Lee Jong-hyun is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and musician. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist of the popular South Korean boyband CNBLUE; Before leaving the band in 2019.
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Lee Jong-hyun was born on Tuesday, May 15, 1990 (age 30 years; as in 2020) in Busan, South Korea. Their zodiac sign is Taurus.
Lee Jong-hyun in childhood
His family moved to Japan when he was about four years old. Later, they went back to Busan. He did his schooling from Songdo Elementary School, Busan, Songdo Middle School, Busan and Gyeongnam Commercial High School, Busan. When he moved to Seoul to pursue a career in music, he studied at the School of Performing Arts Seoul. He did his undergraduate studies from Kyung Hee Cyber University, Seoul.
Physical Appearance
Height: 5′ 11.6″ (182 cm)
Eye colour: black
Hair Color: Black
Family and ethnicity
He has two elder sisters.
Lee Jong-hyun with his family at his sister’s wedding
He was once in a relationship with a girl named Suzy.
livelihood
Agency: FNC Entertainment
As a member of CNBLUE
When a talent scouter from FNC Entertainment (then FNC Music) arrived in Busan to contact Jung Yong-hwa (actor, fellow member CNBLUE), he saw Lee Jong-hyun and suggested him to audition at his company. Jong-Hyun went for the audition, passed it, and began training in bass technology at the FNC Academy. A band was formed with four members including Lee Jong-hyun; Other members were Jang Yong-hwa, Kang Min-hyuk and Kong Kwang-jin. In early 2009, the band (CNBLUE) gave its first performance at the entrance of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan. By mid-June 2009, the band began giving live performances on the streets and in clubs. On August 19, 2009, CNBLUE debuted in Japan with their EP, ‘Now or Never’, with Jong Hyun as their leader. The EP was entirely in the English language and failed to make the music charts.
That same year, Kong Kwang-jin left the band and Lee Jung-shin replaced him. Their second EP, ‘Voices’ was in both English and Japanese and peaked at number 227 and lasted two weeks on the chart. On January 14, 2010, CNBLUE made their debut in South Korea with the EP “Bluetory”.
‘I’m a Loner’ from the album was her first Korean single. The band made its first televised stage performance on 15 January 2010 on KBC Music Bank.
The band released their first full-length Japanese album, Thank You, in 2010.
CNBLUE has several Japanese albums and EPs to its name, 392 (2011), Code Name Blue (2011), What Turns You On? (2013), Wave (2014), Colors (2015), Euphoria (2016), and Stay Gold (2017). CNBLUE released their first full-length Korean album “First Step” in 2011.
The band has some Korean albums and EPs to its name, First Step +1 Thank You (2011), Year Fun (2013), Can’t Stop (2014), 2gether (2015), Blooming (2016), and 7ºCN (2017). Some of the band’s hit singles (both Japanese and Korean) are I’m a Loner, Intuition, Hey You, I’m Sorry, Cinderella, Where You Are, Robot, Truth, White, Puzzle and Shake. In 2019, he departed from CNBLUE; He faced criticism for sending inappropriate messages to a YouTuber, which drew attention to his involvement in the ‘Burning Sun Scandal’ (2019) in South Korea.
as a solo artist
In 2012, their debut single, ‘My Love’, was released as a part of the original soundtrack of the K-drama, A Gentleman’s Dignity.
In July 2016, they released their debut studio album, “Sparkling Night” in Japan. The album peaked at number seven on the Oricon Albums Chart and at number nine on Billboard Japan magazine’s Hot Albums.
He has another Japanese album to his name titled “Metropolis” (2018). He made his acting debut in the anthology film “Acoustic” (2010) alongside fellow CNBLUE member Kang Min-hyuk. He played the role of ‘Kim Seong-won’ in the Bakery Attack segment.
In May 2012, he made his K-drama debut as ‘Colin Black’ in “A Gentleman’s Dignity”.
Lee Jong-hyun in a scene from ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’
She has starred in a few K-dramas, including Orange Marmalade (2015), My Only Love Song (2017), Lingerie Girls’ Generation (2017), and That Man Oh Soo (2018). He made his Japanese film debut as ‘Do-Hyun’ in “Ikiru Machi” (2018).
Ikiru Machi (2018)
Awards and Honors (as a member of CNBLUE)
- Top Chinese Music Awards – Foreign Popular Group Awards in 2015
- SBS Gayo Daejeon – Syrup Best Band Award in 2014
- Yinyutai V-Chart Awards – Best Band Award in 2014
- Gaon Chart Music Awards – Hallyu Special Award in 2013
- Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Government of South Korea) in 2011.
