Jeonghan

Yoon Jeong-han (, born 4 October 1995), known mononymously as Jeonghan, is a South Korean singer. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member of the South Korean boy band Seventeen, its vocal team, and its second subunit, JxW.

Early life and education

Yoon Jeonghan was born in Hwaseong, South Korea, on 4 October 1995. He has a younger sister. Jeonghan attended and graduated in 2014 as a natural science major. In 2022, he enrolled in a master's degree at Anyang University, majoring in K-pop and business administration under the Department of Applied Music.

Career

2012–2014: Pre-debut

Jeonghan was scouted by Pledis Entertainment at a subway station. After passing auditions, Jeonghan joined Pledis in 2013 and went on to receive training for the next two years. He was regularly featured on '' Seventeen TV'', an online reality series that introduced Pledis' trainees as potential members of the then-upcoming boy group Seventeen, from its third season onward. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies, and playing games. The online show also included participation in concerts, titled ''Like Seventeen''.

2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities

In 2015, Jeonghan debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play ''17 Carat'' on 26 May.

On 16 September 2021, Jeonghan released a digital song named "Dream" in both Korean and Japanese, written and produced by himself and regular Seventeen collaborator Prismfilter.

In March 2022, Jeonghan released a cover of Japanese musician Mosawo's "Aitai" as a part of Seventeen's ongoing #17Studio series. In April, Jeonghan was announced as a new presenter of Tokyo FM's ''School of Lock'' program, a weekly radio show featuring musicians aiming to "hold the key to the future". He held the role until December 2023, when it was taken over by bandmate Dino. In June of 2022, Jeonghan underwent surgery for an elbow injury. It was stated that he would continue participating in the group's scheduled activities, such as Seventeen's Be The Sun World Tour while wearing a cast and brace, and would also receive ongoing medical consultations.

In 2023, Jeonghan and bandmate Dino were cast in MBC every1's reality show ''Magic Lamp'' () alongside Kim Jae-joong, Kang Hui, Lee Joo-ahn, Junpi, and Tan. The program aired during September and October that year, and entailed the group travelling together in Montpellier, France. On 14 December 2023, Pledis announced that Jeonghan underwent ankle surgery and would be absent from the group's Follow Tour and scheduled activities. On 23 February 2024, Pledis announced that Jeonghan's health had recently improved and he would return from his hiatus starting from March onward.

In June 2024, Jeonghan and his groupmate Wonwoo debuted as a new sub-unit under the name JxW with the single album '' This Man'' in June 2024. The tracklist includes Jeonghan's first commercially released solo track, titled "Beautiful Monster". Achieving commercial success, ''This Man'' broke the first-week sales record for an album released by a K-pop sub-unit within four days of its release.

In August 2024, Jeonghan and Japanese actor Kento Yamazaki were featured in a travel show titled , broadcast by Nippon TV and Hulu Japan. On 27 January 2025, Jeonghan released the song "Better Half" featuring Japanese band Omoinotake. A Japanese version of the song was featured on Omoinotake's second album ''Pieces'', released two days later.

Other ventures

Fashion and endorsements

On 21 October 2021, Jeonghan was chosen as the new ambassador for South Korean cosmetics brand Banila Co, in an attempt for the brand to expand into the Japanese markets through his popularity. The business partnership has extended into 2024, with Banila Co using Jeonghan's appearance in "Nana Tour" to continue to promote their products. On 4 September 2023, Jeonghan was chosen as the new global ambassador for South Korean clothing brand Acme De La Vie.

In January 2023, Jeonghan attended French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent's Men's F/W 2023-24 Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week. His attendance at the show coincided with magazine pictorials by ''Dispatch'' Korea and ''GQ'' Korea, as well as a magazine cover and pictorial alongside bandmate Jun for Elle Korea.
Later that year, he attended the brand's 2024 Spring/Summer show in Berlin. In March 2024, following his return to work after an injury, he attended the brand's Men's F/W 2024 Fashion Show in Paris. His attendance at the event was profiled by Kevin Ponce for American magazine ''VMan''.

On 3 June 2024, Jeonghan was chosen as the new ambassador for Acqua di Parma. On 10 August, Jeonghan was announced as the new ambassador for South Korean eyewear brand Speculum, alongside bandmate The8. Jeonghan was featured on the cover of the September 2024 edition of South Korean men's magazine ''Man Noblesse'' in collaboration with Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot. In October that year, Jeonghan was featured in Paul Smith's 'Season of Fun and Games' campaign as part of the Fall/Winter holiday collection.

Public image

Jeonghan has earned the nickname "Angel" from media and fans due to his birthday (October 04, or 1004; ) being a homonym in Korean for ''angel'' ko">:ko:천사 (동음이의)">ko/small>, alongside his "angelic appearance".

Jeonghan has been noted for his popularity, especially in Japan, frequently landing in the top ten for Japanese rankings of popular celebrities and consistently placing in GP Korea's brand reputation ranking for idols. In 2022, Jeonghan's uploaded photos of himself in Shibuya, Tokyo on his Instagram account inspired photo spots for his fans as they queued in lines to replicate his photos.

Personal life

Military service

In August 2024, Pledis Entertainment announced that Jeonghan would not participate in Seventeen's Right Here World Tour as he would be enlisting in the South Korean military by the tour's opening date in October. On 12 September, Pledis announced that his enlistment date was set for 26 September. He officially began his enlistment as a social worker on the announced date.

Filmography

Television shows

Web shows

Radio

Discography

Singles

Other charted songs

Composition credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association unless stated otherwise.

Notes

References

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Seventeen (South Korean band) members
Pledis Entertainment artists
South Korean male idols
21st-century South Korean male singers
1995 births
Living people