Lee Jung-shin (Korean: 이정신; born September 15, 1991), known mononymously as Jungshin, is a South Korean musician, singer, rapper, and actor. He is the bassist of South Korean rock bandCNBLUE, which debuted in January 2010 in South Korea.
Life and career
Early life and career beginning
Lee Jung-shin was born on September 15, 1991[1] in Seoul. His family consists of his parents and an older brother. His family lives in Ilsan, and he finished high school at Jung Bal High School in Ilsan.
Lee trained under FNC Entertainment in 2009, and in September of that year joined CNBLUE as a bassist, replacing Kwon Kwang-jin who left the band shortly after debut. Aside from being the band's bassist, he also serves as a rapper and backup vocalist.
Lee made his acting debut in 2012 KBS2 family drama Seoyoung, My Daughter.[2] It recorded a peak viewership rating of 47.6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013.[3] Lee received praise for his performance, and garnered several "Best New Actor" nominations from local award giving bodies.[4][5]
Lee was subsequently cast in supporting roles in sageuk The Blade and Petal (2013) and melodrama Temptation (2014);[6][7] the later won him his first acting award, as "Best New Rising Star" at the 3rd DramaFever Awards.
In 2015, Lee played his first leading role in the KBS2 drama special Thank You, My Son.[8][9] The same year, he became a host of Mnet's M Countdown alongside Key of SHINee.[10] He subsequently left the show in 2016.
In 2017, Lee starred in historical romance drama, My Sassy Girl.[12] The same year, he was cast in fantasy romance drama Longing Heart. This marks his first lead role.[13]
International Network of Street Papers announced Lee's photo has been included in the Top 5 nominees for INSP Awards for Best Photograph on June 7, 2019. Lee took photos from LOVE FNC Foundation's volunteer movement in Myanmar last February 2018 and contributed these photos exclusively to The Big Issue Korea for free. The winner was announced on INSP Awards Ceremony which held as part of the Global Street Paper Summit in Hannover, Germany, on June 19.[14]
On July 22, 2019, Lee released his Japanese single, Blue Orion.[15] He then dropped the album with this song and four more Japanese tracks on September 25.[16]
In March 2021, Lee made his acting comeback following his military discharge in the web series, Summer Guys. The series aired on KT Seezn, AbemaTV, and Viu.[17]
Lee held a charitable photo exhibition along with his brother, Lee Yong Shin from June 1 to 10, 2018, at Canon Gallery, Seoul Gangnam Canon Plex B1/F, 829 Seolleung Road. The exhibition entitled, We Blew Away Dandelion Puffs, captured the moments from their visit to the fourth LOVE FNC School in Kalaw and YWAM day care center in Yangon in Myanmar last February. They were with AOA's Kim Seol Hyun as part of a project organized by LOVE FNC Foundation. The framed photographs, postcards, and posters are for sale. The proceeds will be donated to fund a scholarship program in Myanmar.[20][21]
On April 7, 2019, Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association reported Lee donated 10 million won for the victims of forest fires in Gangwon Province.[22]
On October 25, 2021, Lee along with Korean photographer, Alex Kim held a V Live to support Alex Primary School Surongo in the Himalayas. The broadcast is partnered with LOVE FNC Foundation and Naver's Happybean Foundation.[23]
Mandatory military service
Lee enlisted in his military service on July 31, 2018.[24][25]
He finished his basic military training, posting his photos on his personal Instagram account on September 5.[26]
Lee hosted the Armed Forces Festival on October 8, 2018. The event was held from October 5 to 9. He was also the emcee for the military music concert, celebrating the 70th Anniversary of soldier establishment on October 10, 2018.[27]
Lee was officially discharged from his military service on March 19, 2020, without returning to his base from his ETS leave according to the Ministry of National Defense’s policy.[28]
^ abPark Soo-in (September 15, 2021). "씨엔블루 이정신 측 "'별똥별' 주연 합류" 이성경 김영대와 호흡(공식입장)" [CNBLUE's Lee Jung-Shin side "Joining the lead role of 'Shooting Star'" with Lee Sung-Kyung and Kim Young-Dae (official position)]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Young-woong (October 21, 2021). "씨엔블루 이정신, tvN '별똥별' 주연 캐스팅 [공식]" [CNBLUE's Lee Jung-Shin cast as the lead in tvN's 'Shooting Star' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 21, 2021 – via Naver.
^Park, Gyeol (February 23, 2024). "씨엔블루 이정신, '7인의 부활' 주연 합류" [CNBLUE’s Lee Jung-shin joins lead role in ‘Escape of the Seven: Resurrection’]. newsis (in Korean). Retrieved February 23, 2024 – via Naver.
Season 4; Park Ah-reum (August 17, 2022). "이승기 빠진 '편먹고 공치리4' 최강 라인업에 박미선 중계까지[공식]" [Lee Seung-gi's missing 'Eat Gongchiri 4' with the strongest lineup, even Park Mi-sun broadcast [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 17, 2022 – via Naver.
Season 5; Jeong, Hee-yeon (March 2, 2023). "강호동, 이경규와 제대로 맞붙는다…'편먹고 공치리5' 합류 [공식]" [Kang Ho-dong and Lee Kyung-gyu properly face each other... Joined ‘Eat and Go Gongchiri 5’ [Official]] (in Korean). Sports DongA. Retrieved March 2, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Sol-ji (December 31, 2017). "[2017 SBS 연기대상] 男女신인연기상 양세종·김다솜 "상상만 했던 일" 눈물" [[2017 SBS Drama Awards] Best New Actress Award for Best Actress Yang Se-jong and Kim Da-som “Things I only imagined” tears] (in Korean). MBN. Retrieved October 3, 2022 – via Naver.
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