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Chung Jae-young (; born May 2, 1977), better known by the stage names J and J.ae , is a Korean-American singer based in South Korea. She debuted in 1998 with the album, J: Gold.

Early life

J was born Chung Jae-young on May 2, 1977. When she was one year old, she immigrated to the United States with her family. She grew up in San Francisco, California, and later Springfield, Virginia, where she attended West Springfield High School. Her mother entered her into the 1995 regional Miss Korea pageant in Washington, D.C., where she finished as the first runner-up and was scouted by a music producer. She studied jazz at NOVA in Virginia, but took a leave of absence in 1997 and returned to South Korea in order to become a singer.

Career

J’s debut album was prepared over the course of two years. During that period, J provided vocals for Yoo Seung-jun’s 1st and 2nd albums and contributed to the soundtrack of the movie Hallelujah.

In 2007, she released a contemporary Christian album In My Lifetime. The album had a more R&B/hip-hop feel than her previous releases.

In 2012, J hosted Arirang TV's The Sensation, a music-focused series that introduced traditional Korean instruments, music, and dance through multiple venues including concerts, studio audience tapings, and award-winning documentaries geared towards a world-wide English-speaking audience.

Personal life

On September 14, 2013, J married a U.S. soldier who was based in South Korea. Following their marriage, the couple moved to the United States. They have one daughter, born on June 28, 2016.

Released: November 27, 1998 Label: Seoul Records — —

Released: April 20, 2000 Label: Seoul Records 7 — KOR: 231,895

Released: December 1, 2000 Label: Seoul Records — —

Released: June 20, 2001 Label: Pony Canyon Korea 6 — KOR: 107,596

Released: April 11, 2002 Label: Midas 11 — KOR: 47,862

Released: April 23, 2004 Label: Plyzen — —

Released: January 1, 2007 Label: Rise Up Korea — —

Released: November 8, 2007 Label: Sponge Entertainment 29 — KOR: 2,077

Released: February 3, 2010 Label: CEN Entertainment

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Released: July 1, 2011 Label: Pony Canyon Korea 15

Extended plays Title Album detailsGood DayReleased: October 24, 2012 Label: EM Company

Singles

Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominee Result Golden Disc Awards 2000 Popularity Award "Like Yesterday" (어제처럼) Mnet Asian Music Awards Best R&B Performance 2001 Best Female Artist "The Saddest Words" (가장 슬픈 말) SBS Gayo Daejeon 2000 R&B Award J Seoul Music Awards Best New Artist