Kim Jong-hyeon | |
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Born | Kim Jong-hyeon June 8, 1995[1] |
Other names | JR |
Education | Hanyang University Institute for Future Talents[2] |
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Musical career | |
Genres | K-pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 김종현 |
Hanja | 金鍾炫 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Jong-hyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chonghyŏn |
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Kim Jong-hyeon (Korean: 김종현; born June 8, 1995), formerly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the leader, main dancer and main rapper of South Korean boy group NU'EST. Following his contract expiration with Pledis Entertainment in 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract as a soloist and actor under Evermore Entertainment, debuting with the release of his first extended play Meridiem on November 8, 2022.