Jonghyeong

Kim Jong-hyeong (Korean: 김종형, born April 13, 2002), better known mononymously as Jonghyeong, is a South Korean singer and musical actor. He is the leader of the South Korean boy band DKZ and a member of its sub-unit Nine to Six. He starred in musical productions such as Equal, Dracula, and The Secret Garden.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Jonghyeong
종형
Jonghyeong in April 2022
Born
Kim Jong-hyeong

(2002-04-13) April 13, 2002
Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019–present
Labels
Member of
Websitedongyoent.com
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationKim Jong-hyeong
McCune–ReischauerKim Chonghyŏng

Early life and education

Kim Jong-hyeong was born on April 13, 2002, in Gumi, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. Jonghyeong enjoyed watching music shows when he was young which inspired him to become an idol.[1][2] Before debuting, he was leading a dance club at school and was even elected as the overall vice president during his elementary days.[2] In 2022, he entered Global Cyber University as a Broadcasting and Entertainment major.[3]

Career

DKZ
Main article: DKZ

Jonghyeong was the fourth member to join his current label and was a trainee for several months.[4] He officially debuted on April 24, 2019, as the youngest member of the quintet boy group, Dongkiz.[5] In an interview, Jonghyeong mentioned Dean and Monsta X as artists he look up to the most.[6]

On March 18, 2022, his group rebranded and changed its name to DKZ.[7] Jonghyeong took the role of the group's leader in the absence of their former leader and member, Wondae.[8] In May 2022, he and fellow member, Jaechan, became fixed radio DJs at KBS Cool FM's Station Z.[9]

On May 18, 2023, Dongyo Entertainment announced the formation of Nine to Six, a duo sub-unit consisting of Jonghyeong and Mingyu.[10] They officially debuted on May 31, upon the release of their first single album Good To You.[11]

Solo activities

Jonghyeong started his career in musicals in 2022. He made his theatrical debut in the musical Equal alongside his fellow member Kyoungyoon.[12] It was then followed by the Korean production of Dracula where he was cast as Dracula's friend, Dumitru.[13]

On February 3, 2023, Jonghyeong was announced to be part of the musical The Secret Garden in March.[14]

Discography
For Jonghyeong's works with DKZ, see DKZ § Discography.

Music credits
Year Artist Song Album Lyrics
Credited With
2020 Dongkiz It's All Right Non-album release Yes Jaechan, Kyoungyoon, Munik, Wondae[15]
2021 2021 (Memories) Non-album release Yes Jaechan, Kyoungyoon[16]
2022 DKZ 2022 (Forever) "DKZ Year End Project Song 'It's All Right Part.3'" Yes Jaechan, Mingyu, Kyoungyoon, Sehyeon, Giseok[17]

Filmography
See also: DKZ § Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Big Issue Himself Episode 3 [18]
Love with Flaws Trainee with Joo Seo-joon
2023 The Heavenly Idol Nine to Six member Episode 3 [19]

Web series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 No Going Back Romance Han Kyul's friend Episode 4 [20]
2022 Semantic Error Customer Episode 5 [21]

Musicals
Year Production Role Theater Date Notes Ref.
English title Korean title
2022 Equal 이퀄 Nicola Uniplex Hall 1 Grand Theater (South Korea); Hulic Hall Tokyo (Japan) July 03 - July 24, 2022 (South Korea Run); August 06 - August 13, 2022 (Japan Run) Main role (theatrical debut) [22]
Dracula 드라큘라 Dumitru Woori Financial Art Hall (Seoul); Sohyang Theatre (Busan); Keimyung Art Center (Daegu) November 26, 2022 - January 7, 2023 (Seoul); February 10 - 11, 2023 (Busan); February 19, 2023 (Daegu) [23]
2023 The Secret Garden 비밀의 화원 Beagle, Dickon Sowerby National Jeongdong Theater (Seoul) March 10 - April 30, 2023 [24]

Radio shows
Year Title Channel Role Notes Ref.
2022 Station Z KBS Cool FM DJ May 4, 2022–August 17, 2022 [25][9]
Pentagon Night Radio EBS FM Special DJ September 12, 2022–September 13, 2022 [26]

Awards and nominations
For list of awards and nominations received by DKZ, see DKZ § Awards and nominations.

References
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