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{{Infobox person
 
{{Infobox person
 
| name = Jeongyeon
 
| name = Jeongyeon
| image = TWICE Jeongyeon Feel Special concept photo.png
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| image = TWICE Jeongyeon &TWICE - Repackage - Promotional photo.png
| caption = Concept photo for ''[[Feel Special]]''
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| caption = Concept photo for ''[[&TWICE -Repackage-]]''
 
| other = Yoo Jeong-yeon (유정연)
 
| other = Yoo Jeong-yeon (유정연)
 
| birth_name = Yoo Kyung-wan (유경완)
 
| birth_name = Yoo Kyung-wan (유경완)
 
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|11|1}}
 
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|11|1}}
 
| birth_place = Suwon, South Korea
 
| birth_place = Suwon, South Korea
| occupation = Singer, host
 
| group_debut = October 20, 2015
 
| years = 2015–present
 
 
| height = 169 cm
 
| height = 169 cm
 
| weight = 49.1 kg
 
| weight = 49.1 kg
 
| blood = O
 
| blood = O
 
| occupation = Singer, host
| family = [[wikipedia:Gong Seung-yeon|Gong Seung Yeon]] {{small|(sister)}}
 
 
| group_debut = October 20, 2015
 
| years = 2015–present
 
| agency = [[JYP Entertainment]]
 
| agency = [[JYP Entertainment]]
 
| associated = [[TWICE]]<br>[[JYP Nation]]<br>''[[SIXTEEN]]''
 
| associated = [[TWICE]]<br>[[JYP Nation]]<br>''[[SIXTEEN]]''
 
| family = [[wikipedia:Gong Seung-yeon|Gong Seung Yeon]] {{small|(sister)}}
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| colors = {{color box|#BCD776}} Yellow-Green
 
}}
 
}}
'''Jeongyeon''' (정연) is a South Korean singer under [[JYP Entertainment]]. She is a member of the girl group [[TWICE]].
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'''Jeongyeon''' (Korean: 정연; Japanese: ジョンヨン) is a South Korean singer under [[JYP Entertainment]]. She is a member of the girl group [[TWICE]].
   
 
==Career==
 
==Career==
 
==='''2015: ''SIXTEEN'', TWICE'''===
 
==='''2015: ''SIXTEEN'', TWICE'''===
On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, ''[[SIXTEEN]]''. She finished the survival in 3nd place, hence becoming a member of the girl group [[TWICE]].<ref>[https://news.nate.com/view/20150708n00451?mid=n0107 '식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생 (종합)]</ref> They officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, ''[[The Story Begins]]''
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On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, ''[[SIXTEEN]]''. She finished the survival in 3rd place, hence becoming a member of the girl group [[TWICE]].<ref>[https://news.nate.com/view/20150708n00451?mid=n0107 (KR) Nate: '식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생 (종합)]</ref> They officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, ''[[The Story Begins]]''.
 
==='''2016–2017: ''Inkigayo'''''===
 
==='''2016–2017: ''Inkigayo'''''===
 
On June 22, 2016, SBS revealed that Jeongyeon, alongisde her sister [[wikipedia:Gong Seung-yeon|Gong Seung Yeon]] and actor [[wikipedia:Kim Min-seok (actor)|Kim Min Su]], would be the new MCs for the music show ''[[Inkigayo]]''.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/869329wpp/twices-jungyeon-actress-gong-seung-yeon-actor-kim-min-suk-revealed-new-mcs-inkigayo Soompi: TWICE's Jeongyeon, Gong Seung Yeon, And Kim Min Suk Revealed As New MCs For "Inkigayo"]</ref> She worked on the music show until January 22, which was her last episode. On that day, Jeongyeon posted a message on Twitter to thank fans for supporting her.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/940633wpp/twices-jungyeon-thanks-fans-last-day-hosting-inkigayo Soompi: TWICE's Jeongyeon Thanks Fans After Her Last Day Of Hosting "Inkigayo"]</ref>
 
On June 22, 2016, SBS revealed that Jeongyeon, alongisde her sister [[wikipedia:Gong Seung-yeon|Gong Seung Yeon]] and actor [[wikipedia:Kim Min-seok (actor)|Kim Min Su]], would be the new MCs for the music show ''[[Inkigayo]]''.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/869329wpp/twices-jungyeon-actress-gong-seung-yeon-actor-kim-min-suk-revealed-new-mcs-inkigayo Soompi: TWICE's Jeongyeon, Gong Seung Yeon, And Kim Min Suk Revealed As New MCs For "Inkigayo"]</ref> She worked on the music show until January 22, which was her last episode. On that day, Jeongyeon posted a message on Twitter to thank fans for supporting her.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/940633wpp/twices-jungyeon-thanks-fans-last-day-hosting-inkigayo Soompi: TWICE's Jeongyeon Thanks Fans After Her Last Day Of Hosting "Inkigayo"]</ref>
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==Producing and writing credits==
 
==Producing and writing credits==
{| class="article-table"
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{| class="article-table" style="text-align:center;"
! align="center" |Album
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! align="center" |Year
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! align="center" |Artist
 
! align="center" |Song
 
! align="center" |Song
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! align="center" |Album
 
