- For other people known as 'Sejeong', see Sejung.
Kim Sejeong (김세정; or simply Sejeong) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress under Jellyfish Entertainment. She is a former member of the girl group gugudan, its sub-unit SEMINA, and the project group I.O.I.
She made her solo debut on November 23, 2016 with the digital single "Jelly Box Flower Way".
Career[]
2012: K-Pop Star 2[]
In 2012, at the age of 16, Sejeong became a contestant on the competition show K-Pop Star 2. She was eliminated in the second round, but was brought back by Yang Hyun Suk as a wild card. Ultimately, she was once again eliminated in the final casting round.[2][3]
2016: Produce 101, I.O.I, debut with gugudan, solo debut[]
In January 2016, Sejeong became a contestant on the survival show Produce 101, where she represented Jellyfish Entertainment. She ranked 2nd in the finale, thus becoming a member of I.O.I.[4] The group officially debuted on May 4 with their first mini album Chrysalis.
On June 23, Sejeong was revealed as the fifth member of gugudan.[5] The group officially debuted on June 28 with their first mini album Act.1 The Little Mermaid. As a result, Sejeong was absent from the promotions of I.O.I's single album "Whatta Man".
On November 23, as part of Jellyfish Entertainment's music channel project Jelly Box, Sejeong made her solo debut with the digital single "Jelly Box Flower Way".
2017: I.O.I's disbandment, acting debut[]
On January 29, 2017, I.O.I officially disbanded following the release of their third and final digital single "Downpour".
In July, Sejeong made her acting debut through KBS2's teen drama School 2017, in which she played the female lead role.[6]
2018–2019: Debut with gugudan SEMINA, "Tunnel"[]
On July 10, 2018, she debuted as a member of gugudan's second sub-unit, gugudan SEMINA, with their first and only single album "Semina".
On November 27, 2019, it was announced that Sejeong would release a collaboration single with Dingo, "Tunnel" on December 2, 2019.[7]
2020: Plant, "Whale", gugudan's disbandment[]
On March 2, 2020, her first mini album, Plant, was announced, set for release on March 17.[8]
On August 10, it was announced that Sejeong would release her first digital single, "Whale", on August 17.[9]
On December 30, Jellyfish Entertainment announced gugudan would disband on December 31 after four years together.[10]
2021: I'm, contract renewal[]
On March 17, 2021, a teaser video was released for her comeback. Two days later, it was releaved that Sejeong would return on March 29 with her second mini album I'm.[11]
On May 11, Jellyfish announced that Sejeong had renewed her exclusive contract with the agency.[12]
2022–2023: First fanmeeting, Door[]
On September 22, 2022, it was announced that Sejeong would hold her first ever Asian fanmeeting tour, titled 2022 Sejeong's Sesang Diary, from November 4, 2022 to April 23, 2023.[13][14]
On July 26, 2023, it was reported that Sejeong would be making her comeback in September, which was her first release in almost two and a half years. The same day, Jellyfish Entertainment confirmed the news.[15]
On August 8, it was announced Sejeong would be releasing her first full-length album, Door, on September 4.[16]
Personal life[]
Education[]
She is currently attending Hanyang Women's University.[citation needed]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Door (2023)
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
- "Jelly Box Flower Way" (2016)
- "Dingo X Sejeong" (2019)
- "Whale" (2020)
- "Baby I Love U" (2021)
Collaborations[]
- "Love or Not" (with Taeil) (2017)
- "Star Blossom" (with Doyoung) (2017)
- "2018 National Football Team Cheering Album 'We, the Reds'" (with Various Artists) (2018)
OSTs[]
- "Legend of the Blue Sea OST Part.10" ("If Only") (2017)
- "Mr. Sunshine OST Part.13" ("Paramour") (2018)
- "Crash Landing on You Part.8" ("All of My Days") (2020)
- "Record of Youth OST Part.9" ("What My Heart Says") (2020)
- "The Uncanny Counter OST Part.2" ("Meet Again") (2020)
- "Business Proposal Bonus Track" ("Love, Maybe (Acoustic ver.)") (2022)
- "The Uncanny Counter 2 OST Part.2" ("Once Again") (2023)
Producing & writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[17]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | |||
| Gugudan | "Dear (너에게)" | Act.5 New Action | Writing |
| 2020 | |||
| Herself | "Hopes For Tomorrow" | Plant | Writing Composing |
| "Skyline" | |||
| "Swim Away (오리발)" | |||
| "In My Dream (꿈속에서 널)" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
| "Whale" | "Whale" | Writing Composing | |
