Lee Jong Hyun is the main vocalist and guitarist from Korean Boy BandCN Blue. Jonghyun actualy was the former leader of the group. However, the title was switched to Yonghwa around the same time they debuted in Korea.
Don't be confused by the name Lee Jong Hyun with Korean Female singer and artist Lee Jung Hyun (AVA).
Lee JongHyun’s uljjang past garners attention
C.N Blue member Lee JongHyun garners attention from netizens with photos of his uljjang past (Ulzzang Childhood) revealed.
It has been known that Lee JongHyun used to be a famous uljjang (“best face”) on the internet before his singer debut. Photos of his uljjang past have recently surfaced on the internet with C.N Blue’s rising popularity in Korea.
Lee JongHyun still bears the innocent and pure smile he had before. Netizens’ comments were “He looked really good when he was an uljjang”, “Jung YongHwa was also an uljjang. C.N Blue is an uljjang band” etc.
Lee Jong Hyun Profile
Lee Jong Hyun (이종현) Japanese Name: ジョンヒョン Position: Guitarist, Vocalist Date of Birth: May 15, 1990 (1990-05-15) (age 19) Height: 182 cm Weight: 64kg Blood Type: O Hobby: Appreciating music, exercising Specialty: Judo Attraction: Chic smile Jonghyun was the former leader of the group. However, the title was switched to Yonghwa around the same time they debuted in Korea. When he was four years old, he moved to Japan with his parents and stayed for four years. He graduated from high school on February 2010.
Jung Yong Hwa (정용화) is the leader and vocalist of Korean Boy Band CN Blue. Jung Yong Hwa has archieved a big success with his debut acting as Kang Shin woo in Korean Drama You're Beautiful. Jung Yonghwa and SNSD’s Seohyun become new in MBC We Got Married couple!
Jung Yong Hwa is also currently a host of Inkigayo with F(x)’s Sulli and 2AM’s Jokwon.
Jung Yong Hwa Musical career
Jung was born on June 22, 1989 in Seoul, Yeoksam-dong. His family consists of his parents and a brother four years older than him. He moved to Pusan in 1991 and lived there through high school, where he first began composing music. After taking his college entrance exam, he moved back to Seoul where he joined F&C Music and began training in bass technology at F&C Academy. Jung is now a guitarist and vocalist for the new Korean group C.N.Blue. Following the success of You're Beautiful, Jung took over the leadership of C.N.Blue from former leader Lee Jong Hyun. On May 25, 2010, an F&C Music representative announced that Jung had been diagnosed with vocal cord nodules and acute laryngitis. Jung was hospitalised for treatment from May 24 to May 27, 2010 and may require surgery in future.
Jung Yong Hwa Acting career
In early 2009, Jung landed his first acting role as Kang Shin-woo in the SBS drama You're Beautiful, which aired from October 7 to November 26, 2009. As the series revolves around the life of a musical group, Jung played the role of the bassist in the faux idol band A.N.Jell along with fellow co-stars Jang Geun-suk, Park Shin-hye and Lee Hongki of FT Island. Jung's second TV contract was for MBC's Sunday Sunday Night program Korea Ecosystem Rescue Centre: Hunters, which featured seven celebrity MCs, including Kim Hyun Joong going out to capture wild boars. The show premiered on December 6, 2009 but was forced to prematurely cease its run in mid-January 2010 due to protests by animal-rights groups. Jung subsequently continued as one of the MCs on the replacement program Eco House, which deals with global climate change. In February 2010, Jung was paired up with Seohyun of Girls' Generation as an imaginary wedded couple for the popular MBC variety show We Got Married.
Jung Yong Hwa MC appearances
Jung was a MC at the first-ever Melon Music Awards held on December 16, 2009 together with actress Lee In Hye. Alongside Kim Heechul and Park Shin-hye, Jung was an MC for the 2009 SBS Gayo Daejeon award ceremony which was held on December 29, 2009. Jung replaced Tiffany & Yuri of Girls' Generation as co-host MCs for MBC's Show! Music Core episode to be aired on May 29, 2010 together with Min Sun Ye and Kim Yoo Bin of the Wonder Girls. In June 2010, he was also a co-host MC for Music Core along side SNSD's Yuri and Seohyun. Finally on July 18, 2010, Yonghwa officially started as one of the new hosts of SBS's Inkigayo together with F(x)'s Sulli and 2AM's Jo Kwon.
Jung Yong Hwa’s ex girlfriend’s photos
Jung Yong Hwa ever mention that he ever date a girl from ‘Face King’ before, however they have already broke up. It was said in one of the Korean website that the young lady in the following photo used to be Jung Yong Hwa’s ex girlfriend.
With the increase of CN Blue and Jung Yong Hwa’s popularity, his ex-girlfriend’s photos was disclosed on the internet by the netizens. His ex-girlfriend was known as the Yang in ‘Face King’. Many fans commented that she is a pretty and kind lady, others said that the 2 photos don’t seen to be the same person.
