Jong Hyeon Kim

Kim Jong Hyeon

  • Name: Kim Jong Hyeon
  • Native name: 김종현
  • Given name: Kim Jong Hyun
  • Also Known as: JR, Kim Jong Hyun, Jonghyun
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: June 8, 1995
  • Age: 29
Kim Jong Hyeon, also known by his previous stage name JR, is a South Korean actor, solo musician, and former member of K-pop group NU'EST, which debuted on March 15, 2012, with the single titled "Face". He is known to be the very first male trainee in Pledis Entertainment. He appeared in Hello Venus's video for the song ''Venus'', AS Blue's video for the song ''Wonder Boy'', and Orange Caramel's ''Bangkok City''.

In 2017, JR was a part of the survival show "Produce 101 Season 2" where he ended up in rank 14. After the show's end, he and members Baekho, Ren and Aron began promoting as the sub-group NU'EST W. NU'EST W disbanded on December 31, 2018.

NU’EST’s contracts expired on March 14, 2022, and JR left Pledis Entertainment. A compilation album "Needle & Bubble" was released on March 15, 2022, to mark the group's 10-year anniversary as they officially disbanded the same day. Following the group's disbandment, Kim signed an exclusive contract with Evermore Entertainment and will continue his career as an actor and solo musician. He will continue to promote as an artist under his real/birth name, Kim Jong Hyeon.

