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Seong Jong is a South Korean singer, best known as the youngest member of the boy group INFINITE and its sub-unit, INFINITE F. He made his solo debut on March 13, 2023, with the release of his single album The One.

In addition to his musical career, Seong Jong explored broadcasting as a radio DJ. He hosted his own program, Lee Sungjong's Midnight Black, on EBS for ten months, from August 27, 2018, to June 15, 2019. The show aired from Monday to Saturday at midnight and featured various guests, including his fellow INFINITE members Woo Hyun and Dong Woo, who appeared to promote their solo albums.

On June 9, 2021, Seong Jong renewed his contract with Woollim Entertainment after 11 years with the company. Around the same time, he began actively engaging with fans through INFINITE’s official YouTube channel, launching a video series titled What is Sungjong doing?. He also hinted at the possibility of opening his own personal channel. After 13 years under Woollim Entertainment, Seong Jong departed from the agency on January 24, 2022, while remaining a member of INFINITE. Later that year, on September 5, he signed an exclusive contract with SPK Entertainment. His long-awaited solo debut was announced on March 8, 2023, with his single album The One officially released on March 13.

In early 2024, Seong Jong faced contractual disputes with SPK Entertainment. On January 16, he announced that he had notified the company of his contract termination in late December 2023 due to a lack of proper support and unpaid earnings. He also stated his intention to take legal action. On March 30, it was confirmed that his exclusive contract with SPK Entertainment had been officially terminated.

Regarding his personal life, Seong Jong enlisted for mandatory military service on July 29, 2019. He served as a public service worker and was discharged on May 8, 2021.

출처: kpopping.com