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Jung Eun-ji
Jung with Apink at the Vizit Korea concert in Singapore in October 2013
Jung with Apink at the Vizit Korea concert in Singapore in October 2013
Background information
Birth nameJung Hye-rim
Also known asHyerim, Happy Virus, Busan Ajhumma, Satoori Idol
Born (1993-08-18) August 18, 1993 (age 30)
Haeundae, Busan, South Korea
GenresPop, Dance-pop
Occupation(s)Singer, Actress, Dancer, Model, Spokesperson
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano, Guitar
Years active2011 – present
LabelsA Cube Entertainment
Websitehttps://twitter.com/Apinkjej https://wagle.me/apinkjej
Korean name
Hangul
정은지
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeong Eun-ji
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Ŭn-ji
Birth name
Hangul
정혜림
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeong Hye-rim
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Hye-rim

Jung Eun-ji (Korean: 정은지; born Jung Hye-rim on August 18, 1993), is a South Korean idol singer/dancer and actress. She is the main vocalist and dancer of girl group A Pink under A Cube Entertainment. She also gained popularity for her acting in the hit TV series Reply 1997.[1]

Biography

Jung Hyerim was born in Haeundae, Busan, on August 18, 1993. She attended Hapdo Kindergarten, Shinjae Elementary School, Jaesong Girls’ Middle School and later Hyehwa Girls’ High School. Jung has stated numerous times that her original dream was to become a vocal trainer. However, after she passed the audition to be A Pink's main vocalist, she instead decided to pursue a career as an idol. She has a younger brother named Jung Min-ki.

She is friends fellow 93 line idols IU and Girl's Day's Minah and also Infinite's Hoya, After School's Raina, Rainbow's Jisook, Jewelry's Yewon, Seo In-guk, Kim Bum, and Kang Seung-yoon.

Although born with the name Hyerim, Jung changed her name to Eunji after she was told that her name would bring bad luck to her family.

Career

Pre-debut

Jung was selected as the last member of A Pink through an audition. She was introduced to the public as A Pink's 4th member through a video of Eunji singing her rendition of Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do". She had trained for only 6 months prior to debuting with the group.[2]

A Pink

Main article: A Pink

A Pink debuted on April 21, 2011, with "Mollayo" (몰라요; "I Don't Know") from their debut EP Seven Springs of A Pink and has so far released three Korean EPs and one studio album.

Acting

Eunji made her acting debut in Reply 1997, a 1990s nostalgia drama which broke cable ratings and earned praise from audiences and critics. Jung in particular, was complimented for natural acting as Sung Shi-won, the drama's lead.[3] Eunji said her perky character was 80% similar to her own personality and Busan roots, which helped her act naturally.[4][5] The role also garnered numerous accolades for Jung, including the 2013 Baeksang Art Award for Best New TV Actress.

Jung then made her stage debut in the 2012 run of the Hollywood film-turned-musical Legally Blonde, playing the role of the lead Elle Woods. [6][7] She was then cast in a supporting role in the 2013 dark melodrama That Winter, the Wind Blows, her first role on a drama broadcast on one of South Korea's 3 major networks.[8]

Musical collaborations

For the project A Cube for Season #Green, Eunji and fellow Cube artist Yang Yo-seob of Beast sang the duet track "Love Day,"[9] which they performed together on Show! Music Core.

Eunji recorded two promotional singles, 'All For You' and 'Our Love Like This' with her Reply 1997 co-star Seo In-guk for the drama's OST, that topped the music charts,[10][11] followed by a live performance on M! Countdown and a win on Music Triangle. The song also won numerous awards including the Mnet Asian Music Award and the Melon Music Award for 'Best OST'.

Eunji, fellow A Pink member Namjoo, and Hyunseung of Beast released the single "One Year Ago" from the project "A Cube For Season #White" on January 3[12] to commemorate A Pink's first music show win the year before and Eunji, Hyunseung and B2STs successes that year.

