History of Jung Joon-young in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 22, 2024

Jung Joon-young is a former South Korean singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. In 2019, he was convicted of aggravated rape and other illicit sexual acts. He was sentenced to five years in prison, later reduced to four on appeal, and an additional five years of mandatory counseling for sexual offenders. He was found guilty of illicitly filming and distributing sexual acts without consent, as well as participating in gang rapes on two separate occasions in 2016. The case, part of the Burning Sun scandal, unveiled a network of illicit activities involving several K-pop stars and sparked public outrage, leading to widespread protests and calls for stricter regulations within the entertainment industry.

February 21, 1989: Birth of Jung Joon-young

Jung Joon-young was born on February 21, 1989.

2008: Selected for LEDApple

Jung Joon-young was selected as a vocalist for LEDApple in 2008.

2010: Indie Music Scene and Band Formation

In 2010, Jung Joon-young became involved in the indie music scene and formed bands like Flower Mist and Switch On.

2010: Rock Trip EP Release

Jung Joon-young released his solo EP, "Rock Trip", in 2010.

2010: Dropped from LEDApple

Jung Joon-young was dropped from LEDApple before their debut in 2010.

2012: Superstar K Recognition

Jung Joon-young gained recognition in the 2012 season of Superstar K.

2012: Release of "Fantasy"

Jung Joon-young released the digital single "Fantasy" in 2012.

October 2013: Debut Mini Album and Award

In October 2013, Jung Joon-young released his debut mini-album and won the "New Male Solo Artist" award.

2013: Joins 2 Days & 1 Night

In 2013, Jung Joon-young joined the cast of 2 Days & 1 Night.

2013: Superstar K4 Success

In 2013, Jung Joon-young's performance on Superstar K4, including his cover of "Becoming Dust", gained popularity and awards.

June 26, 2014: Release of Teenager

On June 26, 2014, Jung Joon-young released his self-produced second mini-album, "Teenager".

2014: Pretty Man, KCON, and Tour

In 2014, Jung Joon-young performed at the Pretty Man concert, KCON Los Angeles, and held a concert tour in China.

2014: Starts Simsimtapa Radio Show

Jung Joon-young began hosting his radio program, Simsimtapa, in 2014.

2014: Release of "Always Reds"

Jung Joon-young released the cheer song "Always Reds" in 2014.

2014: Top Entertainer Award

Jung Joon-young won the "Top Entertainer Award in a Variety Show" at the 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards.

November 2015: Contract Expiration

Jung Joon-young's contract with CJ E&M expired in November 2015.

2015: Illegal Filming

In 2015, Jung Joon-young allegedly filmed sexual encounters without consent.

2015: Film Debut and End of Simsimtapa

In 2015, Jung Joon-young made his film debut in Love Forecast and his radio show, Simsimtapa, ended.

2015: Formation of JJY Band

Jung Joon-young became the lead vocalist of JJY Band in 2015.

January 5, 2016: Signs with C9 Entertainment

Jung Joon-young and his band signed with C9 Entertainment on January 5, 2016.

March 2016: Alleged Gang Rape Incident

In March 2016, Jung Joon-young and others allegedly participated in the gang rape of a woman. This incident became the subject of later investigations and accusations.

2016: Gang Rape Incidents

In 2016, Jung Joon-young committed gang rape on two occasions.

2016: Illegal Filming and Sharing

In 2016, Jung Joon-young continued his illegal filming and sharing of explicit videos.

2016: Departure from 2 Days & 1 Night

Jung Joon-young left the show "2 Days & 1 Night" in 2016.

2016: JJY Band Renamed

Jung Joon-young's band, JJY Band, was renamed Drug Restaurant in 2016.

February 7, 2017: Release of The First Person

Jung Joon-young released his studio album, "The First Person", on February 7, 2017.

2018: eSports, "Fiancée", Concert, and Festival

In 2018, Jung Joon-young joined an eSports team, released the single "Fiancée", held a solo concert, and performed at the World DJ Festival.

2018: World Cup Song and "Hello K-Idol"

In 2018, Jung Joon-young participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup theme songs and became a mentor on "Hello K-Idol".

March 11, 2019: Allegations of Illegal Filming

On March 11, 2019, allegations surfaced that Jung Joon-young had illegally filmed and shared explicit videos.

March 12, 2019: Retirement from Entertainment Industry

On March 12, 2019, Jung Joon-young officially retired from the entertainment industry.

March 2019: KakaoTalk Chatrooms Revealed

In March 2019, Jung Joon-young's KakaoTalk chatrooms were revealed to the public.

March 2019: End of JJY Band

Jung Joon-young's time as lead vocalist of the band, JJY Band (later Drug Restaurant) ended in March 2019.

April 19, 2019: Allegations of Rape and Sharing Explicit Content Emerge

On April 19, 2019, a woman accused Jung Joon-young and four other men of raping her in March 2016. She also claimed they shared audio and photos of the incident in a group chat.

May 10, 2019: Jung Pleads Guilty to Illegal Filming and Sharing

On May 10, 2019, Jung Joon-young pleaded guilty to eleven counts of illegally filming and distributing videos of himself having sex with women. He also sought legal settlements with the victims. He was also under investigation for gang rape allegations.