! align="center" |Type
 
! align="center" |Type
 
|-
 
|-
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|2017
|''[[Twicetagram]]''
 
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| rowspan="4" |[[TWICE]]
 
|"Love Line"
 
|"Love Line"
 
|''[[Twicetagram]]''
|Writing
 
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| rowspan="4" |Writing
 
|-
 
|-
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| rowspan="2" |2018
|''[[What is Love?]]''
 
 
|"Sweet Talker"
 
|"Sweet Talker"
 
|''[[What is Love?]]''
|Writing
 
 
|-
 
|-
|''[[Yes or Yes]]''
 
 
|"Lalala"
 
|"Lalala"
 
|''[[Yes or Yes]]''
|Writing
 
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|-
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|2019
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|"21:29"
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|''[[Feel Special]]''
 
|}
 
|}
   
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* The name Jeongyeon means 'virtuous' and 'beautiful' in Korean.
 
* The name Jeongyeon means 'virtuous' and 'beautiful' in Korean.
 
* Her sister is actress Gong Seongyeon and they hosted ''Inkigayo'' together, and their father is a chef.
 
* Her sister is actress Gong Seongyeon and they hosted ''Inkigayo'' together, and their father is a chef.
* She is ambidextrous, but her left hand is dominant. She can throw and write with her right hand, while eaing food with her left.
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* She is ambidextrous, but her left hand is dominant. She can throw and write with her right hand, while eating food with her left.
 
* She has 2 dogs: a white Pomeranian named Bbosongie and a poodle named Nanan.
 
* She has 2 dogs: a white Pomeranian named Bbosongie and a poodle named Nanan.
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* In Gallup Korea's annual music polls which interview 1,500 people between the ages 13-29, Jeongyeon was voted the 15th most popular idol in 2016, the 12th in 2017, and the 17th in 2018. Among Twice, alongside Nayeon and Tzuyu, she is one of the members who ranked in the top 20 idol list for three consecutive years.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/927561wpp/koreans-choose-top-10-artists-top-20-idols-2016 Soompi: Koreans Choose Top 10 Artists And Top 20 Idols Of 2016]</ref><ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1095815wpp/koreans-choose-top-singers-songs-idols-2017 Soompi: Koreans Choose Top Singers, Songs, And Idols Of 2017]</ref><ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1279853wpp/koreans-vote-artists-shined-favorite-songs-idols-2018 Soompi: Koreans Vote For Artists Who Shined The Most + Favorite Songs And Idols Of 2018]</ref>
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* Jeongyeon admitted she nearly quit being a trainee because she wanted to work at a bakery; she even almost thought about making her own bakery.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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{{TWICE}}
 
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[[Category:Singers]]
 
[[Category:Singers]]

Revision as of 18:28, 10 January 2020

Jeongyeon (Korean: 정연; Japanese: ジョンヨン) is a South Korean singer under JYP Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group TWICE.

Career

2015: SIXTEEN, TWICE

On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, SIXTEEN. She finished the survival in 3rd place, hence becoming a member of the girl group TWICE.[1] They officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, The Story Begins.

2016–2017: Inkigayo

On June 22, 2016, SBS revealed that Jeongyeon, alongisde her sister Gong Seung Yeon and actor Kim Min Su, would be the new MCs for the music show Inkigayo.[2] She worked on the music show until January 22, which was her last episode. On that day, Jeongyeon posted a message on Twitter to thank fans for supporting her.[3]

Discography

OSTs

Filmography

Reality shows

  • SIXTEEN (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
  • Muscle Queen Project (KBS, 2016) - contestant
  • Law of the Jungle (SBS, 2016)

Music shows

Music video appearances

Producing and writing credits

Year Artist Song Album Type
2017 TWICE "Love Line" Twicetagram Writing
2018 "Sweet Talker" What is Love?
"Lalala" Yes or Yes
2019 "21:29" Feel Special

Trivia

  • She was originally set to debut in the girl group 6mix.
  • She officially changed her name from "Yoo Jeong-yeon" in third grade because she was teased for her birth name "Yoo Kyung-wan", which was considered too boyish.
  • On her first try, she failed the JYP audition. She became a trainee after passing the JYP Entertainment’s 6th Open Audition on March 1, 2010.
  • The leader of Twice was decided by anonymous voting. Jeongyeon was in 2nd place.
  • The name Jeongyeon means 'virtuous' and 'beautiful' in Korean.
  • Her sister is actress Gong Seongyeon and they hosted Inkigayo together, and their father is a chef.
  • She is ambidextrous, but her left hand is dominant. She can throw and write with her right hand, while eating food with her left.
  • She has 2 dogs: a white Pomeranian named Bbosongie and a poodle named Nanan.
  • In Gallup Korea's annual music polls which interview 1,500 people between the ages 13-29, Jeongyeon was voted the 15th most popular idol in 2016, the 12th in 2017, and the 17th in 2018. Among Twice, alongside Nayeon and Tzuyu, she is one of the members who ranked in the top 20 idol list for three consecutive years.[4][5][6]
  • Jeongyeon admitted she nearly quit being a trainee because she wanted to work at a bakery; she even almost thought about making her own bakery.

Gallery

Main article: Jeongyeon/Gallery

References