Jung Yong-hwa is a multi-talented Korean artist who excels in singing, playing guitar, composing and acting.
He is best known as the leader and lead vocalist of the rock band CNBLUE, which has won numerous awards and recognition in Korea and internationally.
He is also a successful solo singer-songwriter, having released three albums and collaborated with artists across multiple genres.
As an actor, he has starred in many popular dramas such as “You’re Beautiful”, “I Love You”, and “Sell Your Haunted House”.
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- Full name: Jung Yong Hwa
- Date of Birth: June 22, 1989
- Age: 35
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: singer, musician, actor, producer, composer, lyricist
- Height: 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: Jung Yong-jin (older brother)
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Jung Yong Hwa was born in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea on June 22, 1989. As of 2024, he is 35 years old.
He has an older brother, Jung Yong-jin, who is four years older than him. When he was two years old, his family moved to Busan and grew up there.
He attended South Hills High School, where he formed his first band and performed at school festivals.
He was interested in music from an early age and learned to play the clarinet, piano and guitar. He also enjoyed singing and composing songs.
After graduating from high school, he moved back to Seoul and auditioned for FNC Entertainment, a music agency specializing in rock bands.
He was accepted as a trainee and became the leader of CNBLUE, a four-member band that debuted in Japan in 2009 and in South Korea in 2010.
He also continued his academic studies, attending Kyung Hee University, majoring in applied music.
He later entered the doctoral program in applied arts at the same university but faced controversy during his admission in 2017. Prosecutors acquitted him in 2018.
Personal life
Jung Yong-hwa is unmarried and has no children. He is reportedly single but has had affairs with several female stars.
He once partnered with Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun on the reality show “We Got Married” and pretended to be married for a year.
After the show ended, they developed a close friendship and remain on good terms, but they deny having romantic feelings for each other.
He was also rumored to be dating actresses Park Shin Hye and Lee Yeon Hee, but he denied both allegations and said they were just friends. He said he prefers women who are cute, cheerful, and fun.
Profession
Jung Yong-hwa made his acting debut in 2009 by playing Kang Shin-woo, a member of a fictional idol band, in the TV series You’re Beautiful.
His popularity soared with his superb acting skills and chemistry with leading lady Park Shin Hye. He later reunited with Park Shin Hye in the 2011 drama “Heartstrings”, in which he played college student and band leader Lee Shin.
He also sang and wrote several songs for the play. He went on to star in the following plays: Marry Me If You Dare in 2013, The Three Musketeers in 2014, The Package in 2017, and Sell Your Haunted House (2021). He also starred in A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012) and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020).
As a singer, he debuted as the leader and lead vocalist of CNBLUE, a rock band consisting of Lee Jong-hyun (guitar and vocals), Kang Min-hyuk (drums and vocals), and Lee Jung-shin (bass and vocals).
The band debuted in Japan in 2009 with the mini-album “Now or Never” and in South Korea in 2010 with the single “I’m a Loner”.
They quickly rose to fame with their catchy songs and live performances, becoming one of the most successful bands in South Korea and Asia.
They have released 10 studio albums, 11 mini albums, and 27 singles in Korea and Japan, and have won numerous awards including the Golden Disc Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards, and Seoul Music Awards.
They have also given concerts and tours in Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and the United States.
Jung Yong-hwa began his solo career in 2015 with the release of his debut album, A Beautiful Day, which topped the Billboard World Albums Chart and Gaon Albums Chart.
He has collaborated with artists such as JJ Lin, Yang Dong-geun, Verbal Jint, and Sun Woo Jung-ah. In 2017, he released his second album, Do Disturb, and in 2020, he released his third album, Feel the Five “Y”.
He has also worked on the soundtracks for television series such as The Three Musketeers, The Package and Sell Your Haunted House. He is known for his diverse musical styles, which include rock, pop, folk, R&B, hip-hop and folk.
He is also a talented composer and lyricist, having written and produced over 100 songs for himself and his band.
Awards
Jung Yong Hwa has won many awards and honors for his achievements in music and acting. Some of his notable awards include:
- He won the Best New Actor Award at the 2009 SBS Acting Awards for his role in “You’re Beautiful”.
- At the 2011 MBC Drama Awards, he and Park Shin Hye won the Best Couple Award for “My Heartstrings”.
- 2015 Golden Disc Award for Best Male Vocalist.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2015 Seoul Music Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2016 Golden Disc Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2016 Seoul Music Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2017 Golden Disc Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2017 Seoul Music Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2018 Golden Disc Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2018 Seoul Music Awards.
- Best Male Vocalist at the 2020 Golden Disc Awards.
- Best Male Solo Artist at the 2020 Seoul Music Awards.
- 2020 APAN Star Award Best For You OST.
- 2020 Melon Music Awards Best For You OST.
- 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best For You OST.
net worth
Jung Yong-hwa is one of the wealthiest and most influential celebrities in South Korea.
His net worth is estimated to be $20 million. His income comes from music sales, concerts, endorsements, and acting projects.
dispute
Jung Yong-hwa has faced two major controversies in his career, one related to his academics and the other related to financial issues.
In 2017, he was accused of receiving preferential treatment and not attending the interview required for admission to Kyung Hee University’s doctoral program in applied arts.
He denied the charges and said he followed the correct procedures. Prosecutors acquitted him in 2018, but he decided to withdraw from the program to avoid further controversy.
In 2016, he and teammate Lee Jong-hyun were investigated for insider trading after they allegedly bought FNC Entertainment stock before the company announced that a big-name star would join the company.
He claimed he was unaware of the information and sold his shares immediately after learning the news. The prosecution acquitted him, while Lee Jong-hyun was fined for a similar crime.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jyheffect0622
- Twitter: @JYHeffect
- YouTube: Jung Yong Hwa
Filmography
Jung Yong-hwa has appeared in the following TV series and movies:
- you’re beautiful
- Heartstrings
- Gentleman’s Dignity
- Marry him if you dare
- The Three Musketeers
- pack
- The King: Eternal Monarch
- Sell Your Haunted House
- Miracle
Discography
- Checkmate
- mileage
- vitality
- Good night, love
- 27 years
- without you
- The last leaf
- goodbye
- It’s so kind of you
- Closer
- password
- navigation
- no longer
