Pop singer

MerguiSongs, albums, age and where shows are announced

Israeli pop singer who came second on HaKokhav HaBa in 2018 and now records in Hebrew and English, from Lo Yotze LaMesibot to his first album, Tzipor Kchula.

Israel.com does not list Mergui's shows yet. New dates are announced first on the official pages below.

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Mergui came second on HaKokhav HaBa at 17 and went on to record in Hebrew and English

Mergui, born Yehonatan (Jonathan) Mergui in Tel Aviv in 2000, studied in the music track of Ironi Alef high school in Tel Aviv. At 17 he took part in the fifth season of HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovision, and in the February 2018 final he finished second, behind Netta Barzilai.

His first single, Teni Li Rega, came out in August 2018, and his first EP, Ma Yihye, in 2019. In 2020 he signed with Saban Music Group, and Lo Yotze LaMesibot reached the top places of the weekly Galgalatz and Media Forest charts. In May 2022 he opened for Maroon 5 in Tel Aviv, and that July he released his first song in English, Sucks to Know You (FU).

In 2023 he moved to Los Angeles to build a career abroad, and he has since released the English EPs Shadows of Blue (2024) and Nobody Really Knows (2025); Cry, from the first of them, borrows from Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road with his approval. In February 2026 he released his first album, Tzipor Kchula, in Hebrew, and that year he signed with Republic Records.

Born
10 February 2000, Tel Aviv Wikidata
Breakthrough
Second place on HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovision, 2018 Hebrew Wikipedia
First album
Tzipor Kchula (2026), in Hebrew Hebrew Wikipedia
EPs
Six, from Ma Yihye (2019) to Nobody Really Knows (2025) Hebrew Wikipedia
Record labels
Saban Music Group (from 2020), Republic Records (from 2026) Hebrew Wikipedia
Award nomination
MTV Europe Music Award, Best Israeli Act, 2022 Hebrew Wikipedia

Mergui singing with his eyes closed, in an army uniform, at a show at the Air Force House in Herzliya, 2019 — Photo: Ezraedits98, CC BY-SA 4.0

Mergui in a red knitted sweater against an orange backdrop, a 2020 portrait by Moshe Nachumovich — Photo: Moshe Nachumovich, CC BY-SA 4.0

His path runs from the 2018 final to his first album, Tzipor Kchula, in 2026

2018
Finished second in the HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovision final in February, was cast as a lead in Festigal, and in August released his first single, Teni Li Rega. Hebrew Wikipedia
2019
Released his first EP, Ma Yihye, produced by Johnny Goldstein, with the singles Asur and HaKol Shakuf. Wikipedia
2020
Signed with Saban Music Group; Lo Yotze LaMesibot reached the top places of the weekly Galgalatz and Media Forest charts, and in December he began playing the lead in the TV series PPS. Hebrew Wikipedia
2022
Opened for Maroon 5 in Tel Aviv on 9 May, released his first English song and the EP Dark Side of the Rainbow, and was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Israeli Act. Hebrew Wikipedia
2024
Released Cry, which borrows from Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road with his approval, the EP Shadows of Blue in May and, as a surprise in June, the Hebrew EP Margish Kmo Ahava. Hebrew Wikipedia
2025
Announced a US tour of intimate Sofar Sounds shows in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, and released the official version of Risk It All, a song played at NFL games. Israel Hayom
2025
Released the EP Nobody Really Knows in January and Purple Rose, written with Noga Erez and Ori Rousso, in April, and took part in Festigal over Hanukkah. Hebrew Wikipedia
2026
Signed with Republic Records in January, and in February released his first album, Tzipor Kchula, in Hebrew. Hebrew Wikipedia
2026
Released Spotlight in October, the lead single of the English EP Gut Feeling, due on 20 November 2026. Hebrew Wikipedia

These are Mergui's best-known albums and songs

Tzipor Kchula
Album · 2026 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Nobody Really Knows (EP)
Album · 2025 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Purple Rose
Song · 2025 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Shadows of Blue (EP)
Album · 2024 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Margish Kmo Ahava (EP)
Album · 2024 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Dark Side of the Rainbow (EP)
Album · 2022 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Lo Lihyot Levad (EP)
Album · 2021 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Lo Yotze LaMesibot
Song · 2020 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Ma Yihye (EP)
Album · 2019 · Hebrew Wikipedia
Teni Li Rega
Song · 2018 · Hebrew Wikipedia

His own channel has his clips and his songs

2026

These are the questions people ask about Mergui

Where does Mergui announce new shows?

New dates are announced first on Mergui's official pages: Official site, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. Israel.com does not list these shows yet.

What is Mergui's Instagram?

Mergui's official Instagram account is @mergui. The latest posts from it are on this page.

Is Mergui on TikTok?

Yes: Mergui's official TikTok account is @mergui.

Where can I listen to Mergui's songs?

Mergui's songs are on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, on the official artist pages linked here.

How old is Mergui?

Mergui was born on 10 February 2000 and is 26 years old.

What is Mergui's full name?

Yehonatan Yaakov Mergui, also written Jonathan Mergui. He performs under his surname, Mergui.

How did Mergui become famous?

On the fifth season of HaKokhav HaBa L'Eurovision: at 17 he reached the February 2018 final and finished second, behind Netta Barzilai.

What is Mergui's first album?

Tzipor Kchula, released on 10 February 2026, his first album, in Hebrew. Before it he released six EPs, starting with Ma Yihye in 2019.

Does Mergui sing in English?

Yes. His first English song, Sucks to Know You (FU), came out in 2022, followed by the English EPs Dark Side of the Rainbow, Shadows of Blue and Nobody Really Knows; Gut Feeling is due in November 2026.