# Jung Yong-hwa (정용화)
**Jung Yong-hwa** (정용화) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the leader, main vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band [CNBLUE](https://www.edgepedia.org/cnblue), and as a television actor whose roles range from *You're Beautiful* (2009) to *Sell Your Haunted House* (2021). He has also maintained a parallel solo career as a singer-songwriter since 2015.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989, Busan, South Korea[2](https://zetawiki.com/wiki/%EC%A0%95%EC%9A%A9%ED%99%94) |
| Role in CNBLUE | Leader, guitar, main vocals, rap[3](https://www.fncent.com/CNBLUE/b/introduce/1301) |
| Solo debut | First full-length album *One Fine Day*, January 2015; No. 1 on iTunes in seven countries on its release day[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) |
| Acting debut | Kang Shin-woo in the SBS drama *You're Beautiful* (2009), which won him a New Star Award at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) |
| Songwriting | Composed and wrote CNBLUE hits including *I'm Sorry* and *Can't Stop*; wrote five songs on the *Can't Stop* album (2014)[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPfOkWJBByU) • [5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75KBwVtd_W0) |
| Military service | Served in the 702nd Special Forces Regiment (deployed there in 2018)[6](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/963706) |
| Notable solo honors | Best Vocal Solo at the 30th Golden Disc Awards (2016); KBS Drama Award for Excellent Actor, miniseries, for *Sell Your Haunted House* (2021)[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) |
## CNBLUE
Jung leads CNBLUE, described by its agency [FNC Entertainment](https://www.edgepedia.org/fnc-entertainment) as a representative modern rock band of Korea. He is credited as leader, guitarist, main vocalist, and rapper, alongside drummer [Kang Min-hyuk](https://www.edgepedia.org/kang-min-hyuk) and bassist [Lee Jung-shin](https://www.edgepedia.org/lee-jung-shin).[3](https://www.fncent.com/CNBLUE/b/introduce/1301) The band debuted in Japan as an indie act with the mini-album *Now or Never* (August 2009) and made its formal Korean debut with *Bluetory* in January 2010.[3](https://www.fncent.com/CNBLUE/b/introduce/1301) A profile of his early career notes that he wrote two songs on the band's debut release, *Love Revolution* and *Y, Why*, showing songwriting ability from the start.[7](https://tenbizt.com/issue/article/63792/)
The band's Japanese breakthrough was substantial: the single *Where You Are* (2012) reached No. 1 on the Oricon weekly singles chart, the first foreign band to do so in 41 years, and several later Japanese albums also topped Oricon's album chart.[3](https://www.fncent.com/CNBLUE/b/introduce/1301) In 2014 the group released *Can't Stop* in Korea; Jung wrote and composed five songs on the album, including the title track, and the release reached No. 1 on iTunes in six countries on its release day.[5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75KBwVtd_W0) In a 2017 interview he described his working method with overseas collaborators, including a New York-based composer he met at a song camp, exchanging parts by messenger.[8](https://www.sportschosun.com/entertainment/2017-03-28/201703290100266250018896)
After a pause, CNBLUE re-formed as a three-piece and returned with the full-length album *3LOGY* in January 2026, its first Korean full album in 11 years, and launched a world tour of the same name.[9](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/cnblue-kicks-off-3logy-world-tour-with-two-high-energy-shows-in-seoul/12071031)
## Acting and television
Jung made his television debut in 2009 as guitarist Kang Shin-woo in the SBS drama *You're Beautiful*, and has acted steadily since then. His credited drama roles are Lee Shin in *Heartstrings* (*You Fell in Love with Me*, MBC, 2011), Park Se-ju in *Marry Him If You Dare* (KBS, 2013), Park Dal-hyang in *The Three Musketeers* (tvN, 2014), San Maru in *[The Package](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-package-tv-series)* (JTBC, 2017), Oh In-bum in *Sell Your Haunted House* (KBS2, 2021), and Shin Ha-ru in *Brain Cooperation* (KBS2, 2023).[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670)
His acting has been recognized alongside his music: a New Star Award at the 2009 [SBS Drama Awards](https://www.edgepedia.org/sbs-drama-awards), a popularity award at the 2010 MBC Broadcasting Entertainment Awards, and the Excellent Actor prize in the miniseries category at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards for *Sell Your Haunted House*.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) He has also hosted extensively, including multiple editions of the [SBS Gayo Daejeon](https://www.edgepedia.org/sbs-gayo-daejeon) and the [Golden Disc Awards](https://www.edgepedia.org/golden-disc-awards).[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670)
