Moon Jong-up

South Korean singer, dancer, and actor known for his work in B.A.P and solo career.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Moon Jong-up
Role / Field:
South Korean singer, dancer, and actor known for his work in B.A.P and solo career.
Born:
1995-02-06
Century / Era:
1995s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Moon Jong-up (Korean: 문종업; born February 6, 1995), also known mononymously as Jongup, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He debuted as an idol in the six-member group B.A.P under TS Entertainment, where he served as a sub-vocalist from 2012 to its dissolution in 2019. Following his departure from TS Entertainment, he released his debut single album Headache in May 2020. Moon was born on February 6, 1995, in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. He is the youngest of three sons.

Career & Major Achievements

He initially enrolled into an elementary school in the city before transferring to Sunae Elementary School in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, a month later. His mother, a certified chef, opened up a business at the time. Moon also attended Sunae Middle School, where he joined the dance club and performed at various school festivals and b-boy tournaments by the end of his first year. He was admitted into Hanlim Multi Art School in the Songpa District of Seoul and graduated on February 7, 2013. Moon met a talent agent during a competition, who would later call him for an audition.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He danced to an Usher song and received his notice of acceptance on his way home. He became a trainee under TS Entertainment in August during his first year in high school. He spent the longest time as a trainee after bandmate Yongguk. Moon was revealed as a member of idol sextet B.A.P on January 17, 2012, where he served as a sub-vocalist and main dancer. The group debuted nine days later with their single album Warrior.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1995 (1995-02-06): Birth of Moon Jong-up — South Korean singer, dancer, and actor known for his work in B.A.P and solo career.
  2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — P under TS Entertainment, where he served as a sub-vocalist from 2012 to its dissolution in 2019.
  3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — He was admitted into Hanlim Multi Art School in the Songpa District of Seoul and graduated on February 7, 2013.
  4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Following his departure from TS Entertainment, he released his debut single album Headache in May 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Moon Jong-up

True or False: “Moon Jong-up debuted as a member of the group B.A.P in 2012.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he was revealed as a member on January 17, 2012, his debut with the single album 'Warrior' occurred nine days later.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moon Jong-up

Who was Moon Jong-up and what are their primary contributions?

South Korean singer, dancer, and actor known for his work in B.A.P and solo career. Origins & Early Life: Moon Jong-up (Korean: 문종업; born February 6, 1995), also known mononymously as Jongup, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He debuted as an idol in the six-member group B.A.P under TS Entertainment, where he served as a sub-vocalist from 2012 to its dissolution in 2019. Following his departure from TS Entertainment, he released his debut single album Headache in May 2020. Moon was born on February 6, 1995, in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. He is the youngest of three sons.

When was Moon Jong-up born and during which historical era did they live?

Moon Jong-up was born on 1995-02-06. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1995 Chrono-Archive.

Where can I read more verified chronological archives on Moon Jong-up?

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