Lee Sung-jong

Lee Sung-jong (Hangul: 이성종; hanja: 李成種; born September 3, 1993), commonly known as Sungjong, is a South Korean singer. He is the vocalist of the South Korean boy band Infinite under Woollim Entertainment.[1] He is also the vocalist of Infinite F.[2]

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Sungjong
이성종
Lee Sung-jong at KCON 2015 Japan
Background information
Birth nameLee Sung-jong
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993
Gwangju, South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocal
Years active2010–present
LabelsWoollim Entertainment
Associated acts
WebsiteInfinite
Korean name
Hangul
이성종
Revised RomanizationI Seong-jong
McCune–ReischauerI Sŏng-chong

Biography

Lee Sung-jong was born in Gwangju City, South Korea, on September 3, 1993. He moved to Andong when he was 9. He has a younger brother three years younger than him named Lee Seon-gyu. He graduated from Jeonju Arts High School on February 7, 2012, and was studying at Kongju University.

On July 29, 2019, he revealed on his Instagram that he had quietly enlisted for his mandatory military service.[3] He enlisted on July 22 as a public service worker.[4] His military service will end on May 08, 2021. [5]

Career

Infinite
Main article: Infinite (band)

Sungjong was first introduced as a vocalist of the boy band Infinite in 2010. His first appearance as a member was during Infinite's pre-debut reality show You Are My Oppa. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010.[6]

Infinite F
Main article: Infinite F

Infinite F was officially announced during the One Great Step Returns encore concert and consists of members Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. There, they performed the song "My Heart is Beating". The unit released their first song "I'm Going Crazy" in Infinite's 2nd album, "Season 2". On November 19, 2014, they made their official debut in Japan with their album, "Koi No Sign" and debuted in Korea with the single album, "Azure" on December 2, 2014.

Discography
Main articles: Infinite discography and Infinite F § Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
As lead artist
"Love Song" 2018 — N/A Top Seed
"Beside me" 2018 — N/A Mysterious Nurse(갑툭튀간호사) OST Part.1

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2011 Wara Store Tooniverse Himself (voice) [7]
Just Like That Show Himself [8]
2018 Mysterious Nurse SBS Mobidic Woo Hyun-woo

Television shows
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2014 Super Idol Chart Show SBS Host
2017 Stargram Season 2 SBS Plus Co-host
2018 Sales King TV Channel A Cast member

Radio shows
Year Title Network Role
2018–present Midnight Black EBS DJ

References
  1. "Infinite profile". Woollim Entertainment. February 16, 2013. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. "INFINITE F to debut in Japan next month". Koreaboo. October 14, 2014. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. ""미리 말 못해서, 미안해요"…인피니트 성종, 깜짝 입대 발표 '친필편지' [전문]" ["I'm Sorry I Didn't Tell You in Advance," Infinite's Sungjong Announces Surprise Enlistment in Handwritten Letter]. Naver (in Korean). July 29, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  4. Dong, Sun-hwa (July 29, 2019). "INFINITE's Sungjong starts 'public service' instead of active military duty". The Korea Times. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  5. "All Military Enlistment/Release Dates for Korean Drama and KPop Stars". Drama Current. March 28, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  6. "Infinite debuts on M! Countdown". Allkpop. June 10, 2010.
  7. Lee, Nancy (n.d.). "Infinite Members Become Voice Actors for 'Wara! Store' Cartoon". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  8. "15 times idols and actors alike proved they can't act". allkpop. SassyGrrrl. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
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