Jong Hwa Lee

Lee Jong Hwa

  • Name: Lee Jong Hwa
  • Native name: 이종화
  • Given name: Lee Jong Hwa
  • Also Known as: Jota, 조타
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 15, 1994
  • Age: 31
Lee Jong Hwa, formerly known professionally as Jota, is a South Korean singer, dancer, actor and former member of MADTOWN (매드타운). He graduated from Dongji High School.

Before debuting, he spent 2 years as a trainee at AB Entertainment and was also a backup dancer for several singers, such as Lee Hyo Ri. He used to live with MONSTA X's Shownu when both worked as backup dancers.

He made his debut in October 2014 as MADTOWN's lead dancer, vocalist, rapper and face of the group (using the stage name Jota) with their first album, also titled "Mad Town". The group enjoyed some initial success. However, J. Tune Camp (제이튠캠프) began facing financial problems and rumors of possible embezzlement and declared bankruptcy in early 2017. Their contracts were transferred to GNI Entertainment (지엔아이엔터테인먼트).

In September 2017, they filed a lawsuit to terminate their contracts, and the Seoul Central District Court ruled in their favor 2 months later, leading to their disbandment.

He returned to his birth name and later signed with King Kong by Starship to begin his acting career, but he left in early 2020. He now works independently.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2019 The Running Mates: Human Rights
Korean Drama, 2019, 14 eps
Lee Sung Woo (Support Role)
14
Lee Sung Woo
Support Role
7.2
2019 Touch Your Heart
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
Lee Jong Hwa [Intern] (Support Role)
16
Lee Jong Hwa [Intern]
Support Role
8.2
2016 Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama, 2016, 16 eps
Choi Tae Hoon (Ep. 1 & 15) (Guest Role)
16
Choi Tae Hoon (Ep. 1 & 15)
Guest Role
8.7
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2021 I Bet Everything
Korean Movie, 2021,
Yoon Sung Pil (Main Role)
Yoon Sung Pil
Main Role
0.0
2017 I Can Speak
Korean Movie, 2017,
[Service subordinate 3] (Bit part)
[Service subordinate 3]
Bit part
8.6
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2018 Law of the Jungle in Mexico
Korean TV Show, 2018, 11 eps
(Ep. 1-7) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 1-7)
Guest
8.1
2017 Raid the Convenience Store
Korean TV Show, 2017, 10 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.0
2017 Guesthouse Daughters
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep.7) (Guest)
12
(Ep.7)
Guest
7.0
2017 Idol Acting Competition
Korean TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
6.0
2016 2016 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2016 Hello Korea Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2016, 30 eps
(Ep. 23-24) (Guest)
30
(Ep. 23-24)
Guest
0.0
2016 Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 27) (Guest)
47
[Panelist] (Ep. 27)
Guest
8.2
2016 Law of the Jungle in Tonga
Korean TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(1st half) (Guest)
9
(1st half)
Guest
8.1
2016 2016 Idol Star Olympics Championships New Year Special
Korean TV Show, 2016, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2015 2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 550 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 85) (Guest)
550
[Contestant] (Ep. 85)
Guest
8.0
2015 2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships New Year Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.5
2015 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2015, 32 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
32
(Ep. 10)
Guest
8.0
2015 Real Men Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2015, 90 eps
{Manly Man special} (Ep. 181-186) (Regular Member)
90
{Manly Man special} (Ep. 181-186)
Regular Member
8.2
2015 Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 73) (Guest)
223
(Ep. 73)
Guest
7.6
2014 Mad TV
Korean TV Show, 2014, 9 eps
(Regular Member)
9
Regular Member
7.7
2013 After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 117, 151, 218) (Guest)
675
(Ep. 117, 151, 218)
Guest
7.8
2013 Cool Kiz on the Block
Korean TV Show, 2013, 174 eps
[Judo] (Ep. 131-143, 168, 170) | [Volleyball] (Ep. 146-163) (Guest)
174
[Judo] (Ep. 131-143, 168, 170) | [Volleyball] (Ep. 146-163)
Guest
8.0
2012 We Got Married Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2012, 240 eps
(Ep. 321-350) (Regular Member)
240
(Ep. 321-350)
Regular Member
8.1
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 775 eps
(Ep. 319) (Guest)
775
(Ep. 319)
Guest
9.2
2009 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Guest)
336
Guest
7.9
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  • First Name: Jong Hwa
  • Family Name: Lee
  • Native name: 이종화
  • Also Known as: Jota, 조타
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 15, 1994
  • Age: 31

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