Shin Jongkook
| Shin Jongkook | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 신종국 |
| Birth name | Shin Jongkook |
| Born |
September 8, 1993 Daejeon, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | SPEED |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 신종국 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Sin Jongguk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Shin Jongguk |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 신종국 |
| Revised Romanization | Sin Jongguk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Shin Jongguk |
Shin Jongkook, (Hangul: 신종국; born on September 8, 1993 in Daejeon, South Korea) better known as simply Jongkook, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of South Korean boy band SPEED. He is a former Contestant of Superstar K3.
Career
Superstar K3 contestant
In 2011, Shin Jongkook became the contestant of the South Korean talent's show, Superstar K3 . He was eliminated in rank 13.[1]
SPEED
On November 4, 2011, Core Contents Media announced that Shin Jongkook became a new member of SPEED for replacing Kangho, who withdrawal from the group before debut.
Jongkook debut as a member of South Korean boy group Speed in 2012. Speed also known as male unit of Coed School but the group become independent group in 2013 after Core Contents Media stated that they have no plans for Co-Ed School to reform again as both of its sub-units had grown and changed their line-ups to become independent ensembles. The group made their first performance on Music Bank.[2]
Solo Activities
Singer Yangpa made a comeback in April 2012, releasing the album Together, featuring other singers including Jongkook.[3] Yangpa's song featuring Jongkook Parting Is All the Same is an alternative version of Love Is All the Same by Yangpa featuring Haeri of Davichi and Hanna (Nayeon) of F-ve Dolls.[4]
Shannon made a pre-debut song titled "Remember You" with Jongkook which was released on January 29, 2014. The song is a ballad sung with orchestra music and beautiful harmony.[5][6]
Acting career
Jongkook made a cameo appearance, taking on the role of a Power Vocalist in the MBC drama Lights and Shadows.[7]
Discography
| Year | Album | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Together | "Parting Is All The Same" | with Yangpa |
| 2014 | Remember You | "Remember You" | with Shannon |
| 2015 | White Snow | "Don't Forget Me" | MBK Entertainment Project |
Filmography
Television drama
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lights and Shadows[8] | MBC | Power Vocalist | Cameo |
| 2014 | My Dear Cat | KBS1 |
Variety Show
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mnet | Superstar K3 | Contestant | Pre-debut |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Remember You | Shannon | Himself | |
| 2015 | Don't Forget Me | TS | MBK EntertainmentProject |
References
- ↑ "<슈스케3> 신종국, 탈퇴 열혈강호 대신 남녀공학 합류" (in Korean). Oh My Star. November 4, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ↑ (Korean) "dkpopnews" February 17, 2012.
- ↑ "양파, 소연·신종국과 잇단 듀엣..'Together'서 공개" (in Korean). Joins. April 6, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ↑ "양파, 신종국 호흡 맞춘 ′이별은 다 그런거래요′ 공개" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. April 23, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
- ↑ "VIDEO. 여러분을 스피드의 미니 콘서트 현장으로 초대 합니다!" (in Korean). Olleh Music. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Shannon releases MV for 'Remember You' ft. SPEED's Jongkook". DKpopNews. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ↑ "스피드 신종국 ‘빛과 그림자’ 합류, "연기활동도 열심히"" (in Korean). TenAsia HanKyung. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- ↑ "〈스포츠경향〉‘남녀공학’ 신종국, ‘빛과 그림자’ 캐스팅" (in Korean). Zum News. March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2012.