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가수 정엽

Jungyup

정엽

  • Solo · Male
  • R&B
  • Soul
  • Ballad
  • Debuted 2008
  • Active

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Debut
200811.03
Birthday
02.251977
Genre
R&B · Soul · Ballad

Basic info

Jungyup is the leader of Brown Eyed Soul and an R&B singer who released a solo full-length album in 2008. Representative songs include 〈Nothing Better〉, 〈You Are My Lady〉, and 〈눈물나〉.

Debut
November 3, 2008 · Debut song You Are My Lady
Birthday
February 25, 1977
Years active
2008–
Genre
R&B · Soul · Ballad
Real name
안정엽
Debut reference
Listed by debut year rather than idol generation.

걸어온 길

Debuted in 2003 as the leader of the four-member vocal group Brown Eyed Soul. Released the first solo full-length album 《Thinkin' Back On Me》 in November 2008.

Mainly sings R&B ballads featuring soft falsetto and a soulful style. Solo albums often contain stories of breakups and self-reflection.

Became known through 〈Nothing Better〉 and the 1st album's title track 〈You Are My Lady〉. Released 〈눈물나〉 and the 《49 Days》 OST 〈아무일도 없었다〉 in 2011.

Has long worked as a radio DJ and has hosted SBS Love FM 《Your Night, Jungyup》 since October 2023.

Signature songs

  1. You Are My Lady 2008 YouTube Spotify
  2. 눈물나 2011 YouTube Spotify
  3. 아무일도 없었다 2011 YouTube Spotify
  4. 왜 이제야 왔니 2013 YouTube Spotify

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Key releases

  1. 2008.11 Thinkin' Back On Me1st studio albumSolo debut album, 〈You Are My Lady〉
  2. 2011.10 Part I: Me2nd studio album, Part 1Title track 〈눈물나〉
  3. 2012.12 Part II: 우리는 없다2nd full-length album Part 2Title track 〈우리는 없다〉
  4. 2015.05 Merry Go RoundFull-length album

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Major awards

  • 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards, Radio DJ Award

Key records and stories

  • Debuted in 2003 with Brown Eyed Soul's 1st album 《Soul Free》.
  • Released the first solo full-length album 《Thinkin' Back On Me》 in November 2008.
  • In 2011, he appeared on MBC's 《나는 가수다》.
  • Won the Radio DJ Award at the 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards.
  • Said in an interview that he pushed harder back when Brown Eyed Soul was called 'Naul and the other three.'
  • Hosted several radio programs, including MBC FM4U 《푸른밤》.

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