Lee Jung-shin

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Jung-shin?

Subject:

Lee Jung-shin

Known for:

South Korean musician, rapper, and actor known for the band CNBLUE.

Born:

1991-09-15

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Jung-shin (Korean: 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. Lee Jung-shin was born on September 15, 1991 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.

Career & Major Achievements

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. Lee made his acting debut in 2012 KBS2 family drama Seoyoung, My Daughter. It recorded a peak viewership rating of 47.6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013. Lee received praise for his performance, and garnered several "Best New Actor" nominations from local award giving bodies.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Lee was subsequently cast in supporting roles in sageuk The Blade and Petal (2013) and melodrama Temptation (2014); 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. The same year, he became a host of Mnet's M Countdown alongside Key of SHINee. 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.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-09-15): Birth of Lee Jung-shin — South Korean musician, rapper, and actor known for the band CNBLUE.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — 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.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He is the bassist of South Korean rock band CNBLUE, which debuted in January 2010 in South Korea.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Lee made his acting debut in 2012 KBS2 family drama Seoyoung, My Daughter.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — 6%, making it the highest rated Korean drama of 2013.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, Lee played his first leading role in the KBS2 drama special Thank You, My Son.
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He subsequently left the show in 2016.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Jung-shin

True or False: “Lee Jung-shin's first acting role was in a historical drama (sageuk).”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His acting debut was in the KBS2 family drama Seoyoung, My Daughter, which is not classified as a sageuk.

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