Lee Jung-shin
{{Short description|South Korean bassist and actor}}
{{family name hatnote|Lee||lang=Korean}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Lee Jung-shin
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| caption = Lee in March 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|09|15|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Ilsan, South Korea
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| years_active = 2009–present
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
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| instrument = Bass
| label = FNC Entertainment
| current_member_of = CNBLUE
| website = {{URL|fncent.com}}
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| hangul = 이정신
| hanja = {{linktext|李|正|信}}
| rr = I Jeong-sin
| mr = I Chŏng-sin
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Lee Jung-shin ({{Korean|hangul=이정신}}; born September 15, 1991), known mononymously as Jungshin, is a South Korean musician, singer, rapper, and actor. He is the bassist of South Korean rock band CNBLUE, which debuted in January 2010 in South Korea.
Life and career
=Early life and career beginning=
Lee Jung-shin was born on September 15, 1991{{cite book|author=Mark Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=56|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=April 29, 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1411-1}} in Seoul. His family consists of his parents and an older brother. His family lives in Ilsan, and he finished high school at Jung Bal High School in Ilsan.
Lee trained under FNC Entertainment in 2009, and in September of that year joined CNBLUE as a bassist, replacing Kwon Kwang-jin who left the band shortly after debut. Aside from being the band's bassist, he also serves as a rapper and backup vocalist.
=Solo career=
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Lee made his acting debut in 2012 KBS2 family drama Seoyoung, My Daughter.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2957452|title=CNBlue's Lee Jung-shin to debut as an actor in 'My Daughter Soyoung'|date=August 7, 2012|website=Korea JoongAng Daily}} It recorded a peak viewership rating of 47.6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.hancinema.net/my-daughter-seo-yeong-is-the-highest-rated-drama-this-year-64256.html|title=My Daughter Seo-yeong is the highest rated drama this year|work=Hancinema|date=December 26, 2013|access-date=March 30, 2014}} Lee received praise for his performance, and garnered several "Best New Actor" nominations from local award giving bodies.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2959554|title=CN Blue's Lee Jung-shin cast in KBS drama|date=September 18, 2012|website=Korea JoongAng Daily}}{{cite news|last=Kim|first=JiYeon|title=CN Blue′s Lee Jung Shin Launches Acting Career Successfully with My Daughter Seo Young|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=15192|newspaper=enewsWorld|date=September 17, 2012|agency=CJ E&M|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015131429/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=15192|archive-date=October 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}
Lee was subsequently cast in supporting roles in sageuk The Blade and Petal (2013) and melodrama Temptation (2014);{{cite web|url=http://en.tenasia.com/2013/05/10/cnblue-jungshin-cast-in-historical-drama/|title=CNBLUE Jungshin Cast in Historical Drama|date=May 10, 2013|work=10Asia|access-date=August 16, 2017|archive-date=August 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817075836/http://en.tenasia.com/2013/05/10/cnblue-jungshin-cast-in-historical-drama/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/68321/cnblue-leejungshin-to-act-again|title=CN Blue′s Lee Jung Shin Confirmed for ′Temptation′ with Kwon Sang Woo|date=June 13, 2014|work=enewsWorld|access-date=August 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817034849/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/68321/cnblue-leejungshin-to-act-again|archive-date=August 17, 2017|url-status=dead}} the later won him his first acting award, as "Best New Rising Star" at the 3rd DramaFever Awards.
In 2015, Lee played his first leading role in the KBS2 drama special Thank You, My Son.{{cite web|author=Grace Danbi Hong|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/86126/cn-blues-lee-jung-shin-cast-as-lead-for-2-episode-kbs-drama-special|title=CN Blue′s Lee Jung Shin Cast as Lead for 2-Episode KBS Drama Special|work=enewsWorld|date=January 28, 2015|access-date=February 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001503/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/86126/cn-blues-lee-jung-shin-cast-as-lead-for-2-episode-kbs-drama-special|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3000239|title=CNBlue member lands lead role|date=January 29, 2015|website=Korea JoongAng Daily}} The same year, he became a host of Mnet's M Countdown alongside Key of SHINee.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3000994|title= Key, Lee to host 'M Countdown'|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=February 17, 2015}} He subsequently left the show in 2016.
