Jin Longguo

In this Chinese name, the family name is Jin.
Jin Longguo
金龙国
Longguo in 2017
Born (1996-03-02) March 2, 1996 (age 28)
Helong, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin, China
NationalityChinese
Other namesKim Yong-guk
OccupationSinger
Years active2017–present
Musical career
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
InstrumentVocal
Labels
  • Choon
  • Fave
Formerly of
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese金龙国
Traditional Chinese金龍國
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinJīn Lóngguó
Korean name
Hangul김용국
Hanja金龍國
Transcriptions
Revised RomanizationGim Yong-guk
McCune–ReischauerKim Yong-kuk

Jin Longguo (Chinese: 金龙国; Korean: 김용국; born March 2, 1996)[1] is a Chinese singer based in South Korea. He is best known for being a member of the South Korean project boy band JBJ,[2] and for finishing 21st in the survival show Produce 101 Season 2.

Life and career

Jin Longguo was born in Helong, Jilin, China, on March 2, 1996, to a family of the ethnic Korean minority in China. He is a descendant of the Gimhae Kim clan.[citation needed]

Jin made his solo debut on June 13, 2018, with "Clover" featuring Yoon Mirae and made a comeback on August 29, 2019, with "Irresistible."

On November 11, 2018, Jin posted a picture of a handwritten letter denying dating rumors with Sonamoo's Nahyun and explaining the controversy of one of his cats:[3] his old cat was put up for adoption but ran away.[4] When found, his ear had been clipped, to show he was considered a stray and was recently sterilized,[5] implying mistreatment from Jin. His appearances on The Show were cancelled.[6] The same day, more controversies arose after Jin's private Instagram was hacked and its contents released, with claims of bullying other JBJ members, misogyny, and disrespect towards fans. Jin wrote an apology letter in response.[5]

Discography

For Longguo's works with JBJ and Longguo & Shihyun, see JBJ (band) § Discography, and Longguo & Shihyun § Discography.

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[7]
Friday n Night
  • Released: August 29, 2018
  • Label: Choon Entertainment, NHN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 4
Mono Diary
  • Released: August 29, 2019
  • Label: Choon Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 27

See also

References

  1. ^ "김용국 프로필" (in Korean). Naver.
  2. ^ ""목표는 음색깡패"…김용국, JBJ와 또 다른 솔로매력 [종합]". Joongang Ilbo.
  3. ^ "Longguo Writes Handwritten Letter To Fans After Recent Events". Soompi. November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  4. ^ "Choon Entertainment Releases Official Statement Explaining Situation Of Longguo's Cat Rcy". Soompi. November 10, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Liputan6.com. "Yong Guk Eks JBJ Dihantam Skandal soal Kucing dan Instagram Rahasia". liputan6.com. Retrieved November 29, 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ ""The Show" Responds To Rumors Of Longguo's Departure". Soompi. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  7. ^ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart.
  8. ^ "2018년 10월 Album Chart".
  9. ^ "2019년 10월 Album Chart".