Lee Jung-hyun
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Lee Jung Hyun is a Korean pop singer and actress. She is mostly known as "The Techno Warrior" or "The Techno Queen", but due to other singers who sang techno songs later in the future, she had to change her title to "The Queen of Transformation". Her English name is AVA and her Japanese name is Hyony.
Before releasing her first solo music she featured as a guest vocalist on the Jo PD single "Fever", also appearing in the music video
. She also appeared in the music video for Goofy
's "The Rule of the Game".
Lee assumes a unique persona for each album, such as a mermaid, Barbie doll, tribal queen, soldier, Korean folk dancer, belly dancer, or princess of the sea. She has garnered many nicknames over the years, including Techno Queen of Korea, Ms. Charisma, Little Giant, and Queen of Change.
Her early work is techno-style dance music. Her first single, Wa (와, "Come") topped the Korean charts for three weeks, while her second, Bakkwo (바꿔, "Change") won awards for Best Song and Most Broadcast Song. These two songs in particular were covered by artists throughout Asia and Europe. Many of her earlier songs are sung in an angry mood, from the perspective of a rejected lover.
Lee Jung Hyun released Japanese versions of her early hits Wa and Heaven in December 2004. The single ranked #26 on Oricon chart in Week 3 of January 2005. Heaven was a theme song for the Korean drama Beautiful Days. The drama became widely popular in Japan. On December 31, 2004, Lee was invited to perform Heaven and Wa-come on- and participate at the 55th edition of Kōhaku Uta Gassen
, an annual New Year's Eve live music show. In 2006, she released her first Japanese album, This is Hyony
. The Japanese version of "Wa" hit #1 on Oricon chart in January 2005. Her Japanese fanclub was called Honey Hyony. In 2008, she released her first Mandarin album with title single "Love Me."
With her fifth album, Passion, she switched to a Latin-influenced sound, complete with Spanish Guitar and flamenco
-style tap dance
.
In August 2007, Lee was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
.
In May 2009, she released her first Korean mini album, featuring the title song "Crazy." The music video was choreographed by Brian Friedman
. In September 2009, she was invited to open at Lady Gaga's concert in Seoul, Korea. She prepared an over-20-minutes-long special performance of her hits ‘Michyeo’, ‘Ban’, ‘Ari Ari’ ‘Wa’ etc., and including ‘Vogue It Girl’, and ‘Crazy’, with the companion of 20 back up dancers. Because Lee was personally invited as the guest opening performance, she has not only prepared her own stage, the two sang a duet together for the performance.
In December 2009, Lee Jung Hyun sung her first ballad for the soundtrack of the Korean TV drama "Iris." The song, "How Can I Hold Back Tears," takes her to the ballad genre for the first time in her 10-year singing career.
Lee fainted in April 2010 while filming a music video
for her upcoming album, and was hospitalized with pneumonia-like symptoms. She lost consciousness while filming a scene in which she was doused by a sprinkler truck. Her seventh album was released on May 11, 2010.
has released and performed covers of several of her hits such as Bakkwo (became Mei Fei Se Wu in Mandarin/Sat For 煞科 - Finale in Cantonese), Wa became "Duk Ga See Chung - Exclusive Trial Singing" and Nuh (너, You), which became Tian Yi Wu Feng. Sammi's versions have separate, original (non-translated) lyrics sung in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Vietnamese singer Ngo Thanh Van
remade "Nuh" in her debut CD, Playworld, under the name "The Colourless Heart" and "Dara Dara" in her 2nd album under the name "Mystery Of The Moon". Evonne Hsu
(许慧欣)'s "Lonely Ballet" (孤单芭蕾/Gu Dan Ba Lei) is also a cover of Lee Jung Hyun's "Michyeo" (미쳐/Crazy). Cyndi Wang
(王心凌)'s "HONEY" is also another cover of Lee Jung Hyun's "Summer Dance".