Kim made his solo debut with 1st mini album titled "MERIDIEM" along with the lead single "Lights" on November 8, 2022.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 My Friend’s Graduation Ceremony
Korean Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Kim Min Goo (Main Role)
8
Kim Min Goo
Main Role
7.9
2023 Sound Candy
Korean Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Kang Hae Sung (Main Role)
10
Kang Hae Sung
Main Role
7.0
2023 It Was Spring
Korean Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Kim Bom (Main Role)
8
Kim Bom
Main Role
6.5
2021 Let Me Be Your Knight
Korean Drama, 2021, 12 eps
Lee Shin [Luna's bassist] (Support Role)
12
Lee Shin [Luna's bassist]
Support Role
7.9
2015 Lonely Gourmet: Taipei
Chinese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Zhang Huai Shan / Zhang Si Nan (Guest Role)
12
Zhang Huai Shan / Zhang Si Nan
Guest Role
7.2
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2016 Their Distance
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Ji Woo (Support Role)
Ji Woo
Support Role
6.9
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Idol Truck
Korean TV Show, 2023, 30 eps
[Philippines team] (Ep. 1, 13-18) (Regular Member)
30
[Philippines team] (Ep. 1, 13-18)
Regular Member
8.0
2023 Edu K-Idol
Korean TV Show, 2023, 24 eps
(Ep. 13-14) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 13-14)
Guest
0.0
2022 4 Meet Now: Kim Jong Hyun
Korean TV Show, 2022, 4 eps
(Main Host)
4
Main Host
0.0
2022 Dream Center Study Room
Korean TV Show, 2022, 8 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
8
(Ep. 5)
Guest
7.7
2022 Idol's Physical Race
Korean TV Show, 2022, 7 eps
(Ep. Special) (Guest)
7
(Ep. Special)
Guest
8.0
2022 Music Universe K-909
Korean TV Show, 2022, 21 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
21
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.9
2022 Jaechan's Dream
Korean TV Show, 2022, 193 eps
(Ep. 74) (Guest)
193
(Ep. 74)
Guest
8.4
2022 Aiki's Thumbs Up
Korean TV Show, 2022, 57 eps
(Ep. 34) (Guest)
57
(Ep. 34)
Guest
7.7
2022 Adola School Season 3: PR on Idol
Korean TV Show, 2022, 38 eps
(Ep. 17) (Guest)
38
(Ep. 17)
Guest
7.0
2022 Talk Pawon 25 O'Clock
Korean TV Show, 2022, 145 eps
(Ep. 44) (Guest)
145
(Ep. 44)
Guest
0.0
2021 2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Welcome
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.0
2021 2021 KBS Song Festival: WITH YOU
Korean TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1
[Performer]
Guest
8.3
2021 The Return of Superman: Baby Cloud
Korean TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 51-52) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 51-52)
Guest
8.2
2021 L.O.V.E STORY: Inside Out
Korean TV Show, 2021, 29 eps
(Regular Member)
29
Regular Member
8.6
2021 Royal Comics
Korean TV Show, 2021, 14 eps
(Main Host)
14
Main Host
8.4
2020 2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon in Daegu
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
3
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.1
2020 2020 KBS Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2020, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.0
2020 To.Night
Korean TV Show, 2020, 39 eps
(Ep. 36) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 36)
Guest
10.0
2020 Hidden Singer Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2020, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 14-15) (Guest)
16
[Panelist] (Ep. 14-15)
Guest
7.8
2020 We Play Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
7.8
2020 NU'Tube
Korean TV Show, 2020, 5 eps
(Main Host)
5
Main Host
8.2
2020 Mysterious NU'House
Korean TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Main Host)
3
Main Host
8.3
2020 K-Bob Star
Korean TV Show, 2020, 18 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
18
(Ep. 4)
Guest
8.5
2020 L.O.V.E STORY: NU'EST LAB
Korean TV Show, 2020, 16 eps
(Main Host)
16
Main Host
8.6
2020 Shindong Gayo
Korean TV Show, 2020, 19 eps
(Ep. 18) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 18)
Guest
7.9
2019 2019 MBC Music Festival: The Chemistry
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.7
2019 2019 KBS Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.1
2019 2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.9
2019 Dogs Are Incredible
Korean TV Show, 2019, 225 eps
(Ep. 39, 51) (Guest)
225
(Ep. 39, 51)
Guest
8.4
2019 Convenience Store Restaurant
Korean TV Show, 2019, 250 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 30-33, 157-160) (Guest)
250
[Special MC] (Ep. 30-33, 157-160)
Guest
8.3
2019 We Play Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.7
2019 Midnight Idol Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2019, 345 eps
(Ep. 223) (Guest)
345
(Ep. 223)
Guest
8.2
2019 UHSN
Korean TV Show, 2019, 9 eps
(Main Host)
9
Main Host
7.3
2019 NU'EST Road
Korean TV Show, 2019, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
8.5
2019 LOVE STORY
Korean TV Show, 2019, 22 eps
(Regular Member)
22
Regular Member
8.4
2019 TMI NEWS
Korean TV Show, 2019, 56 eps
(Ep. 18) (Guest)
56
(Ep. 18)
Guest
7.9
2019 Music Bank in Hong Kong
Korean TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
7.9
2018 Guess My Next Move
Korean TV Show, 2018, 6 eps
(Ep. 1, 3-6) (Main Host)
6
(Ep. 1, 3-6)
Main Host
7.7
2018 Problem Child in House
Korean TV Show, 2018, 260 eps
(Ep. 79) (Guest)
260
(Ep. 79)
Guest
7.8
2018 The Future Diary
Korean TV Show, 2018, 16 eps
(Ep. 11-12) (Guest)
16
(Ep. 11-12)
Guest
8.2
2018 NU'EST W Amigo TV Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
3
Regular Member
10.0
2018 Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 2) (Guest)
77
[Special MC] (Ep. 2)
Guest
7.8
2018 The Kkondae Live
Korean TV Show, 2018, 6 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
6
(Ep. 1)
Guest
7.2
2018 Love Catcher Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2018, 8 eps
(Main Host)
8
Main Host
7.9
2018 LAN Life
Korean TV Show, 2018, 42 eps
(Main Host)
42
Main Host
7.7
2018 Looking for Trouble Season 2: Paradise
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Main Host)
12
Main Host
8.1
2018 School Attack 2018
Korean TV Show, 2018, 12 eps
(Ep. 5-6) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 5-6)
Guest
7.6
2018 Idol Room
Korean TV Show, 2018, 87 eps
(Ep. 30, 73) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 30, 73)
Guest
8.0
2018 Unexpected Q
Korean TV Show, 2018, 25 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
25
(Ep. 6)
Guest
7.9
2018 Amazing Saturday
Korean TV Show, 2018, 400 eps
(Ep. 58) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 58)
Guest
8.2
2018 K-RUSH Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2018, 33 eps
(Ep. 19) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 19)
Guest
8.4
2018 Omniscient Interfering View
Korean TV Show, 2018, 335 eps
(Ep. 111) (Guest)
335
(Ep. 111)
Guest
8.1
2018 MMTG
Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps
(Ep. 188) (Guest)
321
(Ep. 188)
Guest
8.0
2018 2018 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2018, 4 eps
(Regular Member)
4
Regular Member
7.9
2018 NU'EST W L.O.V.E RECORD B-Side
Korean TV Show, 2018, 24 eps
(Main Host)
24
Main Host
8.4
2018 Law of the Jungle in Patagonia
Korean TV Show, 2018, 9 eps
(Ep. 1-4) (Guest)
9
(Ep. 1-4)
Guest
8.2
2018 I Can See Your Voice Season 5
Korean TV Show, 2018, 13 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.2
2018 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 19 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 1)
Guest
7.5
2017 K-RUSH Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1)
Guest
8.1
2017 Master Key
Korean TV Show, 2017, 13 eps
(Ep. 4, 6, 8, 11, 13) (Regular Member)
13
(Ep. 4, 6, 8, 11, 13)
Regular Member
8.1
2017 NU'EST W L.O.V.E RECORD
Korean TV Show, 2017, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
9
Regular Member
8.3
2017 Wanna One Go Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
2
(Ep. 2)
Guest
8.6
2017 Night Goblin
Korean TV Show, 2017, 33 eps
(Regular Member)
33
Regular Member
7.8
2017 Produce 101 Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 11 eps
[Contestant] (Regular Member)
11
[Contestant]
Regular Member
8.3
2017 2017 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2017, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
8.0
2017 After Mom Goes to Sleep
Korean TV Show, 2017, 67 eps
(Ep. 17, 55) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 17, 55)
Guest
8.2
2017 NU'EST W​ X Happiness Train
Korean TV Show, 2017, 1 eps
(Main Host)
1
Main Host
8.1
2016 Idol Chef King
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
(Guest)
2
Guest
7.8
2016 Well Done Again Today
Korean TV Show, 2016, 33 eps
(Ep. 26) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 26)
Guest
0.0
2016 Battle Trip
Korean TV Show, 2016, 177 eps
[Special MC] (Ep. 98-99) (Guest)
177
[Special MC] (Ep. 98-99)
Guest
8.1
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 460 eps
(Ep. 92) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 92)
Guest
8.7
2015 Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 380 eps
(Guest)
380
Guest
8.2
2015 Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 142) (Guest)
223
(Ep. 142)
Guest
8.3
2014 A Song for You Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2014, 24 eps
(Ep. 6, 24) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 6, 24)
Guest
8.1
2013 After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 21) (Guest)
675
(Ep. 21)
Guest
8.0
2013 Diary Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2013, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
5
Regular Member
7.8
2013 Premium MelodiX!
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 500 eps
(Guest)
500
Guest
0.0
2012 Diary
Korean TV Show, 2012, 68 eps
(Guest)
68
Guest
8.2
2012 NU'EST Making of a Star
Korean TV Show, 2012, 8 eps
(Main Host)
8
Main Host
8.1
2012 Show Champion
Korean TV Show, 2012, 450 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 80, 249, 276, 315-316) (Guest)
450
[Performer] (Ep. 80, 249, 276, 315-316)
Guest
7.3
2011 Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 54, 164, 318-319, 350, 361, 401) (Guest)
700
(Ep. 54, 164, 318-319, 350, 361, 401)
Guest
8.2
2010 Hello Counselor Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 380) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 380)
Guest
7.9
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 518-519) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 518-519)
Guest
7.7
2004 M Countdown
Korean TV Show, 2004, 700 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 576, 617, 640, 665, 715, 707) (Guest)
700
[Performer] (Ep. 576, 617, 640, 665, 715, 707)
Guest
8.3
1998 Music Bank
Korean TV Show, 1998, 1240 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1240
[Performer]
Guest
7.8
Articles
Lee Ji Hoon and Jung In Sun will Reportedly Pair Up for a Fantasy TVING K-Drama
News - Sep 22, 2023

