Shin Hye-jeong

Biography

Shin Hye-jeong (Korean: 신혜정), better known mononymously as Hyejeong, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group AOA.

Early life

Hyejeong competed in a supermodel pageant until the 3rd preliminary round. There, an FNC Entertainment casting director discovered her, and she became a FNC trainee in August 2010.

Career with AOA & AOA Cream

On July 30, 2012, Hyejeong made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's M! Countdown with their debut single, Angels' Story with the title track "Elvis". Hyejeong is also part of sub-unit AOA Cream together with Yuna and Kim Chanmi. The sub-unit released first teaser on February 1, 2016.
The music video teaser for title track I'm Jelly Baby was released on February 4, 2016.
AOA Cream's title track and music video was released on February 12, 2016.

Acting career

On August 8, 2012, Hyejeong appeared in TV series A Gentleman's Dignity.
Hyejeong appeared in the music video for boy band F.T. Island's song "I Wish" from the full Korean album Five Treasure Box which was released on September 10, 2012.
In October 2012, she was cast in a supporting role in drama "Cheongdam-dong Alice".
On October 19, 2012, Hyejeong, together with eight other stars such as Nam Ji-hyun and Jun. K, had been confirmed for tvN's dating show "The Romantic & Idol".
On August 6, 2013, Hyejeong was cast for The Blade and Petal.
Hyejeong appeared in the music video for boy band Phantom's song "Seoul Lonely" which was released on May 19, 2014. She also featured for its promotion in several music shows by overtaking Gain's part in the song.
On March 4, 2015, it was revealed that Hyejeong will be part of MBC's new variety show "Soulmate Returns".
On September 10, 2015, Hyejeong was listed in the lineup for SBS MTV EDM Program 'Mashup' that will be aired on 21st at 11PM KST for the first time.
In 2016, Hyejeong was cast in her first social film Mysterious Solver together with F.T. Island's Choi Min-hwan.
In March 2017, it was confirmed that Hyejeong will join tvN's Saturday Night Live Korea for season 9. The first episode was broadcast on March 25, 2017.

In January 2018, casual denim brand Buckaroo announced Hyejeong as their new model for the 2018 S/S season.
In February 2018, it was announced that Hyejeong will have a lead role in the SBS weekend drama Nice Witch as flight attendant Joo Yebin.
In 2019, Hyejeong, along with Seo Yu-na and Kim Chanmi took part in Lifetime's reality program AOA DaSaDanang Heart Attack Danang, where the members travelled to Danang, Vietnam for an adventure.
In February 2020, Hyejeong was cast in upcoming tvN drama 'My Unfamiliar Family'.
In March 2023, Hyejeong signed with new agency TH Company.