Jordan Chan (陈小春) Covered "I love you Cheol Soo" in his album "Exclusive Memory" on year 2008 with track #08 "每個女人都是美人" ("Every woman is a Belle") ("Every woman is a Beauty") JP!
An Italian-Spanish group Bandidos has covered Lee Jung Hyun's 'Wa' for their Euro-techno single called 'Vamos Amigos'.
s. "Wa" and "Bakkwo" were included in the Korean dance game, 'Let's Dance'. These songs were also featured in the Korean releases of Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix
, as well as the Dance Dance Revolution 4thMix
games. Also, "Nuh" (Trance Mix) was featured in ez2Dancer
. Fan-made dance steps of her other works are available for DDR simulators.
Her song "Come On!" is featured in the Pump It Up NX Absolute
dance machine, both a short Chinese version and the full song version appear there.
Currently, "I'll Give", "Going Crazy" and other songs are featured on Audition
, an online dance-rhythm game.
Biography
She made her movie debut at age 16 in A Petal, which won domestic and foreign film awards.Before releasing her first solo music she featured as a guest vocalist on the Jo PD single "Fever", also appearing in the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
. She also appeared in the music video for Goofy
Goofy (group)
Goofy is a K-pop group who achieved minor successes from their albums. One of their popular songs, Mr. DJ, featured the late Korean Pop singer, U;Nee in the video.- Albums :* 많이많이 * Goofy II * Goofy III * Goofy...
's "The Rule of the Game".
Lee assumes a unique persona for each album, such as a mermaid, Barbie doll, tribal queen, soldier, Korean folk dancer, belly dancer, or princess of the sea. She has garnered many nicknames over the years, including Techno Queen of Korea, Ms. Charisma, Little Giant, and Queen of Change.
Her early work is techno-style dance music. Her first single, Wa (와, "Come") topped the Korean charts for three weeks, while her second, Bakkwo (바꿔, "Change") won awards for Best Song and Most Broadcast Song. These two songs in particular were covered by artists throughout Asia and Europe. Many of her earlier songs are sung in an angry mood, from the perspective of a rejected lover.
Lee Jung Hyun released Japanese versions of her early hits Wa and Heaven in December 2004. The single ranked #26 on Oricon chart in Week 3 of January 2005. Heaven was a theme song for the Korean drama Beautiful Days. The drama became widely popular in Japan. On December 31, 2004, Lee was invited to perform Heaven and Wa-come on- and participate at the 55th edition of Kōhaku Uta Gassen
Kohaku Uta Gassen
, more commonly known as simply Kōhaku, is an annual music show on New Year's Eve produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK and broadcast on both television and radio, nationally and internationally by NHK's networks and some overseas broadcasters which bought the program...
, an annual New Year's Eve live music show. In 2006, she released her first Japanese album, This is Hyony
This is Hyony
This is Hyony is Kpop singer Lee Jung Hyun's first Japanese album. Contains some of her most popular songs, translated into Japanese, with some of her previous singles in the original Korean...
. The Japanese version of "Wa" hit #1 on Oricon chart in January 2005. Her Japanese fanclub was called Honey Hyony. In 2008, she released her first Mandarin album with title single "Love Me."
With her fifth album, Passion, she switched to a Latin-influenced sound, complete with Spanish Guitar and flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
-style tap dance
Tap dance
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. As such, it is also commonly considered to be a form of music. Two major variations on tap dance exist: rhythm tap and Broadway tap. Broadway tap focuses more on the...
.
In August 2007, Lee was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors are celebrity advocates of UNESCO who use their talent or fame to spread the UNESCO ideals, especially attracting media attention...
.
In May 2009, she released her first Korean mini album, featuring the title song "Crazy." The music video was choreographed by Brian Friedman
Brian Friedman
Brian L. Friedman, is an American dancer and choreographer, and has created the choreography for many popular music artists - such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé Knowles and Mariah Carey - as well as for music videos, concert tours and television and film productions.-Early life:Friedman was born in...
