Jang Jin-young (singer)
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July 1, 1983
Jang Jin-young | |
|---|---|
| 장진영 | |
| Born | Jang Jin-young July 1, 1983 Chuncheon, South Korea |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, vocal trainer |
| Spouse | Kang Hae-in (m. 2017) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | SM Entertainment |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 장진영 |
| RR | Jang Jinyeong |
| MR | Chang Chinyŏng |
Jang Jin-young (Korean: 장진영; born July 1, 1983) is a South Korean singer and the former lead singer of the boy group Black Beat. He is a vocal director for SM Entertainment and has trained artists such as BoA, Exo, Red Velvet and aespa.[1][2] In 2013, he opened his own voice coaching company called A-Top Company and is currently the CEO.[3]
Jang Jin-young made his debut as the lead singer of the boy group Black Beat which was formed by S.M. Entertainment 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 mini album Vocalist.[4][5][6]
In 2013, he founded his own voice coaching company called A-Top Company with fellow SM Entertainment vocal coach Kim Sung-pil and became the CEO. The company has since trained artists such as Exo, BTS, Red Velvet, NCT, aespa and Dean[3][7]
He participated as a vocal trainer for S.M. Entertainment in the reality-survival show, K-pop Star and gained popularity in 2017 after appearing in the second season of Sister's Slam Dunk where he earned the nickname "지충쌤" or "Mr. Serious" for his training style.[8] On June 23, he collaborated with The Barberettes for the song "Stranger's Love" which was released as part of the second season of SM Station, a special digital music project in which S.M. Entertainment releases a single every week.[9] In July, he became a vocal trainer for the Mnet reality girl group survival show, Idol School along with S.E.S member Bada.[10]
In 2023, he appeared as a vocal trainer in the MBC reality competition program Fantasy Boys.[11]