## Solo music career
**One Fine Day and the first solo peak.** Jung debuted as a soloist in January 2015 with the full-length album *One Fine Day*, which reached No. 1 on iTunes in seven countries on the day of release, and he took the Best Vocal Solo award at the 30th Golden Disc Awards the following year.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) The album featured collaborations with artists including Verbal Jint, Yoon Do-hyun, JJ Lin, and the American blues guitarist Peter Malick.[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPfOkWJBByU) He supported it with his first Asia tour, *One Fine Day*, playing 18 shows in ten cities.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) A Japanese special edition, *ある素敵な日*, followed in March 2015.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670)
**Later releases.** His first Korean mini-album, *Do Disturb*, appeared in 2017, and his first Japanese full album, *Summer Calling*, the same year.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) During his military service he released five digital singles under the project name FEEL THE FIVE "Y" (*Letter*, *BROTHERS*, *Melody*, *Jellyfish*, and *The Moment*), which were collected with five new songs into his third Japanese solo album, *FEEL THE Y'S CITY*, his first release after discharge.[10](https://www.jungyonghwa.jp/) In Korea, he returned after six years with the mini-album *YOUR CITY* (September 2023), whose title track blends rock and retro elements.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670) • [11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8-PjIQvCQ8) His third mini-album, *One Last Day* (2025), arrived about two years later and coincided with the tenth anniversary of his solo debut; its title track *Night Runner (Shooting Star)* is a pop song built on lyrical piano and guitar.[12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b-9AW7jL9k) His recent solo tours include the 2025 *Director's Cut: Our Fine Days* Asia tour and a Korean encore concert in December 2025.[1](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670)
## Military service and other matters
Jung began his mandatory military service in 2018 and was assigned to the 702nd Special Forces Regiment under the II Corps, serving as a special forces soldier.[6](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/963706) A securities research report on FNC Entertainment from that period anticipated his discharge in the fourth quarter as a factor in the agency's artist activity schedule.[13](https://ssl.pstatic.net/imgstock/upload/research/company/1559094043257.pdf)
In 2016, prosecutors investigated Jung and bandmate [Lee Jong-hyun](https://www.edgepedia.org/lee-jong-hyun) for allegedly acquiring shares of FNC Entertainment using undisclosed information; the case ended with Jung cleared of charges, while Lee received a summary indictment with a fine of 20 million won.[14](https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20160630_0014188923)
## Public image
A profile in the *South China Morning Post* described him as a multifaceted singer-songwriter, producer, and actor who has grown across different creative fields, from busking in Japan as a young musician to leading a band competing in the K-pop market.[15](https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3090755/jung-yong-hwa-cnblue-rocking-busker-japan-multitalented) Fan meeting activity remains active: a 2026 fan meeting in Taipei sold out and added an extra show.[16](https://v.daum.net/v/20260816175137157)
## References
1. [JUNG YONG HWA profile, FNC Entertainment](https://www.fncent.com/jungyonghwa/b/introduce/7670)
2. [정용화, Zetawiki](https://zetawiki.com/wiki/%EC%A0%95%EC%9A%A9%ED%99%94)
3. [CNBLUE profile, FNC Entertainment](https://www.fncent.com/CNBLUE/b/introduce/1301)
4. [정용화 – 어느 멋진 날 (One Fine Day) M/V, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPfOkWJBByU)
5. [CNBLUE – Can't Stop M/V, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75KBwVtd_W0)
6. [씨엔블루 정용화, 특공대 됐다…12일 자대배치, Xports News](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/963706)
7. [14살 때 처음 작곡 시작했다는 부산 중학생 이렇게 컸다, Tenbizt](https://tenbizt.com/issue/article/63792/)
8. [[인터뷰] 씨엔블루 "차트순위 나쁘면 어때요? 음악이 무기인데", Sports Chosun](https://www.sportschosun.com/entertainment/2017-03-28/201703290100266250018896)
9. [CNBlue kicks off '3LOGY' world tour with two high-energy shows in Seoul, Korea JoongAng Daily](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/entertainment/cnblue-kicks-off-3logy-world-tour-with-two-high-energy-shows-in-seoul/12071031)
10. [JUNG YONG HWA Japan Official Site](https://www.jungyonghwa.jp/)
11. [정용화 – YOUR CITY highlight, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8-PjIQvCQ8)
12. [정용화 – One Last Day album introduction, YouTube (CNBLUE official channel)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b-9AW7jL9k)
13. [FNC Entertainment company report (2019)](https://ssl.pstatic.net/imgstock/upload/research/company/1559094043257.pdf)
14. ['미공개 정보 의혹' 정용화 무혐의·이종현 2000만원 약식기소, Newsis](https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20160630_0014188923)
15. [Jung Yong-hwa of CNBlue: from rocking busker in Japan to multitalented bandleader, South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3090755/jung-yong-hwa-cnblue-rocking-busker-japan-multitalented)
16. [정용화, 타이베이 팬미팅 '전석 매진'에 1회 더, Daum](https://v.daum.net/v/20260816175137157)
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