Hong Jin-young
| Hong Jin-young | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1985 |
| Origin | South Korea, Gwangju |
| Genres | Trot |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels |
Core Contents Media (2008-2013) Music K Entertainment |
| Associated acts | SWAN |
| Website |
Official website Official Twitter[1] |
| Hong Jin-young | |
| Hangul | 홍진영 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 洪真英 |
| Revised Romanization | Hong Jin-yeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hong Chin-yŏng |
Hong Jin-young (Hangul: 홍진영; Hanja: 洪真英, born August 9, 1985) is a South Korean trot singer signed under Music K Entertainment.[2]
Biography
In 2012, Jin-young completed her doctoral course at the Chosun University in Business Administration.[3] She also holds the Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Trade program from the same university.[4][5] She enjoys musicals, singing, listening to music, and exercising on her free time.[6]
Career
Jin-young began her music career in 2007, with SWAN, a Korean girl group which the name stands for “Strong Women Achiever, No Spouse,” primarily consisting Han Jina, Hong Jin Young, Heo Yoon Mi and Kim Yeon Ji with their song “Call Me When You Hear This Song” (rap featuring Coolapika). In 2009, she released her first digital single, Love Battery.[2] On 6 August 2010, she returned with a new digital single entitled, My Love. About 3 years later, she returned with Boogie Man as her new digital single on 22 March 2013.
TV appearances
In 2006, she played a role in Yeon Gaesomun (연개소문), a historical Korean drama that takes place in the 7th century.[7] As of 2014, she has been in a virtual marriage with Nam Goong Min in a variety show called We Got Married. She also appeared in episode 205 of famous Korean variety show Running Man alongside Baek Ji Young, Fei (Miss A), Kang Seung-hyun, and Lee Guk-joo, on episode 5 of Strong Heart, and also appeared on "Eat & eat" special episode of Happy Together.
Performances/concerts
On June 30, 2011, Jin-young along with many of South Korea’s rising stars sang at the Changwon Sports Complex in a concert called Changwon’s First Anniversary Hope Concert, We Are.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sexy Teacher | Cameo |
Television drama
| Year | Title | Network | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Yeon Gaesomun | SBS | Cameo |
| 2011 | Lights and Shadows | MBC | Cameo |
| 2014 | My Secret Hotel | tvN | Cameo[9][10] |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Happy Together | KBS | Guest (Episode 318) |
| Hello Counselor | KBS | Guest (Episode 121) | |
| 2014 | We Got Married Season 4 | MBC | Regular host; cast member with Namgung Min[11] |
| Kim Jiyeon's Sweet 19 | tvN | Cast member | |
| Need More Romance | tvN | Guest (Episode 1) | |
| Infinite Challenge | MBC | Guest (Episode 390) | |
| Crisis Escape No. 1 | KBS | Guest (Episode 437)[12] | |
| Running Man | SBS | Guest (Episode 205, 221) | |
| I Am a Man | KBS | Guest (Episode 10) | |
| Roommate | SBS | Guest (Episode 28) | |
| Hello Counselor | KBS | Guest (Episode 202) | |
| 2015 | Weekly Idol | MBC | Guest (Episode 180) |
| Running Man | SBS | Guest (Episode 266)[13] | |
| King of Mask Singer | MBC | Contestant (Pilot and Episode 31-32) | |
| Happy Together | KBS2 | Guest (Episode 417) | |
| 2016 | Running Man | SBS | Guest (Episode 299) |
| Hello Counselor | KBS | Guest (Episode 287) |
Discography
Studio albums
- 2007: BOOMING SWAN[2]
Digital EPs
Digital EP by Hong Jin-young
Mini Albums
- 2014: Life Note
- 2016: "The Most Beautiful Moment In Life"
Singles
- 2014: Itaewon Battery
- 2015: Cheer Up
- 2015: Love Wifi
- 2016: "Thumb Up"
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Trot | Love Battery | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Disk Awards | Love Wifi | Won | |
| MelOn Music Awards | Won |
References
- ↑ "Choi Hong Man looms large over Hong Jin Young". All Kpop. 1 October 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Hong Jin Young (홍진영) Official Thread". Soompi.com. 19 June 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ↑ "Singer Hong Jinyoung's amazing academic ability". kofan.com. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "Hong Jin Young (홍진영) Official Thread". Kpopsingers.com. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ↑ "Hong Jin-young interview". Nate.com. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ↑ "Hong Jin Young's Bio". gokpop.com. 6 August 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ↑ "Korean Actors/Actresses". Daum.net. 24 May 2007. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ↑ "2NE1, 2PM, T-ara, IU, & more perform at Changwon's 1st Anniversary Hope Concert". All Kpop. 5 July 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ↑ "Hong Jin Young to Make Cameo Appearance on 'My Secret Hotel'". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "Nam Goong Min Shares Story Behind Hong Jin Young's Appearance on 'My Secret Hotel'". Newsen. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "Nam Goong Min and Hong Jin Young to Wed on 'We Got Married'". Newsen. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "Hong Jin Young Reveals that She Got Plastic Surgery on Eyes and Nose". CJ E&M enewsWorld. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "Super Junior′s Eunhyuk, Hong Jin Young and Lim Ju Hwan to Appear on ′Running Man′". Newsen. Retrieved 7 November 2015.