Unexpected! These 7 Korean Artists are All Named Jin Young, Starting from Jin Young B1A4 to Jinyoung GOT7

Kapanlagi.com - In Korea, artists often have the same names. However, the name Jin Young is quite common among artists in the country. Although their names are popular, they have unique characteristics and charisma that differ from one another.

Also, in terms of achievements, they have worked hard to achieve the success they enjoy today. Not only young artists, but senior artists also have the name Jin Young. Curious? Let's take a look at these 7 Korean artists named Jin Young below.

1. Jun Jin Young - B1A4

Jinyoung B1A4 © Instagram/jinyoung0423

Jun Jin Young or known by the name Jinyoung is one of the Korean artists who is involved in the field of music and acting. This idol, who has produced many hit songs, is the leader of the boyband B1A4. He himself started his career debut since 2011.

2. Park Jin Young - GOT7

Jinyoung GOT7 © Instagram/jinyoung_0922jy

Jinyoung is a lead vocal, lead dancer, rapper, and visual of the boyband GOT7. Before using the name Jinyoung, he was known as JR. As a form of appreciation, the stage name JR was given by the CEO of JYP Entertainment, Park Jin Young. However, in 2016, JR changed his name to Jinyoung because he felt that his old stage name did not suit his aging.

3. Bae Jin Young - CIX

Bae Jinyoung CIX © Instagram/cix.official

This idol, born on May 10, 2020, is a former member of WANNAONE who is now part of the boyband CIX. In his current group, he holds the position of sub vocal. Starting a new beginning, hopefully the singing career of the artist, whose real name is Bae Jinyoung, will shine even brighter.

4. Woo Jin Young - D1CE

Woo Jin Young D1CE © Instagram/officiald1ce

Woo Jin Young is a former contestant of PRODUCE 101 who later participated in the show MIX NINE. Unlike his previous show, Jin Young managed to achieve the highest votes and obtained first place. Unfortunately, due to various reasons, the boyband formed from MIX NINE has not debuted until now. Don't be sad, now he has debuted with the boyband D1CE.

5. Jan Jin Young - Black Beat

Jan Jin Young © Instagram/atopjin

Being a vocal trainer at SM Entertainment, Jin Young was formerly a vocalist of a boyband called Black Beat. The boyband was active from 2002 to 2006. Having a captivating visual, the 37-year-old man became famous as one of the most handsome and charming vocal trainers at SM Entertainment.

6. Park Jin Young - JYP

JYP © Instagram/asiansoul_jyp

Better known as JYP, Park Jin Young started his career debut in the Korean music industry as a soloist. He then expanded his love by establishing his own agency named JYP Entertainment. With great success, his agency is now known as one of the top 3 agencies in South Korea.

7. Hyun Jin Young

Hyun Jin Young © Album NEW DANCE 2

Not much is known, Hyun Jin Young is one of the pioneering rappers in Korean hip-hop music. Unfortunately, his career did not go smoothly due to losing out to the emergence of boy bands in the 2000s. Since then, he has transitioned to becoming a leading producer at SidusHQ agency.

Wow, it turns out there are quite a few Korean artists with the name Jin Young. From those mentioned, do you have a bias?

Written by: Ghariza Fathia

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