Jung Jinhyung is a former YG trainee who failed to be part of iKON. He is also known for his dating rumor with former labelmate Cho Miyeon, who is now a (G)I-DLE member. After leaving YG Entertainment, how did his life turn out to be?
Read on to know what happened to Jung Jinhyung.
The Whereabouts of Former YG Trainee Jung Jinhyung Who Was Rumored to Be Dating (G)I-DLE Miyeon
Born in Australia, Jung Jinhyung initially trained at YG Entertainment. He participated in the label's 2014 survival show "Mix & Match" as a part of Team B. Unfortunately, he did not make it into the debut lineup of iKON.
In February 2015, it was rumored that Jinhyung left YG Entertainment due to personal reasons. Another rumor about him made rounds online in the same year. This time it concerned another YG trainee.
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In August 2015, Jung was spotted with Cho Miyeon in Japan, sparking a dating rumor. It was alleged that the two were both 17 years old at that time, which makes them minors.
Miyeon was expected to debut in BLACKPINK alongside Jisoo, Lisa, Rosé, and Jennie. However, it was found out in 2018 that she will debut in CUBE Entertainment's new girl group, (G)I-DLE, instead.
Following the announcement of Miyeon's debut under CUBE, netizens speculated that she and Jung Jinhyung were "forced to leave" YG Entertainment because of their dating rumor. They also claimed that it was because of these two former trainees that the company implemented a dating ban.
While Cho Miyeon debuted as (G)I-DLE member, what happened to Jung Jinhyung?
Continue reading to know more.
Where is Jung Jinhyung? Current Status of Former YG Trainee Who Had Dating Rumors with (G)I-DLE Miyeon
After the conclusion of "Mix & Match," Jung Jinhyung did not have any activities in the K-pop industry for about three years.
In 2017, a Korean media outlet reported that the former YG trainee signed an exclusive contract with S.F.R. Entertainment and was planning to make his debut as a solo artist. His solo debut was then confirmed in July 2017 when he dropped his first song "Calling You."
He received a lot of attention from Korean netizens but his debut release did not leave an impression.
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In the same year, Jung sat down for an interview with Bnt International. He revealed his life after leaving YG Entertainment.
He said, "I was continuously alone, and I became lonely. There were plenty of things I had to handle because I was alone, so I was mentally stressed out."
Despite not achieving success with his debut single, Jung Jinhyung remained in the entertainment industry. He released his first album, "Soar," in 2019. This product, however, also failed to attract attention from the public.
Also, in 2019, he was rumored to compete in Mnet's survival show "Produce X 101." In response to this, S.F.R. Entertainment said that he will not participate because he wanted to focus on his solo career.
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At present, Jung Jinhyung is said to be an independent solo singer (meaning he has left S.F.R. Entertainment). He is a member of F.A. Crew, a group of musicians, stylists, and graphic designers. The crew is signed with FA, a South Korean label founded by Vangdale.
The soloist made his latest comeback in May 2021 with his third EP "Whimsical," which features the title song "Back."
The former YG trainee rarely updates his Instagram account with photos. He seems to have become secretive and cautious in sharing his daily activities following his dating rumor with (G)I-DLE Miyeon.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
