Kyulkyung (결경) is a Chinese singer-songwriter, dancer and actress under Zhou Jieqiong Studio. She is a former member of the girl group PRISTIN, its sub-unit PRISTIN V, and the project girl group I.O.I.
As a China-based soloist, she goes by her full name, Zhou Jie Qiong. She made her solo debut with the digital single "Why" on September 6, 2018.[1]
Career[]
2016: Produce 101 and I.O.I[]
In 2016, Kyulkyung participated in Mnet's survival television show, Produce 101, along with other five trainees from her agency, Pledis Entertainment. She and Nayoung were the only one to made it to the final line up, ranking 6th and 10th respectively, becoming members of the girl group I.O.I.[2]
On May 4, 2016, she debuted in I.O.I with the mini album, Chrysalis, and its title track, "Dream Girls".
2017-2020: PRISTIN, legal dispute with Pledis[]
After the disbandment of I.O.I on January 29, 2017, Pledis announced that Kyulkyung and Nayoung would debut together with their former Produce 101 contestants, as members of PRISTIN, which debuted on March 21, 2017 with the mini album Hi! PRISTIN and its title track, "Wee Woo".
In 2018, the agency formed PRISTIN's first sub-unit, PRISTIN V, with Kyulkyung being one of its members. They debuted on May 28 with the single album, "Like a V".
On September 6, 2018, she made her Chinese solo debut with the digital single "Why", which was promoted exclusively in China.[1]
On May 24, 2019, it was announced by Pledis that PRISTIN was officially disbanding after almost two years without activity. She, along with Sungyeon and Yehana, would be staying with the agency, with the remaining 7 members departing.[3]
On September 2019, Kyulkyung sent a contract termination notice to Pledis and XCSS Entertainment, her Chinese agency,[4] which led them to demand her for breaching the contract on March 25, 2020, declaring the notice as "baseless".[5] The same day Kyulkyung had released a statement on her Weibo.[6]
2020–present: Activities in China and departure from Pledis Entertainment[]
In February 2020, Kyulkyung (now known as Zhou Jieqiong) made her debut as an actress following the release of the Chinese drama Miss Truth.
Kyulkyung presumably left Pledis in April 2021, after HYBE and Pledis removed her from their websites.[7]
On May 4, 2021, I.O.I celebrated their 5th debut anniversary with a reunion live stream show called "Yes, I Love It!" Although Kyulkyung was not there in Korea to celebrate with the members, she made an appearance through video calling.[8]
Discography[]
Chinese[]
Digital singles[]
- "Why" (2018)
Writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[9]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | |||
| PRISTIN | "Over n Over" | Hi! PRISTIN | Writing |
| fromis_9 | "Glass Shoes" | "Glass Shoes" | Composing |
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- Miss Truth (Youku, 2020)
- Legend of Fei (Hunan TV, 2020)
- To Be With You (iQiyi, 2021)
- Be My Princess (iQiyi, 2022)
- A Forbidden Marriage (TBA)
Reality shows[]
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
- Oppa Thinking (MBC, 2017) - intern
- Crazy Wardrobe (Youku, 2017) - cast member
- Idol Producer (iQiyi, 2018) - mentor
- Hi! Housemate (iQiyi, 2018) - cast member
- Yes, I Do (iQiyi, 2019) - cast member
- King of Masked Dancer (JSTV, Mango TV and Youku, 2020) - contestant
- Stage Boom (iQiyi, 2021) - contestant
- The Flash Band (iQiYi and Tencent Video, 2021) - cast member
- Yes, I Do Season 3 (iQiyi, 2022) - cast member
Music video appearances[]
- Orange Caramel - "My Copycat" (2014)
- SEVENTEEN - "Mansae" (2015)
Movies[]
- Sunny Sisters (2021)[10]
Trivia[]
- In the course of Produce 101, she received the nickname "China's Miracle" due to her dancing skills and her looks.
Gallery[]
Promotional[]
(PRISTIN)
Pictorial[]
References[]
Official links[]
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