Hyo Jin Kim

JeA

  • Name: JeA
  • Native name: 김효진
  • Also Known as: H.J, 제아
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 18, 1981
  • Age: 44
Kim Hyo Jin, known professionally as JeA, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, composer, producer, and member of BROWN EYED GIRLS (브라운 아이드 걸스). She graduated from Eunkwang Girls' High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Vocal Music from Dong-Ah Broadcasting Arts University.

She is responsible for creating the group and for selecting all the other members. They originally performed in small concerts and festivals under the names CRESCENDO and DARK ANGEL, spending 3 years in training before finally debuting.

She made her debut in March 2006 as the group's leader and main vocalist with their first album, "Your Story". They were dubbed as the faceless group because they did not appear in their own music video and did not promote in any music show. The release was a commercial failure, and their agency, Nega Network (내가네트워크), wanted them to disband. However, they decided to re-package their debut album, including a new single, "Hold The Line", which proved to be a huge hit. The single was selected as part of the music for the dance game "Pump It Up", so it also became a worldwide success.

She made her debut as a solo artist in 2013 with the album "Just JeA". She is also active as a producer and composer. The group signed with Mystic Story (미스틱스토리) in October 2015 and remains with the company for their activities. But, all members are also focused on their own schedules, and she is represented by Aura Entertainment (아우라엔터테인먼트) for individual appearances, by 12Entertainment (원투엔터테인먼트) for her activities in the U.S., and by MonoTree (모노트리) for her activities as a lyricist and composer.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2019
Love Playlist Season 4
Love Playlist Season 4
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
[Professor of "Love in modern society"] (Guest Role)
16
[Professor of "Love in modern society"]
Guest Role
8.2
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2023
My Worst Neighbor
My Worst Neighbor
Korean Movie, 2023,
[Judge 2] (Guest Role)
[Judge 2]
Guest Role
7.3
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024
Song Stealer
Song Stealer
Korean TV Show, 2024, 12 eps
[Song stealer] (Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
12
[Song stealer] (Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.3
2022
Dream Maker
Dream Maker
Filipino TV Show, 2022, 26 eps
[Mentor] (Ep. 1-4) (Guest)
26
[Mentor] (Ep. 1-4)
Guest
7.8
2022
Queen of Wrestling
Queen of Wrestling
Korean TV Show, 2022, 9 eps
[Wrestler No. 10] (Regular Member)
9
[Wrestler No. 10]
Regular Member
9.0
2022
The Country Calls
The Country Calls
Korean TV Show, 2022, 55 eps
(Ep. 24) (Guest)
55
(Ep. 24)
Guest
0.0
2022
Forsythia Academy
Forsythia Academy
Korean TV Show, 2022, 22 eps
(Ep. 13) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 13)
Guest
7.8
2021
Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail Season 3
Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2021, 250 eps
(Ep. 66) (Guest)
250
(Ep. 66)
Guest
8.0
2021
Dolsing Fourmen
Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 213 eps
(Ep. 43) (Guest)
213
(Ep. 43)
Guest
7.5
2021
Studio Moon Night
Studio Moon Night
Korean TV Show, 2021, 156 eps
(Ep. 35) (Guest)
156
(Ep. 35)
Guest
8.5
2020
Call Center of Love Season 2
Call Center of Love Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2020, 41 eps
(Ep. 33) (Guest)
41
(Ep. 33)
Guest
0.0
2020
My Life’s Traveling Cut
My Life’s Traveling Cut
Korean TV Show, 2020, 11 eps
(Main Host)
11
Main Host
0.0
2020
Oh! My Part, You
Oh! My Part, You
Korean TV Show, 2020, 11 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 2)
Guest
6.9
2020
Don’t Be Jealous
Don’t Be Jealous
Korean TV Show, 2020, 17 eps
(Ep.13) (Guest)
17
(Ep.13)
Guest
7.8
2019
5 Bros
5 Bros
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 2)
Guest
7.3
2019
Studio Music Hall
Studio Music Hall
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
8.2
2019
5 Minutes to Six
5 Minutes to Six
Korean TV Show, 2019, 425 eps
(Ep. 40, 206) (Guest)
425
(Ep. 40, 206)
Guest
8.0
2019
Hon-Life: Satisfaction Project
Hon-Life: Satisfaction Project
Korean TV Show, 2019, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
7.8
2019
Hunman Jeongeum
Hunman Jeongeum
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.1
2018
Happy Together Season 4
Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 16) (Guest)
77
(Ep. 16)
Guest
7.8
2018
Video Star Season 2
Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
(Ep. 130, 168, 203) (Guest)
179
(Ep. 130, 168, 203)
Guest
7.3
2018
Mimi Shop
Mimi Shop
Korean TV Show, 2018, 24 eps
(Ep. 12-13) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 12-13)
Guest
7.4
2018
MMTG
MMTG
Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps
(Ep. 83-84, 118) (Guest)
321
(Ep. 83-84, 118)
Guest
7.9
2017
Golden Tambourine
Golden Tambourine
Korean TV Show, 2017, 11 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 6)
Guest
8.2
2017
Chainaneun Class
Chainaneun Class
Korean TV Show, 2017, 270 eps
(Ep. 103) (Guest)
270
(Ep. 103)
Guest
0.0
2017
One Night Food Trip Season 2
One Night Food Trip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 47 eps
(Ep. 45-47) (Guest)
47
(Ep. 45-47)
Guest
8.2
2016
Singderella
Singderella
Korean TV Show, 2016, 20 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.5
2016
Thanks for the Food
Thanks for the Food
Korean TV Show, 2016, 26 eps
(Ep. 23) (Guest)
26
(Ep. 23)
Guest
8.1
2016
Girl Spirit
Girl Spirit
Korean TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
(Ep. 7-8) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 7-8)
Guest
7.6
2016
Plan Man
Plan Man
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 7-9) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7-9)
Guest
7.5
2016
Duet Song Festival
Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 21) (Guest)
47
[Performer] (Ep. 21)
Guest
8.2
2016
Produce 101
Produce 101
Korean TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
[Vocal trainer] (Main Host)
11
[Vocal trainer]
Main Host
8.1
2015
Knowing Bros
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 202) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 202)
Guest
8.6
2015
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.8
2015
People of Full Capacity
People of Full Capacity
Korean TV Show, 2015, 40 eps
(Ep. 25, 29) (Guest)
40
(Ep. 25, 29)
Guest
0.0
2015
King of Mask Singer
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 69-70, 147-148) (Guest)
525
[Contestant] (Ep. 69-70, 147-148)
Guest
8.0
2015
Wednesday Gourmet
Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 56) (Guest)
223
(Ep. 56)
Guest
7.6
2012
Ask in a Box
Ask in a Box
Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps
(Guest)
58
Guest
7.8
2012
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 3
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Host] (Ep. 15) (Guest)
17
[Host] (Ep. 15)
Guest
0.0
2012
Beatles Code Season 2
Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 46, 76) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 46, 76)
Guest
8.0
2011
Weekly Idol
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 707 eps
(Ep. 224, 350, 432) (Guest)
707
(Ep. 224, 350, 432)
Guest
8.1
2011
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps
(Ep. 35-36, 78-83, 301) (Guest)
800
(Ep. 35-36, 78-83, 301)
Guest
8.2
2010
Hello Counselor
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 249, 350) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 249, 350)
Guest
7.9
2010
Beatles Code
Beatles Code
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 62-63) (Guest)
71
(Ep. 62-63)
Guest
7.8
2008
Idol Show Season 3
Idol Show Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2008, 17 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
17
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.0
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 87) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 87)
Guest
8.2
2007
Live Talk Show Taxi
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 141, 303) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 141, 303)
Guest
7.7
2007
Happy Together Season 3
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 453, 542-543) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 453, 542-543)
Guest
7.6
2007
Radio Star
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 561) (Guest)
975
(Ep. 561)
Guest
7.6
2003
Vitamin
Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 469, 637) (Guest)
664
(Ep. 469, 637)
Guest
7.9
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  • First Name: Hyo Jin
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김효진
  • Also Known as: H.J, 제아
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 18, 1981
  • Age: 44

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