Saturday, January 25, 2014

Yong Jun Hyung (용준형)

“If I die tomorrow, I would never regret.”


Name: Yong Jun Hyung (용준형)
Birth Name: Yong Jae-soon
Stage Name: Junhyung, Poppin’ Dragon, Joker
Birthday: December 19, 1989
Position: Main Rapper
Blood Type: O
Height: 178cm
Weight: 64kg
Hobbies: Writing Lyrics, Constructing Rap Lyrics, Watching Movies
Specialty: Writing lyrics
Education: Anyang Arts High School


Junhyung was featured in Lee Gi-kwang's music video "눈물을 닦고" ("Wiping the Tears") as a rapper with Doojoon. Along with fellow BEAST member Yang Yoseob, MC and comedian Lee Hyuk-jae, Moon Hee-joon (formerly of H.O.T.) and Kim Sook, they welcomed Japanese tourists for "Visit Seoul 2010" campaign, where Korean celebrities and Japanese tourists explored Seoul in MBC's "Star Guide Doshiraku" to raise awareness of Seoul's famous areas as well as its cuisine.

Junhyung also featured in Hyuna's solo debut single "Change" Yong along with 4minute were also featured in "Heard 'Em All" for Amerie's Asian version of the album In Love & War. He also starred in MBC "High Kick Through the Roof" as a cameo in one of its episodes. He was also involved in writing and performing the rap section for 4minute's album "Hit Your Heart", in the song "Who's Next?"

Junhyung was featured rapping for G.NA's album title song "I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better" music video, with the intent of giving an "opposite vibe" from Doojoon's appearance. Junhyung was also featured in "Faddy Robot Foundation" together with 4minute's Hyuna, Outsider, Verbal Jint, Mighty Mouth's Ssangchu, Vasco and Zico; all profit from this album has been promised to be given out to charity. In order to encourage the public participation in commemorating Seoul Summit Asia Bridge Contents (Representative Choi Jin) announced that the G20 summit held in Seoul created the campaign song "Let's Go" composed by Shinsadong Tiger, Lim Sanghyuk, Eddie, and Junhyung.

In November 23, 2010, Young Jee released a single named "Crazy, That's What Love Is" featuring Junhyung who wrote the rap lyrics himself. On January 19, 2011, Navi released a single named "Go Again" featuring Junhyung rapping. On 14 March 2011, Wheesung released "Heart Aching Story" song featuring Yong Junhyung.

Junhyung also appeared in M&D's music video for "Close Your Mouth" with FT Island's Hongki & Jonghun, Supreme Team's Simon D and Miss A's Jia which was released on June 22, 2011.
He was also featured as a rapper for Hyuna's album "Bubble Pop!" in the song 'A Bitter Day", Kim Wan-sun's single "Be Quiet", and ALi's title song "Don't Act Countrified" from her album "SOUL-RI: A Town With Soul".

On February 3, 2012, he released a solo song titled, " 없이 사는 것도 (Living Without You)". The song was written in the hip-hop style, and was co-produced by Junhyung and composer Kim Tae Joo. The song tells the story of a man who must overcome the pain of being betrayed by a woman he loved. The songs "이럴 알았어 (I Knew It)" and " 없이 사는 것도 (Living Without You)" are related to "Living Without You", being a prologue and a continuation respectively. Junhyung also produced Yang Yoseob's first EP "First Collage" which officially released on the 21st of November, 2012.

Producer Brave Brothers created the project group ‘Absurd’, with rappers Junhyung B2ST, LE EXID and FeelDog Big Star. The promo image was released on February 21, 2013, and on February 17, 2013, Brave Brothers released Junhyung's version of the MV teaser. Junhyung produced and composed their 2013 album "Hard to Love, How to Love" which is their second Studio album with Kim Tae-Joo. He also currently stars in a new South Korean TV Series called Monstar which airs every Friday starting on May 17, 2013, on Mnet music channel.

On 13 December 2013, Junhyung released his debut solo mini-album, Flower. It was released on all online music sites on that day at 12AM KST, which is to signify the start of his career as a solo artist. The title track "Flower" topped the music charts, as well as other singles such as "Caffeine (Piano version) (feat. Yang Yoseob)" and "Anything (feat G.NA)".

