Hong Jong-hyun (born February 2, 1990) is a South Korean actor and model.
Career
Hong began his entertainment career in 2007 as a professional
model. He made his acting debut in 2008,
and has appeared in the romantic comedy ''
Oh! My Lady'' (2010),
sitcom ''
Vampire Idol'' (2011), followed by supporting roles in ''
Jeon Woo-chi'' (2012) and ''
Dating Agency: Cyrano'' (2013).
In 2014, Hong was cast in his first leading role in the cable series ''Her Lovely Heels'',
followed by the
melodrama
A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or exces ...
''
Mama''.
He also joined the
fourth season of
reality show
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''
We Got Married'', pairing up with
Girl's Day member
Yura.
Hong next starred in the
romantic comedy film ''
Enemies In-Law'' and
horror film
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Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apoca ...
''Alice: Boy from Wonderland'' in 2015,
followed by historical drama ''
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' in 2016.
In 2017, he co-starred in historical melo-romance drama ''
The King in Love''.
In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama ''
My Absolute Boyfriend'', based on the
Japanese manga series of the same name.
He is also set to star in the time-loop drama film ''Spring, Again''.
In March 2019, Hong is confirmed to star in the weekend drama ''
Mother of Mine''.
Hong enlisted for his mandatory service on December 2, 2019.
After discharge from military service In October 2021, Hong attended the What We Lost Vol.2 photo exhibition as a photographer.
In 2022, Hong returns to the original
TVING drama ''Stock Struck'', after his discharge from the military.
Filmography
Film
Television series
Web series
Television shows
Music video appearances
, -
, "Shall We Dance"
, Snuper
,
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
External links
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South Korean male television actors
South Korean male film actors
South Korean male models
People from Seoul
Living people
1990 births
Konkuk University alumni