JR (singer)

Kim Jong-hyun (; born June 8, 1995), more commonly known by his stage name JR, is a South Korean singer, rapper, actor and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST. He is also known for competing in the 2017 series "Produce 101 Season 2".
Career.
Pre-debut.
JR first appearance was through Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was first introduced toward public in the show Hello Counselor by Kahi together with Baekho. He was featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok". JR also served as After School Blue back-up dancers for "Wonder Boy" music video and live performances together with NU'EST members and Seventeen's S.Coups. In December 2011, JR and the other Pledis trainees dubbed as After School Boys performed together with After School on SBS Gayo Daejeon.
2012–present: NU'EST and solo activities.
On March 15, 2012, JR debuted as the main rapper, main dancer, and leader of the South Korean boy group NU'EST.
JR participated in the reality television series "Produce 101 Season 2" during the first half of 2017 and JR ranked 14th. Following the conclusion of "Produce 101 Season 2," JR became a model for the cosmetics company Labiotte. He also joined the JTBC variety show "Night Goblin" as a fixed cast member and the tvN music show " as a judge.
On June 27, 2018, JR was confirmed as a member of Mnet's new romance reality show ". He joined the celebrity-studded cast alongside four others, including Shin Dong-yup and Hong Seok-cheon.
In 2019, JR became the advertising model of beauty brand Origins. On April 13, 2020, he renewed his contract with the brand.
In April 2021, JR was casted in the role of Lee Shin in the drama "“I’ll Become Your Night”." On the same month, he became the main host of the Naver NOW audio show ""Royal Comics"."