He also became a member of the duo 'by JINSUNG' before debuting in 2011 as a solo artist with the release of the single "시간이 흐른 뒤 (Another Time)" and mini album Vocalist.
Entertainment in the reality-survival show, K-pop Star and gained popularity in 2017 after appearing in the second season of Sister's Slam Dunk where he earned the nickname "지충쌤" or "Mr. Serious" for his training style.
[8] On June 23, he collaborated with The Barberettes for the song "Stranger's Love" which was released as part of the second season of SM Station, a special digital music project in which S.M.
[9] In July, he became a vocal trainer for the Mnet reality girl group survival show, Idol School along with S.E.S member Bada.
[11] In April 2017, Jang Jin-young announced his plans to marry his girlfriend of 10 years, actress Kang Hae-in (강해인), in October.