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In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.Korean-American singer and model (born 2000)

Jung Lea
Jung in September 2023
BornLea Navvab Huening
(2000-01-05) January 5, 2000 (age 25)
Texas, U.S.
Other names
  • J'Lea
  • Lea
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • influencer
  • model
Years active2017–present
RelativesHuening Kai (brother)
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
LabelsPI Corporation
Formerly ofViva
Musical artist
Modeling information
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorDark brown
AgencyPI Corporation
Signature

Lea Navvab Huening (born January 5, 2000), also known by her Korean name Jung Lea (Korean: 정리아), is a South Korean and American singer, model, MC, actress, and influencer. She is a member of the girl group I.MET.U, formed in 2024 through the survival reality show Time Turner, in which she reached the fifth and final place in the ranking. Previously, she debuted in the South Korean girl group VIVA in October 2017, but the group unofficially disbanded in 2019. She is under PI Corporation.

Early life and education

Lea Navvab Huening was born on January 5, 2000, in Texas, U.S., to a South Korean mother and an American father. Her siblings are Huening Kai from Tomorrow X Together and her younger sister, Huening Bahiyyih from Kep1er.

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".

2020–2023: YouTuber beginnings, PIETA, Seoul Fashion Week, Korea Multicultural Festa Awards

On January 9, 2020, Jung became a YouTuber after opening her own channel.

On July 19, 2021, it was announced that Jung signed with Model Directors as a model.

On December 9, 2022, Jung was announced as a member of Pi House, a collaborative content creation house.

On March 19, 2023, Jung debuted as a runway model on 23F/W Seoul Fashion Week for the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection. On September 8, 2023, Jung appeared at Seoul Fashion Week to walk for Kwak Hyun-joo's fashion showcase.

2024: Return to Seoul Fashion Week, Departure from Model Directors, PI Corporation

On February 4, 2024, Jung appeared on the runway for Kwak Hyun-joo 24F/W collection. On April 12, 2024, Jung signed an exclusive contract with PI Corporation.

Time Turner, I.MET.U

On October 24, 2024, Lea 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. The show's first episode aired on November 8, 2024. It spanned for two weeks with 6 episodes and 7 livestreams in total.

The final episode aired on November 22, 2024 where the final top 5 contestants were announced. Lea was ranked 5th place, making her the final member of the debut lineup. The name of the group was later revealed to be I.MET.U.


Other ventures

Endorsements

The clothing brand, Commadonna, has had Jung as their model since 2016. On March 27, 2023, Celltweet, a skincare brand, revealed that they picked J'LEA as their new model. 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.

Discography

Singles

Year Title Notes
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.
2022 A Year-End Medley Jingle Bells Choir Member Extra

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Mute: Music Telling Lea Fictionalized version

Television shows

Year Title Role Ref.
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

Hosting

Year Title Ref.
2023 2023 Korea Multicultural Festa Awards

Podcast

Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Hayik Show Host

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2022 "Shade" Jeong Hong Il
"Sugar" Youngjae
2023 "Blank Effect" Park Jihoon
"Jump! " Mirae

Stage

Musical

Year Title Venue Date Notes Ref.
2021 We Don't Cry at Mcdonald's Yeonhee Art Theater July 6-11 They credited Lea as a co-creator and performer

References

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