On May 31, 2013, Eunji and labelmate Huh Gak released a song for "A Cube For Season #Blue" project titled 'Short Hair', which received an all-kill immediately upon its release on online music charts.[13] This was followed by song promotions for 1 week on all the major music shows where they were nominated for #1.

Artistry

Jung is known for her powerful voice and techniques which have been getting her notice since her pre-debut days. [14] Her voice has been complimented by many, including Super Junior's Heechul and 2AM's Jinwoon. She cites her inspirations as Kim Gun-mo, Gummy, Big Mama and Jennifer Hudson.

Discography

For Jung Eun-ji's work with A Pink, see A Pink discography.

Solo artist

Year Title Song Duration Artist
2012 A Cube for Season' # Green "Love Day" 03:54 Yoseob & Jung Eun-ji
Love Story Part 1 (Reply 1997 OST) "All For You" 04:08 Seo In-guk & Jung Eun-ji
Love Story Part 2 (Reply 1997 OST) "Our Love Like This" 04:20 Seo In-guk & Jung Eun-ji
2013 'A Cube' for Season # White "A Year Ago" 03:55 Hyunseung & Jung Eun-ji & Kim Nam-joo
A Cube' for Season # Blue "Short Hair" 03:42 Huh Gak & Jung Eun-ji
Barefoot Friends "One Minute Ago" 03:48 Kang Ho-Dong & Jung Eun-ji

Filmography

TV drama

Year Title Role Network
2012 Reply 1997 Sung Shi-won tvN
2013 That Winter, The Wind Blows Moon Hee-sun SBS

Musical theatre

Year Title Role
2012 Legally Blonde Elle Woods

Television show appearances

Year Title Network Role Notes
2011 A Pink News (Season 1) TrendE Herself, Anchorwoman, Reporter Reality show with A Pink
Quiz to Change The World MBC Herself
Challenge 1000 Song SBS Herself with Bomi, Namjoo, Naeun & Hayoung
God of Cookery Road (Episode 29,30) Y-Star Herself/MC Guest-starred with Bomi & Namjoo; Hosted
Oh, My School! KBS Herself Guest
Chuseok Idol Athletic Championship MBC Herself Pink Team
KBS Entertainment Awards KBS Herself Presenter with Naeun
2011-12 A Pink News (Season 2) TrendE Herself, Anchorwoman, Reporter Reality show with A Pink
Birth Of Family (Season 1) KBS Herself Reality show with A Pink & Infinite
2012 Weekly Idol MBC Every 1 Herself Guest
The Resurrection of Royal Family KBS Herself Contestant
Idol Crown Prince Special KBS Herself Contestant with Yang Yoseob; winner
Explorations of Genders MBC Herself Regular guest
100 Points Out Of 100 KBS Herself Contestant
100 Million Quiz Show SBS Herself Contestant
God of Cookery Road Y-Star Herself Guest
Idol Premiere Quiz Show JTBC Herself Contestant with Bomi
A Pink News (Season 3) TrendE Herself, Anchorwoman, Reporter Reality show with A Pink
Strong Heart SBS Herself Guest
Go Show! SBS Herself Guest with Seo In-guk
YTN News ‘Issue & People’ Y-Star Herself Guest with Hoya
tvN Taxi (Ep. 271) tvN Herself Guest star
2013 Idol Sports Championship MBC Herself Pink Team
Weekly Idol MBC Every 1 Herself Guest
Incarnation SBS Herself Guest
Star King SBS Herself Guest with Bomi & Hayoung
1 vs. 100 KBS Herself Contestant
Hello Counselor KBS Herself Guest with Chorong
We Got Married MBC Herself Guest star with A Pink & Exo for TaEun couple
God of Cookery Road Y-Star Herself Guest with Chorong & Bomi
Challenge 1000 Song SBS Herself Guest with Namjoo & Bomi
Barefooted Friends SBS Herself Performed with Kang Ho-dong; temporary replacement for Uee
We Got Married MBC Herself Appearance with Shinee's Key for TaEun couple
Running Man SBS Herself Guest with Naeun for Chuseok special
Story Show MBC Herself Guest
2013 Idol Star Athletics Championship MBC Herself Team D with BtoB, Beast, MBLAQ, B.A.P & Secret
Quiz To Change The World MBC Herself Special MC
1 Night 2 Days KBS Herself Guest with A Pink

