Jeon Jong Hyeok is a South Korean former footballer (playing goalkeeper) now turned singer. He graduated from Poongsaeng High School and later attended college at Yonsei University. In 2014, he was part of the South Korean under-20 national team and managed to play in 2 games. He made his professional debut in 2018 as part of Seongnam FC after being in their youth team since 2003. After spending three seasons with there, he was sent on loan to Bucheon FC of the K-League’s 2nd division so he could get more playing time. In 2022, he moved to Busan I’Park but he was unable to play a single minute due to many injuries. When the season was over, he announced his retirement at the age of 26 because of his injuries. Later that year, he decided to enter the music industry as a trot singer and participated in MBN’s "Burning Trotman" where he immediately attracted the attention of the female audience due to his good looks and height, finishing in a surprising 8th place.
(Source: Korean = Namu Wiki || Translation = MyDramaList)
