Jungwoo Explained

Jungwoo
Birth Name:Kim Jung-woo
Birth Date:19 February 1998
Birth Place:Gunpo, South Korea
Education:Gimpo Jeil Technical High School
Occupation:Singer
Relatives:Kim Min-a (older sister)[1]
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Years Active:2017–present
Instrument:Vocals
Label:SM
Past Member Of:SM Rookies
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Hangul:김정우
Rr:Gim Jeong-u
Mr:Kim Chŏngu

Kim Jung-woo (; born February 19, 1998), known mononymously as Jungwoo, is a South Korean singer. He is a member of the SM Entertainment South Korean boy group NCT under and its sub-units NCT 127 and NCT DoJaeJung.

In September 2023, Italian luxury fashion house Tod's announced Jungwoo as their first male ambassador in South Korea.

Early life

Kim Jungwoo was born on February 19, 1998, in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo, South Korea, and right after he was born, they moved to Gimpo, where he was raised.[2]

He attended Gimpo Gochang Middle School and Gimpo Jeil Technical High School Computer's Department of Computer Applied Machinery.[3]

Career

2014–2017: Pre-debut

Jungwoo started training in 2014 after passing the SM's Saturday Open Auditions. He trained alongside SM Rookies and NCT members. Fans have been familiar with Jungwoo as an SM trainee as he was often seen together with SM Rookies and noticed him performing during the SM Rookies Show.

On April 18, 2017, Jungwoo was introduced in the new batch of SM Rookies, SR17B. On the same day, he appeared in Super Junior Yesung's music video, "Paper Umbrella", with Alice Karin, as his first public appearance.[4]

2018–2019: Debut with NCT, Hiatus

In January 2018, it was announced that Jungwoo, alongside SM Rookies "3 Lucky People", Kun and Lucas, will be debuting with NCT.[5] Jungwoo debuted on February 18, 2018, as part of NCT U for the lead single of NCT's debut studio album NCT 2018 Empathy, "Boss".[6] [7] In October of the same year, he joined the Seoul-based unit NCT 127 with the title "Regular" for their first studio album Regular-Irregular, with the position of dancer and vocalist.[8]

In August 2019, in the middle of NCT 127's first world tour, it was announced that Jungwoo will be taking a temporary break due to health concerns after his noticeable absences from the group's activities.[9]

2020–present: Comeback, solo activities

In January 2020, SM Entertainment confirmed that Jungwoo will be returning with NCT 127 for their 2nd studio album Neo Zone and title "Kick It (영웅)".[10] [11] Jungwoo confidently continued working with NCT 127 activities for their 2nd repackage album, Neo Zone: The Final Round, and Japanese EP, Loveholic (EP), while filming multiple variety web shows together.

On September 14, 2020, Jungwoo with Taeil, Haechan, and Jeno competed on MBC's Idol Star eSports Championship - Chuseok Special for the KartRider tournament. Jungwoo proved to be a KartRider ace on the Speed Category for individual and team rounds by initially leading the races but fell short on the last seconds of the races. However, NCT team won 1st place for the Item Team Race category.[12] In the last quarter of 2020, the 2nd studio album of NCT, NCT 2020 Resonance, was released. Jungwoo participated in the tracks, "Volcano" (reunited with members of "Boss" unit), "Dancing in the Rain", and NCT 127's "Music, Dance" for Part 1. For Part 2, he participated in the additional songs, "All About You", "Raise the Roof", and one of the lead track, "Work It". As part of the NCT 2020 Project, Mnet broadcast the variety show, NCT World 2.0. In the Sports Meet episode, Jungwoo was awarded the MVP title after successfully jumping over 2.3 meters high vaulting box.[13]

2021 continued to be a busy year for Jungwoo. He appeared on the 11th season of NCT's variety show, NCT Life, for the first time, where he traveled with NCT 127 members to Gapyeong for the summer.[14] In July 2021, Jungwoo was announced as one of new hosts for Show! Music Core with Stray Kids' Lee Know, joining former Iz*One member Minju. He debuted as an MC on August 14, where he performed Sung Si-kyung's "Smiling Angel" .[15] [16] Later that year, he was nominated alongside his co-hosts for the 2021 MBC Entertainment Awards Rookie Award.[17] From September to December, Jungwoo returned on stage with NCT 127 for their 3rd studio and repackage albums, Sticker and Favorite, NCT U with the title track "Universe (Let's Play Ball)" of NCT's 3rd studio album Universe, and participated in the collaboration track "Goodbye" for with SNSD Sunny and NCT Dream Renjun.

