Hyo Jin Kim

JeA

  • Name: JeA
  • Native name: 김효진
  • Also Known as: H.J, 제아
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 18, 1981
  • Age: 44
Kim Hyo Jin, known professionally as JeA, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, composer, producer, and member of BROWN EYED GIRLS (브라운 아이드 걸스). She graduated from Eunkwang Girls' High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Vocal Music from Dong-Ah Broadcasting Arts University.

She is responsible for creating the group and for selecting all the other members. They originally performed in small concerts and festivals under the names CRESCENDO and DARK ANGEL, spending 3 years in training before finally debuting.

She made her debut in March 2006 as the group's leader and main vocalist with their first album, "Your Story". They were dubbed as the faceless group because they did not appear in their own music video and did not promote in any music show. The release was a commercial failure, and their agency, Nega Network (내가네트워크), wanted them to disband. However, they decided to re-package their debut album, including a new single, "Hold The Line", which proved to be a huge hit. The single was selected as part of the music for the dance game "Pump It Up", so it also became a worldwide success.

She made her debut as a solo artist in 2013 with the album "Just JeA". She is also active as a producer and composer. The group signed with Mystic Story (미스틱스토리) in October 2015 and remains with the company for their activities. But, all members are also focused on their own schedules, and she is represented by Aura Entertainment (아우라엔터테인먼트) for individual appearances, by 12Entertainment (원투엔터테인먼트) for her activities in the U.S., and by MonoTree (모노트리) for her activities as a lyricist and composer.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2019 Love Playlist Season 4
Korean Drama, 2019, 16 eps
[Professor of "Love in modern society"] (Guest Role)
16
[Professor of "Love in modern society"]
Guest Role
8.2
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2023 My Worst Neighbor
Korean Movie, 2023,
[Judge 2] (Guest Role)
[Judge 2]
Guest Role
7.3
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Song Stealer
Korean TV Show, 2024, 12 eps
[Song stealer] (Ep. 3-4) (Guest)
12
[Song stealer] (Ep. 3-4)
Guest
8.3
2022 Dream Maker
Filipino TV Show, 2022, 26 eps
[Mentor] (Ep. 1-4) (Guest)
26
[Mentor] (Ep. 1-4)
Guest
7.8
2022 Queen of Wrestling
Korean TV Show, 2022, 9 eps
[Wrestler No. 10] (Regular Member)
9
[Wrestler No. 10]
Regular Member
9.0
2022 The Country Calls
Korean TV Show, 2022, 55 eps
(Ep. 24) (Guest)
55
(Ep. 24)
Guest
0.0
2022 Forsythia Academy
Korean TV Show, 2022, 22 eps
(Ep. 13) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 13)
Guest
7.8
2021 Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2021, 215 eps
(Ep. 66) (Guest)
215
(Ep. 66)
Guest
8.0
2021 Dolsing Fourmen
Korean TV Show, 2021, 213 eps
(Ep. 43) (Guest)
213
(Ep. 43)
Guest
8.0
2021 Studio Moon Night
Korean TV Show, 2021, 156 eps
(Ep. 35) (Guest)
156
(Ep. 35)
Guest
8.4
2020 Call Center of Love Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2020, 41 eps
(Ep. 33) (Guest)
41
(Ep. 33)
Guest
0.0
2020 My Life’s Traveling Cut
Korean TV Show, 2020, 11 eps
(Main Host)
11
Main Host
0.0
2020 Oh! My Part, You
Korean TV Show, 2020, 11 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 2)
Guest
6.9
2020 Don’t Be Jealous
Korean TV Show, 2020, 17 eps
(Ep.13) (Guest)
17
(Ep.13)
Guest
7.8
2019 5 Bros
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 2)
Guest
7.3
2019 Studio Music Hall
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
8.2
2019 5 Minutes to Six
Korean TV Show, 2019, 425 eps
(Ep. 40, 206) (Guest)
425
(Ep. 40, 206)
Guest
8.0
2019 Hon-Life: Satisfaction Project
Korean TV Show, 2019, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
7.8
2019 Hunman Jeongeum
Korean TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.1