On May 15, 2014, Junhyung was featured in Megan Lee's official debut track, "8dayz".
In 2014, he appeared in Lee Seung Hwan's song "I Feel On You". He was also featured in music videos of Eru's "I hate You", Lyn's "Breakable Heart", Baek Ji Young's "Good Boy" and Natthew's "She's Bad".


Fun Facts
• He was a former member of Xing and went under the name Poppin’ Dragon
• He is picking about the bathroom, stating “It’s a place of hygiene, so it must be kept clean.”
• Each member has a different color toothbrush so he likes to rearrange them according to the rainbow
• He makes sure there is enough shampoo to be used weekly and makes sure they never run out of shaving cream
• Second laziest to get out of bed
• He looks up to G-Dragon the most
• He always wants to be with the members, was said that he can’t be separated from them for more than a week
• The thoughts of quitting had crossed his mind a few times. However because of his strong passion towards music, he started to evolve a “This or nothing at all” perspective
• He originally specialized in B-Boy but after dislocating his shoulders the 3rd time he switched to popping
• Instead of singing in the shower, he raps
• He nags while he cleans
• He’s the member that hates losing the most
• He composes the raps parts in some of their songs and composed the song “Freeze” on their first album
• Rapped in Wheesung’s Song “Heart Aching Story”, Hyunah’s song “Change”, and many more
• Appeared in Huh Gak’s MV for “Hello” and “I Told You I Wanna Die”
• Currently dating Kara’s Goo Hara as far as we still know


Solo Discography/Work:

1st Mini Album [2013]
Flower

Guest Appearance:

2010
- Thank You [Yeosob ft. Junhyung]
- Change [Hyuna ft. Junhyung]
- I’ll Back Off So You Can Live [G.NA ft. Junhyung]
- Faddy Robot [w/ Vasco, Verbal Jint, Sangchu, Outsider, Joosuc, HyunA, Zico]
- It’s Love If You’re Crazy [Young Jee ft. Junhyung]
- It’s Love If You’re Crazy [Young Jee ft. Gummy & Junhyung]

2011
- Go Back Again [Navi ft. Junhyung]
- The Heartbreaking Story [ Wheesung ft. Junhyung]
- What I See [Prepix ft. Junhyung, Beenzino & Esna]
- Should I Hug or Not [w/ Doojoon & Kikwang]
- Silly Boy [015B ft. 4munite & Junhyung]
- A Bitter Day [ Hyuna ft. Junhyung & G.NA]
- Be Quiet [Kim Wan-sun ft. Junhyung]
- Don’t Act Foolish [Ali ft. junhyung]

2012
- Up In The Sky [A Pink ft. Junhyung]
- Good Boy [Baek Ji-young ft. Junhyung]
- Hate You [Eru ft. Junhyung]
- She’s Bad [Natthew ft. Junhyung]
- Caffeine [Yeosob ft. Junhyung]

2013
- You Got Some Nerve [w/ FeelDog & LE]
- Glass Heart [Lyn ft. Junhyung]
- Don’t Walk Away [Kim Jaejoong ft. Junhyung]

2014
- 8dayz [Megan Lee ft. Junhyung]
- My Dear [Park Shin Hye ft. Junhyung]

Filmography:

Television
MTV B2ST Documentary [2009]
MTV BEAST Almighty [2010]
MBC Idol Maid [2010]
SHIN PD [2010]
Exciting CUBE TV [2011]
Salamander Guru & The Shadows [2012]
Win Win [2012]
Invincible Youth 2 [2012]
Monstar [2013]
Weekly Idol (ep. 129) [2013]
Showtime Burning the Beast [2014]

Music Videos
G.NA ft. Junhyung & Doojoon - I’ll Back Off So You Can Live Better [2010]
Hyuna ft. Junhyung – Change [2010]
Kim Wan-sun ft. Junhyung – Be Quiet [2011]
Huh Gak – Hello [2011]
Baek Ji-young ft. Junhyung – Good Boy [2012]
Eru ft. Junhyung – I Hate You [2012]
Natthew ft. Junhyung – She’s Bad [2012]
Yeosob ft. Junhyung – Caffeine [2012]
Junhyung, FeelDog & LE – You Got Some Nerve [2013]
Junhyung & Megan Lee – 8dayz [2014]

1st Mini Album: Flower
1. Nothing Is Forever
2. Flower
3. Anything (feat. G.NA)
4. Slow
5. Caffeine (Piano Ver.) (feat. Yang Yo Seob) (카페인)

Solo M/V:
“Flower”


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