Jungwon (정원), whose real name is Yang Jung-won (양정원), is the leader of the South Korean K-pop group ENHYPEN. Born on February 9, 2004, this charismatic young talent trained at SM Entertainment and then BigHit Entertainment before debuting with ENHYPEN on November 30, 2020. Despite his young age, Jungwon was chosen as leader thanks to his exceptional leadership skills and sense of responsibility.
About Jungwon
- Stage name: Jungwon (정원)
- Full name: Yang Jung-won (양정원)
- English name: Johnny Yang
- Group: ENHYPEN
- Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
- Birthday: February 9, 2004
- Zodiac sign: Aquarius
- Chinese zodiac: Monkey
- MBTI: ISTJ (formerly ESTJ)
- Height: 174 cm
- Weight: N/A
- Blood type: AB
- Representative colors: Blue, orange, white, green, purple
- Representative emoji: 🐱
Biography and Career
Jungwon was born in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and grew up in Gwanak-gu. He started his trainee journey in January 2017, first at SM Entertainment (2017-2018), where he trained with members of NCT and WayV, then at BigHit Entertainment (2018-2019). After only one year and four months of training at BigHit, he took part in the survival show I-LAND.
In the I-LAND finale, Jungwon ranked first with an impressive total of 1,417,620 votes, proving how popular he was with the public. His natural leadership, steady voice and dance skills convinced the producers to give him the role of ENHYPEN's leader, even though he is one of the youngest members of the group.
Since debuting in November 2020, Jungwon has shown impressive maturity in his role as leader. He is known for his ability to keep harmony within the group and to look after his fellow members. His stage name, which means "garden" in Korean, reflects his gentle, soothing personality.
Fun Facts about Jungwon
Family and Personal Life
- Jungwon has an older sister born in 2002
- He has a dog named Maeumi, named after the dog in the drama "Heart Is"
- He is allergic to cat hair
- His favorite colors are blue, orange, white, green and purple
- His favorite season is winter
Hobbies and Favorites
- Jungwon practiced taekwondo for 7 years and was an athlete for 4 years
- He also took swimming lessons for about 1 year in elementary school
- He likes watching movies and going for walks when it rains
- His favorite ice cream flavor is "Mom is an Alien"
- He loves all the ENHYPEN members, especially Jake
- He likes curry and hates eating in bed with socks on
Quirks and Anecdotes
- Jungwon can't wink, he has to hold one eye shut with his finger
- He can't whistle either
- He isn't ticklish
- He can imitate the sound of Squidward's footsteps
- His charm points are his dimple, his eye smile and his shoulders
- His shoulders are 48 cm wide
- He used to have curly hair but didn't like it, so he straightened it
- Jungwon goes to bed early and gets up early
- He is the shortest member of ENHYPEN
Relationships and Friendships
- Jungwon is friends with Minjae from xikers
- He trained with members of NCT and WayV at SM Entertainment
- His role models are BTS's Jungkook and Justin Bieber
- According to Ni-Ki, Jungwon and Sunoo snore the most in the group
Career and Performances
- He was chosen as leader because of his sense of responsibility and his level-headedness
- He is talented at singing, dancing and popping
- His microphone is gray
- His most treasured item is a backpack he has used since fifth grade
- His favorite I-LAND memory is seeing Jay sleep with his eyes open
Jungwon's Social Media
Jungwon is active on ENHYPEN's social media platforms:
- Instagram: @enhypen
- Twitter/X: @ENHYPEN_members
- Weverse: ENHYPEN
Jungwon in ENHYPEN
As leader, Jungwon plays a key role in ENHYPEN's dynamic. Despite his young age, he shows impressive maturity and handles difficult situations calmly and diplomatically. The members describe him as adaptable, balanced and quick to absorb new information.
His leadership shows in his ability to listen to each member's concerns and keep a harmonious atmosphere. He is also known for his professionalism on stage and his determination to keep improving. Jungwon perfectly embodies "You can do it", the motto he chose for himself.
Songs and Projects
ENHYPEN "Given-Taken" (Official MV) — Jungwon's explosive debut with ENHYPEN.
ENHYPEN "Drunk-Dazed" (Official MV) — Jungwon shows off his skills as a dancer and a leader.
ENHYPEN "Bite Me" (Official MV) — A powerful comeback where Jungwon shines.