2018 Happy Together Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2018, 77 eps
(Ep. 16) (Guest)
77
(Ep. 16)
Guest
7.8
2018 Video Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2018, 179 eps
(Ep. 130, 168, 203) (Guest)
179
(Ep. 130, 168, 203)
Guest
7.3
2018 Mimi Shop
Korean TV Show, 2018, 24 eps
(Ep. 12-13) (Guest)
24
(Ep. 12-13)
Guest
7.4
2018 MMTG
Korean TV Show, 2018, 321 eps
(Ep. 83-84, 118) (Guest)
321
(Ep. 83-84, 118)
Guest
7.9
2017 Golden Tambourine
Korean TV Show, 2017, 11 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 6)
Guest
8.1
2017 Chainaneun Class
Korean TV Show, 2017, 270 eps
(Ep. 103) (Guest)
270
(Ep. 103)
Guest
0.0
2017 One Night Food Trip Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 47 eps
(Ep. 45-47) (Guest)
47
(Ep. 45-47)
Guest
8.2
2016 Singderella
Korean TV Show, 2016, 20 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 7)
Guest
7.5
2016 Thanks for the Food
Korean TV Show, 2016, 26 eps
(Ep. 23) (Guest)
26
(Ep. 23)
Guest
8.1
2016 Girl Spirit
Korean TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
(Ep. 7-8) (Guest)
11
(Ep. 7-8)
Guest
7.6
2016 Plan Man
Korean TV Show, 2016, 12 eps
(Ep. 7-9) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7-9)
Guest
7.5
2016 Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Performer] (Ep. 21) (Guest)
47
[Performer] (Ep. 21)
Guest
8.2
2016 Produce 101
Korean TV Show, 2016, 11 eps
[Vocal trainer] (Main Host)
11
[Vocal trainer]
Main Host
8.1
2015 Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 600 eps
(Ep. 202) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 202)
Guest
8.7
2015 Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.8
2015 People of Full Capacity
Korean TV Show, 2015, 40 eps
(Ep. 25, 29) (Guest)
40
(Ep. 25, 29)
Guest
0.0
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 550 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 69-70, 147-148) (Guest)
550
[Contestant] (Ep. 69-70, 147-148)
Guest
8.0
2015 Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 56) (Guest)
223
(Ep. 56)
Guest
7.6
2012 Ask in a Box
Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps
(Guest)
58
Guest
7.9
2012 Saturday Night Live Korea Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Host] (Ep. 15) (Guest)
17
[Host] (Ep. 15)
Guest
0.0
2012 Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 46, 76) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 46, 76)
Guest
8.0
2011 Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 707 eps
(Ep. 224, 350, 432) (Guest)
707
(Ep. 224, 350, 432)
Guest
8.1
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 750 eps
(Ep. 35-36, 78-83, 301) (Guest)
750
(Ep. 35-36, 78-83, 301)
Guest
8.2
2010 Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 249, 350) (Guest)
431
(Ep. 249, 350)
Guest
7.9
2010 Beatles Code
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 62-63) (Guest)
71
(Ep. 62-63)
Guest
7.8
2008 Idol Show Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2008, 17 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
17
(Ep. 5)
Guest
8.0
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 87) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 87)
Guest
8.2
2007 Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 141, 303) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 141, 303)
Guest
7.8
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 453, 542-543) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 453, 542-543)
Guest
7.6
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 975 eps
(Ep. 561) (Guest)
975
(Ep. 561)
Guest
7.6
2003 Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 469, 637) (Guest)
664
(Ep. 469, 637)
Guest
7.9
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Hyo Jin Kim
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  • First Name: Hyo Jin
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김효진
  • Also Known as: H.J, 제아
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 18, 1981
  • Age: 44

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