In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.

Lea Navvab Huening or Jung Lea (born January 5, 2000),[1][2] known professionally as Lea Navvab, is a South Korean and American singer, model, host, actress, and influencer. She is a member of the girl group I.MET.U, formed in through the survival reality show Time Turner, in which she reached the fifth and final place in the ranking.[3] Previously, she was member the South Korean girl group VIVA.[4]

Early life and education

Lea Navvab Huening was born on January 5, 2000, in Texas, U.S.,[2] to a South Korean mother and an American father.[5] Her siblings are Huening Kai from Tomorrow X Together and her younger sister, Huening Bahiyyih from Kep1er.[6]

Career

2017–2019: VIVA

In 2017, Jung became a member of the girl group VIVA under Shine E&M. The girl group debuted on October 13, 2017 with the release of their self-titled single "VIVA".

2020–2023: YouTuber beginnings, PIETA, Seoul Fashion Week, Korea Multicultural Festa Awards

On January 9, 2020, Jung became a YouTuber after opening her own channel.[7][better source needed]

On July 19, 2021, it was announced that Jung signed with Model Directors as a model.[8][better source needed]

On December 9, 2022, Jung was announced as a member of Pi House, a collaborative content creation house.[9][better source needed]

On March 19, 2023, Jung debuted as a runway model on 23F/W Seoul Fashion Week for the Kwak Hyun-joo Collection.[10] On September 8, 2023, Jung appeared at Seoul Fashion Week to walk for Kwak Hyun-joo's fashion showcase.[11]

2024: Return to Seoul Fashion Week, Departure from Model Directors, PI Corporation

On February 4, 2024, Jung appeared on the runway for Kwak Hyun-joo 24F/W collection.[12] On April 12, 2024, Jung signed an exclusive contract with PI Corporation.[13]

Time Turner, I.MET.U

On October 24, 2024, Lea was officially announced as a contestant on the survival show Time Turner, produced by Makestar and PI Corporation, created to make a 5-member girl group.[14] The show's first episode aired on November 8, 2024. It spanned for two weeks with 6 episodes and 7 livestreams in total.[15]

The final episode aired on November 22, 2024 where the final top 5 contestants were announced. Lea was ranked 5th place, making her the final member of the debut lineup.[16] The name of the group was later revealed to be I.MET.U.[17]


Other ventures

Endorsements

The clothing brand, Commadonna, has had Jung as their model since 2016.[18][better source needed] On March 27, 2023, Celltweet, a skincare brand, revealed that they picked J'LEA as their new model.[19][better source needed] After reviewing the mascara of Glambux Korea on the All Review Show, the beauty company reached out to her to be the model of the product.[20][better source needed]

Discography

Singles

Year Title Notes
2022 "A Good Day To Love" Non-album single
"A Good Day To Love" (with JAY-M)
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" Remake song

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2022 A Year-End Medley Jingle Bells Choir Member Extra [21][unreliable source?]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Mute: Music Telling Lea Fictionalized version

Television shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2009 Shibo Quanjia Dou Lai Sai Contestant
2018 All Over the Place Season 8 Backup dancer
2021 TCKs Host
M View
2022–2023 All Review Show Cast member [22]

Hosting

Year Title Ref.
2023 2023 Korea Multicultural Festa Awards [23]

Podcast

Year Title Role Ref.
2023 Hayik Show Host [24]

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2022 "Shade" Jeong Hong Il [25]
"Sugar" Youngjae [26][27]
2023 "Blank Effect" Park Jihoon
"Jump! " Mirae

Stage

Musical

Year Title Venue Date Notes Ref.
2021 We Don't Cry at Mcdonald's Yeonhee Art Theater July 6-11 They credited Lea as a co-creator and performer

References

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