Kim Jong-hyeon

Kim Jong-hyeon (Korean: 김종현; born June 8, 1995), formerly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the leader, main dancer and main rapper of South Korean boy group NU'EST. Following his contract expiration with Pledis Entertainment in 2022, Kim signed an exclusive contract as a soloist and actor under Evermore Entertainment, debuting with the release of his first extended play Meridiem on November 8, 2022.

Not to be confused with Kim Jong-hyun.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Jong-hyeon
Kim in 2019
Born
Kim Jong-hyeon

(1995-06-08) June 8, 1995
Gangneung, Gangwon, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Other namesJR
EducationHanyang University Institute for Future Talents
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Pledis
  • Evermore
Formerly of
  • NU'EST
  • NU'EST W
Korean name
Hangul
김종현
Hanja
金鍾炫
Revised RomanizationGim Jong-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerKim Chonghyŏn
Signature
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