Lee Ji Hoon and Jung In Sun are both in talks to lead the upcoming TVING K-drama Grand Shining Hotel.

Kim Jong Hyeon, Jung Ye In, and Park Chul Min Confirmed to Star in "My Friend's Graduation"
News - Jul 11, 2023

NU'EST's Kim Jong Hyeon and Lovelyz Jung Ye In, and actor Park Chul Min will be working together to create a story about friendship.

B1A4's Baro (Cha Sun Woo) and April's Lee Hyun Joo to Work Together in a New K-drama
News - Mar 29, 2023

B1A4's Baro (Cha Sun Woo) and former April member Lee Hyun Joo are both confirmed to lead the upcoming KBSN K-drama The Beginning is a Kiss.

Actor Lee Jae Yoon is getting married!
News - Oct 5, 2022

Actor Lee Jae Yoon is tying the knot with his non-celebrity girlfriend next month.

Jung In Sun positively reviewing to star in upcoming drama "I'll Be Your Night"
News - Apr 14, 2021

Jung In Sun will reportedly join the upcoming drama "I'll Be Your Night" along with NU'EST JR, Yoon Ji Sung and AB6IX's Kim Dong Hyun.

NU'EST Leader JR to debut in his first ever Korean drama "I'll Be Your Night"
News - Apr 9, 2021

NU'EST's JR will finally debut as a drama actor!

Kim Jong Hyeon

Jong Hyeon Kim
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Details

  • First Name: Jong Hyeon
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김종현
  • Also Known as: JR, Kim Jong Hyun, Jonghyun
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: June 8, 1995
  • Age: 29

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