# Jung Dong-ha

Jung Dong-ha (born Jung Jae-hwan on April 17, 1980) is a South Korean singer, musical actor, radio personality and a vocal major professor at Kyungpook National University. Jung joined as a vocalist of South Korean rock band Boohwal in 2005, after releasing three albums with Boohwal Jung left the band in 2014.

## Biography
### Before debut (1980–2005)
#### Education

Jung was born in Seoul, South Korea and graduated from Kwanak High School.

#### Background

In high school, he was the lead vocalist of a group called Navigator. At his university, he played the vocal-guitar role in a space MHZ, and performed under the group alias Block Driver at clubs Hongik University Rollingstones, Koda, Freebird, and so on. While he was serving in the Korean Army, he had formed his own rock band. After he was discharged from military service, he worked on his music career on his own until he joined Boohwal, which is considered by many to be the living legendary rock group in South Korea. He started his professional music career since then.

#### Motivation in musicianship

In an interview, Jung explained that a performance of "Don't Stop Me Now", by Queen, gave such an awe-inspiring impression that it motivated him to become a musician. He explains how amazed he was to experience guitar, bass, drums, and vocal cooperate to create such an amazing sound.

#### Audition

After completing military service in 2004, Jung signed with a recording studio of a composer he had befriended and prepared his career further. From there he was recommended to bassist Seo Jae-hyuk and was led to Bohwal's audition. At the time the band was in search of finding a new vocalist. In a radio show Boohwal's leader Kim Tae-won talked about how, in the audition, he heard Jung Dong-ha singing "고해/Gohae/Confession", which is one of well known classic Korean pop song, and was so amazed that he picked him as the new vocal for the band on the spot.

### After debut (2005–present)
#### Debut as the ninth vocalist of rock band Boowhal (2005)

In 2005, Jung was initiated as the ninth successor of the legacy of Boohwal vocalists. Jung's name is now listed with Boohwal vocalists Kim Jong-seo, Lee Seung-chul, Kim Jae-ki, Kim Jae-hee, Park Wan-kyu, Kim Ki-yeon, Lee Sung-wook, and Jung Dan. He started his career as a musician with his debut album Seojeong.

#### Freshman of Boohwal (2006–08)

In 2006, Jung's second album aka Boohwal's 11th Album Saarang was released. He participated in various drama OST's during years 2007, 2008

#### Boohwal (2009)

In 2009, in February, Boohwal's 25th Song Book was released. In May, Jung was featured on a song titled "Aaeburrlae" and in July, he participated in an O.S.T of Korean broadcasting station MBC's Drama Chinku, Urideuluijeonseul. In August, Boohwal's new official album 25th Anniversary: Retrospect I was released. In the new album he co-authored the lyrics of songs named "Thodashi Saarangii" and "OZ". In the O.S.T of Drama Chiku he participated in the composition of the song titled "The Day". Jung joined Korean broadcasting arts performance academy as a vocal trainer in a project called "Hyun Jin-young Go Project". The academy is instituted by the Korean broadcasting station SBS. He took his first step by performing in national tours and making appearances on various media broadcasts. Following that Jung Dong-ha along with Boohwal received the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards as the nominee of Best Rock Award, as well as the nominee of Korean Cultural Entertainment Award's Top 10 Singers awards criteria.

#### Marching on (2010–present)

In 2010, Jung's vocalist contract with Boohwal was renewed. In February, he was cast as the show host of a music program called "Live H", and started his appearance in the broadcasts. The show is co-produced by Kyung-in TV and Arirang TV. In the program Jung leads the corner named "Hidden Ace", which is a special corner for the program that is scheduled once a month. In March, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect II was released and Jung participated in the supporting album of the 2010 FIFA World Cup called The Shouts of Reds. United Korea. In April, he participated in an OST of a movie called Daehanminguk 1% with a song titled "You and I". In July, he participated in another OST of a game named ARGO with a song titled "Saessangwiiroe". He was also enrolling into the Korea Art College. After the release of the album Purple Wave, single album Geuttaegajigeumiramyeon and collaboration album Nuguhnasaaranguhlhaanda were released. The albums were compiled on the road on a nationwide South Korean tour and the collaboration album includes several former Boohwal vocalists Jung Dan, Park Wan-kyu, and Lee Sung Wook. Another single album song Ghasseumaae Keurin Suhng (Vision in Mind) and Moosa Baekdohngsuu an O.S.T. called The Only Road, alongside his first musical "New Roly Poly" was released. He was also competing in a music program named "Immortal Songs 2 – Singing the Legends" (불후의 명곡).

