Roh Ji-hoon (; born July 12, 1990), also spelled Noh Ji-hoon, is a
South Korean idol pop singer and dancer signed under
Cube Entertainment
Cube Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. Cube are known for h ...
until 2017, and former contestant of
MBC's ''Birth of a Great Star''. He released his first and debut mini album ''
The Next Big Thing'' on November 7, 2012.
Career
Pre-debut
Roh Ji-hoon was born on July 12, 1990, in
Incheon
Incheon is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883. As of February 2020, ...
, South Korea, he is the younger sibling in his family and has two older sisters, and he graduated from Seoul Physical Education High school. Roh made it into the top 8 in "Birth of a Great Star" but was eliminated and after his elimination he signed with Cube Entertainment in 2011 and had trained for a year and a half before his debut under Cube Entertainment. Before Roh Ji-hoon joined MBC's "Birth of a Great Star, he had trained and released an OST song for drama "Can Anyone Love" back in 2009 under UFO Entertainment. He also made an appearance in the music video for "Love Virus", sung by BtoB's Eunkwang and Yoo Sungeun.
2012: Debut with "The Next Big Thing"
Roh released his first mini album "
The Next Big Thing" marking his first official debut into the music scene. The music video for the mini album's title track "Punishment" was released on Cube Entertainment's official YouTube channel on November 6, 2012, and the mini album was released digitally and physically on the next day. Roh made his debut performance on M! Countdown on November 8, 2012, and also other music shows to promote his title track "Punishment" and his mini album.
2013–2014: New release, ''A Song For You''
On May 27, 2013, Cube Entertainment's CEO Hong Seung-sung released a letter on Cube Entertainment's official website regarding the plans of Cubes' artists. He mentioned that "Cube's male soloist, Jihoonie has started his new challenge. Roh Ji Hoon who has preparing all this while will unfold his plans soon. Just like Jihoonie's bright smile, to keep watch of every day, Jihoonie has put in ever more effort before his debut, please actively give him your support."
On February 4, 2014, Roh released his second official single ''
A Song For You
"A Song for You" is a song written and originally recorded by rock singer and pianist Leon Russell for his first solo album ''Leon Russell'', which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records. A slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understandi ...
'' which was composed and written by himself. The song was crowned No. 1 on Bugs and Soribada real time charts 2 days after its release. On February 6, 2014, Roh began promotional appearances on
M! Countdown
''M Countdown'' () is a South Korean music program broadcast by Mnet from the CJ E&M Center Studio in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul. It features appearances by popular music artists who also perform live on stage. First hosted by Leete ...
and other music programs.
2015 to present: Comeback, ''Feeling'', ''No Worries'', ''Finger Heart''
On September 16, 2015, Roh Ji Hoon made a comeback with his 2nd Mini Album, "Feeling" or "感 (감)". The self-composed 4th track, "9월 7일" or “September 7”, was written for his close friend,
RiSe of Ladies' Code, who was on "Birth of the Great Star" with him and died on that date.
On December 17, 2017, Roh Ji Hoon released a new single, "No Worries" after a hiatus of 2 years. He released the track shortly after leaving Cube Entertainment when his contract ended. The single was released online through Melon in Korea and iTune Music internationally.
On May 23, 2019, Roh Ji-hoon came back after one and a half years with the Latin trot single "Finger Heart".
Shindong,
Jeong Jun-ha
Jeong Jun-ha (; born March 18, 1971) is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is "(Whether they) give love or not, (he) always gives love: Jeong Jun-ha" ().
History
Just after graduating Gangseo Senior High school, he e ...
, and Ellin of
Crayon Pop
Crayon Pop () is a South Korean girl group formed under Chrome Entertainment in 2012. The group consisted of four members: Geummi, Ellin, Choa, and Way. Their fifth member, Soyul, left the group in 2017.
Crayon Pop officially debuted in July 20 ...
made an appearance in the music video.
Personal life
In April 2018, Roh Ji-hoon announced his engagement to racing model Lee Eun-hye, after dating her for 3 months, and her becoming pregnant. They officially married on May 19, 2018.
Discography
Extended plays
* ''
The Next Big Thing'' (2012)
* ''Feeling'' (2015)
Singles
Filmography
Television series
Reality shows
Concert
Concert participation
2013: United Cube Concert 2013
References
External links
Official Website
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Cube Entertainment artists
1990 births
Living people
Musicians from Incheon
South Korean male idols
South Korean rhythm and blues singers
South Korean male pop singers
South Korean male dancers
South Korean dance musicians
21st-century South Korean male singers
Mr. Trot participants