In 2022, Jungwoo actively participated every month on the programs for NCT's variety show on YouTube, The NCT Show.[18] [19] [20] With the return of MBC's Idol Star Athletics Championships after 2 years in September 2022, NCT representatives, Jungwoo, Sungchan, and Shotaro, competed against other male groups and won the gold medal for Men's Archery Team category.[21] Jungwoo also joined the reality show, Welcome to NCT Universe, to guide the new SM Rookies to the world of "Neo City".[22] [23]

Alongside his fellow NCT 127 members, Doyoung and Jaehyun, Jungwoo debuted in a new NCT fixed sub-unit NCT DoJaeJung on April 17, 2023, with their debut EP Perfume.[24] August of the same year, Channel TEO launched "Welcome Ghost Club" featuring Jungwoo as part of their pilot project, Fantastic Lab. Welcome Ghost Club is a mystery adventure YouTube series where club president, Jungwoo, hunts for ghosts to debunk the broadcasting industry myth, "Seeing ghosts bring prosperity".[25] The following month, Italian luxury fashion house, Tod's, announced Jungwoo as their first-ever Korean male ambassador. Following the announcement, Jungwoo was featured and further introduced as Tod's Ambassador in W Korea September issue.[26] [27]

Take One Company released the NCT Zone OST "Do It (Let's Play)" for the NCT adventure mobile game in January 2024. The official soundtrack is sung by Jungwoo alongside Xiaojun, Jeno, Yangyang, and Chenle.[28] At the same month, Peripera revealed Jungwoo and Doyoung as the new faces of the cosmetic brand. The duo was initially introduced with the new Lucky Lottery Collection.[29]

On March 23, 2024, Jungwoo's official soundtrack "Smile Good Bye" for Fubao and Grandfather Season 2 was released. The soundtrack contains the message of remembering and supporting Fubao, a popular giant panda born in South Korea returning to China. It gives a deep lingering feeling and comfort to all the fans, like Jungwoo, who love Fubao.[30] [31]

In June 2024, KBS KPop Youtube channel announced a new web variety program, NOPOGY, featuring Jungwoo and Monsta X Shownu. The program focuses on visiting old traditional Korean restaurants where the two hosts gets to taste the restaurants' signature meals or specialties, while having fun conversation with their exclusive guests.[32]

Discography

See also: NCT discography.

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
Collaboration
"Goodbye" (Korean: 12월의 인사)
2021—
Soundtrack appearances
"Do It (Let's Play)"
2024—NCT Zone OST
"Smile Good Bye" (Korean: 이젠 웃으며, 안녕)2024—Fubao and Grandfather Season 2 OST
"—" indicates that the song did not chart or was not released in that region.

Filmography

Web shows

YearTitleNotes
2021–presentKim Jungwoo's Finding this Person7 Episodes
2023Welcome Ghost Club2 Episodes, TEO
2024NOPOGY (노포기)KBS KPop, with Shownu

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
MBC Entertainment Awards2021Rookie AwardShow! Music Core

