Before debuting with CN BLUE, Yong Hwa was already famous in Busan as someone who is good at playing music, especially playing the guitar. Not only does he play the guitar, Yong Hwa is also good at writing songs. He once wrote songs for a former member of Girl’s Generation, Seo Hyun. Let’s discuss more about Yong Hwa!
CNBLUE’s Yonghwa Profile
Name : Jung Yong Hwa Stage Name : Yong Hwa Date of Birth : June 22, 1989 Age : 28 years old Position : Leader, Main Vocalist, Guitarist, Rapper, Face of The Group Height : 180 cm Weight : 63 kg Blood Type : A Religion : N/A Zodiac : Cancer Instagram : @jyheffect0622 Twitter : @jyheffect
CNBLUE’s Yonghwa and SNSD’s Seohyun
Yonghwa and Seohyun have been involved in a variety show “We Got Married”, where idols have to complete missions and work properly as husband and wife. Yonghwa and Seohyun were chosen to be the “We Got Married” couple for 51 episodes. They did many interesting things during the filming of “We Got Married”. Although many rumors say that Yonghwa is dating, he denies them all. He says that he does not have a relationship with anyone. On Radio Star, Yonghwa was asked about the dating rumors surrounding him and SNSD’s Seohyun. The MCs threw questions such as, “When you were doing We Got Married with Seohyun, dating rumors appeared. In fact, there was the news about you living in the same villa as her.” In response to this, Yonghwa answered quickly, “Yes it’s the same villa but we’re living in different buildings.We are not dating.” To further clarify his situation, he added, “There is a report that I got into Seohyun’s van and it was true.” “Their (SNSD) van’s plate number is almost similar to ours so I thought it’s ours.” The hosts insisted, “Do not you like Seohyun’s type?” Yonghwa frankly answered, “I would be lying if I said I never had a feelings for her but it was for the broadcast.” After the end of “We Got Married”, they reunited at the Golden Disk Award event in 2017. For a long time, they both looked very awkward. Even the MCs asked how they felt after a long absence and ended the filming of “We Got married” six years ago. With a little awkwardness, both replied with the same answer “Yes, it’s been six years”. “Seohyun and Yonghwa once filming ‘WGM’ and now reunion. Many fans are enthusiastic. What do you feel?” Asked the MC on the red carpet. “Ah, six years?” said Seohyun. “Yes it’s been six years,” Yonghwa replied. But these two stars can return to normal and support each other. Yonghwa even mentioned that meeting Seohyun is fun. Seohyun also asked the fans to witness their appearance at the Golden Disk Awards 2017. “It was nice to see him again after a long time. He made the rehearsal come alive and exciting. So please see us yes,” said Seohyun again. In fact, Yonghwa once said if Seohyun is his dream type wife, “She (Seohyun) is my dream come true,” he said.
CNBLUE’s Yonghwa Net Worth
Yonghwa is the member of CN BLUE who has the most activities. In addition to CN BLUE, Yonghwa is also busy with various other activities such as drama, advertisements and other things. That’s what makes netizens speculate if Yonghwa has more wealth than the other CN BLUE members. In addition to being a singer, he is also a songwriter, actor, and producer who has a net worth of $20 million. As an actor, he has starred in “You’re Beautiful”, “Heartstrings”, “A Gentleman’s Dignity”, “Marry Him If You Dare”, “The Three Musketeers”, and “Package”. CN BLUE has also released seven studio albums in Japanese, including Code Name Blue in 2012 and Colors in 2015, which both reached #1 in Japan. Jung Yong Hwa released his solo debut studio album One Fine Day in 2015, and the album reached #1 in Korea and on the US World chart. His single “For First Time Lovers” (Banmal Song) also reached #1 in Korea.
CNBLUE Yonghwa’s Dramas
1. You’re Beautiful
“You’re Beautiful” is the inaugural drama for Yong Hwa that aired in 2009 with Park Shin Hye, Lee Hong Ki, and Jang Geun Suk. Yong Hwa plays Kang Shin Woo. The drama has 16 episodes. The drama tells of Go Mi Nyeo (Park Shin Hye) has long been living in an orphanage, along with his twin brother, Go Mi Nam (Park Shin Hye) since their father died. Years later, her sister becomes a musical idol, and Mi Nyeo lives in a nun’s dormitory to achieve her dream of becoming a nun. Her now-popular sister won the “A.N. Entertainment” vocal audition for “A.N. JELL” music band, but Mi Nam had to go to America to fix her failed plastic surgery. Ma Hoon Yi (Mi Nam’s manager, Kim In Kwon) tries to approach Mi Nyeo to confess as Mi Nam for a month until his twin sister heals. Mi Nyeo initially refused the manager’s invitation, but eventually he agreed because to help his brother gain fame and open the opportunity to find their mother. Mi Nyeo, disguised as Mi Nam, joins ANJELL with other members Hwang Tae Kyung (Jang Geun Suk), Jeremy (Lee Hong Ki) and Kang Shin Woo (Jung Yong Hwa).
2. Heartstrings
Succeeding with the drama “You’re Beautiful”, Yonghwa returned to play in the drama in 2011 called “Heartstrings”. Again Yonghwa is paired with Park Shin Hye. Yonghwa plays Lee Shin and Park Shin Hye plays Lee Gyu won. The drama has 16 episodes. Heartstrings tells of Lee Shin (Jung Yong Hwa) who is a music student who majored in western music. He is also known as the band’s vocalist and guitarist in The Stupid. Though handsome, Lee Shin is known to have an arrogant nature. People see it as a cold-hearted figure, though in fact, it has a soft side. Lee Shin has a strong interest in music. He also did not think much about his future. Initially, Lee Shin fell in love with Jung Yoon Soo (So Yi Hyun), a dance professor at the university where he studied. But this feeling is shaky after Lee Shin meets Lee Gyu Won (Park Shin Hye). Gyu Won is a beautiful student from a family who studies traditional Korean music. Lee Dong Gun, Gyu Won’s grandfather, was one of the top 3 best traditional musicians of his era. Gyu Won follows his footsteps. Wanting to realize the dream of her grandfather, Gyu Won seriously learn and practice, until she is not too concerned about things outside his studies. One day, Gyu Won was invited by her friends to watch The Stupid concert. Upon seeing Lee Shin’s performance, Gyu Won is immediately attracted to the man. Yeo Joon Hee (Kang Min Hyuk), drummer of The Stupid, falls in love with a female student named Han Hee Jo (Woo Ri), daughter of one of the university’s top brass. Han Hee Jo’s ambitious mother feels Gyu Won’s talent can beat her daughter. Han Hee Jo’s mother along wiht with Tae Joon, the campus manager, plan to destroy Gyu Won so Gyu Won will not beat Han Hee Jo in a music festival.
