Native name 정재영 Years active 1998–present Genres K-pop, R&B/Soul Name Chung Young | Also known as J.ae Birth name Chung Jae Young Role Singer-songwriter | |
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Born May 2, 1977 (age 46)
Seoul, South Korea ( 1977-05-02 ) Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Radio DJ, television presenter, MC, narrator, restaurateur Albums Dim The Lights, J-Blue Awards Golden Disc Award for Most Popular Star - Song Division Record labels LOEN Entertainment, Pony Canyon, Sony BMG Nominations Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Female Artist Similar People HowL, Eun Ji‑won, GO, Jung Yup, Bobby Kim | ||
Chung Jae Young (born May 2, 1977), better known by her stage name J or J.ae, is a Korean R&B/soul singer-songwriter.
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Early life
J grew up in San Francisco, California, and later Springfield, Virginia, where she attended West Springfield High School. She was discovered when she won the local title in a regional Miss Korea beauty pageant in Washington, D.C.
Career
In 2002, J was invited to contribute her talent to the FIFA World Cup's official album. Her song "Gotta Get Love" was featured on The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan Edition.
In 2007, she released a contemporary Christian album In My Lifetime. The album had a more R&B/hip-hop feel than her previous releases.
In 2012, J hosted Arirang TV's The Sensation, a music-focused series that introduced traditional Korean instruments, music, and dance through multiple venues including concerts, studio audience tapings, and award-winning documentaries geared towards a world-wide English-speaking audience.
Personal life
In March 2013, it was reported that J planned to marry a U.S. soldier. The wedding was scheduled for September 14, 2013.