| Jang Hyun-seung Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9¾ in |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 3, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Girlfriend | Shin Soo-ji |
Jang Hyun-seung is a South Korean singer who is known for being the former member of the boy band Beast. He remained with the band from 2009 to 2016 and left it to start his solo career. He is also a member of the duo Trouble Maker with Hyuna.
Born Name
Jang Hyun-seung
Nick Name
Hyunseung, So-1, Jay Stomp (JS)
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Naju, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Jang went to Dongshin University under a full scholarship, along with 4 other members of Beast to major in Applied Music.
Occupation
Singer
Family
- Siblings – Jang Geu-rim (Younger Sister)
Manager
Cube Entertainment
Genre
K-pop, hip hop, R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Cube Entertainment
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9¾ in or 177 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jang Hyunseung has dated –
- Shin Soo-ji (2017-Present) – Jang started dating professional bowler and former rhythmic-gymnast, Shin Soo-ji in September 2017. It was reported that the two became close through their mutual interest in bowling and were often spotted being affectionate with each other at a bowling alley.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
He prefers to dye his hair in different shades such as ‘Blonde’, ‘Dark Brown’, ‘Red’, etc.
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Multi-colored hair
- Messy hairstyle
Best Known For
- Being a former member of the boy group Beast, under the label Cube Entertainment.
- Being one half of the duo Trouble Maker with Cube label mate, Hyuna.
First Album
On May 17, 2011, his former band Beast released their first studio album, Fiction and Fact. The album reached #1 on Gaon Chart and sold more than 90,000 copies.
With Trouble Maker, he released his first EP Trouble Maker on December 1, 2011. It reached #2 on Gaon music chart with over 36,000 album copies sold in Korea.
As a solo artist, he released his debut EP titled MY on May 8, 2015. It peaked at #3 on Gaon music chart and recorded a sale of more than 22,000 copies in Korea.
Jang Hyun-seung Facts
- Jang appeared on the dancing show “Hit the Stage” in 2016.
- He made an appearance in musicals like “Mozart!” in 2012 and “Bonnie & Clyde” in 2014.
- Hyunseung lost his father in September 2012 due to a heart attack.
- Jang has shown his interest in dating model Miranda Kerr in the past.
- Hyunseung’s dancing style has been influenced by Usher and Omarion.
- Hyunseung bagged the “Best Male Artist (South Korea)” award at the 4th Annual V-Chart Music Awards in China in 2016.
- Before becoming a part of the band Beast, he worked as a trainee for the boy band BIGBANG (signed with YG Entertainment) for more than a year.
- Initially, Jang was supposed to debut with band BIGBANG but the plans were changed later by the record label.
- In April 2016, Hyunseung left the band Beast to start his solo career which was publicly revealed by Cube Entertainment.
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