| "Meet Again" | The Uncanny Counter OST Part.2 | Writing Composing Arranging | |
| 2021 | |||
| Herself | "Teddy Bear" | I'm | Writing Composing |
| "Warning" | |||
| "Do Dum Chit" | |||
| "Let's Go Home (집에 가자)" | |||
| "Maybe I Am (아마 난 그대를)" | |||
| 2023 | |||
| Herself | "Voyage (항해)" | Door | Writing Composing[18] |
| "If We Do" | |||
| "Sea of Hope (바라던 바다)" | |||
| "Between Summer And Winter (권태기의 노래)" | |||
| "Destiny (모르고 그려도 서로를 그리다)" | |||
| "Top or Cliff" | Writing[18] | ||
| "Jenga" | Writing Composing[18] | ||
| "Indigo Promise" | |||
| "Send A Letter (편지를 보내요)" | |||
| "Over The Rainbow (언젠가 무지개를 건너야 할 때)" | Writing[18] | ||
| "In The Rain (빗소리가 들리면)" | Writing Composing[18] | ||
Concerts[]
Concert tours[]
- 2023 Kim Sejeong 1st Concert Tour 'The 門' (2023)[19]
Fanmeetings[]
- 2022 Sejeong's Sesang Diary (2022)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- The Sound Of Your Heart (KBS2, 2016)
- School 2017 (KBS2, 2017)
- I Wanna Hear Your Song (KBS2, 2019)
- The Uncanny Counter (OCN, 2020-2021)
- A Business Proposal (SBS, 2022)
- Today's Webtoon (SBS, 2022)
- Brewing Love (ENA, 2024)
Reality shows[]
- K-pop Star 2 (SBS, 2012) - contestant
- Produce 101 (Mnet, 2016) - contestant
- Universe Ticket (SBS, 2023) - judge[20]
Variety shows[]
- Get It Beauty (OnStyle, 2017) - MC
- Busted! (Netflix, 2018–2019)
Stage[]
Musical theater[]
- Return: The Promise of the Day (2020)
- Red Book (2021)
Theater[]
- Temple (2023-2024)
Endorsements[]
- Realfood (Indonesia) (with Ahn Hyo Seop and Chicco Jerikho) (2022–present)[21]
- Longchamp (2023)[22]
Trivia[]
- She represents the number 3 within gugudan.
- During the course of Produce 101, she got the nickname "God Sejeong" because she remained in first and second places and never dropped any lower in the rankings.
- Prior to Produce 101, she trained for 1 year and 7 months.[23]
- She is close friends Jihyo of TWICE and Wendy of Red Velvet.[citation needed]
- She was part of the all-female non-professional soccer club called 'FC Rumor W', along with other idols, such as her fellow member Nayoung, Hayoung of Apink, Jeonghwa of EXID, Mina and Jihyo of TWICE and U.Ji (formerly of BESTie), and also non-celebrities.[24]
- On August 11, 2020, it was announced by Hayoung that she and other idols, including Sejeong, decided to leave the team after the controversy surrounding it became too big.[25]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Sejeong/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Sejeong Announces Official Fan Club Name
- ↑ 프로듀스101 순위1위 김세정, 3년전 'K팝스타2' 시절 어땠나
- ↑ '케이팝 스타2' YG표 걸그룹, 혹평 속 니콜 커리만 YG행
- ↑ Produce 101: Episodes 1-11
- ↑ gugudan on Facebook (June 23, 2016)
- ↑ Kim Se-jung confirms role in ‘School 2017’
- ↑ Soompi: Update: gugudan’s Kim Sejeong Drops Lyric Video Teaser For Solo Single
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: gugudan’s Kim Sejeong Gives Comfort With Her Soothing Voice In “Plant” MV
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: gugudan’s Kim Sejeong Impresses With Clear Vocals In Whimsical MV For New Song “Whale”
- ↑ Soompi: gugudan Announces Official Disbandment
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Kim Sejeong Drops Fun MV For Comeback Track “Warning” Featuring lIlBOI
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Sejeong Renews Contract With Jellyfish Entertainment
- ↑ Koreaboo: Kim Sejeong To Hold First Asia Fan Meeting Tour Since Solo Debut
- ↑ KBIZoom: Kim Se-jeong shed tears at her first fanmeeting 6 years after debut, “I will always be by your side”
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Sejeong Confirmed To Make Comeback As An Artist
- ↑ @0828_kimsejeong on Twitter (August 8, 2023)
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10019916 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 @official_kimsejeong on Instagram (August 1, 2023)
- ↑ @0828_kimsejeong on Twitter (August 1, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: Kim Sejeong, ITZY’s Yeji And Chaeryeong, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, And More To Mentor On “Universe Ticket”
- ↑ @fitwithrealfoodid on Instagram (October 8, 2022)
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 김세정, 韓최초 '롱샴' 아시아 글로벌 앰버서더 선정
- ↑ Produce 101 Official Profile: Kim Se Jeong
- ↑ Soompi: Apink's Hayoung And gugudan's Kim Sejeong Respond To Rumors About Girl Group Soccer Team
- ↑ Soompi: Apink's Hayoung Shares She And Others Including Jihyo, Mina, And Kim Sejeong Left Soccer Team
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