In 2016, Lee starred alongside Jung Il-woo and Park So-dam in tvN's romantic comedy, Cinderella with Four Knights.{{cite web|last1=Lee|first1=Yousun|title=CNBLUE's Lee Jung-shin to transform into top singer on "Cinderella and Four Knights"|url=http://en.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20160122001439146|website=Asia Today|date=January 22, 2015}} He released his first solo single, "Confession" for the drama's soundtrack.
In 2017, Lee starred in historical romance drama, My Sassy Girl.{{cite web|url=http://en.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20170613000936283|title=Lee Jung-shin updates fans on "My Sassy Girl"|date=June 13, 2017|website=Asia Today}} The same year, he was cast in fantasy romance drama Longing Heart. This marks his first lead role.{{cite news|url=http://www.hancinema.net/lee-jung-shin-lee-yul-eum-and-seo-ji-hoon-to-star-in-longing-heart-109161.html|title=Lee Jung-shin, Lee Yul-eum and Seo Ji-hoon to star in "Longing Heart"|website=Hancinema|publisher=Hancinema|access-date=August 22, 2017}}
International Network of Street Papers announced Lee's photo has been included in the Top 5 nominees for INSP Awards for Best Photograph on June 7, 2019. Lee took photos from LOVE FNC Foundation's volunteer movement in Myanmar last February 2018 and contributed these photos exclusively to The Big Issue Korea for free. The winner was announced on INSP Awards Ceremony which held as part of the Global Street Paper Summit in Hannover, Germany, on June 19.{{cite web | url=https://insp.ngo/insp-awards-announcing-the-2019-best-photograph-finalists/ | title=INSP Awards: Announcing the 2019 Best Photograph Finalists • INSP | date=June 7, 2019 }}
On July 22, 2019, Lee released his Japanese single, Blue Orion.{{cite web | url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2140666/full/?ref_cd=tw_pic | title=兵役中のCnblueイ・ジョンシン、再会を約束する新曲配信 今秋Dvd発売も }} He then dropped the album with this song and four more Japanese tracks on September 25.{{cite web | url=https://cnblue-official.jp/news/detail.php?id=1075461 | title=500 }}
In March 2021, Lee made his acting comeback following his military discharge in the web series, Summer Guys. The series aired on KT Seezn, AbemaTV, and Viu.{{cite web | url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000714175 | title=드라마 '썸머가이즈', 3월 전세계 100개국 동시 공개 }}
In September 2021, Lee was cast in the drama, Sh**ting Stars alongside Lee Sung-Kyung and Kim Young-dae.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000768645|author=Kim Young-woong|title=씨엔블루 이정신, tvN '별똥별' 주연 캐스팅 [공식]|trans-title=CNBLUE's Lee Jung-Shin cast as the lead in tvN's 'Shooting Star' [Official]|publisher=Sports Kyunghyang|via = Naver |date=October 21, 2021|access-date= October 21, 2021|language=ko}}
Philanthropy
Lee held a charitable photo exhibition along with his brother, Lee Yong Shin from June 1 to 10, 2018, at Canon Gallery, Seoul Gangnam Canon Plex B1/F, 829 Seolleung Road. The exhibition entitled, We Blew Away Dandelion Puffs, captured the moments from their visit to the fourth LOVE FNC School in Kalaw and YWAM day care center in Yangon in Myanmar last February. They were with AOA's Kim Seol Hyun as part of a project organized by LOVE FNC Foundation. The framed photographs, postcards, and posters are for sale. The proceeds will be donated to fund a scholarship program in Myanmar.{{cite web | url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/2149166/cnblue-bassist-lee-jung-shins-photo-exhibition-captures | title=Lee Jung-shin's photo exhibition captures 'innocence and beauty' of children | date=June 5, 2018 }}{{Cite web|url=https://hellokpop.com/news/lee-jung-shin-photo-exhibit-dandelion-flower-seed/|title = CNBLUE's Lee Jung Shin Supports Scholarship for Myanmar Children Through a Photo Exhibit|date = May 31, 2018}}