. In September 2009, she was invited to open at Lady Gaga's concert in Seoul, Korea. She prepared an over-20-minutes-long special performance of her hits ‘Michyeo’, ‘Ban’, ‘Ari Ari’ ‘Wa’ etc., and including ‘Vogue It Girl’, and ‘Crazy’, with the companion of 20 back up dancers. Because Lee was personally invited as the guest opening performance, she has not only prepared her own stage, the two sang a duet together for the performance.
In December 2009, Lee Jung Hyun sung her first ballad for the soundtrack of the Korean TV drama "Iris." The song, "How Can I Hold Back Tears," takes her to the ballad genre for the first time in her 10-year singing career.
Lee fainted in April 2010 while filming a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for her upcoming album, and was hospitalized with pneumonia-like symptoms. She lost consciousness while filming a scene in which she was doused by a sprinkler truck. Her seventh album was released on May 11, 2010.
Covers of Lee Jung Hyun songs
Chinese singer Sammi ChengSammi Cheng
Sammi Cheng Sau-Man is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. Having enjoyed much success in the Hong Kong music industry, Sammi has been known as a diva and has been one of the most successful female singer in Hong Kong since the 1990s. Her albums have sold more than 25 million copies through...
has released and performed covers of several of her hits such as Bakkwo (became Mei Fei Se Wu in Mandarin/Sat For 煞科 - Finale in Cantonese), Wa became "Duk Ga See Chung - Exclusive Trial Singing" and Nuh (너, You), which became Tian Yi Wu Feng. Sammi's versions have separate, original (non-translated) lyrics sung in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Vietnamese singer Ngo Thanh Van
Ngo Thanh Van
Veronica Ngô Thanh Vân is a Vietnamese dancer, singer, actress, and model. She is also known as Veronica Ngo or her initials NTV.-Biography:She was born on 26 February 1979 in Tra Vinh, Vietnam...
remade "Nuh" in her debut CD, Playworld, under the name "The Colourless Heart" and "Dara Dara" in her 2nd album under the name "Mystery Of The Moon". Evonne Hsu
Evonne Hsu
Evonne Hsu, also known as Hsu Hui-hsin was born 5 December 1979, in Longview, Texas, United States. She is a Taiwanese American Golden Melody Awards Mandopop singer...
(许慧欣)'s "Lonely Ballet" (孤单芭蕾/Gu Dan Ba Lei) is also a cover of Lee Jung Hyun's "Michyeo" (미쳐/Crazy). Cyndi Wang
Cyndi Wang
Cyndi Wang was born on 5 September 1982. She is a Taiwanese singer and actress. Her birth name is Wáng Jūnrú .Wang has released eleven albums, nearly all of which carries her name...
(王心凌)'s "HONEY" is also another cover of Lee Jung Hyun's "Summer Dance".
Jordan Chan (陈小春) Covered "I love you Cheol Soo" in his album "Exclusive Memory" on year 2008 with track #08 "每個女人都是美人" ("Every woman is a Belle") ("Every woman is a Beauty") JP!
An Italian-Spanish group Bandidos has covered Lee Jung Hyun's 'Wa' for their Euro-techno single called 'Vamos Amigos'.
In music arcade games
Lee Jung Hyun's music has been featured in rhythm gameRhythm game
Rhythm game or rhythm action is a genre of music-themed action video game that challenges a player's sense of rhythm. Games in the genre typically focus on dance or the simulated performance of musical instruments, and require players to press buttons in a sequence dictated on the screen...
s. "Wa" and "Bakkwo" were included in the Korean dance game, 'Let's Dance'. These songs were also featured in the Korean releases of Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix
Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMIX
Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix, or 3rdMix, is the 3rd game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was released in the arcades by Konami on October 30, 1999. Although only officially released in Japan, units exist worldwide...
