Jung Lea
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| Born | Lea Navvab Huening January 5, 2000 Texas, U.S. |
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| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
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Lea Navvab Huening (born January 5, 2000),[1][unreliable source?],[2] known professionally by her Korean name Jung Lea (Hangul: 정리아), is a South Korean and American singer, model, host, actress, and online content creator. She is a member of the South Korean girl group I.MET.U, formed through the 2024 survival reality show Time Turner, in which she placed fifth in the final ranking.[3] Jung Lea originally debuted as a member of the girl group VIVA in October 2017;[4] the group became inactive and is considered to have unofficially disbanded in 2019.
Early life and education
Lea Navvab Huening was born on January 5, 2000, in Texas, U.S.,[2] to a South Korean mother and an American father.[5] Her siblings are Huening Kai from Tomorrow X Together and her younger sister, Huening Bahiyyih from Kep1er.[6]
Career
2017–2019: VIVA
In 2017, Jung became a member of the girl group VIVA under Shine E&M. The girl group debuted on October 13, 2017 with the release of their self-titled single "VIVA".
2020–present: YouTuber beginnings, PIETA, Seoul Fashion Week, Korea Multicultural Festa Awards
In January 2020, Jung Lea launched her personal YouTube channel, beginning her career as an independent content creator.[7][better source needed]
On July 19, 2021, it was announced that Jung signed with Model Directors as a model.[8][better source needed]
On December 9, 2022, Jung was announced as a member of Pi House, a collaborative content creation house.[9][better source needed]
On March 19, 2023, Jung debuted as a runway model on 23F/W Seoul Fashion Week for the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection.[10] On September 8, 2023, Jung appeared at Seoul Fashion Week to walk for Kwak Hyun-joo's fashion showcase.[11]
On February 4, 2024, Jung appeared on the runway for Kwak Hyun-joo 24F/W collection.[12] On April 12, 2024, Jung signed an exclusive contract with PI Corporation.[13]
On October 24, 2024, Jung was officially announced as a contestant on the survival show Time Turner, produced by Makestar and PI Corporation, created to make a 5-member girl group.[14] The show's first episode aired on November 8, 2024. It spanned for two weeks with 6 episodes and 7 livestreams in total.[15][unreliable source?]
The final episode aired on November 22, 2024, where the final top 5 contestants were announced. Jung was ranked 5th place, making her the final member of the debut lineup.[16] The name of the group was later revealed to be I.MET.U.[17] In February 2025, Jung walked the runway for the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection at the 2025 F/W Seoul Fashion Week.[18]
Other ventures
Endorsements
The clothing brand, Commadonna, has had Jung as their model since 2016.[19][better source needed] On March 27, 2023, Celltweet, a skincare brand, revealed that they picked J'LEA as their new model.[20][better source needed] After reviewing the mascara of Glambux Korea on the All Review Show, the beauty company reached out to her to be the model of the product.[21][better source needed]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2022 | "A Good Day To Love" | Non-album single |
| "A Good Day To Love" (with JAY-M) | ||
| "O Little Town of Bethlehem" | Remake song |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | A Year-End Medley | Jingle Bells Choir Member | Extra | [22][unreliable source?] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Mute: Music Telling | Lea | Fictionalized version |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Shibo Quanjia Dou Lai Sai | Contestant | |
| 2018 | All Over the Place Season 8 | Backup dancer | |
| 2021 | TCKs | Host | |
| M View | |||
| 2022–2023 | All Review Show | Cast member | [23] |
Hosting
| Year | Title | Ref. |
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| 2023 | 2023 Korea Multicultural Festa Awards | [24] |
Podcast
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Hayik Show | Host | [25] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
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| 2022 | "Shade" | Jeong Hong Il | [26] |
| "Sugar" | Youngjae | [27][28] | |
| 2023 | "Blank Effect" | Park Jihoon | |
| "Jump! " | Mirae |
Stage
Musical
| Year | Title | Venue | Date | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021 | We Don't Cry at Mcdonald's | Yeonhee Art Theater | July 6–11 | They credited Lea as a co-creator and performer |
References
- ↑ 정리아 : 네이버 통합검색. search.naver.com (in 한국어). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 💛드디어 첫 Q&A💛, June 12, 2020, archived from the original on January 24, 2024, retrieved February 12, 2024 Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Time Turner's final lineup announcement".
- ↑ "TFC, 걸그룹 비바 메인 호스트 선정...사전홍보 활동 전개". Naver (in 한국어). Archived from the original on December 13, 2022. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 성, 도현. "다문화가족은 함께 성장할 파트너"...코엑스서 다문화 축제(종합). Naver News (in 한국어). Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 예쁘고 잘생긴 건 집안 내력인가요? 연예계에서 활발하게 활동 중인 형제&자매 스타들!. Allure Korea (in 한국어). April 8, 2023. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ New York 🗽 Here we go !! [뉴욕 브이로그 1부]. Retrieved May 5, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "pihouse_kr on Instagram (December 9, 2022)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 곽현주 컬렉션, 서울패션위크서 다크&걸리 컬렉션 공개. 싱글리스트 (in 한국어). March 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예. Naver News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ POP, 헤럴드 (February 4, 2024). [포토]정리아, 시선 사로잡는 워킹. 헤럴드팝 (in 한국어). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ bntnews. 모델 겸 배우 정리아, 피아이코퍼레이션과 전속계약 체결. bntnews (in 한국어). Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Lea's announcement on Time Turner's Instagram".
- ↑ "New global girl group survival live show 'Time Turner' set to air on TikTok in November".
- ↑ "Time Turner's post announcing the final lineup".
- ↑ "I.MET.U's official Instagram account".
- ↑ Yoo, Yong-ju (February 6, 2025). 정리아, 우월한 유전자 [포토엔HD]. Newsen.
- ↑ "commadonna on Instagram (August 24, 2016)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "celltweet on Instagram (March 27, 2023)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "glambux_korea on Instagram (August 27, 2023)". www.instagram.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 정리아 작품활동 : 네이버 통합검색. search.naver.com (in 한국어). Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 모델테이너 정리아, '올리뷰쇼2' MC 발탁...활약 톡톡 - 열린세상 열린방송 MBN. star.mbn.co.kr (in 한국어). September 20, 2022. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 모델테이너 정리아, '2023 다문화 페스타' 시상식 전체 사회 맡아. 스포츠한국 (in 한국어). October 15, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Korea.net offers reborn YouTube live broadcasts". Korea.net. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 정홍일 #그늘 / Music Video, May 22, 2022, archived from the original on May 26, 2024, retrieved February 12, 2024 Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Lea Huening: A Year Defined By Change". www.andasian.com. January 26, 2022. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 영재(Youngjae) - 2nd Mini Album 'SUGAR' _ [SUGAR] M/V, June 21, 2022, archived from the original on February 5, 2024, retrieved February 12, 2024 Unknown parameter
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