Shin Hye-jeong (Korean: 신혜정), better known mononymously as Hyejeong, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl groupAOA.
Early life
Hyejeong competed in a supermodel pageant until the 3rd preliminary round. There, an FNC Entertainment casting director discovered her, and she became a FNC trainee in August 2010.[citation needed]
On July 30, 2012, Hyejeong made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M! Countdown with their debut single, Angels' Story with the title track "Elvis".[1] Hyejeong is also part of sub-unit AOA Cream together with Yuna and Kim Chanmi. The sub-unit released first teaser on February 1, 2016.[2]
The music video teaser for title track I'm Jelly Baby was released on February 4, 2016.[3]
AOA Cream's title track and music video was released on February 12, 2016.[4]
Hyejeong appeared in the music video for boy band F.T. Island's song "I Wish" from the full Korean album Five Treasure Box which was released on September 10, 2012.[6]
On October 19, 2012, Hyejeong, together with eight other stars such as Nam Ji-hyun and Jun. K, had been confirmed for tvN's dating show "The Romantic & Idol".[9][10]
Hyejeong appeared in the music video for boy band Phantom's song "Seoul Lonely" which was released on May 19, 2014. She also featured for its promotion in several music shows by overtaking Gain's part in the song.[12]
On March 4, 2015, it was revealed that Hyejeong will be part of MBC's new variety show "Soulmate Returns".[13]
On September 10, 2015, Hyejeong was listed in the lineup for SBS MTVEDM Program 'Mashup' that will be aired on 21st at 11PM KST for the first time.[14]
In March 2017, it was confirmed that Hyejeong will join tvN's Saturday Night Live Korea for season 9. The first episode was broadcast on March 25, 2017.[16]
In January 2018, casual denim brand Buckaroo announced Hyejeong as their new model for the 2018 S/S season.[17]
In February 2018, it was announced that Hyejeong will have a lead role in the SBS weekend drama Nice Witch as flight attendant Joo Yebin.[18]
In 2019, Hyejeong, along with Seo Yu-na and Kim Chanmi took part in Lifetime's reality program AOA DaSaDanang Heart Attack Danang, where the members travelled to Danang, Vietnam for an adventure.[19]
^Lee Jae-hoon (February 18, 2022). "2AM 진운·AOA 혜정·원걸 유빈·2NE1 공민지, 뮤지컬영화 캐스팅" [2AM Jinwoon, AOA Hyejeong, Wongirl Yubin, 2NE1 Gong Minji, cast for musical movie] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved February 18, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abcKim Won-gyeom (December 10, 2021). "배우 신혜정, 영화계 연이은 캐스팅, 2022년 활약 기대" [Actress Shin Hye-jung, cast in the film industry, expected to be active in 2022] (in Korean). Sports TV News. Retrieved December 10, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Myung-mi (February 25, 2022). "더 호텔' 이상우X신혜정X명세빈 출연확정, 대본 리딩 현장 공개" ['The Hotel' Lee Sang-woo X Shin Hye-jeong X Myung Se-bin confirmed to appear, script reading site released] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 25, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kim, Soo-hyung (January 1, 2019). "베스트커플→대상" 감우성♥김선아, 노련美로 완성한 '무진커플'의 위력 [2018 SBS 연기대상]" [Best Couple → Daesang" Gam Woo-sung ♥ Kim Seon-ah, the power of 'Mujin Couple' completed with expert beauty [2018 SBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Naver.