Kim Jeong Hoon
| Original name | 김정훈,金楨勳 |
| Nick name | Kim Jung Hoon,(Kim Jung Hoon) |
| Date of Birth | January 20, 1980 |
| Birth Place | Jinju, South Korea |
| Starsign | Aquarius |
Kim Jeong Hoon(born January 20, 1980), also known in Japan as "John Hoon", is a South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of Korean duo UN debuting with the singleVoice Mailin 2000. After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in Goong , a drama based on comic book of the same name.
| Height,weight | 179cm,60kg |
| Bloodtype | AB |
| Wiki | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Jeong_Hoon |
| Official site | |
| Country | Korea |
Kim Jeong Hoon News & Gossip
Kim Jung Hoon to Return with Cable Drama. Couples with Jo Yuh Jung
Group UN’s ex-member Kim Jung Hoon chose a cable show as his return work after the army. Kim Jung Hoon was finalized to act in tvN’s 16 episode drama “I Need Romance” which will air in June. He took the role of Jo Yuh Jung’s boyfriend and a rookie movie director. One representative said “Kim Jung Hoon was chosen because the director likes him a lot. He is determined to show something even though he used to be a singer.” The drama will start filming in May and in addition of Kim Jung Hoon, Jo Yuh Jung, Choi Yeo Jin, and Choi Song Hyun was casted for the show. The last supporting actor role is still being searched for. The drama is about the love and work of career women. With the popularity of Kim Jung Hoon in Japan, the staff are looking forward to the drama being aired in Japan as well.|
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Kim Jeong Hoon Biography
Notes and references
- Korean website
- 쉘 위 토크 드라마 ‘궁’ 김정훈
- 29일 공식 해체 UN 김정훈, 장래 포부는 영화감독
Career
He debuted as a member of Korean duo UN in 2000, an acronym for "United N-generation". After six years of success, the duo officially announced that they were disbanding in September 2005, and Hoon announced that he was going to pursue an acting career instead.Hoon had stated that the conditions of the Korean music industry prevented him from pursuing music he truly wanted to do.
He originally wanted to be a laboratory researcher. Hoon did not realize that he would become an actor and singer. By 2005 he had already begun starring in Korean dramas , such as sitcomOrangeand 남과 여 (A Man and a Woman) in 2004. He had said his final dream is to become a renowned movie director .
He previously attended Seoul National University (College of Dentistry) until he dropped out to focus on his acting career. He is now a senior in Chung-Ang University , where he majors in acting.
On April 28, 2009, he left the public for mandatory military service of two years.80000 of Kim Jeong-hoon's fans from Japan, Korea, Turkey and China gathered to see him off to serve the country.
He is known in New Zealand for having a remsemblence to Dennis Kwan, a Chinese New Zealand R&B singer and dancer who rose to fame through a youtube video performing a cover of Korean hit single Wedding Dress by R&B artist Taeyang .
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Kim Jeong Hoon Film & Dramas & Discography
- Mini-Album (at UN Years) - Best Album [2006]
- 1st Mini-Album - 5 Stella Lights [25.10.2006]
- 1st Single - Sad Song [28.02.2007]
- 2nd Single - Boku Wa Kimi Wo Aishiteru [16.05.2007]
- 3rd Single - Kimi ni Deatta Hi Kara [05.09.2007]
- 1st Album - Bokutachi Itsuka Mata... ~ETERNITY~ [17.10.2007]
- 4th Single - Sakura TEARS [20.02.2008]
- 5th Single - Kimi wo Mamoritai [16.07.2008]
- 6th Single - You Are Not Alone [01.10.2008]
- 2nd Album - Kyo mo Atarashii Yume wo Miru [05.11.2008]
TV drama
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Orange (오렌지) | SBS | |
| 2004 | Banjun Drama (반전드라마) | SBS | |
| X-Man | Korean Variety Show | ||
| 2006 | Goong(궁) | Lee Yul Goon | MBC |
| Fog Street(안개시정거리) | Lee Yoon Soo | KBS2 | |
| Angel (會有天使替我愛你) | Guest Appearance | ||
| 2007 | Witch Yoo Hee | Yoo Jun Ha | SBS |
| 2008 | Love Strategy (恋爱兵法) | Jin Zhen Hao / Kim Jung Ho | Hunan TV |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DMZ (bimujang jidae) | Kim Ji-hun | |
| Sh!t Up (Kkabuljima) | Myung-seok Kwon | ||
| 2009 | Cafe Seoul | Korean-Japan movie |
Music Video Appearances
- "Don't Cry" by Paran
- "2nd Story" by RAN
Kim Jeong Hoon External Link
- Korean website
- 쉘 위 토크 드라마 ‘궁’ 김정훈
- 29일 공식 해체 UN 김정훈, 장래 포부는 영화감독
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