Hyun Jin-young

Heo Hyeon-seok (; born February 3, 1971), better known by his stage name Hyun Jin-young , is a South Korean singer and dancer. He is best known for his role in introducing hip-hop music to South Korea.

Hyun is known as the first artist to be signed to SM Entertainment, then operating as S.M. Studio, in 1989. In 1995, his contract was completed and he left SM.

Early life Hyun has been involved with music since he was a child; his father , was a jazz pianist who was the first person to create a Jazz big band called AAA (Triple A) inside the 8th US army village. While growing up in Hannam-dong UN Village (8th US Army Village near the U.S. Army Base), he was introduced to African-American music by American friends. He dropped out of high school at age 16 to become a hip-hop musician.

Career He eventually met Lee Soo-man, and Hyun passed Lee's audition since he pulled off the toggichum (, 'The Roger Rabbit"). He then trained under Lee's supervision to prepare for his debut.

Hyun Jin-young and Wawa Debuting as Hyun Jin-young and Wawa in 1990, Hyun released hit songs such as "Sad Mannequin" , "Sexy Lady" and "You Are in My Unclear Memory" . In 1997, he formed a hip hop duo named I.W.B.H. with Lee Tak.

Return In 2001, Hyun returned to the music scene with his fourth solo album, Wild Gangster Hip Hop-21C Hyun Jinyoung Vol.IV.

Personal life Hyun legally married actress and entrepreneur Oh Seo-un in June 2011. Their wedding ceremony was postponed and took place in 2013.

Discography

Studio albums Title Album details New Dance 1 Released: April 1, 1990 Label: S.M. Studio Format: LPNew Dance 2 Released: August 1, 1992 Label: S.M. Studio Format: CD, cassetteInt. World Beat and Hiphop Of New Dance 3 Released: September 1, 1993 Label: S.M. Studio Format: CD, cassetteWild Gangster Hiphop 21C Hyun Jinyoung Vol.IV Released: January 1, 2002 Label: King Entertainment(currently listed as RIAK) Format: CD, cassetteStreet Jazz In My Soul Released: March 27, 2006 Label: Seal Media Format: CD, cassette

Filmography Television show Year Title Role Notes 2023–present Mr. House Husband Cast Member Season 2