Born in 1981 in Daejeon, Jeong Jinyoung studied law at Hanyang University, and worked as a journalist for eleven years—in editorial, social, cultural and industrial departments. Jeong’s novel The Journey to Dohwachon won The Chosun Ilbo Fantasy Literature Award. His novel Silence Warning won the 2nd Baekhoimje Literary Award and was adapted into the TV show Hush. Jeong currently serves as a member of the selection committee for the Korean Popular Music Award. He co-authored 100 Great Korean Pop Music Albums and released his own album Old Sundries.