J (singer)

J
J performing live in 2005.
Background information
Native name	정재영
Birth name	Chung Jae Young
Also known as	J.ae
Born	(1977-05-02) May 2, 1977 (age 39) Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, R&B/Soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, Radio DJ, television presenter, MC
Years active	1998–present

(1977-05-02) May 2, 1977 (age 39)

Chung Jae Young (born May 2, 1977), better known by her stage name J or J.ae, is a Korean R&B/soul singer-songwriter.

J grew up in San Francisco, California, and later Springfield, Virginia, where she attended West Springfield High School. She was discovered when she won the local title in a regional Miss Korea beauty pageant in Washington, D.C.

In 2002, J was invited to contribute her talent to the FIFA World Cup's official album. Her song "Gotta Get Love" was featured on The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan Edition.

In 2007, she released a contemporary Christian album In My Lifetime. The album had a more R&B/hip-hop feel than her previous releases.

In 2012, J hosted Arirang TV's The Sensation, a music-focused series that introduced traditional Korean instruments, music, and dance through multiple venues including concerts, studio audience tapings, and award-winning documentaries geared towards a world-wide English-speaking audience.

In March 2013, it was reported that J planned to marry a U.S. soldier. The wedding was scheduled for September 14, 2013.