Biography of Hyejeong
Shin Hye-jeong widely known as Hyejeong is a South Korean singer and actress. She is popularly known as a member of the South Korean girl group AOA. The original 2012 eight-member line-up included: Hyejeong, Mina, Seolhyun, Dohwa, Choa, Jimin, Yuna and Youkyung.
Early Life
Born on 10 August 1993 in Seoul, South Korea she is the only child of her family. During her high school days, she was a cheerleader and a promotional model. Her mother signed her up for the supermodel pageant and made it to the third preliminary round.
During the contest, she was discovered by the FNC Entertainment casting director and in 2010, she joined the company as a trainee.
Career
Together with Yuna and Kim Chanmi, she was a part of the sub-unit AOA ‘Cream together’. The sub-unit released its first teaser on 1 February 2016 and the music video for the title track was ‘I’m Jelly Baby’ on 4 February 2016. The sub-units title track and music video was released on 12 February 2016.
On 8 August 2012, she appeared in the TV series ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’. She featured in the music video for the boy band F.T. Island’s song ‘I Wish’ (Five Treasure Box) on 10 September 2012.
The same year she was cast in the supporting role in the drama ‘Cheongdam-dong Alice’. Along with Nam Ji-hyun and Jun.K, she participated in the tvN’s dating show ‘The Romantic & Idol’. On 6 August 2013, she was cast for ‘The Blade and Petal’. She appeared in the music video for boy band Phantom’s song ‘Seoul Lonely’.
She was a part of MBC’s new variety show ‘Soulmate Returns’ together with other cast members. On 10 September 2015, she was listed for the lineup for the SBS MTV EDM Program ‘Mashup’. In 2016, she acted in her first social film Mysterious Solver together with F.T. Island’s Choi Min-hwan.
In 2017, she appeared in tvN’s Saturday Night Live Korea for season 9. The following year, she played the lead role in the first social film Mysterious Solver together with F.T. Island’s Choi Min-hwan.
In 2019, along with Seo Yu-na and Kim Chanmi, she took part in Lifetime’s reality program AOA DaSaDanang Heart Attack Danang. The reality program was about the travel journey to Danang, Vietnam for an adventure. In 2020, she was cast in the upcoming tvN drama ‘My Unfamiliar Family’. The following year, she signed with a new agency TH Company.
Achievements
Establishing herself in the professional music and acting entertainment world, she has sung and acted in several works and was nominated for the 2018 26th SBS Drama Awards for Best New Actress for her work, Nice Witch.
- In 2018, Hyejeong was their new model for the 2018 S/S season of the casual denim brand Buckaroo.
Personal Life
In 2019, AOA’s Hyejeong and top rookie actor Ryu Ui-hyun began their dating journey after meeting on the set of the drama ‘Can I Return the Heartache?’.
As both of them are busy with their professional lives, they drifted apart with their constant preparations and promotions. An exclusive report from TV Daily, recently reported the news that the couple recently decided to part ways and remain friends.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Shin Hye-jeong has a net worth of 1-2 million US dollars.
Much about her personal life is not known to the public. She always opts for a simple lifestyle. She is highly dedicated, hardworking and focused on building her career.
Interesting Facts about Hyejeong
- Before AOA’s debut, Hyejeong acted in the SBS drama ‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’.
- Shin Hye-jeong is good at cooking Kimchi.
- Out of the AOA members, Shin Hye-jeong and Seolhyun eat the most.
- Hyejeong prefers to stay simple by wearing a hoodie and shorts, rather than dressing up.
- Hyejeong starred in FT Island’s ‘I Wish’ MV.
- Hyejeong is a member of AOA’s subgroup AOA Cream (since 2016).
- Shin Hye-jeong’s angel name is Hyejeong.Linus.
- Hyejeong enjoys doing yoga.
- Shin Hye-jeong is an only child.
- Hyejeong is shy but once you get to know her she opens up and she’s talkative.
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