Jung Yonghwa and SNSD’s Seohyun in We Got married
It’s official! CNBLUE’s leader Jung Yong Hwa and SNSD’s maknae Seohyun have been cast in MBC’s We Got Married as the show’s newest virtually married couple!
Despite the ongoing schedules that both youngsters have with their hit songs, I’m a Loner and Oh!, Jung Yong Hwa and Seohyun have already gone through the test filming at Ilsan Kyung Ki Do on the 12nd; their first episode is scheduled to be broadcast next month. Following the footsteps Jo Kwon and Ga-In, they will be the second idol-x-idol couple for We Got Married Season 2.
Jung Yong-Hwa in drama Mischievous Kiss
It was reported that C.N.BLUE’s leader Jung Yong-Hwa has been chosen to take the lead role of the new drama Mischievous Kiss. The drama is based on a popular Japanese comic. It has been already converted into a drama in Japan and Taiwan and now there will be a Korean version. Many expect the drama to be as successful as Boys Before Flowers since both share quite of few similarities.
Although Jung Yong-Hwa wasn’t part of the list of actors whom the fans wished to take the lead role, fans should still be delighted by Jung Yong-Hwa’s appearance in the drama. Jung Yong-Hwa will be part of shooting of the drama starting from July 20th.
Jung Yong Hwa Profile
Jung Yong Hwa (정용화) Japanese Name: ヨンファ Position: Lead Vocal and Guitar Date of Birth: June 22, 1989 (1989-06-22) (age 20) Height: 180 cm Weight: 63kg Blood Type: A Hobby: Appreciating music Specialty: Clarinet, Beatbox Attraction: Side teeth On October 2009, Yong Hwa made his acting debut as Kang Shin Woo in the successful Korean idol-drama, You're Beautiful.
Jung Yong Hwa Photos
Watch Jung Yong Hwa & Park Shin Hye - You're Beautiful Scene Cuts Video here
CN Blue (씨엔블루) or Code Name Blue is Korean Indie Boy Band debuted on August 19 2009 in Japan with their first mini album Voice.
The members are consisted of Jung Yong Hwa (vocal and guitar), Lee Jong Hyun (Vocal, guitar), Lee Jung Shin (basist), Kang Min Hyuk (drums).
CN Blue always refered as 2nd F.T. Island because CN Blue are under the same management with F.T.Island. Likes another Korean Boyband members who also starring in Korean Drama, CN Blue members are also appearing in several Korean drama.
CN Blue oldest member Jung Yonghwa plays Kang Shinwoo in the boy-band idol drama,” You’re Beautiful” (미남이시네요), starring Park Shinhye, Jang Geunseok, and F.T Island’s Lee Hongki.
Being an indie band that debuted in Japan, they started with many rumors and accusations ahead of them. One of that was they were accused of plagiarism in their single ‘Loner’ as it sounds alike with the indie band Ynot’s song ‘BlueBird’. But the songwriter said that it wasn’t. Unfortunately, Ynot is planning to file a lawsuit against the songwriter of ‘Loner’, saving the band from such disgrace. Although it’s ok now for the side of the band but the songwriter is facing the dilemma now. Netizens are thinking that maybe Ynot is riding the fame of C.N.Blue so they will be known too.
CN Blue in Japan Career
Around June 2009, CN Blue began making street performances and performing gigs in live clubs in Japan. They made their formal debut as an indie band in Japan with their all-English tracks first mini-album, Now or Never on August 19, 2009. On November 25, 2009, the band released their second mini-album, called Voice, in Japan. The title track was recorded in Japanese while the rest are entirely in English.
It was announced on the band's official blog site on February 1, that they are going to be holding a one-man live show on March 20 in celebration of the release of their first album, titled, Thank U. A preview of their title track "a.ri.ga.tou" was posted on their official MySpace in late February.
They are set to release their first Japanese single, titled, "The Way" on June 23, 2010 in Japan. The single will contain three tracks.
CN Blue in South Korea Career
It was revealed in January 2010 that CN Blue will make their official debut in South Korea with a debut mini-album, Bluetory, on January 14, 2010. It was also announced that teasers featuring each of the four members will be released on different dates. On January 7 (Korean time), a MV teaser was released on
their official site, featuring the band's formerly stated Lee Jong Hyun with the band's new song, "I'm a Loner" (외톨이야). Drummer Kang Minhyuk's teaser was released on January 8. On January 11 and January 13 MV teasers for Jungshin and Yonghwa was released respectively.
The day before their official debut, they held their first fan showcase to a large group of fans. On January 14, the band released their debut mini-album and took the number one spot on the Mnet real time charts, along with the second spot on the Hanteo charts. They are the only rookie group to do so in 2010,
beating out fellow rookies, ZE:A and F.Cuz. The group made their live debut stage at KBS Music Bank on January 15. They took the #1 spot on album sales charts and all music charts five days into their debut.
