Native name 이종화 Other names Jota Occupation SingerModel Instruments vocals Parents Lee Myo-yeong Music group Madtown (Since 2014) | Full Name Lee Jong-hwa Education Dong Ji High School Weight 63 kg (139 lb) Height 1.77 m TV shows We Got Married | |
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Born February 15, 1994 (age 26) ( 1994-02-15 ) Busan, South Korea Genres K-pop, Rhythm and blues, Hip hop music Similar Kim Jin‑kyung, BUFFY, Eric Nam, Daewon, Cao Lu | ||
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Lee Jong-hwa (born February 15, 1994), better known as Jota, is a South Korean singer and model. He is a member of South Korean boy group Madtown.
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Early life
In high school, Jota planned to become a professional Judo competitor. However, due to an ankle injury he had to give those dreams up and decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
Jota was a backup dancer in Lee Hyori's "Bad Girls" music video and promotions.
Career
Jota debuted with the song "YOLO" as a sub rapper and lead dancer of the South Korean boy group Madtown in October 2014. The group made official debut on October 9 on M Countdown.
In December 2015, Jota auditioned for Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education. He was chosen from an audition for judo and was announced as the new ace due to his professional judo skills. He won many matches with many experienced judo players.
Jota changed his position in Madtown from a rapper to vocalist.
In early January 2016, It was confirmed Jota will be a cast member of the Law of the jungle in Tonga.
In May 2016, Jota joined the fourth season of We Got Married, appeared with model Kim Jin-kyung.