Lee Seong-jong

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In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Sung-jong
이성종
Lee at KCON 2015 Japan
Lee at KCON 2015 Japan
Background information
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993 (age 30)
Gwangju, South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocal
Years active2010–present
LabelsSPK Entertainment
Member of
WebsiteInfinite
Korean name
Hangul
이성종
Revised RomanizationI Seong-jong
McCune–ReischauerI Sŏng-chong

Lee Sung-jong (Korean: 이성종; Hanja: 李成種; born September 3, 1993), commonly known as Sungjong, is a South Korean singer. He is a vocalist of the South Korean boy band Infinite under Woollim Entertainment.[1] He is also the vocalist of Infinite F.[2]

Personal life[edit]

Lee was born in Gwangju City, South Korea, on September 3, 1993. He moved to Andong when he was 9. He has a younger brother three years younger than him named Lee Seon-gyu. He graduated from Jeonju Arts High School on February 7, 2012, and was studying at Kongju University.[citation needed]

On July 29, 2019, he revealed on his Instagram that he had quietly enlisted for his mandatory military service.[3] He enlisted on July 22 as a public service worker.[4] His military service ended on May 8, 2021.[5]

Career[edit]

Infinite[edit]

Main article: Infinite (band)

Lee was first introduced as a vocalist of the boy band Infinite in 2010. His first appearance as a member was during Infinite's pre-debut reality show You Are My Oppa. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010.[6]

Infinite F[edit]

Main article: Infinite F

Lee was announced as a member of Infinite F during the One Great Step Returns encore concert, along with Sungyeol and L. There, they performed the song "My Heart is Beating". The unit released their first song "I'm Going Crazy" in Infinite's 2nd album, "Season 2". On November 19, 2014, they made their official debut in Japan with their album, "Koi No Sign" and debuted in Korea with the single album, "Azure" on December 2, 2014.

Solo[edit]

On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Lee 's contract with Woollim Entertainment has expired after he decided not to renew it.[7]

In September 2022, Lee signed with SPK Entertainment.[8]

On October 30, 2022, Lee held the 2022 Lee Seongjong HALLO-CON fan meeting 'WONDERLAND: HALLOWEEN'.[9] Subsequently, he held his first solo fan meeting in Taiwan on November 18.[10]

On February 24, 2023, it was announced that Lee would be making his official solo debut with his 1st Single Album and single of the same name, 'The One' on March 13. Pre-orders for his 1st Single Album 'The One' were held starting on March 2, 2023.[11][12]

Discography[edit]

Main articles: Infinite discography and Infinite F § Discography

Singles[edit]

Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Sales Album
KOR
As lead artist
"Love Song" 2018 — — Top Seed
"Beside Me" — Mysterious Nurse OST Part.1
"The One" 2023 TBA TBA The One

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Mother and Child Walk Son [13]

Television series[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Wara Store Himself voice [14]
Just Like That Show Himself [15]
2018 Mysterious Nurse Woo Hyun-woo

Television shows[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Super Idol Chart Show Host
2017 Stargram Season 2 Co-host
2018 Sales King TV Cast member

Web shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Late Night Idol Special host [16]
2022 Idol Blossom Host Season 1–2 [17][18]
Cerizabeth Special host with Pak Se-ri [19]

Radio shows[edit]

Year Title Network Role
2018 Midnight Black DJ

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Infinite profile". Woollim Entertainment. February 16, 2013. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "INFINITE F to debut in Japan next month". Koreaboo. October 14, 2014. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. ^ ""미리 말 못해서, 미안해요"…인피니트 성종, 깜짝 입대 발표 '친필편지' [전문]" ["I'm Sorry I Didn't Tell You in Advance," Infinite's Sungjong Announces Surprise Enlistment in Handwritten Letter]. Naver (in Korean). July 29, 2019. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  4. ^ Dong, Sun-hwa (July 29, 2019). "INFINITE's Sungjong starts 'public service' instead of active military duty". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  5. ^ "All Military Enlistment/Release Dates for Korean Drama and KPop Stars". Drama Current. March 28, 2020. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  6. ^ "Infinite debuts on M! Countdown". Allkpop. June 10, 2010. Archived from the original on April 1, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  7. ^ Kim Ji-hye (January 24, 2022). "[팝업★]인피니트 이성종, 울림엔터와 이별..13년 인연 마무리(종합)" [[Popup★] Infinite Lee Seong-jong, farewell to Woollim Entertainment.. 13-year relationship ends (comprehensive)] (in Korean). Herald POP. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Lee, Han-lim (September 5, 2022). "인피니트 이성종, 에스피케이엔터와 전속계약 '한솥밥" [Infinite's Seongjong Lee, exclusive contract with SPK Entertainment 'Hansotbap'] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Yoon, Sung-yeol (October 13, 2022). "인피니트 이성종, 30일 팬미팅 개최..팬들과 맞는 핼러윈" [Infinite's Lee Seong-jong, holding a fan meeting on the 30th..Halloween with fans] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Son, Bong-seok (November 22, 2022). "인피니트 이성종, 대만 첫 단독 팬미팅 'TIME LEAP' 성료" [INFINITE's Seongjong Lee successfully completed Taiwan's first solo fan meeting 'TIME LEAP] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ^ 이, 연실. "이성종 "예능하며 처음으로 뽀뽀한 사람이 황보 누나, 은지원 형이 밀어서" (컬투쇼)". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  12. ^ "LEE SEONG JONG - The One (POCA ALBUM)". KPOPMART. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Lee, Nam-kyung (October 23, 2022). "인피니트 이성종, 철부지 아들役 열연한 '모자산책' 시사회 참석" [INFINITE's Lee Sung-jong attends the premiere of 'Asset Book' as the son of a wealthy man] (in Korean). Maeil Broadcasting Network. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Lee, Nancy (n.d.). "Infinite Members Become Voice Actors for 'Wara! Store' Cartoon". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  15. ^ "15 times idols and actors alike proved they can't act". Allkpop. SassyGrrrl. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  16. ^ Yoo Jung-min (December 6, 2021). "인피니트 남우현X이성종, '심야아이돌' 스페셜 호스트 출격...완벽한 티키타카 예고" [Infinite Nam Woo-hyun X Lee Seong-jong, 'Late Night Idol' special host sortie... Perfect tiki-taka preview] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Kim Soo-jin (February 7, 2022). "이성종, 울림엔터테인먼트 계약 만료 후 첫 행보..'아이돌 블라썸' 호스트 도전" [Seongjong Lee, first step after contract expiration with Woollim Entertainment... Host challenge for 'Idol Blossom'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Kim Hye-jeong (April 11, 2022). "인피니트 이성종 '아이돌 블라썸' 시즌2도 주인장 활약" [Infinite's Lee Seong-Jong's 'Idol Blossom' Season 2 also plays an active role as the host] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Seo Ye-jin (August 16, 2022). "[공식] 인피니트 이성종, '세리자베스' 특집 '아이돌 골프 대회' 스페셜 호스트 출격" [[Official] INFINITE's Seongjong Lee, 'Cerizabeth' Special 'Idol Golf Tournament' Special Host Sortie] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022 – via Naver.

External links[edit]

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