Yong Jun Hyung
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Yong Jun-hyung also known as Poppin' Dragon or Joker, is a South Korean idol, singer, rapper, songwriter
and dancer. He is a member and the Main Rapper of the Korean boy group Beast.
, South Korea
on December 19, 1989. His name was changed to Yong Junhyung when he was in the 6th grade due to teasing. He was a member of the boyband "Xing" which also consisted of Kevin and Kibum (U-Kiss
), Yume, Cheon Hyesung, and ZEN. He went by the name Poppin' Dragon while promoting with Xing. Now he is a member of B2ST and is in charge of rap. He is recognised for producing and writing his own raps in Beast's songs, as well as songs he has featured in.
The group has released a total of 5 mini-albums, Beast is the B2ST, Shock of the New Era, Mastermind, Lights Go On Again, My Story, as well as a full-length album, Fiction and Fact.
) 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 delicious cuisine.
Yong 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 the rap making and featuring for 4minute’s album "Hit Your Heart
" where his composing skills were dutifully noted.
Yong was featured rapping for G.NA
’s album title song ‘I’ll Back Off So You Can Live Better’ music video, his appearance giving an opposite vibe from Doo Joon's. Currently, Yong is featured for 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) had announced that the G20 summit held in Seoul have created campaign song ‘Let’s Go’ composed by Shinsadong Tiger, Lim Sanghyuk, Eddie, and BEAST's Yong Junhyung. Junhyung will also be rapping for the song.
In November 23, 2010, Young Jee released a single named "Crazy, that's what love is" featuring Junhyung in rap making and the rapping. 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.
Yong 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 is released on June 22, 2011.
He was also featured rapping for Hyuna
's album Bubble Pop!
in the song ‘A Bitter Day’ and Kim Wan-Sun's single ‘Be Quiet’.
". He also personally involved in making the lyrics for the songs in the album along side other composers. He was the co-composer for Jang Woo Hyuk
's ‘Day That Time Stopped’ along with Shinsadong Tiger. The nickname Junhyung uses when he works as a composer is 'Joker'.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and dancer. He is a member and the Main Rapper of the Korean boy group Beast.
Biography
Yong was born Yong Jae-soon in SeoulSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
on December 19, 1989. His name was changed to Yong Junhyung when he was in the 6th grade due to teasing. He was a member of the boyband "Xing" which also consisted of Kevin and Kibum (U-Kiss
U-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
), Yume, Cheon Hyesung, and ZEN. He went by the name Poppin' Dragon while promoting with Xing. Now he is a member of B2ST and is in charge of rap. He is recognised for producing and writing his own raps in Beast's songs, as well as songs he has featured in.
Beast
Beast (비스트, stylized as BEAST or B2ST) is a boy band from South Korea that consists of six members, under Cube Entertainment. Originally known as B2ST, an acronym for Boys 2 Search the Top. However, their name was changed to BEAST (Boys of East Standing Tall). They released their first mini-album Beast Is The B2ST on October 14, 2009, and made their first live performance on KBS's Music Bank 2 days later.The group has released a total of 5 mini-albums, Beast is the B2ST, Shock of the New Era, Mastermind, Lights Go On Again, My Story, as well as a full-length album, Fiction and Fact.
Solo activities
Noted by his unique hairstyles and exceptional talent in rapmaking, Yong was featured in Lee Gi Kwang's music video "눈물을 닦고" ("Wiping the Tears") as a rapper with Doo Joon. Along with fellow BEAST member Yo Seob, MC and comedian Lee Hyukjae, Moon Hee Jun (formerly of H.O.T.H.O.T.
H.O.T. was a popular five-member South Korean boy band in the mid to late 1990s. Their name is an acronym, standing for "High-five Of Teenagers". They were formed by SM Entertainment in 1996 and disbanded in 2001.H.O.T...
) and Kim Sook, they welcomed Japanese
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
tourists for "Visit Seoul 2010" campaign, where Korean celebrities and Japanese tourists explored Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
in MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Star Guide Doshiraku to raise awareness of Seoul's famous areas as well as its delicious cuisine.
Yong also featured in Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
's solo debut single "Change
Change (Hyuna song)
- Release :"Change" was officially released on January 4, 2010.Change reached the #2 spot almost immediately after her song was released on the GAON singles chart...
Yong along with 4minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
were also featured in "Heard 'Em All
Heard 'Em All
"Heard 'em All" is a single by American R&B recording artist Amerie from her fourth studio album, In Love & War, released in September 2009. In U.S., the song served as the second single from the album, following "Why R U". The official radio edit of the song features rapper Lil Wayne, with both...
" for Amerie
Amerie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers , known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison, and was well-received in the urban market...
's Asian version of the album In Love & War
In Love & War
In Love & War is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Amerie, released November 3, 2009 on Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2008 to 2009 at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, California and at other recording studios in Miami, Florida and...
