Jang Jin-young (singer)

Jang Jin-young (born July 1, 1983) is a South Korean singer and the former lead singer of the boy group Black Beat. He's currently more active as a vocal trainer for S.M. Entertainment's artists, particularly SHINee, EXO and Red Velvet.[1][2]

Jang Jin-young
장진영
Born
Jang Jin-young

(1983-07-01) July 1, 1983
Chuncheon, South Korea
OccupationSinger, Vocal trainer
Spouse(s)Kang Hae-in (m. 2017)
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2002–present
LabelsS.M. Entertainment
Associated acts
Jang Jin-young
Hangul
장진영
Revised RomanizationJang Jin-yeong
McCune–ReischauerJang Jin-yŏng

Career

Jang Jin-young made his debut as the lead singer of the boy group Black Beat which was formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2002. The five-member group released their first album Volume 1 - Black Beat #2002 but has been inactive since 2006. He also became a member of the duo 'by JINSUNG' before debuting in 2011 as a solo artist with the release of the single "시간이 흐른 뒤 (Another Time)" and mini album Vocalist.[3][4][5] He participated as a vocal trainer for S.M. Entertainment in the reality-survival show, K-pop Star and gained popularity in 2017 after appearing in the second season of Sister's Slam Dunk where he earned the nickname "지충쌤" or "Mr. Serious" for his training style.[6] On June 23, he collaborated with The Barberettes for the song "Stranger's Love" which was released as part of the second season of SM Station, a special digital music project in which S.M. Entertainment releases a single every week.[7] In July, he became a vocal trainer for the Mnet reality girl group survival show, Idol School along with S.E.S member Bada.[8]

Personal life

In April 2017, Jang Jin-young announced his plans to marry his girlfriend of 10 years, actress Kang Hae-in (강해인), in October.[9] They were wed on October 21 at a ceremony attended by the couple's family, friends and other S.M. Entertainment artists.[10]

Discography

Extended plays
Title Album details
Vocalist

Singles
Year Single
2012 "시간이 흐른 뒤 (Another Time)"
"Vocalist"
2017 "Stranger's Love" (with The Barberettes)

Filmography

Television shows
Year Title Network Role
2011–2012 K-pop Star SBS Vocal trainer
2017 Unnie's Slam Dunk KBS2 Vocal trainer
Idol School Mnet Vocal trainer

References
  1. "'강해인과 결혼' 장진영 누구? 그룹 블랙비트 출신 SM 보컬트레이너". Star News (in Korean). April 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  2. Jeong, Jun-hwa (May 25, 2017). "[공식입장] 엠넷 '아이돌학교', 7월 편성 확정..김희철·블아필 합류". Korea Daily (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. Park, Hyun-min (April 25, 2012). "Black Beat Member Jang Jin Young to Come Back with New Group". MWave. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  4. "시간이 흐른 뒤". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  5. "Vocalist". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  6. Park, Yeong-woong (July 7, 2017). "[단독] '언니쓰2' 장진영, K팝 보컬 노하우 전한다..8월 日콘서트". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  7. Park, Ga-young (June 20, 2017). "'SM STATION' 시즌2, 장진영-바버렛츠의 조합 발표… 23일 공개". Naver (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  8. Yoon, Min-sik (July 12, 2017). "Wannabe K-pop stars enroll in 'Idol School'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  9. Choi, Yoon-na (April 6, 2017). ""SM도 축하해" 장진영♥강해인, 10년 열애→10월 결혼 [종합]". The Korea Herald (in Korean). Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  10. Kim, Eun-ae (October 20, 2017). ""의리의 SM" 장진영, 내일 결혼..이특 사회·레드벨벳 축가". The Korea Herald (in Korean). Retrieved December 6, 2017.
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