Yook Sung-jae

Quick Facts: Who was Yook Sung-jae?

Subject:

Yook Sung-jae

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for his work in BtoB, dramas, and solo music.

Born:

1995-05-02

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Yook Sung-jae (Korean: 육성재; born May 2, 1995), also known mononymously as Sungjae, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the boy group BtoB and its sub-group, BtoB Blue. Aside from his group's activities, Yook has acted in television dramas Reply 1994 (2013), Plus Nine Boys (2014), Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), The Village: Achiara's Secret (2015), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020) and The Golden Spoon (2022). He has appeared in several reality shows, including: Hitmaker, We Got Married, and Master in the House. Yook released his debut solo album, Yook O'Clock, on March 2, 2020.

Career & Major Achievements

Yook was born on May 2, 1995, in Suji District, Yongin, South Korea. Yook comes from a business family. His father is the CEO of an IT corporation that deals with semiconductors. His grandfather was the first to introduce red carp in South Korea, while his grandmother operated a fishing farm in Paju. He briefly stayed in Cebu, Philippines to study English.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He completed his high school education at Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in 2014. He then attended Dongshin University, majoring in Practical Music. Yook's diploma from Dongshin University was revoked by the Ministry of Education, after his attendance at the university was called into question. Yook entered the JYP 6th Audition Final Round prior to being cast by Cube Entertainment. On August 10, 2010, he participated in the stage performance of "2010 Cube Stars Party".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994: 1994 Milestone — Aside from his group's activities, Yook has acted in television dramas Reply 1994 (2013), Plus Nine Boys (2014), Who Are You: School 2015 (2015), The Village: Achiara's Secret (2015), Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020) and The Golden Spoon (2022).
2. 1995 (1995-05-02): Birth of Yook Sung-jae — South Korean singer and actor known for his work in BtoB, dramas, and solo music.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — On August 10, 2010, he participated in the stage performance of "2010 Cube Stars Party".
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He completed his high school education at Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in 2014.
5. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Yook released his debut solo album, Yook O'Clock, on March 2, 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yook Sung-jae

True or False: “Yook Sung-jae's initial diploma from Dongshin University was revoked due to academic irregularities.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The Wikipedia extract explicitly states that his diploma was revoked by the Ministry of Education after his attendance at the university was questioned.

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