Hong Jin-young

In this Korean name, the family name is Hong.
Hong Jin-young
Hong Jin-young in 2017
Born (1985-08-09) August 9, 1985 (age 39)
Gwangju, South Korea
EducationChosun University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • entertainer
Musical career
GenresTrot
Years active2006–present
Labels
Formerly of
  • SWAN
Korean name
Hangul
홍진영
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHong Jin-yeong
McCune–ReischauerHong Chinyŏng

Hong Jin-young (born August 9, 1985) is a South Korean trot singer and entertainer. She was a member of the short-lived South Korean girl group SWAN, which debuted in 2007. In 2009, she returned to the music scene, debuting as a trot singer. She is known for her vocal ability, signature aegyo, appearances on many variety programs, and prevalence at events throughout South Korea all year round.

  1. ^ "IMH 측 "홍진영, 뮤직K와 원만한 정리…사명 뜻은 'I am 홍'" [공식]". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2019-10-30.