- For other people known as 'Jin Hyuk', see Jinhyuk.
- For the boy group under OUI Entertainment, see WEi.
Lee Jin Hyuk (이진혁; formerly known as Wei (웨이)) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, and actor under Bill Entertainment. He is a former member of the boy group UP10TION.
He made his solo debut on November 4, 2019 with the mini album S.O.L.
Career
2015: Debut with UP10TION
On September 5, 2015, Lee Jin Hyuk's, then known as Wei, teaser photos for UP10TION's then upcoming debut was released.[2] On September 10, he debuted as a member of UP10TION with their debut mini album Top Secret.
2019: Produce X 101, solo debut
In 2019, he, along with fellow member Wooshin, participated in Mnet's boy group survival show Produce X 101. He was eliminated in the finale after finishing in 12th place.[3]
On November 1, TOP Media confirmed that he will be making his solo debut.[4] His first mini album S.O.L was released on November 4, 2019.
2020: Splash!
On June 7, he announced that he would be making his first-ever solo comeback with his second mini album Splash!, which was released on June 30.[5]
2021: Scene26, Ctrl+V
On March 18, Jin Hyuk announced his third mini album Scene26, which was released on April 5.[6]
On September 28, he announced his fourth mini album Ctrl+V, which was released on October 18.[7]
2022: 9low on top, 5ight
On June 29, it was announced that he would be one of the three Korean mentors of the Thai reality survival show 9low on top, alongside fellow UP10TION member Kim Woo Seok and soloist Minzy.[8]
On August 4, Jin Hyuk confirmed his return with his fifth mini album 5ight, which was released on August 29.[9]
2023: Departure from UP10TION and TOP Media, new agency
On February 28, it was announced that Jin Hyuk would be leaving UP10TION and TOP Media following the termination of his exclusive contract with the agency on March 11.[10]
On March 27, Bill Entertainment announced they signed an exclusive contract with Jin Hyuk.[11]
2024: New Quest: Jungle
On April 1, it was reported that Lee Jin Hyuk will be having a comeback later this month.[12] A few days later, it was announced that he would release his sixth mini album New Quest: Jungle on April 23.[13]
Discography
Mini albums
Collaborations
OSTs
- "Ms. Ma, Nemesis OST Part.3" ("Flower" with Sunyoul, Hwanhee) (2018)
- "Music in the Trip OST Part.2" ("널 생각해" with Yoon Jisung & Lee Dae Hwi) (2023)
Participation releases
- "X1-MA" (with contestants of Produce X 101) (2019)
- Produce X 101: 31 Boys 5 Concepts ("Move" with contestants of Produce X 101) (2019)
Producing and writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[14]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | |||
| UP10TION | "True Love" | Star;dom | Writing |
| "Hot Blood" | |||
| "Come Back To Me" | UP10TION 2017 Special Photo Edition | ||
| 2018 | |||
| UP10TION | "Finally" | Invitation | Writing |
| "Mixed Signals" | |||
| "Always" | |||
| "Love Sick" | |||
| "So Beautiful" | UP10TION 2018 Special Photo Edition | ||
| "All Night Long" | |||
| UP10TION | "Blue Rose" | Laberinto | Writing |
| "Burning" | |||
| "Turn Up The Night" | |||
| "Midnight" | |||
| "Happy Birthday" | |||
| "With You" | |||
| 2019 | |||
| Kuhn, Lee Jin Hyuk, Bit-to | "Find The Way" | Space Project | Writing |
| Lee Jin Hyuk | "I Like That" | S.O.L | |
| "Villain" | |||
| "Follow Me & You" | |||
| 2020 | |||
| Lee Jin Hyuk | "Bedlam" | Splash! | Writing |
| "Picasso" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Rival" | |||
| "Playground" | |||
| "Sweet Rain" | |||
| "Don't Worry" | |||
| 2021 | |||
| Lee Jin Hyuk | "Silence" | Scene26 | Writing Composing |
| "Asteroid" | |||
| "Hati-Hati" | Writing | ||
| "Be Half-Awake" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Wave" | Writing | ||
| "Coup d'État" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Work Work" | Ctrl+V | Writing | |
| "Bang All Night" | Writing Composing | ||
| "Dunk!" | |||
| "Nothing" | |||
Fanmeetings
- T.Y.F.L (2019)
Filmography
Reality shows
- 9low on top (Workpoint TV, 2022) - mentor
Gallery
- Main article: Lee Jin Hyuk/Gallery
References
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Jin Hyuk Launches Instagram Account + Agency Comments On Future Plans
- ↑ @UP10TION on Twitter: September 5, 2015 tweet
- ↑ Soompi: Announcing The Top 11 Of “Produce X 101” — X1
- ↑ Xportsnews: 이진혁, 11월 4일 솔로 앨범 발매 확정
- ↑ Soompi: UP10TION's Lee Jin Hyuk Announces Plans For Solo Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Jin Hyuk Reveals Date And Details For April Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: UP10TION's Lee Jin Hyuk Announces Comeback With 1st Teaser
- ↑ Facebook: 9low on top '3 mentor from South-Korea'
- ↑ Soompi: UP10TION's Lee Jin Hyuk Shares Comeback Spoiler For Upcoming August Release "5ight"
- ↑ Soompi: 5 UP10TION Members And Lee Jin Hyuk Leave TOP Media + UP10TION To Continue As 7 Members
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Jin Hyuk Signs With New Agency After Leaving TOP Media
- ↑ (KR) News1: [단독] 이진혁, 소속사 이적 후 이달 말 첫 솔로 컴백…1년 8개월 만에
- ↑ Soompi: Lee Jin Hyuk Reveals Date And Details For 1st Comeback Under New Agency
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10015978 under Writers & Publishers)
Official links
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