Lee Sung-jong

Lee Sung-jong (Hangul: 이성종; hanja: 李成種; born September 3, 1993), commonly known as Sungjong, is a South Korean singer. He is a vocalist of the South Korean boy band Infinite under Woollim Entertainment.[1] He is also the vocalist of Infinite F.[2]

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Sung-jong
이성종
Lee at KCON 2015 Japan
Background information
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993
Gwangju, South Korea
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocal
Years active2010–present
Associated acts
WebsiteInfinite
Korean name
Hangul
이성종
Revised RomanizationI Seong-jong
McCune–ReischauerI Sŏng-chong

Personal life

Lee Sung-jong was born in Gwangju City, South Korea, on September 3, 1993. He moved to Andong when he was 9. He has a younger brother three years younger than him named Lee Seon-gyu. He graduated from Jeonju Arts High School on February 7, 2012, and was studying at Kongju University.

On July 29, 2019, he revealed on his Instagram that he had quietly enlisted for his mandatory military service.[3] He enlisted on July 22 as a public service worker.[4] His military service ended on May 8, 2021.[5]

Career

Infinite
Main article: Infinite (band)

Lee was first introduced as a vocalist of the boy band Infinite in 2010. His first appearance as a member was during Infinite's pre-debut reality show You Are My Oppa. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010.[6]

Infinite F
Main article: Infinite F

Lee was announced as a member of Infinite F during the One Great Step Returns encore concert, along with Sungyeol and L. There, they performed the song "My Heart is Beating". The unit released their first song "I'm Going Crazy" in Infinite's 2nd album, "Season 2". On November 19, 2014, they made their official debut in Japan with their album, "Koi No Sign" and debuted in Korea with the single album, "Azure" on December 2, 2014.

On January 24, 2022, it was announced that Lee's contract with Woollim Entertainment has expired after he decided not to renew it. [7]

Discography
Main articles: Infinite discography and Infinite F § Discography

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales Album
KOR
As lead artist
"Love Song" 2018 — N/A Top Seed
"Beside Me" — Mysterious Nurse OST Part.1

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2011 Wara Store Tooniverse Himself (voice) [8]
Just Like That Show Himself [9]
2018 Mysterious Nurse SBS Mobidic Woo Hyun-woo

Television shows
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2014 Super Idol Chart Show SBS Host
2017 Stargram Season 2 SBS Plus Co-host
2018 Sales King TV Channel A Cast member

Web shows
Year Title Platform Role Notes Ref.
2021 Late Night Idol Naver NOW Special host [10]
2022 Idol Blossom Blabla Host Season 1–2 [11][12]

Radio shows
Year Title Network Role
2018 Midnight Black EBS DJ

References
  1. "Infinite profile". Woollim Entertainment. February 16, 2013. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. "INFINITE F to debut in Japan next month". Koreaboo. October 14, 2014. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. ""미리 말 못해서, 미안해요"…인피니트 성종, 깜짝 입대 발표 '친필편지' [전문]" ["I'm Sorry I Didn't Tell You in Advance," Infinite's Sungjong Announces Surprise Enlistment in Handwritten Letter]. Naver (in Korean). July 29, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  4. Dong, Sun-hwa (July 29, 2019). "INFINITE's Sungjong starts 'public service' instead of active military duty". The Korea Times. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  5. "All Military Enlistment/Release Dates for Korean Drama and KPop Stars". Drama Current. March 28, 2020. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  6. "Infinite debuts on M! Countdown". Allkpop. June 10, 2010.
  7. Kim Ji-hye (January 24, 2022). "[팝업★]인피니트 이성종, 울림엔터와 이별..13년 인연 마무리(종합)" [[Popup★] Infinite Lee Seong-jong, farewell to Woollim Entertainment.. 13-year relationship ends (comprehensive)] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved January 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. Lee, Nancy (n.d.). "Infinite Members Become Voice Actors for 'Wara! Store' Cartoon". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  9. "15 times idols and actors alike proved they can't act". allkpop. SassyGrrrl. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  10. Yoo Jung-min (December 6, 2021). "인피니트 남우현X이성종, '심야아이돌' 스페셜 호스트 출격...완벽한 티키타카 예고" [Infinite Nam Woo-hyun X Lee Seong-jong, 'Late Night Idol' special host sortie... Perfect tiki-taka preview] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved December 7, 2021 – via Naver.
  11. Kim Soo-jin (February 7, 2022). "이성종, 울림엔터테인먼트 계약 만료 후 첫 행보..'아이돌 블라썸' 호스트 도전" [Seongjong Lee, first step after contract expiration with Woollim Entertainment... Host challenge for 'Idol Blossom'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. Kim Hye-jeong (April 11, 2022). "인피니트 이성종 '아이돌 블라썸' 시즌2도 주인장 활약" [Infinite's Lee Seong-Jong's 'Idol Blossom' Season 2 also plays an active role as the host] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
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