Notes and References

  1. News: 엔시티 정우와 배우 김민아 남매 사이. NCT's Jung-woo and actress Kim Min-a's brother and sister. GQ Korea. GQ. ko. Lee. Jinsu. May 3, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818042454/https://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2023/05/03/%ec%97%94%ec%8b%9c%ed%8b%b0-%ec%a0%95%ec%9a%b0%ec%99%80-%eb%b0%b0%ec%9a%b0-%ea%b9%80%eb%af%bc%ec%95%84-%eb%82%a8%eb%a7%a4-%ec%82%ac%ec%9d%b4/. live.
  2. Web site: 잘 모르지만 알고 보면 비주얼 '아웃풋' 최고라는 경기도 '군포' 산본 출신 스타 5인. Insight. ko. Ji. Dong-hyun. October 12, 2022. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818043049/https://www.insight.co.kr/news/307515. live.
  3. Web site: 'NCT' 김포 출신 정우 팬클럽...저소득 청소년 생리용품 전달. Gimpo Times. ko. February 19, 2022. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818043256/http://www.gimpotimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6118.
  4. News: 예성, 두번째 솔로앨범 공개...SM루키즈 정우 뮤비 출연. Yesung, second solo album released... Appeared in SM Rookies Jungwoo's music video. News1star. ko. Kwon. Soobin. April 18, 2017. July 19, 2023. July 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719075827/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?2969934. live.
  5. News: NCT, 신개념 콘텐츠 'Year Book' 공개...새 멤버 정우·루카스·쿤, '시선집중'. NCT unveils new concept content 'Year Book'... New members Jungwoo, Lucas, and Kun, 'attention'. Xportsnews. Park. So-hyun. January 31, 2018. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818044342/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/938310. live.
  6. News: NCT 18명 전원 출격...SM, '한류 3단계' 진입할까 (종합). All 18 NCT members are on their way...Will SM Enter 'Hallyu Stage 3'. The Korea Economic Daily. 김 . 현진. November 14, 2018. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718203244/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=015&aid=0003907264. live.
  7. News: [입덕가이드] NCT 정우·루카스·쿤, 새 멤버들의 이력서가 궁금하다면?]. Xportsnews. ko. Jeon. Won. March 13, 2018. July 19, 2023. July 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719075826/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/951983. live.
  8. Web site: NCT 127 Announces Lineup Change In Teaser For First Full Album 'Regular-Irregular'. Forbes. Kelley. Caitlin. September 17, 2018. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718203242/https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2018/09/17/nct-127-announces-lineup-change-in-teaser-for-first-full-album-regular-irregular/?sh=532c2c09677f. live.
  9. News: NCT127 정우, 건강상 이유로 휴식..."16일 日서머소닉 불참"[공식입장]]. SPOTV. ko. Kang. Hyojin. November 18, 2015. July 19, 2023. July 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719075828/http://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=310246. live.
  10. News: NCT's Jungwoo Returns To Twitter With 1st Post Since Going On Hiatus. Soompi. E.Cha. January 26, 2020. July 18, 2023. February 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200204204916/https://www.soompi.com/article/1379351wpp/ncts-jungwoo-returns-to-twitter-with-1st-post-since-going-on-hiatus. live.
  11. News: Update: NCT 127 Gears Up To "Kick It" In Comeback MV Teaser. Soompi. C.Hong. February 11, 2020. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718203242/https://www.soompi.com/article/1382512wpp/watch-nct-127-shares-first-teaser-for-comeback-with-neozone. live.
  12. News: '아이대' NCT, 레이싱 게임 아이템 팀전 우승..정우 '눈물의 실수' 딛고 활약 [종합]]. 'ISAC' NCT won the racing game item team competition...Jungwoo overcame 'mistake of tears' and played an active part. Osen. ko. Shim. Eon-kyung. October 2, 2020. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818044337/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1111444589. live.
  13. Web site: 'NCT 월드 2.0' 유쾌 체육대회...정우, 2미터 30센티 뜀틀 성공→'우다필' 승리. 'NCT World 2.0' fun sports competition, Jungwoo succeeds in jumping 2 meters and 30 centimeters →'Wodapil' wins. Herald Pop. ko. Park. Seohyun. November 6, 2022. March 28, 2024. May 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230507161930/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=202011061340516834769_1. live.
  14. Web site: 'NCT LIFE in 가평' 30일 첫 공개...정우 첫 합류 [공식]]. 'NCT LIFE in Gapyeong' first released on the 30th... Jungwoo joins for the first time [Official]. Sports Donga. ko. Jeong. Hee-yeon. August 9, 2021. March 28, 2024. March 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328062519/https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20210809/108454644/1. live.
  15. News: NCT 정우-Stray Kids 리노, '쇼! 음악중심' MC 발탁. NCT Jungwoo-Stray Kids Reno, selected as new 'Show! Music Core' MCs. iMBC. ko. Kim. Hyeyoung. August 19, 2021. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718203243/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/322230. live.
  16. News: NCT 정우, 음중 첫 MC 소감 "우주호 사랑해 주세요". NCT's Jungwoo first impression as Music Core MC "Please give lots of love to WooJuHo". Starnews. ko. Yeon. Joon. August 14, 2021. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818044340/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2021081418032198195. live.