On April 7, 2019, Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association reported Lee donated 10 million won for the victims of forest fires in Gangwon Province.{{Cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003401198&lfrom=twitterf|title=씨엔블루 이정신, 산불피해에 1000만원 기부…軍 복무 중 훈훈 행보}}
On October 25, 2021, Lee along with Korean photographer, Alex Kim held a V Live to support Alex Primary School Surongo in the Himalayas. The broadcast is partnered with LOVE FNC Foundation and Naver's Happybean Foundation.{{Cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/215/0000992602?lfrom=twitter|title = 씨엔블루 이정신, 히말라야 아이들 위한 '따뜻한 선행'}}
Personal life
=Military service=
Lee enlisted in his military service on July 31, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201807051145296132151_2|title=CNBLUE's Lee Jung-shin to enlist for military service in end-July|date=July 5, 2018|website=Kpop Herald}}{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3051328&cloc=joongangdaily|title=CNBlue members enter military|date=August 1, 2018|website=Korea JoongAng Daily}}
He finished his basic military training, posting his photos on his personal Instagram account on September 5.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1226095wpp/cnblues-lee-jung-shin-updates-fans-army-photos|title = CNBLUE's Lee Jung Shin Updates Fans from the Army with Photos}}
Lee hosted the Armed Forces Festival on October 8, 2018. The event was held from October 5 to 9. He was also the emcee for the military music concert, celebrating the 70th Anniversary of soldier establishment on October 10, 2018.{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BorRWK2gBtb/ | title=CNBLUE 씨엔블루 🇰🇷🇭🇰 on Instagram: "2018-10-08 Lee Jung Shin belongs to Army Ground Forces no.53, who is going to attend military music concert on 10th October to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of soldier establishment~🎤😆♥️ - 李正信屬於陸軍53師團，將於10月10日（星期三）和釜山市民一起參加的軍樂演奏會，是為了慶祝建軍七十週年而出席的～🎤😆♥️ - #CNBLUE #씨엔블루 #BOICE #보이스 #CNBLUEHK #HKBOICE #李正信 #이정신 #LeeJungShin cr. NAVER" }}
Lee was officially discharged from his military service on March 19, 2020, without returning to his base from his ETS leave according to the Ministry of National Defense’s policy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1386427wpp/cnblues-kang-min-hyuk-and-lee-jung-shin-to-be-discharged-according-to-militarys-covid-19-protocol|title = CNBLUE's Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jung Shin to be Discharged According to Military's COVID-19 Protocol}}
Discography
{{Main|CNBLUE discography}}
=Soundtracks appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"|Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Year ! scope="col"|Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"|Sales ! scope="col" rowspan="2"|Album |
| scope="col" style="width:2.2em;font-size:90%;"|KOR {{cite web|title=Gaon Chart - Digital Chart|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&nationGbn=T&yyyy=2010&condition=2&search_str=이정신|publisher=Gaon Music Chart|access-date=November 30, 2018|language=ko}} |
|---|
| scope="row"|"Confession" ({{Korean|hangul=고백|rr=Gobaek}})
| 2016 | — | |
=Songwriting and production credits=
| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2" |Year ! rowspan="2" |Album ! rowspan="2" |Artist ! rowspan="2" |Song ! rowspan="2" |Label ! colspan="2" |Lyrics ! colspan="2" |Music |
| Credited
!With !Credited !With |
|---|
| rowspan="2" |2015
| rowspan="5" |CNBLUE |"Daisy" | rowspan="5" |FNC Entertainment |{{Yes}} |{{n/a}} |{{Yes}} |
