Lee Jung-hyun

Infobox musical artist

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Name = Lee Jung-hyun
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Background = solo_singer
Alias = Hyony
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Origin = Daegu, South Korea
Genre = K-pop, trance
Occupation = Singer, actress
Years_active = 1996–present
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URL = [http://www.hyony.com/ Hyony.com]
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Lee Jung-hyun (born March 13 1980 in Daegu, South Korea) is a Korean pop singer and actress.

Biography

She made her movie debut at age 16 in "Kkonnip" (꽃잎, "Petal").

Before releasing her first solo music she featured as a guest vocalist on the Jo PD single "Fever", also appearing in the music video. [http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=10115]

Her early solo work is techno-style dance music. Her first single, "Wa" (와, "Come") topped the Korean charts for three weeks, while her third, "Bakkwo" (바꿔, "Change") won awards for Best Song and Most Broadcast Song.

With her fifth album, "Passion", she changed to a Latin style of music, complete with Spanish Guitar and flamenco-style tap dance.

Many of her songs are sung in an angry mood, from the point of view of a rejected lover.

Chinese singer Sammi Cheng has sung remakes of many Lee Jung Hyun hits such as "Bakkwo" (became "Mei Fei Se Wu" in Mandarin/"Sat For - Finale" in Cantonese), "Wa" became "Duk Ga See Chung - Exclusive Trial Singing" and "Neo(Nuh)" (너, "You"), which became "Tian Yi Wu Feng". The remakes have original (non-translated) lyrics sung in Mandarin.

Vietnamese singer Ngo Thanh Van remade "Nuh" in her debut CD, Playworld, under the name "The Colourless Heart" and "Dara Dara" in her 2nd album under the name "Mystery Of The Moon"

Lee Jung Hyun also released Japanese versions of her early hits "Wa" and "Heaven" in December 2004, and released her first Japanese album, THIS IS HYONY, in 2006.

Evonne Hsu (许慧欣)'s "Lonely Ballet" (孤单芭蕾/Gu Dan Ba Lei) is also a cover of Lee Jung Hyun's "Michyeo" (미쳐/Crazy).

Cyndi Wang (王心凌)'s "HONEY" is also another cover of Lee Jung Hyun's "Summer Dance".

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Jordan Chan (陈小春)'s Covered Lee Jung Hyun's "I love you Chulsoo"

In Music Games

Lee Jung Hyun has been one of the favourite artist that has been featured on music-rhythm games.21 year old Lee Jung Hyun is one of the most notable stars in Korea. Dance, Electronica and Techno are her label sounds, but as for her image it is an ever-changing catharsis of distinctive personas or characters. From a cyber female warrior, to Cleopatra and Barbie, she does it all and does it well. She has become a fashion role model for the young generation in Korea.

She became popular not only for her songs but also for her creativity and her acute sense of style. She blends the traditional Korean dance with euro-disco dance and Tai Chi, and develops her own brand. When she performs in her baggy clothes, dances to the music, she bewitches and captivates everyone in the venue.

Another peculiarity of Lee Jung Hyun is that she does not use a regular microphone. She wears a wireless microphone on her finger so as not to disturb her performances. She sings to the microphone worn on her finger with a stylish hand gesture, which compliments her dances. This gesture became her performance trademark.

"Wa" and "Bakkwo" were included in the Korean dance game, 'Let's Dance'. These songs were also featured in the Korean and Asian versions of Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix; 3rd Mix Plus; 4th Mix; and 4th Mix Plus. Fan-made DDR dance steps of her other works are popular with players of DDR simulators.

Nuh (Trance Mix) was also featured on ez2Dancer.

Currently, I'll Give, Going Crazy and many other songs are featured on Audition, an online dance-rhythm game.

Korean discography

Regular albums

* 1999: Let's Go To My Star
* 2000: Peace
* 2001: Magic To Go To My Star
* 2002: I ♡ Natural
* 2004: Passion
* 2006: Fantastic Girl

Special albums

* 2003: Summer Party

Japanese discography

Albums

* 2005: WA-come on- #37
* 2006: This is Hyony #210

Singles

* 2004: Heaven #26
* 2005: Passion ~情熱~ / Heavy world #78

Chinese discography

Albums

* 2008: "Love Me　千面女孩"

Filmography

Drama

* 2008: "King Sejong the Great (TV series)"
* 2006: "RONDO(Japan)
* 2003: "Beautiful Heart" (China)
* 2001: "Beautiful Days"
* 1997: "Alexander Senki"

Film

* 2001: "Tomak: Save The Earth"
* 2000: "Harpy"
* 2000: "Scent of Love"
* 1999: "Route 7"
* 1997: "Maria and The Inn"
* 1997: "Push! Push!"
* 1996: "A Petal"

External links

* [http://www.hyony.com/ Official website]
* [http://ljh.cjb.net/ SUPER FANTASTIC TECHNO GIRL (English Fansite)]
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* [http://www.kpopmusic.com/history/leejunghyun.shtml KPopmusic.com entry]
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* [http://yeinjee.com/asianpop/lee-jung-hyun-profile-and-biography/ Lee Jung-hyun biography]
* [http://www.kineda.com/lee-jung-hyun/ Lee Jung-hyun at Kineda]

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DATE OF BIRTH=March 13 1980
PLACE OF BIRTH=Daegu, South Korea
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