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Yong Junhyung (용준형; or simply Junhyung) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper and producer under his own independent label Black Made. He is a former member of the boy groups Highlight (formerly BEAST) and XING.
He made his solo debut on December 13, 2013 with his first mini-album Flower.
Career[]
2007–2008: XING[]
He debuted as a member of XING on August 6, 2007. He left the group sometimes in 2008.
2009–2019: BEAST/Highlight[]
He debuted as a member of BEAST (now known as Highlight) on October 16, 2009.
On March 14, 2019, he announced his departure from Highlight due to admitting his involvement with Jung Joon Young's illegal hidden camera sex footage controversy.[1]
2021: Departure from Around US Entertainment[]
On November 15, 2021, Around US Entertainment announced that they would be parting ways with Yong Junhyung and terminating his exclusive contract.[2]
2022: Loner[]
On September 27, 2022, it was announced that Yong Junhyung would be releasing a new album in the near future, which would be his first solo comeback in four years and also his first since his departure from Around US Entertainment.[3] On October 11, he announced his first EP Loner, set to release on October 30, under his independent label Black Made.[4] However, the album's release was postponed to November 10 out of respect for the victims in the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush incident on the 29th.[5]
2023: "Post It", "Love Song", "Fall Into Blue"[]
On February 20, 2023, it was announced that Junhyung would be releasing his fifth digital single, "Post It", on March 2.[6]
On August 1, Yong Junhyung released his sixth digital single "Love Song".[7]
On December 6, Yong Junhyung announced that he would be releasing his seventh digital single, "Fall Into Blue", on December 19.[8]
2024: Beautiful Dystopia[]
On March 4, 2024, Black Made announced Yong Junhyung's second EP, Beautiful Dystopia, set to be released on March 25.[9]
Personal life[]
Relationships[]
On June 28, 2011, it was announced that Junhyung had been in a relationship with Koo Hara.[10] The couple broke up after two years of dating on March 27, 2013.[11]
On January 18, 2024, dating rumors arose between Junhyung and former labelmate HyunA after both posted a photo of them holding hands. In response, their agencies stated that it is difficult to confirm as it is their private lives.[12] However, on the 19th, Junhyung confirmed the reports through a message on the fan messaging app fromm.[13]
On July 8, it was confirmed that the couple will hold their wedding with close acquaintances on October 11.[14]
Military enlistment[]
Junhyung quietly enlisted for his military service on April 2, 2019 as an active duty soldier.[15] On September 25, 2020, it was announced the he would be completing the rest of his service as a public service worker due to a knee injury.[16] He was discharged on February 26, 2021.[17]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
EPs[]
Mini albums[]
Digital singles[]
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Collaborations[]
Features[]
OSTs[]
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Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[18]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | |||
| BEAST | "Beast Is The B2ST" | Beast Is The B2ST | Writing |
| "Bad Girl" | |||
| 2010 | |||
| BEAST | "Thanks To" | My Story | Writing Composing |
| 2015 | |||
| Yong Junhyung & Heo Gayoon | "A Nightmare" | "Yong Pal OST Part.2" | Composing |
| 2016 | |||
| Yong Junhyung & DAVII | "After This Moment" | "After This Moment" | Writing Composing |
| "Don't You Worry" | Writing | ||
| 2017 | |||
| Highlight | "Plz Don't Be Sad" | Can You Feel It? | Writing Composing Arranging |
| "It's Still Beautiful" | |||
| "The Beginning" | Writing | ||
| "Danger" | |||
| "Can You Feel It?" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
| Yong Junhyung | "Too Much Love Kills Me" | "Wonder If" | |
| "Wonder If" | |||
| Highlight | "Calling You" | Calling You | |
| "Sleep Tight" | |||
| "Celebrate" | Celebrate | ||
| "Can Be Better" | |||
| "Take on Me" | |||
| "Who Am I" | |||
| "Love Like This" | Writing | ||
| 2018 | |||
| Yong Junhyung | "Sudden Shower" | Writing Composing | |
| "Intro" | Goodbye 20's | Writing Composing Arranging | |
| "Go Away" | |||
| "Between Calm and Passion" | |||
| "Collection" | Writing Composing | ||
| "I Love You" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
| "Feel Ur Love" | Writing Composing | ||
| "I'm Fine" | |||
| "Goodbye 20’s" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
| Highlight | "Take Care" | Writing Composing Arranging | |
| "Loved" | Outro | ||
| "Leave Me Alone" | |||
| "Nightmare" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Take Care" | Writing Composing Arranging | ||
| 2019 | |||
| Yong Junhyung | "Empty" | Writing Composing Arranging | |
| 2022 | |||
| Yong Junhyung | "Hate Me" | Loner | Writing Composing |
| "Koong" | |||
| "Lonely" | |||
| "Praha" | |||
| "Get Over You" | |||
| "Pieces" | |||
| 2023 | |||
| Yong Junhyung | "Post It" | "Post It" | Writing Composing Arranging |
| "Til' the End" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Love Song" | |||
| "Fall Into Blue" | "Fall Into Blue" | ||
| "Fall Into Blue (English Ver.)" | |||
Concerts[]
Japan concerts[]
- Yong Jun Hyung 1st Fan Meet-Up & Live in Japan (2023)[22]
Gallery[]
- Main article: Yong Junhyung/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Soompi: Breaking: Yong Junhyung To Leave Highlight Following Recent Controversies
- ↑ Soompi: Yong Junhyung Parts Ways With Around Us Entertainment
- ↑ (KR) Star News: 용준형, 4년 만에 새 앨범 발매 예고..홀로서기 신호탄
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 용준형, 30일 EP '로너' 발매…하이라이트 탈퇴 후 홀로서기
- ↑ (KR) Herald Pop: 용준형, 홀로서기 시작..10일 새 EP 'LONER' 발매
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (February 20, 2023)
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (August 1, 2023)
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (December 6, 2023)
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (March 4, 2024)
- ↑ Allkpop: KARA's Hara & B2ST's Junhyung confirmed to be in a relationship!
- ↑ Soompi: Goo Hara and Yong Junhyung Split Ways
- ↑ Soompi: HyunA And Yong Junhyung’s Agencies Respond Briefly After They Spark Dating Rumors
- ↑ Allkpop: Yong Junhyung confirms with fans that he is dating HyunA
- ↑ Soompi: Update: HyunA And Yong Junhyung Confirm Marriage Plans
- ↑ Soompi: Yong Junhyung Enlists In The Military
- ↑ Soompi: Yong Junhyung Transfers To Role Of Public Service Worker After Knee Injury In Military
- ↑ Allkpop: Former Highlight member Junhyung returns to Instagram after being discharged from mandatory service
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search W1041800 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ (KR) Naver: 용준형, 11월 단독 콘서트 '로너스 룸' 개최…신곡 무대 최초 공개
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (November 1, 2022)
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (January 25, 2022)
- ↑ @BLACKMADE_ent on Twitter (August 1, 2023)
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