Jeonghwa/ Park Jung Hwa (EXID)

Who is Park Jeonghwa from EXID?

Park Jeonghwa, known mononymously as Jeonghwa, is a South Korean singer and actress under J,WIDE-Company. Born on May 8, 1995, in Anyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea, she serves as a member and the maknae of the girl group EXID.

Jeonghwa stands 169 cm tall and weighs 50 kg, with blood type A and an MBTI personality type of ISTP. Her English name is Alice, and she has a younger brother born in 1997. The performer's career began in childhood when she made her acting debut in a bit part in "Wives on Strike" (2004). In 2005, she became a co-host of NATV's Freshful Children Congress.

Before joining EXID, Jeonghwa trained at JYP Entertainment, where she appeared in Wonder Girls' "Tell Me" music video. She debuted as an EXID member on February 16, 2012, with the group's first digital single "Holla". The group's journey experienced significant changes in 2019 when Banana Culture released a statement revealing that the members' contracts would expire at the end of May. Jeonghwa and fellow member Hani decided not to renew their contracts with the agency.

Despite departing from Banana Culture, the group did not disband but entered a hiatus to allow departing members to pursue individual careers. EXID made a comeback on May 15, 2019, with the mini album "We". On May 30, 2019, Jeonghwa published a letter to fans confirming her departure from the company after "Me & You" promotions ended. Subsequently, on July 7, 2019, she signed with J,WIDE-Company as a singer and actress. Jeonghwa made her solo debut on May 10, 2026, with the digital single "Sun Love".

How did Jeonghwa become an EXID member?

Jeonghwa's path to EXID began during her time as a trainee at JYP Entertainment, where she trained for 5 years before being dismissed from the agency. Following her departure from JYP, she was contacted by fellow trainee Yuji, who had also failed to debut with a JYP girl group, to audition for AB Entertainment. Yuji reached out to multiple trainees, including Hani and Haeryung, inviting them to audition for the new opportunity.

Park Jeonghwa, along with Hani and Haeryung, successfully passed the AB Entertainment audition and was subsequently accepted into the agency. The formation of what would become EXID involved assembling six members through various channels. After the initial three members joined, the group expanded when producer Shinsadong Tiger discovered Elly, an underground rapper and songwriter, who became the fifth member. Dami, who was already training at AB Entertainment, was added as the sixth and final member to complete the original lineup.

Initially, the group operated under the name 'WT', an acronym for 'Who's That'. However, the agency decided to rebrand the group several months before their official debut, changing the name to EXID. This transition from JYP trainee to EXID member happened rapidly for Jeonghwa, as she was almost immediately incorporated into the group after leaving her previous agency.

The assembled six-member configuration of EXID featured Jeonghwa in multiple roles, positioning her as the main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist, visual, and maknae of the group. This multi-positional assignment reflected her training background and the skills she developed during her five-year period at JYP Entertainment.

What does Jeonghwa do in EXID?

Within EXID's configuration, Jeonghwa holds multiple positions that define her contributions to the group's performances. Her official roles include main dancer, lead rapper, sub-vocalist, visual, and maknae. These assignments reflect the versatile performance capabilities she brings to the group's stage presence and recordings.

Main dancer

Jeonghwa serves as EXID's main dancer, a position that held particular significance within the group's structure. For years, she remained the only EXID member with an official dance position. This unique status made her the primary anchor for the group's choreography execution and dance formations. Her dancing responsibilities extend beyond personal performance to influencing the group's overall movement coordination during stage activities.

Lead rapper

As lead rapper, Jeonghwa contributes rap verses to EXID's musical releases alongside the group's main rapper. This position places her second in the rapping hierarchy within the group's vocal distribution system. Her rap delivery complements the group's sonic diversity, particularly in tracks requiring multiple rap segments or varied vocal textures. The lead rapper designation indicates her capability to handle substantial rapping parts while supporting the main rapper's primary contributions.

Visual member

Jeonghwa holds the visual position within EXID, a role assigned to members considered representative of the group's aesthetic image. Additionally, her status as maknae (youngest member) creates a dual dynamic in her group interactions. She embodies two contrasting roles: the responsible worker who fulfills professional obligations and the mischievous maknae who brings playful energy to group activities. Her physical measurements include a waist circumference of 23 inches (58cm), a neck length of 19cm, and arm length of 75cm.

Jeonghwa's solo activities and projects

Beyond group commitments, Park Jeonghwa expanded her career through various solo endeavors spanning music production, broadcast media, and dramatic performance. These individual pursuits developed alongside her EXID activities, establishing her presence across multiple entertainment sectors.

Solo music releases

In 2017, Jeonghwa released six solo songs, with one titled "Alice" featured on EXID's mini album "Full Moon". The remaining five tracks emerged as collaborative works with producer pinkmoon. The "Alice" track, distributed by BANANA CULTURE, was released on November 7, 2017, and featured pinkmoon as a collaborative artist. These releases marked her initial ventures into solo musical expression separate from group recordings.

Television appearances

Jeonghwa's television presence extended across numerous variety programs and music shows. Her appearances included hosting "The Show" from May 16, 2017, to August 29, 2017. She participated in competition programs such as "King of Mask Singer," serving as a panelist in episodes 43-44 and 63-76, and later appearing as a contestant in episode 151. Her variety show portfolio encompassed "Weekly Idol," "Knowing Bros," "Hello Counselor," and "You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook," among others. In 2015, she joined the cast of "Soulmates Returns".

Acting roles

Jeonghwa's acting career originated in childhood with her debut in "Wives on Strike" (2004). Following this early appearance, she secured her first major leading role portraying Yook Ah-young in "Webtoon Hero Toondra Show" in 2015. On October 9, 2018, confirmation arrived regarding her casting in the web drama "Member of Society," which aired in 2019. Her breakthrough in mainstream television came with the 2021 SBS drama "One the Woman," where she portrayed Park So-yi, a news anchor. Subsequently, she appeared in "Mask Girl" (2023-2024) as Lee Ah-reum.

Facts about Jung Hwa EXID

Several personal characteristics distinguish Jeonghwa among K-pop performers. Born under the zodiac sign Taurus, she possesses blood type A and an MBTI personality classification of ISTP. Her physical measurements include distinctive features that garnered attention during variety show appearances: a waist measuring 23 inches (58cm), a neck length of 19cm (7.4 inches), and arms extending 75cm (29.5 inches) long. These measurements were formally documented during television programs due to her recognition for unusually long neck and arms.

Personality-wise, Jeonghwa exhibits strong social tendencies and ranks as the most social member within EXID. Despite this outgoing nature, she identifies as a homebody who dislikes traveling. Her daily routine includes consistent exercise immediately after waking, a habit confirmed through EXID's "Showtime" series and verified by fellow members. Additionally, she possesses piano-playing skills developed during her formative years.

The performer maintains a pet dog named Mocha, revealed during her appearance on "Weekly Idol". Within the group dynamic, members assigned her the nickname Maeboli due to her tendency to annoy them and her persistent attempts to accompany Hani into the bathroom despite Hani's objections. This playful behavior reflects the contrasting aspects of her personality within group interactions.

Her early entertainment industry exposure included appearances in multiple music videos before her EXID debut, such as Wonder Girls' "Tell Me" and Huh Gak's "Whenever You Play That Song". She also featured in Led Apples' "With the Wind" music video. Her childhood aspiration centered on becoming an actress, a goal she maintained from a young age. Regarding romantic preferences, Jeonghwa has identified actor Gong Yoo as her ideal type.