| 2gether
|"Control" |{{Yes}} |{{N/a|—}} |{{No}} |{{N/a|—}} |
| rowspan="1" |2016
|"Without You" |{{Yes}} |Kim Jae-yang |{{Yes}} |Han Seung-hoon |
| rowspan="1" |2017
|7°CN |"Manito" |{{Yes}} |Jung Yong-hwa |{{Yes}} |Han Seung-hoon, Ko Jin-yeong |
| rowspan="1" |2021
|WANTED |"Hold Me Back" |{{Yes}} |Han Seung-hoon |{{Yes}} |Han Seung-hoon, Dunk |
Filmography
=Television series=
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | ||
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} | ||
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" rowspan=2|2012
| My Husband Got a Family || Himself || Cameo | | ||
| Seoyoung, My Daughter | Kang Sung-jae | | |
| scope="row"| 2013
| The Blade and Petal || Shi-woo || | | ||
| scope="row"| 2014
| Temptation || Na Hong-gyu || | | ||
| scope="row" rowspan=2|2015
| KBS Drama Special – Thank You, My Son || Jang Shi-woo || one act-drama | | ||
| A Girl Who Sees Smells | Himself | Cameo (episode 6)
| |
| scope="row"| 2016
| Cinderella with Four Knights || Kang Seo-woo || | | ||
| scope="row"|2017
| My Sassy Girl || Kang Joon-young || | | ||
| scope="row" rowspan=2|2018
| My First Love || Kang Shin-woo || | | ||
| Voice | Lee Jae-Il | Cameo (season 2, episode 8)
| |
| scope="row"| 2022
| Do Soo-hyuk | | ||
| scope="row"| 2024
| Hwang Chan-sung | Season 2 |
= Web series =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" |2021
|Summer Guys |Seon Woo-chan |{{cite web|date=August 27, 2020|title=CNBLUE's Lee Jung Shin, gugudan's Mina, Kwon Hyun Bin, And Lim Nayoung Cast In New Drama|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1421852wpp/cnblues-lee-jung-shin-gugudans-mina-kwon-hyun-bin-and-lim-nayoung-cast-in-new-drama|work=Soompi|language=en}}{{Cite news|author=Kang Seok-bong|date=January 28, 2021|title=드라마 '썸머가이즈', 3월 전세계 100개국 동시 공개|language=ko|website=sportskhan|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000714175|access-date=January 28, 2021}} |
= Television shows =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | ||
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} | ||
|---|---|---|
| scope="row" rowspan=2|2015
| Shaolin Clenched Fist || rowspan=2|Main cast || ||{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201506011802030991378_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=Lee Jung-shin joins new variety show|date=June 1, 2015|work=Kpop Herald}} | ||
| Fashion King Korea | ||
| scope="row" |2015–2016
| M Countdown || Host || || | ||
| scope="row"| 2022–2023
| Contestant | Season 4–5
|
Awards and nominations
{{See also|List of awards and nominations received by CNBLUE}}
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+ Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ceremony ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Nominee / Work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="1" | Asia Artist Awards
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="1" | 2016 | New Actor Award | Lee Jung-shin | {{won}} | style="text-align:center" | |
|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Baeksang Arts Awards
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="2" | 2013 | rowspan=4 | Seoyoung, My Daughter | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" | |
| Most Popular Actor (TV)
| {{nom}} | |
| scope="row" rowspan="1" | KBS Drama Awards
| style="text-align:center" | 2012 | rowspan="3" | Best New Actor |{{nom}} | |
| scope="row" rowspan="1" | Korea Drama Awards
| style="text-align:center"| 2013 | {{nom}} | |
| scope="row" rowspan="1" | SBS Drama Awards
| style="text-align:center"| 2017 |{{nom}} |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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