“Morning Program” Cheonrokdam "Start with the Band Guided, Rise from Unknown to Lee Jeong, Gaining Popularity"

May 20, 2025 728 views Updated: Aug 20, 2026 Source: 조이뉴스24 Translated and reviewed by the KOTourLive Editorial Team

[Joy News 24 reporter Kim Yang-su] Cheon Rok-dam from 'Morning Yard' said that he started music through band activities in high school. He said that he originally worked as a judo athlete.

On the morning of the 20th, KBS 1TV's 'Morning Yard - Tuesday Invitation Seat' featured the TOP3 of 'Mr. Trot 3': Kim Yong-bin, Son Bin-a, and Cheon Rok-dam (Lee Jeong).

'Morning Yard' Cheon Rok-dam
Morning Yard [Photo=KBS ]

Cheon Rok-dam said, "These days, surprisingly, nine out of ten people recognize me as Cheon Rok-dam. I worked as Lee Jeong for a long time, but even when people recognized me, they would hesitate or not greet me warmly. Now they greet me first and come up to me warmly," describing his changed daily life.

He continued, "In high school, I was active as a judo athlete, but when the school said it was forming a band, I joined as a keyboard player. The vocalist at the time was Ha Dong-gyun. After that, I started music following Ha Dong-gyun and quit sports," and added, "I debuted in 2001 with Ha Dong-gyun as Seven Days, but I was unknown. Later, I debuted as a solo singer under the name Lee Jeong and became popular."

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