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In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.
Jung Lea
Jung in September 2023
Born
Lea Navvab Huening

(2000-01-05) January 5, 2000 (age 24)
Texas, United States
NationalityKorean-American
Other names
  • J'Lea
  • Lea
Education
  • Lila Art High School
  • Induk University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • influencer
  • model
Years active2017–present
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsPI Corporation
Formerly ofViva
Modeling information
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorDark brown
AgencyPI Corporation
Signature

Lea Navvab Huening (born January 5, 2000),[1][2] known professionally by her Korean name Jung Lea (Korean: 정리아) is a Korean-American singer, model, MC, actress and influencer based in South Korea. She began her career as a singer in the South Korean girl group Viva in October 2017,[3] the group unofficially disbanded in 2019. She is under PI Corporation.

Early life and education[edit]

Lea Navvab Huening was born on January 5, 2000, in Texas, United States,[2] to a South Korean mother and an American father.[4] Her siblings are Huening Kai from Tomorrow X Together and her younger sister, Huening Bahiyyih from Kep1er.[5]

Career[edit]

2017–2019: VIVA[edit]

In 2017, Jung became a member of the girl group VIVA under Shine E&M. The girl group debuted on October 13, 2017 with the release of their self-titled single "VIVA".

2020–2023: YouTuber beginnings, PIETA, Seoul Fashion Week, Korea Multicultural Festa Awards[edit]

On January 9, 2020, Jung became a YouTuber after opening her own channel.[6][better source needed]

On July 19, 2021, it was announced that Jung signed with Model Directors as a model.[7][better source needed]

On December 9, 2022, Jung was announced as a member of Pi House, a collaborative content creation house.[8][better source needed]

On March 19, 2023, Jung debuted as a runway model on 23F/W Seoul Fashion Week for the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection.[9] On September 8, 2023, Jung appeared at Seoul Fashion Week to walk for Kwak Hyun-joo's fashion showcase.[10]

2024–present: Return to Seoul Fashion Week, Departure from Model Directors, PI Corporation[edit]

On February 4, 2024, Jung appeared on the runway for Kwak Hyun-joo 24F/W collection.[11]

On April 12, 2024, Jung signed an exclusive contract with PI Corporation.[12]

Other ventures[edit]

Endorsements[edit]

The clothing brand, Commadonna, has had Ju as their model since 2016.[13] On March 27, 2023, Celltweet, a skincare brand, revealed that they picked J'LEA as their new model.[14] After reviewing the mascara of Glambux Korea on the All Review Show, the beauty company reached out to her to be the model of the product.[15]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

Year Title Notes
2022 "A Good Day To Love" Non-album single
"A Good Day To Love" (with JAY-M)
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" Remake song

Filmography[edit]

Films[edit]

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2022 A Year-End Medley Jingle Bells Choir Member Extra [16]

Web Drama[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2022 MUTE: Music Telling Lea Fictionalized version

Reality shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Shibo Quanjia Dou Lai Sai Contestant Dragon TV

Variety shows[edit]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 X-Change Season 1 Guest Hunan TV
2018 All Over the Place Season 8 Backup dancer BBC
2021 TCKs Host YouTube
M View
2022–2023 All Review Show Cast member [17]

Hosting[edit]

Year Title Ref.
2023 2023 Korea Multicultural Festa Awards [18]

Podcast[edit]

Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Hayik Show Host [19]

Music video appearances[edit]

Year Title Artist Ref.
2022 "Shade" Jeong Hong Il [20]
"Sugar" Youngjae [21][22]
2023 "Blank Effect" Park Jihoon
"JUMP!" Mirae

Stage[edit]

Musical[edit]

Year Title Venue Date Notes
2021 We Don't Cry at Mcdonald's Yeonhee Art Theater July 6-11 They credited Lea as a co-creator and performer

References[edit]

  1. ^ "정리아 : 네이버 통합검색". search.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  2. ^ a b 💛드디어 첫 Q&A💛, retrieved 2024-02-12
  3. ^ "TFC, 걸그룹 비바 메인 호스트 선정…사전홍보 활동 전개". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  4. ^ 성, 도현. ""다문화가족은 함께 성장할 파트너"…코엑스서 다문화 축제(종합)". Naver News (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  5. ^ "예쁘고 잘생긴 건 집안 내력인가요? 연예계에서 활발하게 활동 중인 형제&자매 스타들!". Allure Korea (in Korean). 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  6. ^ New York 🗽 Here we go !! [뉴욕 브이로그 1부]. Retrieved 2024-05-05 – via www.youtube.com.
  7. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  8. ^ "pihouse_kr on Instagram (December 9, 2022)". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  9. ^ "곽현주 컬렉션, 서울패션위크서 다크&걸리 컬렉션 공개". 싱글리스트 (in Korean). 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  10. ^ "뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예". m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
  11. ^ POP, 헤럴드 (2024-02-04). "[포토]정리아, 시선 사로잡는 워킹". 헤럴드팝 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  12. ^ bntnews. "모델 겸 배우 정리아, 피아이코퍼레이션과 전속계약 체결". bntnews (in Kanuri). Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  13. ^ "commadonna on Instagram (August 24, 2016)". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  14. ^ "celltweet on Instagram (March 27, 2023)". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  15. ^ "glambux_korea on Instagram (August 27, 2023)". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  16. ^ "정리아 작품활동 : 네이버 통합검색". search.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  17. ^ "모델테이너 정리아, '올리뷰쇼2' MC 발탁…활약 톡톡 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN". star.mbn.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  18. ^ "모델테이너 정리아, '2023 다문화 페스타' 시상식 전체 사회 맡아". 스포츠한국 (in Korean). 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  19. ^ "Korea.net offers reborn YouTube live broadcasts". Korea.net. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  20. ^ 정홍일 #그늘 / Music Video, retrieved 2024-02-12
  21. ^ "Lea Huening: A Year Defined By Change". www.andasian.com. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  22. ^ 영재(Youngjae) - 2nd Mini Album 'SUGAR' _ [SUGAR] M/V, retrieved 2024-02-12

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