 April 2019. }
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  55. Web site: 용준형, 산불 피해 복구 1000만원 기부 "작은 힘이라도 보탤게요. Yoon Sang-geun. Yong Jun-hyung, donate 10 million won for forest fire damage recovery "I'll add even a small force. MT Star News. Naver. March 6, 2022. March 6, 2022. ko.
  56. News: 2019-04-02 . '몰카 논란' 용준형, 오늘(2일) 비공개 입대 "성실하게 군복무 할 것" [공식입장 전문] ]. Naver . ko.
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  59. Web site: 2024-07-08 . 현아 측 "♥용준형과 10월 비공개 결혼, 새로운 인생 축복 당부"(전… . [Official] HyunA's side "♥ Yong Jun-hyung and private wedding in October, blessings for new life" . 2024-07-08 . 스포츠조선 . ko.
  60. Web site: 태연·태민·전효성…'도롱뇽 도사', 초특급 아이돌 총출동. Kang. Seon-ae. 2012-02-06. SBS News. ko. 2019-03-15.
  61. Web site: 용준형, 3월 단독콘서트 'LONER's ROOM'개최 확정. Son Bong-seok. Yong Junhyung confirmed to hold his solo concert ‘LONER’s ROOM’ in March. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. January 25, 2023. January 27, 2023. ko.
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