Endorsements

Aside from her endorsements alongside A Pink, Eunji has also endorsed the following brands:

Year Commercial Note
2013 Fanta [15]

Awards and Nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2012 5th Korea Drama Awards Best Couple (with Seo In-guk) Reply 1997 Won [16]
5th Style Icon Awards Top 10 Style Icons (with Seo In-guk) Reply 1997 Won [17]
14th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best OST (with Seo In-guk) "All For You" Reply 1997 Won [18]
1st K-Drama Star Awards Best OST (with Seo In-guk) "All For You" Reply 1997 Won [19]
Best Couple (with Seo In-guk) Reply 1997 Won [20]
Rising Star Award Reply 1997 Won [21]
4th Melon Music Awards Best OST (with Seo In-guk) "All For You" Reply 1997 Won [22]
2013 2nd Gaon Chart Awards Songs of the Year (Digital Awards [September]) (with Seo In-guk ) "All for You" Reply 1997 Won [23]
49th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New TV Actress Reply 1997 Won [24]
2013 APAN Star Awards Best Performance That Winter, The Wind Blows Won [25]

Music programs

Jung Eun-ji's wins on Korea's televised music shows. Music Triangle is aired on Korea cable channel KM.

Music Triangle

Year Date Song
2012 September 19[26] "All For You" (with Seo In-guk)

References

  1. ^ "Nostalgic Drama Puts A Pink's Jung Eun-ji in the Spotlight". The Chosun Ilbo. 15 September 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  2. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/a-pink-takes-you-on-a-tour-through-their-dorm-life
  3. ^ Lee, Kyung-nam (17 September 2012). "Kim Soo Ro Praises A Pink's Jung Eun Ji for Her Acting in Reply 1997". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  4. ^ Oh, Mi-jung (15 August 2012). "Interview: Jung Eun Ji Understands Her Fans Better Now through Reply 1997". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  5. ^ "1st Look Magazine Interview: A Pink's Jung Eun Ji Talks About Pregnancy and Talking Like a Grandma". enewsWorld. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  6. ^ Ho, Stewart (25 September 2012). "A Pink's Jung Eun Ji Cast as Lead of Legally Blonde Musical". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  7. ^ Sunwoo, Carla (26 September 2012). "Jung Eun-ji cast in Legally Blonde". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  8. ^ Ho, Stewart (24 October 2012). "A Pink's Jung Eun Ji Confirmed for Zo In Sung, Song Hye Gyo's Wind Blows in Winter". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  9. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/03/b2sts-yoseob-and-a-pinks-eunji-release-mv-for-love-day-2
  10. ^ Lee, Hye-ji (6 September 2012). "Respond 1997 couple Seo In-guk, A PINK's Eunji's duet song reigns atop Gaon Chart". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  11. ^ Jeon, Su-mi (5 September 2012). "Jung Eun Ji and Seo In Guk Continue Success of Reply 1997 with a Duet All-Kill". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  12. ^ "A Cube For season # White". Mwave. Mnet Media.
  13. ^ "'비스트-허각 정은지 음악차트 양분 '놀라운 큐브 파워'". Newsen. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
  14. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/03/a-pink-reveals-main-vocalist-jung-eun-ji-stuns-netizens-with-her-talent
  15. ^ Fanta releases new CF featuring Kwang Soo, Eunji and Niel
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  17. ^ "A Pink's Jung Eun Ji expresses thoughts on winning Style Icon". Korea Star Daily via Yahoo!. 28 October 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
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  26. ^ Lee, Nancy (21 September 2012). "Reply 1997 Song Ranks First on Mnet's New Music Ranking Program Music Triangle". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2012-11-28.

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