HYUN JIN YOUNG
Hyun Jin-young (born Heo Hyeon-seok on February 3, 1971) is a pioneering South
Korean singer and dancer, widely recognized as one of the first artists to
introduce hip-hop to Korea. Born in Seoul, Hyun began his career under the
guidance of Lee Soo-man and became the first artist signed to SM Entertainment
(then S.M. Studio) in 1989. He debuted in 1990 with Hyun Jin-young and Wawa,
releasing influential tracks like “Sad Mannequin,” “Sexy Lady,” and “You Are in
My Unclear Memory.” Though his album sales were modest, his bold adoption of
hip-hop dance and music shocked and fascinat...