  17. Web site: 'MBC 연예대상' 이미주-박재정, 신인상 쾌거. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Kim. Ha-na. December 29, 2021. July 19, 2023. July 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230719075828/https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202112292122003&sec_id=540201&pt=nv. live.
  18. News: NCT, 풍성한 자체콘텐츠...'THE NCT SHOW' 론칭. NCT, rich in own content... 'THE NCT SHOW' launched. ko. Lee. Mi-young. February 11, 2022. March 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328092316/https://www.joynews24.com/view/1450641. live.
  19. News: NCT, 자체 예능 '더 엔시티쇼'로 팬들과 만난다. NCT meets fans through its own entertainment show 'The NCT Show'. ko. Kim. Young-jin. April 19, 2022. April 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220419053840/https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20220419010010816. live.
  20. News: NCT 쟈니·도영·정우, '100만 유튜버' 곽윤기와 만난다...프로 아이돌 비법 전수. NCT's Johnny, Doyoung, and Jungwoo meet '1 million YouTuber' Kwak Yoon-gi... Teaching professional idol secrets. ko. Kang. Min-kyung. April 30, 2022. May 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528071810/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/music/article/2022043038904. live.
  21. News: '아육대' 양궁돌 NCT, 이변 없이 금메달. 'Idol Star Athletics Championships' archery idol NCT, wins gold medal. ko. Ha. So-na. September 10, 2022. March 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240324075308/https://v.daum.net/v/20220909194130913. live.
  22. News: TVING exclusively releases NCT global content, 'Welcome to NCT Universe'. ko. Kim. Hanbin. November 9, 2022. March 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240329051300/https://www.onews.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=143720. live.
  23. News: 'Welcome to NCT Universe' NCT 4화 공개. 'Welcome to NCT Universe' NCT Episode 4 released. Star Focus. ko. December 21, 2022. March 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240329052012/https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.naver?volumeNo=35000469&memberNo=40748030. live.
  24. News: NCT 첫 유닛 도재정, 드디어 출격..."4월 17일 앨범 발매" [공식입장]]. Daum. My Daily. ko. Oh. Yoonju. March 22, 2023. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230718203242/https://v.daum.net/v/20230322114227152. live.
  25. Web site: 전소미-NCT 정우, 김태호PD TEO와 파일럿 프로젝트 출격 [공식]]. Jeon So-mi, NCT's Jung Woo, Tae-ho Kim PD TEO and pilot project launch [Official]. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. August 22, 2023. October 26, 2023. September 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230920203810/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202308220725332410. live.
  26. News: NCT 정우, 토즈 한국 첫 남성 앰버서더로 선정...도재정 전원 '이탈리아 PICK'. NCT's Jungwoo selected as TODS' first male ambassador in Korea... DoJaeJung all 'Italian PICK'. Sports W. ko. No. I-seul. September 4, 2023. October 26, 2023. September 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230920203653/https://m.sportsw.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065571934926762. live.
  27. NCT 정우와 토즈의 랑데부. Rendezvous between NCT Jungwoo and Tod's. W Korea. Lee. Yeji. September 5, 2023. October 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002122834/https://www.wkorea.com/2023/09/05/nct-정우/. live.
  28. News: 테이크원컴퍼니, 'NCT 존' 공식 OST 발매. Take One Company releases 'NCT Zone' official OST. Moon. Youngsoo. January 11, 2024. January 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240111062323/https://www.inews24.com/view/1675318. live.
  29. News: NCT 도영·정우, 뷰티브랜드 새 얼굴로 변신. NCT Doyoung and Jungwoo transform into new faces for beauty brand. Cha. Chanhyuk. January 27, 2024. March 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240324061422/https://www.kstarfashion.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=213227. live.
  30. News: 푸바오와 작별 인사..NCT 정우, '푸바오와 할부지' OST 발매. Say goodbye to FuBao...NCT Jungwoo releases 'Fu Bao and Grandfather' OST. Starnews. ko. Lee. Seunghoon. March 23, 2024. March 23, 2024. March 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240323182532/https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024032315533484206. live.
  31. Web site: 엔시티(NCT) 정우, 푸바오 할아버지 강철원 사육사와 만난다. NCT's Jungwoo meets with Fubao's grandfather, Kang Cheol-won, a zookeeper. Topstar News. ko. Lee. Soo-hyun. July 20, 2023. October 26, 2023. September 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230920203550/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15370047. live.
  32. Web site: 몬스타엑스 셔누, NCT 정우와 뭉쳤다…노포 맛집 방문기 ‘노포기’. Monsta X's Shownu and NCT's Jungwoo team up... Visit to a long-established restaurant 'Nopogy'. Sports Donga. ko. Jeong. Hee-yeon. June 25, 2024. August 1, 2024. August 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240801070253/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20240625/125609201/1. live.

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