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Jung Eun-ji
Jung Eun-ji on October 31, 2013
Jung Eun-ji on October 31, 2013
Background information
Birth nameJung Hye-rim
Also known asHyerim, Happy Virus, Busan Ajhumma, Satoori Idol
Born (1993-08-18) August 18, 1993 (age 31)
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
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]

Early life

Jung Eun-ji was born as Jung Hyerim[2] in Haeundae, Busan,[3] on August 18, 1993.[4] She has a younger brother named Jung Min-ki.[5]

She attended Hapdo Kindergarten, Shinjae Elementary School, Jaesong Girls' Middle School and later Hyehwa Girls' High School.[6] In 2004, Jung won the first place prize in the program Excited Day Enjoyable Day (Korean: 신나는 날 즐거운 날) hosted by the KBS network.[7]

Jung originally aspired to become a detective or a vocal coach.[8][9] But after she passed the audition to be A Pink's main vocalist, she decided to pursue a career as an idol singer.

Because she grew up in Busan, Jung speaks with a Busan dialect, which she says has helped rather than hindered her acting.[10][11]

Career

Jung Eun-ji at the Vizit Korea concert in Singapore, October 25, 2013.

Pre-debut

In November 2010, Jung passed the auditions to become a member of A Pink, specifically as the group's main vocalist.[12] She was revealed to the public as A Pink's 4th and last member on March 10, 2011, through the social media platform Twitter. In the introduction video, Jung sang her rendition of Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do".[13] She had not received any professional training prior to joining A Pink, and had trained for only 6 months with the group.[12]

A Pink

Main article: A Pink

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

Acting

Jung made her acting debut in Reply 1997, a 1990s nostalgia television drama which became one of the highest-rated Korean series on cable television. She played the role of Sung Shi-won, the female protagonist.[14] Jung was complimented by critics and audiences for her comedic and emotional acting, which was impressive for a newcomer, as well as for her authentic Busan dialect.[15][16] Jung said her perky character shared some similarities to her own personality and Busan background, which helped her act naturally.[11][17] The role won her several awards, including the 2013 Baeksang Arts Award for Best New TV Actress.[18]

Jung then made her musical theatre debut in the 2012 staging of the Hollywood film-turned-musical Legally Blonde, playing the lead role of Elle Woods.[19] The show ran from November 16, 2012 to March 17, 2013.[20][21]

Jung was then cast in a supporting role in the 2013 melodrama That Winter, The Wind Blows.[22] It was her first appearance in a drama aired on one of South Korea's three major networks, for which she won Best Performance at the APAN Star Awards and New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards.[23][22]

Jung then reprised her Reply 1997 role in a cameo appearance on Reply 1994 (both series shared the same writer and director).[24]

In 2014, she starred in another musical, the stage adaptation of 2004 series Full House.[25] Afterwards, Jung was cast in the leading role in romantic comedy series Trot Lovers, playing a talented singer obsessed with the old-fashioned musical genre trot.[26]

Musical collaborations

For the project A Cube for Season #Green, Jung and fellow Cube artist Yang Yo-seob of Beast sang the duet track "Love Day."[27] The music video was released on March 12, 2012 to coincide with White Day.[28]

In August 2012, Jung recorded two promotional singles, "All For You" and "Our Love Like This" with Reply 1997 co-star Seo In-guk for the drama's soundtrack.[29][30] followed by a live performance on M! Countdown and a win on Music Triangle. The song also won numerous awards, including Best OST at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and the Melon Music Awards.

To commemorate the success of their respective groups, Jung, along with bandmate Namjoo, and Hyunseung of Beast, released the single "One Year Ago" for A Cube For Season #White.[31]

On May 31, 2013, Jung and fellow Cube artist Huh Gak released the song "Short Hair" for A Cube For Season #Blue.[32]

Discography

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

Solo artist

Year Song Title From the Album Duration Artist
2012 "Love Day" A Cube for Season # Green 3:54 Yoseob & Jung Eun-ji
"All For You" Love Story Part 1 (Reply 1997 OST) 4:08 Seo In-guk & Jung Eun-ji
"Our Love Like This" Love Story Part 2 (Reply 1997 OST) 4:20 Seo In-guk & Jung Eun-ji
2013 "A Year Ago" A Cube for Season # White 3:55 Hyunseung & Jung Eun-ji & Kim Nam-joo
"Short Hair" A Cube for Season # Blue 3:42 Huh Gak & Jung Eun-ji
"One Minute Ago" Barefooted Friends OST 3:48 Kang Ho-dong & Jung Eun-ji
2014 "It's You" Three Days OST 3:55 Jung Eun-ji