- Seoul Music Awards – Rookie Award 2010
CNBLUE giving acceptance speech at Seoul Music Awards
golden disc awards
- Disc Bonsang for the albums ‘First Step’ in 2012, ‘Re:Blue’ in 2014, ‘Can’t Stop’ in 2015 and ‘2gether’ in 2016
CNBLUE giving acceptance speech at the Golden Disc Awards
- Digital Music Bonsang for the songs ‘I’m a Loner’ and ‘Love’ in 2010, ‘Intuition’ in 2012 and ‘I’m Sorry’ in 2014
- Popularity Awards in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015
- Best Asian Group Award in 2012
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
- Best Male Rookie for the song ‘Love’ in 2010
CNBLUE giving acceptance speech after receiving Mnet Asia Music Award
- Best Band Performance for the songs ‘Intuition’ in 2011, ‘Can’t Stop’ in 2015, ‘Cinderella’ in 2015 and ‘You’re So Fine’ in 2016.
Watermelon Music Awards (MMA)
- Best Newcomer Award in 2010
CNBLUE giving acceptance speech at Mellon Music Awards
- Music Genre – Best Rock for ‘Intuition’ in 2011 and ‘Can’t Stop’ in 2014
Awards and Achievements (as a solo artist)
- SBS Drama Awards – New Star Award for K-drama “A Gentleman’s Dignity” in 2012
Lee Jong-hyun giving his acceptance speech at the SBS Drama Awards
- 22nd Seoul Music Awards for Best Ost for ‘My Love’ from K-drama “A Gentleman’s Dignity” in 2013
Signature
Lee Jong-Hyun’s signature
controversies
- In June 2016, Jong-hyun and another member of CNBLUE were under investigation for insider trading of FNC shares after they received information that FNC Entertainment was signing a contract with a popular celebrity. Jong-Hyun did not confirm whether the information was given or not and purchased the stock. However, he soon realized that selling the stock was wrong and kept it for himself, which got him into trouble. While the other member was found innocent, Jong-hyun was fined 20 million won (Rs 12.32 lakh).
- Burning Sun Scandal (February 2018- February 2019): Lee Seung-hyun, popularly known as ‘Seungri’, is a member of Big Bang, one of South Korea’s most influential K-pop bands, and an entrepreneur who’ Is the owner of a club named. burning sun.’ The club (Burning Sun) was surrounded by one of Korea’s biggest scandals, involving many of Korea’s biggest names with allegations such as sexual harassment, prostitution, drug distribution, hidden camera footage, tax evasion and police corruption. Were. Jong-Hyun was one of the celebrities found to be involved in the scandal. Despite Jong-hyun denying his involvement in the scandal, the news program 8’0′ Clock reported Jong-hyun’s involvement in the scandal; Evidence showing that he was part of a one-to-one chat room with Jang Joon-hyung (a singer-songwriter, and convicted in the scandal) where they had indecent conversations in which he made derogatory comments about women. Later, he admitted to watching sex videos shared by Jang and making derogatory comments about women.
- In August 2019, a YouTuber named Park Min Jung posted screenshots of inappropriate messages sent to him by Lee Jong-hyun. The issue highlighted Jong-hyun’s involvement in the Burning Sun scandal; Following which, an official statement was released by FNC Entertainment on behalf of Jong-hyun that he was withdrawing from CNBLUE, and apologized for his behavior and wrongdoings.
Favourite Things
- Guitarists: Richie Kotzen, Eric Clapton
Facts/General Knowledge
- He takes acting, singing and playing guitar as his hobbies. He also enjoys fishing and snowboarding.
- CNBLUE announced their English names at a concert. Jong-Hyun’s English name is ‘John’.
- Before his debut, he was Ulzang in the Best Nine. Uljang means ‘a good looking person’, this word is very popular in South Korea. People who want to become famous apply for a competition, where they are chosen by voters.
Lee Jong-hyun during adolescence
- While on her way to the FNC audition, she met CNBlue member Jang Young-hwa at Seoul Station. Then both of them met Kang Min-hyuk at the audition and eventually all three passed the audition.
- Before becoming a K-pop sensation, he was a judo athlete and won a gold medal in a judo championship held in his hometown when he was studying in high school. Once, when he lost by a few seconds in a judo match, he realized that judo was not his field, and he turned his attention towards music.
- After realizing his passion for music, he started learning piano. One day, while watching TV, he heard English singer-songwriter and guitarist, Eric Clapton playing guitar and was inspired to learn guitar.
- In December 2013, Jong-hyun formed ‘Romantic J’, a duo with singer-songwriter Juniel (a fellow labelmate). The duo released the single ‘Love Falls’, which was composed by Jong-hyun and written by Juniel. The song reached #27 on the Melon chart.
- Jong-Hyun was drafted into his mandatory military service in August 2018. In March 2020, it was reported that he would be discharged from his military service on 25 March 2020; As per COVID-19 protocols.
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