Introduction
Shin Jongkook, (Hangul: 신종국; born on (1993-09-08) September 8, 1993in Daejeon, South Korea), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a former Contestant of Superstar K3. He is a member of South Korean boy band SPEED.
Career
Predebut
In 2011, Shin Jongkook finished as TOP 13 on Superstar K3.
SPEED
On November 4, 2011, Core Contents Media announced that Shin Jongkook had joined Speed as a replacement for original Coed School member, Kangho. The group made their first performance on Music Bank on February 17, 2012.
Speed originally was introduced as Coed School's male unit but they became an independent group in 2013 after Core Contents Media stated that they have no plans for Co-Ed School to reform again as both of its sub-units had grown and changed their line-ups to become independent ensembles.
Solo Activities
Singer Yangpa made a comeback in April 2012, releasing the album Together, featuring other singers including Jongkook. Yangpa's song featuring Jongkook Parting Is All the Same is an alternative version of Love Is All the Same by Yangpa featuring Haeri of Davichi and Hanna (Nayeon) of F-ve Dolls.
Jongkook made a cameo appearance, taking on the role of a Power Vocalist in the MBC drama Lights and Shadows.
Shannon made a pre-debut song titled "Remember You" with Jongkook which was released on January 29, 2014. The song is a ballad sung with orchestra music and beautiful harmony.
Discography
| Year | Album | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Together | "Parting Is All The Same" | with Yangpa |
| 2014 | Remember You | "Remember You" | with Shannon |
| 2015 | White Snow | "Don't Forget Me" | MBK Entertainment Project |
Filmography
Television drama
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lights and Shadows | MBC | Power Vocalist | Cameo |
| 2014 | My Dear Cat | KBS1 |
Variety Show
| Year | Network | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mnet | Superstar K3 | Contestant | Pre-debut |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Remember You | Shannon | Himself | |
| 2015 | Don't Forget Me | TS | MBK Entertainment Project |