Jang Jin-young (born July 1, 1983) is a South Korean singer and the former lead singer of the boy group Black Beat. He is currently more active as a vocal trainer for

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's artists, particularly

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and Red Velvet.

Career

Jang Jin-young made his debut as the lead singer of the boy group Black Beat which was formed by

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in 2002. The five-member group released their first album ''Volume 1 - Black Beat #2002'' but has been inactive since 2006. He also became a member of the duo 'by JINSUNG' before debuting in 2011 as a solo artist with the release of the single "시간이 흐른 뒤 (Another Time)" and

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''Vocalist''. He participated as a vocal trainer for S.M. Entertainment in the reality-survival show, ''

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'' and gained popularity in 2017 after appearing in the second season of ''

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'' where he earned the nickname "지충쌤" or "Mr. Serious" for his training style. On June 23, he collaborated with

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for the song "Stranger's Love" which was released as part of the second season of

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, a special digital music project in which S.M. Entertainment releases a single every week. In July, he became a vocal trainer for the

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reality girl group survival show, '' Idol School'' along with S.E.S member

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Personal life

In April 2017, Jang Jin-young announced his plans to marry his girlfriend of 10 years, actress Kang Hae-in (강해인), in October. They were wed on October 21 at a ceremony attended by the couple's family, friends and other S.M. Entertainment artists.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Filmography

Television shows

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jang, Jin-young 1983 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male singers South Korean male idols SM Entertainment people Place of birth missing (living people)