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