Lee Jin-hyuk

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Jin-hyuk?

Subject:

Lee Jin-hyuk

Known for:

South Korean singer, rapper, and actor known for his work with UP10TION.

Born:

1996-06-08

Century / Era:

1996s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jin-hyuk (Korean: 이진혁, born Lee Sung-joon on June 8, 1996), formerly known by the stage name Wei (Korean: 웨이), is a South Korean rapper, singer and actor. He debuted as a member of South Korean boy band UP10TION in 2015. In 2019, he rose to fame after finishing 14th on Produce X 101. Lee debuted as a solo artist with the release of his first extended play, S.O.L, on November 4, 2019. He debuted as an actor on MBC's drama Find Me in Your Memory as Jo Il-kwon.

Career & Major Achievements

Lee Jin-hyuk first appeared in UP10TION's pre-debut program "Masked rookie king" in 2015. He was the 9th member to be introduced to the group. He debuted as a member of UP10TION under the stage name Wei. On September 9, UP10TION held a debut showcase at AX Concert Hall in Seoul. UP10TION's debut mini album Top Secret, which includes the debut single "So, Dangerous", was released on September 11, 2015.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Along with fellow member Kim Woo-seok, he took a hiatus from UP10TION group activities and competed as a trainee on Produce X 101. He finished the program ranking 11th, but because of the show's rule of the X position, he did not make the final lineup of X1. Officially, he ranked 14th in the finale. After Produce X 101 completed, Lee held his first ever solo fan-meeting in Seoul, South Korea on August 10, 2019, followed by fan-meetings in Thailand on September 15, 2019, and in Taiwan on October 13, 2019. He is also holding solo fan-meetings in Philippines and Macau on December 14 and 21 respectively.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1996 (1996-06-08): Birth of Lee Jin-hyuk — South Korean singer, rapper, and actor known for his work with UP10TION.
2. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He debuted as a member of South Korean boy band UP10TION in 2015.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, he rose to fame after finishing 14th on Produce X 101.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Jin-hyuk

True or False: “Lee Jin-hyuk debuted as a solo artist immediately after leaving the group UP10TION in 2019.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he gained significant fame post-UP10TION through Produce X 101, his initial debut was as a member of the boy band UP10TION.

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