Moon Jong-up
Moon during his Headache album showcase, May 2020
Born (1995-02-06) February 6, 1995 (age 29)
Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • TS
  • The Groove
  • Big Ocean ENM
  • MA
Formerly ofB.A.P
Korean name
Hangul
문종업
Hanja
Revised RomanizationMun Jong-eop
McCune–ReischauerMun Chongŏp

Moon Jong-up (Korean: 문종업; born February 6, 1995), also known mononymously as Jongup, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He debuted as an idol in the six-member group B.A.P under TS Entertainment, where he served as a sub-vocalist from 2012 to its dissolution in 2019. Following his departure from TS Entertainment, he released his debut single album Headache in May 2020.

Early life

Moon was born on February 6, 1995, in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. He is the youngest of three sons.[1] He initially enrolled into an elementary school in the city before transferring to Sunae Elementary School in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, a month later.[2][3] His mother, a certified chef, opened up a business at the time.[2] Moon also attended Sunae Middle School, where he joined the dance club and performed at various school festivals and b-boy tournaments by the end of his first year.[3][4] He was admitted into Hanlim Multi Art School in the Songpa District of Seoul and graduated on February 7, 2013.[5][6]

Career

Pre–debut

Moon met a talent agent during a competition, who would later call him for an audition. He danced to an Usher song and received his notice of acceptance on his way home. He became a trainee under TS Entertainment in August during his first year in high school.[4] He spent the longest time as a trainee after bandmate Yongguk.[7]

2012–2019: B.A.P

Moon was revealed as a member of idol sextet B.A.P on January 17, 2012, where he served as a sub-vocalist and main dancer.[8][9]

Moon at a fan meeting, March 2017

The group debuted nine days later with their single album Warrior.[10] In November 2014, B.A.P filed a lawsuit against its agency. The members sought to nullify its contract with the company citing "unfair conditions and profit distribution".[11]

In August of the following year, the two parties ultimately settled and B.A.P resumed its activities under TS Entertainment.[12]

Moon performed his first solo song entitled "Try My Luck" during B.A.P's 2017 World Tour 'Party Baby!' in March.[13] A PBR&B track, it was released as part of a project album with fellow member Daehyun on June 8.[14]

In August and December 2018, Yongguk and Zelo left the group and record label following the expiration of their contracts, respectively.[15][16]

Moon and the remaining three members left the agency in February 2019, leading the dissolution of B.A.P.[17] Following B.A.P's disbandment, Moon took a six-month break from music.[18]

2019–present: New agency, and solo debut

Moon was cast for an encore show of the theater production The Lost Village; the performance took place on April 27, 2019.[19] Set in Jeju Island amid the historical events of 1979, he played the young version of bar owner Donghyuk.[20]

Moon was a contestant on Maeil Broadcasting Network's survival reality show Signhere (2019), where participants auditioned to join Jay Park's record label AOMG.[21] He passed the first round, but was eliminated in the second after his collaborative performance with MBA.[22] In November, Moon signed an exclusive contract with The Groove Company.[23]

On May 7, 2020, he released his debut single album Headache and its funk-pop title track.[24]

On July 8, 2021, he released his first extended play Us.[25]

In December, 2021, it was revealed he would be playing the role of Jang Jun in the upcoming music comedy Idol Recipe (2021), a film about an idol group that finds success despite being abandoned by their agency.[26]

On May 31, Moon announced that RE:MEET fan meetings will be held in Japan on July 30 and 31, 2022.[27]

On February 15, 2023, he was revealed as a contestant on JTBC's Peak Time and took part in TEAM 24:00. The group placed 3rd in the final round.

On October 5, a teaser was released for Moon's second mini album, Some. The album was later released on October 30.

Musical style

Moon cites American musician Chris Brown as his role model, who influenced him to become a singer.[7]

Discography

See also: B.A.P discography

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[28]
Us
  • Released: July 8, 2021
  • Label: Big Ocean ENM
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 47 —
Some
  • Released: October 30, 2023
  • Label: M.A Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 11

Single albums

Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[28]
Headache
  • Released: May 7, 2020
  • Label: The Groove, Kakao M
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 23

Singles

Title Year Release
"Try My Luck" 2017 Dae Hyun X Jong Up Project Album 'Party Baby'
"Fly Day"
(with Baek Ji-young, Sunmi, Davichi, Jueun, Jung Chae-yeon, Jin Se-yeon, Eunhyuk, NRG, Moon Bin, MJ, Ooon, Jaeyong, Heecheon, Heedo, Gunmin, Youngjae, The One, and Johan Kim) 		Non-album single
"Back It Up"
(with MBA featuring Bola, Make a Movie, Munchman, Anngyeongjaebee, GV, and Cova) 		2019 Signhere Special
"Headache"
(feat. Yunhway) 		2020 Headache
"Find"
(feat. Moon Sujin) 		2021 Us
"Us"
"X.O.X" 2023 Some

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other performer(s) Release Ref.
"Gal Rae?" (갈래?; Gallae?) 2019 Bola, Meloh Bola Tape 2 [31]

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Release Ref.
"Venus" (비너스; Bineoseu)
(Moon Jong-up featuring Kwon Hyun-bin) 		2019 Mr. Queen OST [32]
"Day Dream"
(Moon Jong-up and Nahyun featuring Sleepy) 		2021 Idol Recipe OST [33]
"Spectrum"
(Moon Jong-up featuring Kenta, Sohee, Woohee, Ryu Hoyeon, and Na Hyun) 		2022

Filmography

See also: B.A.P (South Korean band) § Filmography
Theater
Year Title Role Ref.
2019 The Lost Village Donghyuk [19]
Reality shows
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Signhere Himself Episode 3 [21]
2023 Peak Time
Film
Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Idol Recipe Jang Jun [26][34]

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