### Rock Band Boohwal

Boohwal is the name of a South Korean rock band formed in 1986. Current members of Boohwal include Kim Tae-won, Seo Jae-hyuk, Chae Jae-min and Jung Dong-ha. Jung is currently the youngest member in Boohwal, presenting as much as fifteen years of age difference. The latest official album of the band 25th Anniversary: Retrospect has two parts, released in August 2009 and March 2010, respectively.
Boohwal Entertainment stated that on January 3, 2014, Jung Dong-Ha would be parting ways with Boohwal as his contract had expired after their eight-year journey. When inquired about why Jung Dong-Ha decided to leave Boohwal even after becoming the longest running vocalist of Boohwal by You Hee-yeol in the KBS musical program You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook, Dong-Ha answered that he wanted to discover a new side of himself and his singing (which he realized after becoming a contestant of KBS's other musical program "Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend"). He further added that even Boohwal needed some fresh changes to take the band to the next level. So his parting from the band came very naturally as his contract expired.

### Hyun Jin-young Go Project

Jung joined the "Hyun Jin-young Go Project" as a vocals trainer. As an academy established by a famous Korean hip hop singer-dancer-producer in 2009, the project has proclaimed to become a full-time music production session assets benefactor to those who are nominated through the project. The project's intent was to help students of music make breakthroughs to penetrate the realm of career in musicianship.

### Like Book, Like Music: This is Jung Dong Ha

On August 25, 2014, Jung made his debut as a radio jockey and DJ in his own radio program called "Like Book, Like Music: This is Jung Dong-Ha" (책처럼 음악처럼, 정동하입니다 ! ; Revised Romanization: Chaekcheoreom Eumagcheoreom Jeong Dong-ha Imnida!) in Educational Broadcasting System EBS FM.This was a radio program where Jung captivated his listeners with the power of both music and his voice. The radio program aired from Monday to Saturday, 9 pm to 11 pm via online radio EBS FM 104.5 MHz and EBS Bandi. In the program, Jung listened to the concerns and views of the listeners and even invited various celebrity guests at times to discuss different aspects of life with them. He also chose his own selection of songs and plays for the listeners. The program has been immensely popular and successful, with search hits ranking number one within just a few days of broadcasting and with thousands of daily online chats and conversations about the program.

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Album details | KOR | Sales |
| Crossroad | Released: September 13, 2018 Label: Music1 Company Formats: CD, digital download | 20 | KOR: 3,671 |

### Extended plays

| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | EP details | KOR | Sales |
| Begin | Released: October 8, 2014 Label: Evermore Music Formats: CD, digital download | 6 | KOR: 4,186 |
| Dream | Released: June 2, 2016 Label: Evermore Music Formats: CD, digital download | 17 | KOR: 2,957 |
| Life | Released: October 15, 2017 Label: Evermore Music Formats: CD, digital download | 21 | KOR: 2,078 |
| Sketch | Released: September 17, 2019 Label: Music1 Company Formats: CD, digital download | 26 | KOR: 2,367 |