On January 29's episode of Music Bank, the group won their first K-Chart with their hit song, "I'm a Loner." They then won their first Mutizen award on SBS Inkigayo on the 31st.
In April, the band's official fanclub was named BOICE, which is a combination of Blue and Voice. In early May, FNC Music announced that the band will be coming back with their second mini-album on May 19, 2010. The title of the album was titled Bluelove and a track composed by Yonghwa, "Love Light" (사랑 빛) was unveiled on May 10th and then the MV teaser of his official single called "Love" was released on their official site on May 12th. They made their comeback stage on M! Countdown on the 20th.
CNBLUE 1st Mini Album - Bluetory
Dubbed the next FTIsland, Korean band CNBLUE debuted first in Japan last year, and now they're finally releasing their Korean debut mini-album. The rock band is already well known in Korea due to the popularity of guitarist and vocalist Jung Yong Hwa, who shot to fame playing Kang Shin Woo in the Korean drama You're Beautiful. With an already famous frontman and three other members who are equally young, handsome, and talented, it's no wonder that CNBLUE is expected to be the next big thing in Korea. Their first Korean mini-album Bluetory comes with five mellow rock ballads and alternative rock numbers including
the first plug "I'm a Loner" by hitmakers Kim Do Hoon and Lee Sang Ho, and the Korean versions of songs like Now or Never and Love Revolution from their Japan mini-albums.
CNBLUE 2nd Mini Album - Bluelove
After storming to the top of the charts earlier in the year with their hit "I'm a Loner", CNBLUE spreads the love with their highly anticipated second mini-album Bluelove. The six-track album continues the band's alternative rock sound while also incorporating different styles like hip-hop. The title song LOVE is a cool modern rock number featuring a combination of acoustic and electric guitar sound, and a powerful rap section in the second half. Leader Yong Hwa wrote and composed two songs for the album, the laidback love song "Love Light" and funky rock number Tattoo. Drummer Min Hyuk shows his songwriting skills as well, penning the youthful rock tune Sweet Holiday. Bluelove also includes Let's Go Crazy, whose original version was featured in their Japan Now or Never mini-album.
CN Blue Members Profile and Photos :
Jung Yong Hwa (정용화) Japanese Name: ヨンファ Position: Lead Vocal and Guitar Date of Birth: June 22, 1989 (1989-06-22) (age 20) Height: 180 cm Weight: 63kg Blood Type: A Hobby: Appreciating music Specialty: Clarinet, Beatbox Attraction: Side teeth On October 2009, Yong Hwa made his acting debut as Kang Shin Woo in the successful Korean idol-drama, You're Beautiful.
Lee Jong Hyun (이종현) Japanese Name: ジョンヒョン Position: Guitarist, Vocalist Date of Birth: May 15, 1990 (1990-05-15) (age 19) Height: 182 cm Weight: 64kg Blood Type: O Hobby: Appreciating music, exercising Specialty: Judo Attraction: Chic smile Jonghyun was the former leader of the group. However, the title was switched to Yonghwa around the same time they debuted in Korea. When he was four years old, he moved to Japan with his parents and stayed for four years. He graduated from high school on February 2010.
Kang Min Hyuk (강민혁) Japanese Name: ミンヒョク Position: Drummer Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 18) Height: 184 cm Weight: 60kg Blood Type: A Hobby: Soccer, basketball Specialty: Flute Attraction: Smiling eyes
Lee Jung Shin (이중신) Japanese Name: Position: Bassist, Rapper Date of Birth: September 15, 1991 (1991-09-15) (age 18) Height: 186 cm Weight: 66kg Blood Type: A Hobby: Appreciating music Specialty: Rap, Bass Attraction: Eyes
CN Blue Discography
1st Mini Album: Now or Never Released: August 19, 2009 Track List : 1. Now or Never 2. Let’s Go Crazy 3. Love Revolution 4. Just Please 5. Teardrops in the Rain
2nd Mini Album: Voice Released: November 11, 2009 Track List : 1. Voice 2. Wanna Be Like U 3. Never Too Late 4. Y, Why 5. One of a Kind
Mini Album Vol. 1: Bluetory Released: January 14, 2010 Track List : 1. I'm a Loner 2. Love Revolution 3. Y, Why 4. Now or Never 5. I Will Forget You
1st Album: ThankU Released: March 20, 2010 Track List : 1. Intro 2. Let's Go Crazy 3. Love Revolution 4. Wanna Be Like U 5. Never too Late 6. Now or Never 7. Voice 8. Just Please 9. Y, Why... 10. Teardrops in the Rain 11. One of a Kine 12. a.ri.ga.tou.
Mini Album Vol 2: BlueLove Released: May 19, 2010 Track List : 1. LOVE 2. Sweet Holiday 3. Black Flower 4. Tattoo 5. Love Light 6. Let’s Go crazy
