Yoon Jeong-han (Korean: 윤정한, born on October 4, 1995),[1] better known mononymously as Jeonghan (정한) is a South Korean singer under Pledis Entertainment. He is a member of the South Korean boy groupSeventeen, its Vocal team, and its subunit JxW.[2]
Early life and education
Yoon Jeonghan was born in Hwaseong, South Korea. He has a younger sister.[3] Jeonghan attended Hyangnam High School [ko] and graduated in 2014 as a natural science major.[3] In 2022, he enrolled in a master's degree at Anyang University, majoring in K-pop and business administration in the Department of Applied Music.[4]
Career
2012–2014: Pre-debut
Jeonghan was scouted by Pledis Entertainment at a subway station.[5] After passing auditions, Jeonghan joined Pledis in 2013 and went on to receive training for the next two years. He was regularly featured on Seventeen TV, an online reality series that introduced Pledis' trainees as potential members of the then-upcoming boy group Seventeen, from its third season onward. The show was broadcast periodically on Ustream, where the trainees showed themselves training, singing, creating choreographies, and playing games.[6] The online show also included participation in concerts, titled Like Seventeen.[7][8]
2015–present: Seventeen and solo activities
In 2015, Jeonghan debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group Seventeen with the extended play 17 Carat on May 26.[9]
On September 16, 2021, Jeonghan released a digital song named "Dream" in both Korean and Japanese, written and produced by himself and regular Seventeen collaborator Prismfilter.[10]
In March 2022, Jeonghan released a cover of Japanese musician Mosawo's "Aitai" as a part of Seventeen's ongoing #17Studio series.[11] In April, Jeonghan was announced as a new presenter of Tokyo FM's School of Lock program, a weekly radio show featuring musicians aiming to "hold the key to the future".[12] He held the role until December 2023, when it was taken over by bandmate Dino.[13] In June, Jeonghan underwent surgery for an elbow injury. It was stated that he would continue participating in the group's scheduled activities, such as Seventeen's Be The Sun World Tour while wearing a cast and brace, and would also receive ongoing medical consultations.[14]
In 2023, Jeonghan and bandmate Dino were cast in MBC every1's reality show Magic Lamp (요술램프) alongside Kim Jae-joong, Kang Hui, Lee Joo-ahn, Junpi, and Tan.[15] The program aired during September and October that year, and entailed the group travelling together in Montpellier, France.[16] On December 14, 2023, Pledis announced that Jeonghan underwent ankle surgery and would be absent from the group's Follow Tour and scheduled activities.[17] On February 23, 2024, Pledis announced that Jeonghan's health had recently improved and he would return from his hiatus starting from March onward.[18]
In June 2024, Jeonghan and his groupmate Wonwoo debuted as a new sub-unit under the name Jeonghan X Wonwoo, or JxW, with their first single album This Man in June 2024. The tracklist includes Jeonghan's first commercially released solo track, titled "Beautiful Monster".[19] Achieving commercial success, This Man broke the first-week sales record for an album released by a K-pop sub-unit within four days of its release.[20]
In August 2024, Jeonghan and Japanese actor Kento Yamazaki were featured in a travel show titled Yamazaki Kento and Jeonghan's Miracle Journey in Korea (Japanese: 山﨑賢人×JEONGHAN 奇跡旅in韓国), broadcast by Nippon TV and Hulu Japan.[21][22]
Other ventures
Fashion and endorsements
On October 21, 2021, Jeonghan was chosen as the new ambassador for South Korean cosmetics brand Banila Co, in an attempt for the brand to expand into the Japanese markets through his popularity.[23] The business partnership has extended into 2024, with Banila Co using Jeonghan's appearance in "Nana Tour" to continue to promote their products.[24]
On September 4, 2023, Jeonghan was chosen as the new global ambassador for South Korean clothing brand Acme De La Vie.[25]
In January 2023, Jeonghan attended French luxury fashion house Yves Saint Laurent's Men's F/W 2023-24 Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week.[26] His attendance at the show coincided with magazine pictorials by Dispatch Korea and GQ Korea, as well as a magazine cover and pictorial alongside bandmate Jun for Elle Korea.[27]
Later that year, he attended the brand's 2024 Spring/Summer show in Berlin.[28] In March 2024, following his return to work after an injury, he attended the brand's Men's F/W 2024 Fashion Show in Paris.[29] His attendance at the event was profiled by Kevin Ponce for American magazine VMan.[30]
On June 3, 2024, Jeonghan was chosen as the new ambassador for Acqua di Parma.[31] On August 10, Jeonghan was announced as the new ambassador for South Korean eyewear brand Speculum, alongside bandmate The8.[32] Jeonghan was featured on the cover of the September 2024 edition of South Korean men's magazine Man Noblesse in collaboration with Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot.[33]
In October 2024, Jeonghan was featured in Paul Smith's 'Season of Fun and Games' campaign as part of the Fall/Winter holiday collection.[33]
Public image
Jeonghan has earned the nickname "Angel" from media and fans due to his birthday (October 04, or 1004; Korean: 천사; RR: cheonsa) being a homonym in Korean for angel [ko], alongside his "angelic appearance".[34][35][36]
Jeonghan has been noted for his popularity, especially in Japan, frequently landing in the top ten for Japanese rankings of popular celebrities[37][38] and performing well in GP Korea's brand reputation index for idols.[39][40] In 2022, Jeonghan uploaded photos to his Instagram account of himself in Shibuya, Tokyo, which inspired photo spots for his fans as they queued in lines to replicate his photos.[41]
Personal life
In August 2024, Pledis Entertainment announced that Jeonghan would not participate in Seventeen's upcoming Right Here World Tour as he will have enlisted in the South Korean military by the tour's opening date in October.[42] On September 12, Pledis announced that his enlistment date was set for September 26.[43][44] He officially began his enlistment as a social worker on the announced date.[45]
Filmography
TV shows
Year
Title
Network
Role
Notes
Ref.
2024
Yamazaki Kento and Jeonghan's Miracle Journey in Korea (山﨑賢人×JEONGHAN 奇跡旅in韓国)
^ ab정한 [Jeonghan]. 마리끌레르 코리아 | Marie Claire Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
^우리대학 대학원 입학 세븐틴 최승철, 이지훈, 윤정한 합격증 전달 축하 [Congratulations to Seventeen's Choi Seung-cheol, Lee Ji-hoon, and Yoon Jeong-han on receiving their graduate school admission acceptance certificates from our university]. 안양대학교 (in Korean). 2022-02-15. Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
^"세븐틴 세 번째 콘스트, 다양한 무대로 팬들 매료" [Seventeen's third concert, captivated fans with various stages]. HEI (in Korean). November 23, 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
^"세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. OSEN [ko] (in Korean). August 12, 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
^Yoo, Jung-min (August 28, 2023). "김재중→세븐틴 정한·디노, '요술램프'로 뭉쳤다...9월 25일 첫 방송" [Kim Jaejoong→Seventeen's Jung Hae-jeong-Dino, teamed up for 'Witchcraft Lamp'...first broadcast on 25 September] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim, Sun-woo (21 June 2024). "세븐틴 정한·원우, K팝 역대 유닛 앨범 초동 1위" [Seventeen's Jeonghan and Wonwoo take first place in K-pop's all-time unit albums]. JTBC News. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
^Hwang, Mi-hyun (August 12, 2014). "세븐틴, 데뷔전 마지막 콘서트 연다..'최종 점검'" [Seventeen, last concert before debut revealed...'the final check']. OSEN [ko] (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 23, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
