Lee Seong-jong

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Seong-jong?

Subject:

Lee Seong-jong

Known for:

South Korean singer known for his time in the boy bands Infinite and Infinite F.

Born:

1993-09-03

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Seong-jong (Korean: 이성종; born September 3, 1993), commonly known as Seongjong (formerly Sungjong), is a South Korean singer. He is a vocalist of the South Korean boy band Infinite under Woollim Entertainment. He is also the vocalist of Infinite F. Lee was born in Gwangju City, South Korea, on September 3, 1993. He moved to Andong when he was 9. He has a younger brother three years younger than him named Lee Seon-gyu.

Career & Major Achievements

He graduated from Jeonju Arts High School on February 7, 2012, and was studying at Kongju University. Lee was first introduced as a vocalist of the boy band Infinite in 2010. His first appearance as a member was during Infinite's pre-debut reality show You Are My Oppa. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010. Lee was announced as a member of Infinite F during the One Great Step Returns encore concert, along with Sungyeol and L. There, they performed the song "My Heart is Beating".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The unit released their first song "I'm Going Crazy" in Infinite's 2nd album, "Season 2". On November 19, 2014, they made their official debut in Japan with their album, "Koi No Sign" and debuted in Korea with the single album, "Azure" on December 2, 2014. On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Lee 's contract with Woollim Entertainment has expired after he decided not to renew it. In September 2022, Lee signed with SPK Entertainment. On October 30, 2022, Lee held the 2022 Lee Seongjong HALLO-CON fan meeting 'WONDERLAND: HALLOWEEN'.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-09-03): Birth of Lee Seong-jong — South Korean singer known for his time in the boy bands Infinite and Infinite F.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Lee was first introduced as a vocalist of the boy band Infinite in 2010.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He graduated from Jeonju Arts High School on February 7, 2012, and was studying at Kongju University.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — On November 19, 2014, they made their official debut in Japan with their album, "Koi No Sign" and debuted in Korea with the single album, "Azure" on December 2, 2014.
5. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Lee 's contract with Woollim Entertainment has expired after he decided not to renew it.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Seong-jong

True or False: “Did Lee Seong-jong debut as a member of Infinite immediately after graduating from Jeonju Arts High School?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He graduated in 2012 but was first introduced to the public as a vocalist of Infinite in 2010.

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