Shin Hye-jeong, better known mononymously as Hyejeong, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean

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AOA.

Early life

Hyejeong competed in a supermodel pageant until the 3rd preliminary round. There, an FNC Entertainment casting director discovered her, and she became a FNC trainee in August 2010.

Career

Career with AOA & AOA Cream

On July 30, 2012, Hyejeong made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M! Countdown with their debut single,

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with the title track "Elvis". So far, AOA has released 3 EPs and 9 singles in total. Hyejeong is also part of sub-unit AOA Cream together with

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and Kim Chanmi. The sub-unit released first teaser on February 1, 2016. The music video teaser for title track '' I'm Jelly Baby'' was released on February 4, 2016. AOA Cream's title track and music video was released on February 12, 2016.

Acting career

On August 8, 2012, Hyejeong appeared in TV series ''

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''. Hyejeong appeared in the music video for boy band

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's song "I Wish" from the full Korean album '' Five Treasure Box'' which was released on September 10, 2012. In October 2012, she was cast in a supporting role in drama "

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". On October 19, 2012, Hyejeong, together with eight other stars such as

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and

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, had been confirmed for tvN's dating show "The Romantic & Idol". On August 6, 2013, Hyejeong was cast for ''

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''. Hyejeong appeared in the music video for boy band

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's song "Seoul Lonely" which was released on May 19, 2014. She also featured for its promotion in several music shows by overtaking

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's part in the song. On March 4, 2015, it was revealed that Hyejeong will be part of MBC's new variety show "Soulmate Returns" together with other cast members. On September 10, 2015, Hyejeong was listed in the lineup for

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EDM Program 'Mashup' that will be aired on 21st at 11PM KST for the first time. In 2016, Hyejeong was cast in her first

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''Mysterious Solver'' together with

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. In March 2017, it was confirmed that Hyejeong will be joining

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's ''

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'' for season 9. The first episode will be broadcast on March 25, 2017. In January 2018, casual denim brand ''Buckaroo'' announced Hyejeong as their new model for the 2018 S/S season. In February 2018, it has been revealed that Hyejeong will have a lead role in SBS weekend drama '' Nice Witch'' as flight attendant Joo Yebin. In 2019, Hyejeong together with

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and Kim Chanmi will take part in

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's reality program ''AOA DaSaDanang Heart Attack Danang'' where the members will travel to Danang, Vietnam for an adventure. In February 2020, Hyejeong was cast in upcoming tvN drama '

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Discography

Soundtrack appearances and solo performances

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Reality program

Variety shows

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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