Kim Jong-hyeon

Kim Jong-hyeon
Kim in 2019
Born
Kim Jong-hyeon

(1995-06-08) June 8, 1995 (age 29)[1]
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
Other namesJR
EducationHanyang University Institute for Future Talents[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
Formerly of
Korean name
Hangul
김종현
Hanja
金鍾炫
Revised RomanizationGim Jong-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerKim Chonghyŏn
Signature

Kim Jong-hyeon (Korean김종현; 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.

  1. ^ "JR (뉴이스트)" [JR (NU'EST)]. Genie Music (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "뉴이스트∙세븐틴 멤버, 한양대학교 미래인재교육원 학점은행제 실용음악과정(KPOP) 입학". March 16, 2020. Archived from the original on April 15, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2020.