Kim Jung-yeon Releases First Mini Album 'Urijeong,' to Debut New Songs at Samsung Hall
Kim Jung-yeon has released his first mini album, 'Urijeong,' and will hold his 'PERFORMER VOL.3 Variety' solo concert at Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall on July 25 and 26.
Idol-turned-trot singer Kim Jung-yeon has released his first-ever mini album, 'Urijeong', and has entered full-scale activities. He will also hold a solo concert, 'PERFORMER VOL.3 Variety', on July 25 and 26 at the Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.
First Mini Album 'Urijeong' Revealed via SNS
Kim Jung-yeon recently revealed the jacket image for his new album on his SNS. In the photo, he poses in front of a red background while slightly lifting his sunglasses. The lenses feature text reminiscent of the album title, and his name is engraved at the top in Roman characters, revealing the visual concept of the mini album.
In his post, he expressed gratitude to his staff and fans, writing, “My first mini album has been released. It was possible because so many people helped, and I worked on it with a lot of affection. I will work even harder at singing. Thank you.” For Kim Jung-yeon, who has primarily focused on singles and competition stages, this project marks his first mini album.
A6P Debut and 2020 'Guardian Angel' Restart
Kim Jung-yeon's musical career began in 2015 when he debuted as the leader and main vocalist of the boy group A6P. At that time, he released the digital single 'Face Off', after which he transitioned to a solo career and chose the trot genre.
Restarting his activities as a trot singer in 2020 with the single album 'Guardian Angel', he established a style that moves between traditional trot and semi-trot. Since then, he has released songs such as 'Please Stay Long, Long Time', 'Saturday Saturday Night', 'Even a Passing Glance is Fate', and 'Think About It Tomorrow'. He has performed a range of songs, from traditional trot themed around fate to upbeat tracks.
'Burning Trotman' 4th Place and 'Active Singer King 2' Stage
His success in competition programs continued. In 'Tomorrow is Mr. Trot', he reached the third round of the main competition, performing songs like 'Namhaeng Yeolcha' and 'Unknown Girl'. He created stages that combined an appealing, soulful voice with powerful high notes and performance.
In 'Burning Trotman', he reached the finals and finished in 4th place overall. Afterwards, he performed joint stages with fellow trot singers in shows like 'Burning Rose Group'. In 2025, he appeared in the third round of the main competition for 'Active Singer King 2', performing alongside Han Kang, who is from 'Mr. Trot 1'. He once again proved his live performance skills, which were honed during his military band service.
Solo Concert at Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall on July 25–26
Kim Jung-yeon will hold his solo concert 'PERFORMER VOL.3 Variety' at the Ewha Womans University Samsung Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, at 6 PM on July 25 and 5 PM on July 26. This performance is the third series of the 'PERFORMER' brand concert.
The performance will focus on unconventional directing and solid live vocals. At this event, Kim Jung-yeon will reveal the live stage for the new songs from his first mini album 'Urijeong' for the first time.
