Lee Jong-hwa

Lee Jong-hwa (born February 15, 1994), also known as Jota, is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is a former member of South Korean boy group Madtown.

Early life In high school, Lee planned to become a professional judo competitor. However, an ankle injury ended that dream and he decided to pursue a career in entertainment instead.

In 2013, he was a backup dancer in Lee Hyori's "Bad Girls" music video and promotions.

Career Lee debuted with the South Korean boy group Madtown in October 2014, under his stage name Jota. In December 2015, he auditioned for Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education, where he was chosen for judo and was announced as the new ace due to his professional judo skills. He won many matches with experienced judo players. In early January 2016, it was confirmed that he would be a cast member of the Law of the Jungle in Tonga. In May 2016, he joined the fourth season of We Got Married, appearing alongside model Kim Jin-kyung.

In 2017, Madtown disbanded. In October 2018, it was announced that he signed an exclusive contract with King Kong by Starship to promote as an actor under his real name.

Filmography Variety show

Drama Year Title RoleNotes 2016 Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo Choi Tae-hoonCameo (Episodes 1, 15) 2019 Touch Your Heart Lee Jong-hwaIntern Jong-hwa (Episodes 8) 2019 The Running Mates: Human Rights Lee Sung WooCameo (Episodes 7, 8)

Awards and nominations Year Award Nominated work Category Result2016 SBS Entertainment Awards Law of the Jungle in Tonga Bromance Best Couple Award (with Seo Kang-joon) MBC Entertainment Awards We Got Married Best couple (with Kim Jin-kyung)