Jeongyeon (Korean: 정연; Japanese: ジョンヨン) is a Korean singer under JYP Entertainment. She is the Lead Vocalist of TWICE.
Career[]
2015: Debut with TWICE[]
On May 5, 2015 Jeongyeon became a contestant on JYP's newest reality show SIXTEEN. In the last episode, she was part of the final lineup to debut in a girl group.[1] On October 20m 2015, Jeongyeon debuted as an official member of TWICE with their first mini album The Story Begins.
2016: Muscle Queen and Inkigayo[]
On Jan 18, Jeongyeon was confirmed as a contestant/mentee on KBS's reality show "Muscle Queen", which would be broadcasting not long later.[2][3][4] A few months later on May 18, she also was confirmed to appear on "Law of the Jungle" as well.[5][6] Furthermore, she was welcomed as a new MC for Inkigayo along with her sister Seung-yeon and Kim Min-seok.[7][8]
2020: Hiatus[]
In October 2020, JYP announced that Jeongyeon will take a break from activities due to psychological anxiety. Therefore, she will not participate in promotions for Eyes Wide Open.[9]
Filmography[]
Reality Shows[]
- SIXTEEN (2015) - contestant
- Muscle Queen Project (2016) - contestant, mentee[2]
- We Are Siblings (2016) - main role with Seung-yeon[10]
- Law of the Jungle (2016)[5]
- Hello Counselor (2018) - guest with Sana and Tzuyu[11]
- Running Man (2019) - guest with Nayeon[12]
Music Videos[]
Gallery[]
Story ver.
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Style ver. (1)
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Style ver. (2)
Trivia[]
- She is called "The Cleaning Supervisor" because she is very orderly.[14]
- When Jeongyeon first auditioned for JYP, she wasn't accepted.
References[]
- ↑ Soompi:JYP Addresses Controversy Surrounding Final Lineup of Twice
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Soompi:KBS’s “Muscle Queen” Casts a Slew of Celebrities
- ↑ TV Daily:KBS 파일럿 '머슬퀸 프로젝트', 몸짱 연예인 대거 출연 예고
- ↑ Joy News:인순이-진운, KBS 설특집 '머슬퀸 프로젝트' MC발탁
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Soompi:TWICE’s Jungyeon, Kim Young Kwang, And More Join Girls’ Generation’s Yuri For “Law Of The Jungle”
- ↑ NAVER TV:트와이스 정연, '정글의 법칙' 합류…뉴칼레도니아 간다
- ↑ Soompi:“Inkigayo” Producer Gushes About New MCs Kim Min Suk, Gong Seung Yeon, And Jeongyeon
- ↑ NAVER TV:'인가' PD "공승연·정연, 똘똘하고 재능 많은 자매"
- ↑ Koreaboo:TWICE's Jeongyeon to be on hiatus due to mental health
- ↑ Soompi:Gong Seung Yeon and TWICE’s Jungyeon to Go on a Sibling Trip for the First Time in New Variety Show
- ↑ Soompi:TWICE’s Tzuyu, Jeongyeon, And Sana To Appear On “Hello Counselor”
- ↑ Soompi:Jun So Min Talks About Ideal Types With TWICE’s Nayeon And Jeongyeon On “Running Man”
- ↑ Soompi:25 K-Pop Stars You Didn’t Know Appeared in Other Groups’ Music Videos
- ↑ Soompi:7 K-Pop Idols Who Are Known For Their Love Of Cleaning
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