Leo (singer)

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In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.

Leo
정택운
File:Leo Jung - 2016 Gaon Chart K-pop Awards red carpet.jpg
Leo in February 2016
Born
Jung Taek-woon[1]

(1990-11-10) November 10, 1990 (age 35)
Seoul, South Korea
EducationBaekseok University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
Years active2012–present
Labels
Member of

Jung Taek-woon (Korean: 정택운; born on November 10, 1990),[1] known professionally as Leo (Korean: 레오), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and musical theatre actor, formerly signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. Leo debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012,[2] and began his acting career in 2014 in the musical Full House as Lee Young-jae.[3] In 2015 he began his songwriting career,[4] and with VIXX member Ravi formed the group's first official sub-unit VIXX LR.[5]

Early life

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Born in Gwangju,[6] he moved to Yangjae-dong, Seoul, South Korea when he was 49 days old, his family consists of himself, his parents and three older sisters. Leo studied music composition at Baekseok University and was a member of the National Youth Soccer Players from 2004 to 2007. Growing up, Leo was actively involved in swimming, boxing, taekwondo (blue belt), and soccer.[7][8] While recovering from an injury, he developed an interest in becoming a singer after listening to Wheesung's "Walking in the Sky".[9]

Career

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2012–2014: Career beginnings

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Main article: VIXX

Leo was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL. Leo was one of the six contestants who were chosen to be a part of the final line-up of the new boy group VIXX.[10] The group debuted with "Super Hero"[11] on May 24, 2012[2] on M! Countdown.[12][13] During MyDOL, Leo was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up" music videos.[14][15] After his debut with VIXX, Leo appeared in episode 4 of SBS' television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

As an avid sports fan, Leo has appeared in several athletic variety shows with other idols such as Dream Team and Idol Athletics Championship.[16][17]

In 2014, Leo had a cameo role in SBS' television drama Glorious Day alongside Hyuk and was cast in the musical Full House in the lead role of Lee Young-jae from April to June at the Hongik Daehakro Art Center, Grand Theater in Seoul.[3] Later that year, Leo also participated in the Y.Bird from Jellyfish Island project created by Jellyfish Entertainment CEO Hwang Se-jun by collaborating with Lyn on her self-composed single "Blossom Tears" (Korean: 꽃잎놀이); their single Y.BIRD from Jellyfish with LYn X Leo was the fourth in the series. In the haunting music video, he played a psychopath who killed the women he loved so that he could keep them.[4]

2015–2016: Composing, VIXX LR and musical

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Main article: VIXX LR

In 2015, Leo composed the song "On a Cold Night" (Korean: 차가운 밤에) for VIXX's fifth single album Boys' Record. Originally written as a duet between him and Ken, a studio version was released with the rest of the members performing for that album.[4]

On August 7, 2015, Jellyfish Entertainment released a video trailer on VIXX's official website after a mysterious countdown with a silhouette of VIXX's last special album Boys' Record. As time went by, members of VIXX disappeared until finally only Leo and Ravi were left behind, which caused fans to speculate that it meant another comeback for all six members. A video trailer of VIXX LR was then revealed.[18]

VIXX LR was confirmed by Jellyfish Entertainment to be VIXX's first official sub-unit composed of rapper Ravi and vocalist Leo. Their debut EP, Beautiful Liar, was released on August 17, 2015.[19][20][21] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.[22][23]

In 2016 Leo was cast in the musical Mata Hari in the lead role of Armand from March 25 to June 12 at the Blue Square in Seoul. It was confirmed that he would be shedding his stage name and using his birth name Jung Taek Woon for the role instead, unlike his previous musical role in Full House where he was credited as Leo.[24][25]

On September 20, 2016, Leo collaborated with actress and DJ Park So-hyun to celebrate SBS Power FM’s 20th Anniversary and released the song "That's All" (Korean: 그뿐야) as part of SBS Power FM's 20th Anniversary song project.[26]

Leo was cast in the musical Monte Cristo in the supporting role of Albert from November 19, 2016, to February 12, 2017, at the Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater.[27][28]

2017–present: Solo debut

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On October 16, 2017, it was announced that Leo had been cast in the musical The Last Kiss as Crown Prince Rudolf.[29]

On July 21, 2018, it was announced that Leo will be releasing his first solo EP titled Canvas on July 31, 2018.[30]

From August 31 to September 2, Leo had his first ever solo concert "LEO 1st SOLO CONCERT [CANVAS]" which was held at Blue Square Eye Market Hall[31]

On May 14, 2019, Leo announced about his "2nd Solo Concert [MUSE]" which was in June 2019.[32] Leo's second EP Muse was released on June 17.[33] On August 3, 2022, Leo released a teaser video of Coming Soon through his official YouTube and SNS channels.[34]

On March 3, 2024, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Leo and fellow VIXX member Ken were leaving the agency, but intended to continue their activities with VIXX.[35]

Personal life

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Leo enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 2, 2019, serving as a public service worker due to severe panic disorder and depression.[36][37] He was discharged on September 9, 2021.[38]

Discography

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For Leo's works with VIXX and VIXX LR, see VIXX discography and VIXX LR § Discography.