Filmography

Television drama

Year Title Role Notes Network
2012 Reply 1997 Sung Shi-won Lead role tvN
2013 That Winter, The Wind Blows Moon Hee-sun Supporting role SBS
Reply 1994 Sung Shi-won Cameo - episodes 16-17, 21 tvN
2014 Trot Lovers Choi Chun-hee Lead role KBS2

Variety 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
(Episodes 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 a 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
Taxi
(Episode 271) 		tvN Herself Guest
2013 Idol Sports Championship MBC Herself Pink Team
Weekly Idol MBC Every 1 Herself Guest
Hwasin – Controller of the Heart SBS Herself Guest
Star King SBS Herself Guest with Bomi & Hayoung
1 vs. 100 KBS Herself Contestant
Hello Counselor KBS Herself Guest with Chorong and B1A4's Sandeul and Jinyoung
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
(Episodes 185-186, 189) 		MBC Herself Appearance with Shinee's Key for TaEun couple
Running Man SBS Herself Guest with Naeun for Chuseok special ep. 162 with Beast, 2pm, MBLAQ, Infinite, Girl's Day, and Sistar
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 with SHINee's Key
1 Night 2 Days KBS Herself Guest with A Pink
Happy Together KBS Herself Guest with Miss A's Fei, Suzy & Girl's Day's Minah
APAN Star Awards KBS Herself Presenter, performer and award recipient
KBS Entertainment Awards KBS Herself Presenter with Cha Tae-hyun
Running Man SBS Herself Guest with Chorong & Bomi ep. 177
SBS Drama Awards SBS Herself Award recipient
Hidden Singer jTBC Herself Guest with Bomi & Hayoung
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook KBS Herself
2014 23rd Seoul Music Awards Herself Presenter with Eunhyuk and Seo Kyung-suk
Shinhwa Broadcast jTBC Herself Guest with After School's Lizzy
Four Sons and One Daughter
(Episode 5) 		MBC Herself Guest
Infinite Challenge MBC Herself Guest
1000 Song Challenge SBS Herself Guest
Idol Sports Championship MBC Herself Team B
New Year's Special MBC Herself Guest with Namjoo & Hayoung
Family's Dignity: Full House KBS Herself Guest
Music Travel Yesterday MBC Herself Guest (with IU and Hyolyn)
Hello Counselor KBS Herself Guest with Namjoo , Woohyun & Key
Weekly Idol MBC Every 1 Herself Guest
Beatles Code 3D Mnet Herself Guest (she participated remotely on phone)
The King of Food KBS Herself Guest
Quiz to Change the World MBC Herself Guest
The Show SBS Herself Guest
Global We Got Married MBC Herself Guest with Chorong & Bomi
Golden Bell Challenge KBS Herself Guest
The Human Condition KBS Herself Guest

Musical theatre

Year Title Role
2012 Legally Blonde Elle Woods
2014 Full House Han Ji-eun

Endorsements

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

Year Title Notes Ref.
2013 Fanta Beverage Brand (with Lee Kwang-soo and Teen Top's Niel) [33]
2014 M-Limited Sports Sportswear Apparel Brand (with Im Si-wan) [34]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2012 5th Korea Drama Awards Best Couple (with Seo In-guk) Reply 1997 Won [35]
5th Style Icon Awards Top 10 Style Icons (with Seo In-guk) Reply 1997 Won [36]
14th Mnet Asian Music Awards Best OST (with Seo In-guk) "All For You" Reply 1997 Won [37]
1st K-Drama Star Awards Best OST (with Seo In-guk) "All For You" Reply 1997 Won [38]
Best Couple (with Seo In-guk) Reply 1997 Won [38]
Rising Star Award Reply 1997 Won [38]
4th Melon Music Awards Best OST (with Seo In-guk) "All For You" Reply 1997 Won [39]
2013 2nd Gaon Chart Awards Songs of the Year (Digital Awards [September]) (with Seo In-guk ) "All for You" Reply 1997 Won [40]
49th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New TV Actress Reply 1997 Won [41]
APAN Star Awards Best Performance That Winter, The Wind Blows Won [42]
SBS Drama Awards New Star Award That Winter, The Wind Blows Won [43]

Music programs

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

Music Triangle

Year Date Song
2012 September 19[44] "All For You" (with Seo In-guk)

References

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