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Chung Jae-young (Korean: 정재영; born May 2, 1977),[1] better known by the stage names J and J.ae (Korean: 제이), is a Korean-American singer based in South Korea. She debuted in 1998 with the album, J: Gold.[2]

J
J performing in 2005
Background information
Birth nameChung Jae-young
Also known asJ.ae
Born (1977-05-02) May 2, 1977 (age 45)
GenresK-pop, R&B/soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, television presenter
Years active1998–present
Korean name
Hangul
정재영
Revised RomanizationJeong Jae-yeong
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Chaeyŏng

Early life


J grew up in San Francisco, California, and later Springfield, Virginia, where she attended West Springfield High School.[3] She was discovered when she won the local title in a regional Miss Korea beauty pageant in Washington, D.C.[3]


Career


In 2002, J was invited to contribute her talent to the FIFA World Cup's official album. Her song "Gotta Get Love" was featured on The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan Edition.[4][better source needed]

In 2007, she released a contemporary Christian album In My Lifetime. The album had a more R&B/hip-hop feel than her previous releases.[5]

In 2012, J hosted Arirang TV's The Sensation,[6] a music-focused series that introduced traditional Korean instruments, music, and dance through multiple venues including concerts, studio audience tapings, and award-winning documentaries geared towards a world-wide English-speaking audience.


Personal life


On September 14, 2013, J married a U.S. soldier who was based in South Korea.[7] Following their marriage, the couple moved to the United States. They have one daughter, born on June 28, 2016.[2]


Discography


Title Date released[5] Language Label
VOL. 1 - Blue/Gold (double album)[3] 1998 Korean Seoul Records
VOL. 2 - In L.O.V.E.[3] April 2000 Korean Seoul Records
VOL. 2.5 - Chocolate[3] November 2000 English Seoul Records
VOL. 3 - Beautiful Ones[3] June 2001 Korean Pony Canyon
Best & Live (Greatest Hits)[3] December 19, 2001 Korean and English Seoul Records
VOL. 4 - Dim The Lights[3] April 12, 2002 Korean Seoul Records
VOL. 5 - The Crush of Love[3] September 23, 2004 Korean Plyzen
In My Life[3] March 19, 2007 Korean Seoul Records
Through Tears (digital single)[3] June 18, 2007 Korean SBSi

Awards and nominations


Award Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
Golden Disc Awards 2000 Popularity Award "Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) Won [8]
Mnet Asian Music Awards Best R&B Performance Nominated
2001 Best Female Artist "The Saddest Words" (가장 슬픈 말) Nominated
SBS Gayo Daejeon 2000 R&B Award J Won [9]
Seoul Music Awards Best New Artist Won [8]

References


  1. "제이". Daum Encyclopedia (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 8, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  2. Kwon, Nam-yeong (June 29, 2016). "제이, 결혼 3년 만에 득녀…'미군 남편과 미국 생활'". Kukmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  3. "J.ae (제이)". KBS World Radio. KBS. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  4. "www.filmmusic.ru – 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Album – Songs of Korea/Japan (2002)". Archived from the original on March 28, 2014.
  5. "사이좋은 사람들 싸이월드" (in Korean). Cyworld. Archived from the original on November 9, 2007. Retrieved June 14, 2007.(Google translation)
  6. "Asia Heartbeat arirang". Arirang International Broadcasting Foundation.
  7. Lee, Sun-min (March 30, 2013). "Singer J to marry U.S. soldier". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  8. "[팝업TV]'백년손님' 제이, 뜬금포 예능 복귀? 이유 있어 더 반갑다". Herald Pop (in Korean). May 26, 2017. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  9. "[방송]서세원-채림 'SBS 가요대전' 공동 진행". Dong A Ilbo (in Korean). December 19, 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2022 via Naver News.





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