Jota | |
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Native name | 이종화 |
Born |
Lee Jong-hwa February 15, 1994 Busan, South Korea |
Other names | Jota |
Education | Dong Ji High School |
Occupation | |
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instruments | |
Years active | 2014–present |
Labels |
J. Tune Camp (2014-2016) GNI Entertainment (2016-present) |
Associated acts | Madtown |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 조타 |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 이종화 |
Hanja | 李鍾和 |
Revised Romanization | I Jong-hwa |
McCune–Reischauer | Yi Jonghwa |
J. Tune Camp (2014-2016)
Lee Jong-hwa (born February 15, 1994), better known as Jota, is a South Korean singer and model. He is a member of South Korean boy group Madtown.
In high school, Jota planned to become a professional Judo competitor. However, due to an ankle injury he had to give those dreams up and decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
Jota was a backup dancer in Lee Hyori's "Bad Girls" music video and promotions.
Jota debuted with the song "YOLO" as a sub rapper and lead dancer of the South Korean boy group Madtown in October 2014. The group made official debut on October 9 on M Countdown.
In December 2015, Jota auditioned for Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education. He was chosen from an audition for judo and was announced as the new ace due to his professional judo skills. He won many matches with many experienced judo players.
Jota changed his position in Madtown from a rapper to vocalist.
In early January 2016, It was confirmed Jota will be a cast member of the Law of the jungle in Tonga.
In May 2016, Jota joined the fourth season of We Got Married, appeared with model Kim Jin-kyung.