, as well as the Dance Dance Revolution 4thMix
Dance Dance Revolution 4thMIX
Dance Dance Revolution 4thMix, or 4thMix, is the 4th game in the main Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. It was released as an arcade game by Konami on August 24, 2000. Although only officially released in Japan, units exist worldwide. 4thMix features 136 songs, 42 of which are new...
games. Also, "Nuh" (Trance Mix) was featured in ez2Dancer
EZ2Dancer
EZ2Dancer is a series of dance video games developed by the Korean video game company Amuseworld. The gameplay of the series is similar to other dance simulation games, but unlike most games of their genre, EZ2Dancer incorporates both hand sensors and foot sensors into gameplay.-Gameplay:The core...
. Fan-made dance steps of her other works are available for DDR simulators.
Her song "Come On!" is featured in the Pump It Up NX Absolute
Pump It Up NX Absolute
Pump it Up NX Absolute is the 21st arcade game release in the Pump It Up series. It was released worldwide between December 2008 and January 2009 at various times in different locations as the game received numerous patches in earlier builds...
dance machine, both a short Chinese version and the full song version appear there.
Currently, "I'll Give", "Going Crazy" and other songs are featured on Audition
Audition Online
Audition Online , also known as X-BEAT in Japan, is a downloadable multiplayer online casual rhythm game produced by T3 Entertainment. It was originally released in South Korea in 2004, but it has been localized by various publishers around the world. Audition Online is free to play but it earns...
, an online dance-rhythm game.
Regular Albums
- 1999: Let's Go to My StarLet's Go to My Star-Track listing:# "-00001"# "GX 339-4"# "Bird"# "바꿔 "# "와 "# "-00001.5"# "Ca Tient Moi"# "티나세 "# "충격 "# "Trance"# "카르마 "# "I Love X"# "-00002"-Miscellanea:...
(532,185 copies sold) - 2000: Peace (382,433 copies sold)
- 2001: Magic to Go to My StarMagic to Go to My StarMagic To Go To My Star is K-Pop singer Lee Jung Hyun's third album, released in 2001.-Track listing:#"Intro"#"수리수리 마수리" #"난 죽지 않아" #"Crying in the Mirror"#"미쳐"...
(202,408 copies sold) - 2002: I ♡ Natural (171,938 copies sold)
- 2004: Passion (47,880 copies sold)
- 2006: Fantastic GirlFantastic GirlFantastic Girl is Lee Jung Hyun's 6th album.Tracks 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 were featured in Audition Online, a downloadable multiplayer online rhythm dance game developed by T3 Entertainment and published by YD Online. Her outfit and hairstyle in the music video for I Love You, Chul Soo were featured as...
(31,239 copies sold) - 2010: 007th007thLee Jung Hyun 007th is Lee Jung Hyun's 7th album. The title relates to her as a killer whom she tries to kill her boyfriend who betrays her for another woman. The title song "Suspicious Man" or "Suspicious Guy" brought many Korean people's attention...
Singles
- 1996: A Petal ("A Petal" Soundtrack)
- 2001: Heaven ("Beautiful Days" Soundtrack)
- 2009: Senorita ("Infinity Challenge: Olympic Duet Song Festival" Mini Album)
- 2009: How Can I Hold Back Tears ("Iris" Soundtrack)
Drama
- 1997: Seven Spoons
- 1998: The Legend of Ambition
- 2001: Beautiful DaysBeautiful DaysBeautiful Days is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by SBS in 2001. It stars Lee Byung-hun and Choi Ji-woo.- Synopsis :...
- 2003: Beautiful Heart (China)
- 2006: Rondo (Japan)
- 2008: King Sejong the Great (TV series)King Sejong the Great (TV series)Daewang Sejong is a new South Korean Historical Drama airing on KBS, following after Dae Jo Yeong long epic 134 episodes.-Plot:...
- 2010: Confucius (China)
Film
- 1996: A Petal
- 1997: Maria and the Inn
- 1999: Chimhyang
- 2000: Harpy
- 2011: Night FishingNight Fishing (film)Night Fishing is a 2011 South Korean fantasy-horror short film co-directed by Park Chan-wook and his brother Park Chan-kyong....