Yong Jun-hyung

In this Korean name, the family name is Yong.
Yong Jun-hyung
Junhyung in May 2018
Born
Yong Jae-soon

(1989-12-19) December 19, 1989 (age 34)
Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • rapper
  • record producer
  • actor
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active
  • 2007–2019
  • 2022–present
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
용준형
Revised RomanizationYong Junhyeong
McCune–ReischauerYong Chunhyŏng
Birth name
Hangul
용재순
Revised RomanizationYong Jaesun
McCune–ReischauerYong Chaesun

Yong Jun-hyung (Korean: 용준형; 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 a controversy where he admitted to having watched a video of singer Jung Joon-young making out with a woman, which was filmed with consent but shared with 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

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

Career

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2007: Pre-debut

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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)

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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

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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.[21] 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."[22]

In February 2013, Junhyung released the single "You Got Some Nerve" with LE of EXID and Feeldog of Big Star.[23] The song reached #13 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[24] Starting in May, Junhyung starred in the Korean drama Monstar, alongside Ha Yeon-soo and Kang Ha-neul.[25] The series aired on Mnet and wrapped up in August.[26] Junhyung won Best New Actor at the 2013 Korean Drama Awards for his depiction of a teen idol in the series.[27]

Junhyung released his debut solo EP, Flower, on December 13, 2013.[28] The EP debuted at #4 on the Gaon Album Chart,[29] and the title track "Flower" peaked at #23 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[30]

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.[31] From 2016 to 2017, he co-hosted the third season of the variety show Hitmaker alongside comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.[32][33] In 2017, Junhyung was also a cast member on the first season of the variety show It's Dangerous Beyond the Blankets.[34] He returned to the show for the second season in 2018.[35]

In 2016, Beast left Cube Entertainment, and formed their own label, Around Us Entertainment. The group debuted under the new name of Highlight.[36] As Highlight, they released two extended plays.[37]

Junhyung released his first solo full-length album, Goodbye 20's, on May 9, 2018.[38] The album debuted at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart.[39] That year, he also starred in the Korean drama, Coffee, Do Me a Favor, which is based on the webtoon of the same name.[6]

2019–2021: Career hiatus

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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.[40][41][42]

On November 15, 2021, Junhyung left Around Us Entertainment after his contract expired.[43]

2022–present: Solo activities

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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.[44] On October 11, he announced his first EP Loner, set to release on October 30, under his independent label Black Made.[45]

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.[46] 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.[47] And his solo concert was postponed as well.[48] Junhyung has confirmed the release schedule for the new album on November 10.[49]

On March 2, 2023, Junhyung will release "POST IT" (Feat. Xion) with the same name and "Til' the End", both composed by him.[50]

Controversy

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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.[40][51][52] On March 12, Junhyung clarified that, even though he had a chat with Jung, he was not part of the group chatroom.[51][53] Seoul Metropolitan Police stated in April that they questioned him as a witness in the Jung Joon-young KakaoTalk chatrooms case.[54] 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.[2]

Other activities

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Philanthropy

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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

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Military service

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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

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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

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Main article: Yong Jun-hyung discography
See also: List of songs written and produced by Yong Jun-hyung
For Yong Jun-hyung's works with Highlight, see Highlight discography.
  • Goodbye 20's (2018)

Filmography

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Reality shows

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Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2015 Yong Jun-hyung's Good Life Cube TV Himself With Kim Tae-joo [31]

Variety shows

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Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2016–2017 Hitmaker Season 3 MBC Every1 Host Co-hosted with Jeong Hyeong-don [32]
2017–2018 It's Dangerous Beyond the Blankets MBC Cast member

Ep. 1-4 (Season 1)
Ep. 8-10 (Season 2)

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Dramas

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Joker Cameo [21]
2013 Monstar Yoon Seol-chan Lead role [5]
2018 Coffee, Do Me a Favor Im Hyun-woo [6]

Concert

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  • LONER's ROOM (2023)[60]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 7th Mnet 20's Choice Awards 20's Hot Cover Music – "Past Days" Monstar Nominated
20's Booming Star – Male Nominated
6th Korea Drama Awards Best Couple Award with Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
Best New Actor Won
2018 MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards Artist of the Year — Nominated [61][62]
Song of the Year "Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm) Nominated
Male Artist Award — Nominated
Rap/Hip Hop Music Award "Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm) Nominated
Genie Music Popularity Award — Nominated
Melon Music Awards Top 10 (Bonsang) Nominated
Best Ballad Track Award "Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm) Nominated
Korea Popular Music Awards Best Digital Song Nominated [63]
Best Artist — Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
Seoul Music Awards Bonsang Nominated [64]
Popularity Award Nominated
K-wave Popularity Award Nominated
Golden Disc Awards Bonsang (Digital) "Sudden Shower" (Feat. 10 cm) Nominated [65]
Gaon Chart Music Awards Song of the Year (March) Nominated

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