. He also starred in MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
High Kick Through the Roof as a cameo in one of its episodes. He was also involved in the rap making and featuring for 4minute’s album "Hit Your Heart
Hit Your Heart
Hit Your Heart is the second mini-album by South Korean girl group, 4minute. The mini-album was released on May 19, 2010, and contains seven tracks. "HuH" was being used as the promotional song for the mini-album. The song debuted at number 5 on South Korea's Gaon Singles Chart and later peaked at...
" where his composing skills were dutifully noted.
Yong was featured rapping for G.NA
G.NA
Gina Choi , better known by her stage name G.NA, is a Korean Canadian singer under Cube Entertainment, born on September 13, 1987. She released her first mini-album, Draw G's First Breath, on July 14, 2010...
’s album title song ‘I’ll Back Off So You Can Live Better’ music video, his appearance giving an opposite vibe from Doo Joon's. Currently, Yong is featured for FADDY ROBOT FOUNDATION together with 4minute
4minute
4Minute is a popular South Korean girl group founded by Cube Entertainment in 2009. The group consists of Nam Jihyun , Heo Gayoon, Jeon Jiyoon, Kim Hyuna and Kwon SoHyun. The girls released their first single on June 15, 2009 and made their debut stage last June 18, 2009 on Mnet M! Countdown...
`s Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
, 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) had announced that the G20 summit held in Seoul have created campaign song ‘Let’s Go’ composed by Shinsadong Tiger, Lim Sanghyuk, Eddie, and BEAST's Yong Junhyung. Junhyung will also be rapping for the song.
In November 23, 2010, Young Jee released a single named "Crazy, that's what love is" featuring Junhyung in rap making and the rapping. On January 19, 2011, Navi released a single named "Go Again" featuring Junhyung rapping. On 14 March 2011 Wheesung
Wheesung
-EPs:*2006: Against All Odds*2008: 스마일 프로젝트 Vol.2 'Love Seat*2009: 휘성 with D.O*2009: Insomnia*2010: Realslow Is Back*2010: Winter Night*2011: Words That Freeze My Heart-OSTs:*2006: 중천의 기억*2009: 우리집에 왜 왔니...
released Heart Aching Story song, featuring Yong Junhyung.
Yong also appeared in M&D
M&D
M&D was a South Korean project duo formed by SM Entertainment in June 2011 which consists of South Korean boy band Super Junior's Heechul and labelmate rock band TRAX's Jungmo...
's music video for "Close Your Mouth" with FT Island's Hongki
Lee Hongki
Lee Hong Ki/Lee Hong Gi , is a South Korean idol singer, actor and MC. He is the lead singer of popular Korean band F.T. Island, a South Korean rock band, is well known for his powerful and versatile voice. He is the elder sibling in his family, and has a younger sister who currently still lives...
& Jonghun
Choi Jong Hun
Choi Jong Hun is the leader, lead guitarist, keyboardist, occasional lyricist and composer of F.T. Island, a popular South Korean rock band.-Biography:...
, Supreme Team
Supreme Team
The Supreme Team was an African-American crack cocaine gang that operated throughout the 1980s in New York City. Their headquarters was in a South Jamaica, Queens housing project known as the Baisley Park Houses. However they controlled a huge chunk of the entire city itself, including Harlem....
's Simon D and Miss A
Miss A
Miss A , commonly stylized as miss A, is a four member South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through their sub-label AQ Entertainment in 2010. The group consists of members from both China and South Korea...
's Jia which is released on June 22, 2011.
He was also featured rapping for Hyuna
Hyuna
HyunA is a South Korean idol singer and a member of girl group, 4minute. She is also former member of the popular girl group Wonder Girls.- Biography :Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea...
's album Bubble Pop!
Bubble Pop!
Bubble Pop! is the debut EP by Hyuna. It features the title track of the same name, "Bubble Pop!". The EP was released on July 5, 2011. The video for the song had been viewed over 21 million times.- Release :...
in the song ‘A Bitter Day’ and Kim Wan-Sun's single ‘Be Quiet’.
Composing talent
Junhyung's talent of composing finally revealed when the song he personally wrote and arranged, ‘Freeze’ being included in B2ST's 1st full-length album, "Fiction and FactFiction and Fact
Fiction and Fact is the first full length album from Korean band Beast. It was released in Korea on May 17, 2011 and contains 10 songs total: 8 new songs, an Unplugged Version of their song "Lightless" and an Orchestra Version of their title track "Fiction"...
". He also personally involved in making the lyrics for the songs in the album along side other composers. He was the co-composer for Jang Woo Hyuk
Jang Woo Hyuk
Jang Woo Hyuk is a South Korean rapper. He debuted under SM Entertainment as one of the members of the 5 member boyband H.O.T. in 1996.-H.O.T.:...
's ‘Day That Time Stopped’ along with Shinsadong Tiger. The nickname Junhyung uses when he works as a composer is 'Joker'.