### Singles

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | KOR | Album |
| "If I" | 2014 | 28 | Begin |
| "Snow, Again" (다시, 눈) | 2015 | — | Non-album single |
| "Oh! Love" (오! 사랑) | 2016 | — | Dream |
| "Korea" | 2016 | — | Non-album single |
| "Now I Know" (사람이) (with Paul Kim) | 2017 | — | Life |
| "Your Season" (너의 계절) | 2017 | — | Life |
| "Sunshine" | 2017 | — | Non-album singles |
| "If You Love" (사랑하면) | 2018 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Let Me Go Back" (되돌려 놔줘) | 2018 | — | Crossroad |
| "It's You" | 2019 | — | Sketch |
| "Waiting to Shine" (밤이 두려워진 건) | 2019 | — | Sketch |
| "My Heart Is You" (그게 너였어) | 2019 | — | Sketch |
| "What Is Love" (이별을 노래로 만들어 보았습니다) | 2019 | — | Sketch |
| "Stay With Me" (그대 밖은 위험해) | 2020 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Love" | 2020 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Fly Away" | 2020 | — | Non-album singles |
| "I Still Love You" (추억은 만남보다 이별에 남아) | 2021 | 40 | Non-album singles |
| "Imagine" (너의 모습) | 2021 | 90 | Non-album singles |
| "Between Love and Breakup" (사랑과 이별 사이) | 2021 | — | Non-album singles |
| "The Place at the Time" (단골집) | 2022 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Women Can't Talk, Men Don't Know" (여자는 말 못하고, 남자는 모르는 것들) | 2023 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Sad Promise" (이미 슬픈 사랑) | 2023 | — | Non-album singles |

### Soundtrack appearances

| Title | Year | Album |
| "Paradise" (파라다이스) | 2006 | Wolf OST |
| "My Love Is" (내사랑은) | 2006 | Great Inheritance OST |
| "It'll Be Great" (좋을 거야) | 2008 | Single Dad in Love OST |
| "The Day" | 2009 | Friend, Our Legend OST |
| "You and I" (with Bora of BGH4) | 2010 | South Korea 1% OST |
| "Caterpillar" (애벌레) | 2012 | Iron Bag Mr. Woo-Soo OST |
| "Just Look at You" (바라보나봐) | 2012 | Missing You OST |
| "First Button" (첫 번째 단추) | 2013 | When a Man Falls in Love OST |
| "Sad Story" (슬픈 동화) | 2013 | Don't Look Back: The Legend of Orpheus OST |
| "Mystery" | 2013 | Master's Sun OST |
| "Destiny Sonata" (운명 같은 너) | 2014 | You Are My Destiny OST |
| "Waiting On You" (안녕 그 말) | 2014 | The King's Face OST |
| "Yolo Man" | 2015 | Super Daddy Yeol OST |
| "The Day" (그날까지) | 2015 | D-Day OST |
| "To You Again" | 2016 | Marriage Contract OST |
| "Don't Leave Me Alone" (날 혼자 두지마) | 2016 | Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth OST |
| "It's Over You" | 2018 | When Time Stopped OST |
| "Fighter" (feat. La.Q) | 2019 | The Fiery Priest OST |
| "Take Out My Heart" | 2019 | Kill It OST |
| "Everything Passes By" (다 지나가니까) | 2020 | Once Again OST |
| "What I Want to Say to You" (너에게 하고 싶은 말) | 2021 | Police University OST |
| "Money" | 2023 | Payback OST |
| "Live in My Heart" (내 가슴에 살아) | 2023 | Red Balloon OST |
| "Rise Again" | 2023 | My Lovely Boxer OST |

## Musical

| Title | Role | Dates |
| 롤리폴리 – 우리들의 청춘 | 영민 | May–Jun 2012 |
| 요셉 어메이징 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | 요셉 | Feb–Apr 2013 |
| 잭 더 리퍼 | 다니엘 | May–Jun 2013 |
| 노트르담 드 파리 | 그랭구와르 | Sep–Nov 2013 |
| Dracula | Dracula | Nov 2022–Jan 2023 |

### Television

| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2016 | King of Mask Singer | Contestant as "Get Excited Eheradio", episodes 71-80 |

## Radio Program

| Program | Radio | Timing | First Broadcast | Status |
| 책처럼음악처럼 ,정동하입니다/ Like Book, Like Music: This is Jung Dong-Ha | EBS FM 104.5 MHz and EBS Bandi | Monday through Saturday, 9:00 to 11:00 pm | August 25, 2014 | Ongoing |

## Motorsports

| Competition | Class | 정동하 Competing Round | Team | Schedule |
| 2013 CJ 헬로모바일 슈퍼레이스 챔피언십 | NEXEN N9000 | 1 | 인제오토피아 레이싱팀 | May 4, 2013 |
| 2013 CJ 헬로모바일 슈퍼레이스 챔피언십 | NEXEN N9000 | 4 | 인제스피디움레이싱팀 | August 3, 2013 |