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[39] 		TW
[40] 		US World
[41]
Canvas
Track list
  1. "Touch & Sketch"
  2. "Cover Girl" (Feat. LE)
  3. "Free Tempo"
  4. "Give Me Something"
  5. "Nowadays" (나는 요즘)
  6. "Gesture"
  7. "Dream" (꿈)
 2 5 7
Muse
  • Released: June 17, 2019
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Romanticism" (로맨티시즘)
  2. "This About to Happen" (다가오는 것들) (feat. Choiza)
  3. "Nostalgia" (향수병)
  4. "Tight" (타이트해)
  5. "Muse"
  6. "The Flower" (feat. Maximilian Hecker)
 6 — —
Piano Man Op.9
  • Released: August 23, 2022
  • Label: Jellyfish Entertainment, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Beautiful Love"
  2. "Losing Game"
  3. "So Easy"
  4. "Chilling"
  5. "Blue Rain"
 8 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
[45]
As lead artist
"Touch & Sketch" 2018 — — Canvas
"You Are There, But Not There" (있는데 없는 너)
(feat. Hanhae) 		— Non-album single
"The Flower"
(feat. Maximilian Hecker) 		2019 — Muse
"Romanticism" (로맨티시즘) —
"All of Me" — Non-album singles
"December, The Night of Dreams" (12월 꿈의 밤) —
"I'm Still Here" (남아있어) 2021 —
"Losing Game" 2022 — Piano Man Op.9
Collaborations
"Blossom Tears" (꽃잎놀이)
(with LYn) 		2014 11 Y.BIRD from Jellyfish with LYn X Leo
"That's All" (그뿐야)[A]
(with Park So-hyun) 		2016 — — Non-album single
"We, the Reds" (우리는 하나)
(with Sejeong) 		2018 — 2018 National Football Team Cheering Album 'We, the Reds'
"Feel Love" 2019 — Space Project (공간) part 3.
Soundtrack appearances
"I Belong to Me" (나는 나만의 것) 2019 — — Musical Elizabeth 2018
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Compilation appearances

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Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
"The Last Game" (마지막 승부)
(with Rich) 		2016 — — King of Mask Singer Episode 49
"To Heaven" — King of Mask Singer Episode 50
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that reg

Songwriting credits

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See also: List of songs recorded by VIXX
Year Album Song Artist Lyrics Music Notes
Credited With Credited With
2015 Boys' Record "On a Cold Night" VIXX Yes Ravi (rap) Yes — [48]
Beautiful Liar "Words to Say" VIXX LR Yes — Yes — [49]
"My Light" Yes Ravi Yes MELODESIGN
2016 Depend on Me "Shadow" VIXX Yes — Yes — Limited Edition A Bonus Track[50]
Hana-Kaze (花風) "Moonlight" Yes — Yes —
That's All "That's All" Leo x Park So-hyun Yes — Yes Jo Yong-ho [51]
Kratos "Romance is Over" VIXX Yes Ravi Yes — [52]
2017 Whisper "Beautiful Night" VIXX LR Yes Ravi Yes AVGS
"Feeling" Yes Ravi Yes AVGS
2018 Canvas "Touch & Sketch" Leo Yes — No Andreas Stone Johansson, Matt Wong, Jamie Jones, G'harah "PK" Degeddingseze [53]
"Cover Girl" (ft. LE) Yes LE (rap) Yes AVGS
"Free Tempo" Yes — Yes AVGS
"Give me something" Yes — No Kevin Charge, Justin Reinstein
"Nowadays" (나는 요즘) Yes — Yes Ryan IM
"Gesture" Yes — Yes AVGS
"Dream" (꿈) Yes — Yes AVGS

Notes

  1. ^ "That’s All" was Part 2 of SBS Power FM's 20th Anniversary Song Project.[47]

Filmography

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For Leo's Filmography with VIXX, see VIXX videography.

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 The Heirs Himself Cameo ep. 4

Web series

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Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Happy Ending Outside the Fence Kim Jung-hyun [54]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 King of Mask Singer Contestant as "Heungbu Be Stifled" Episodes 49–50 [55][56]
2017 Singing Battle – Victory Contestant Episodes 16–17

Musicals

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Year Title Role Notes
2014 Full House Lee Young-jae Lead role, credited as Leo
2016–17 Mata Hari Armand
  • Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
  • Returned for a second run in 2017[57]
2016–17 Monte Cristo Albert Supporting role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
2017–18 The Last Kiss Prince Rudolf Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
2018–19 Elisabeth Der Tod Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon
2019 Marie Antoinette Count Axel Von Fersen Lead role, credited as Jung Taek Woon[58]
2021 Frankenstein Henri Dupre Credited as Jung Taek Woon[59][60]
2022 Bungee Jumping of Their Own Seo In-woo [61]
2022–23 West Side Story Riff [62]

Awards and nominations

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by VIXX

References

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