Hur Hyun-jun ( ko, 허현준, born March 9, 2000), known professionally as Hyun Jun, and formerly known by the stage name Hwall ( ko, 활), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known as a former member of South Korean boy group
The Boyz
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. He has also gained recognition with the web series ''
Color Rush'' (2021).
Early life
Hyun Jun was born on March 9, 2000. He graduated from
Hanlim Multi Art School
Hanlim Multi Art School ( ko, 한림연예예술고등학교) is an arts high school located in Songpa District in Seoul, South Korea.
History
Hanlim School was founded on 3 March 1962, with Lee Hyeon-man being appointed school principal. In 20 ...
in 2019.
Career
2017–2019: Debut with The Boyz
In early July, music label
Cre.ker Entertainment
IST Entertainment (Hangul: 아이에스티엔터테인먼트) is a South Korean entertainment company under Kakao Entertainment.
History Plan A Entertainment
In 2011, A Cube Entertainment was established as an independent label of Cube Entertain ...
started releasing videos of artists joining their newest boy group. On July 18, Hur was confirmed to be in the final lineup of the group, The Boyz. From August 23 to October 11, Hur joined his second reality show ''Flower Boy Snack Shop (')'', this time joining his bandmates and releasing the song "I'm Your Boy" during the finale episode. On December 6, the group officially debuted, selling out all 4,000 seats debut showcase where they released their first
extended play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record. ''The First'' and its lead single "Boy".
The group released their second extended play ''The Start'' and its lead single "Giddy Up" on April 3, 2018.
Due to health problems, Hur couldn't promote with the group and subsequently had to halt all activities for three months. The twelve members, with Hur back from his hiatus, released a special digital single titled "Keeper" on July 12, which was produced by
Block B
Block B ( ko, 블락비) is a South Korean boy band managed by KQ Entertainment, and consists of seven members: Taeil, B-Bomb, Jaehyo, U-Kwon, Park Kyung, Zico, and P.O. Block B has received several accolades, including nominations for seven ...
's
Park Kyung
Park Kyung (Korean: 박경; born July 8, 1992), also known as just Kyung, is a South Korean rapper and record producer. He is a member of the group Block B.
Career
Pre-debut
Park Kyung started his rapping career by promoting underground al ...
. On July 24, they won their first "Rookie Award" during the Korea Brand Awards.
He also won several awards with The Boyz, including the "Rookie Award" at the Soribada Best K-Music Awards and the "Best New Male Artist Award" at the
2018 Melon Music Awards.
In 2019, Hur went on tour with The Boyz' Asia fan concert tour ''"The Castle"'', with dates in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The group released their second single album ''Bloom Bloom'' and its lead single "Bloom Bloom" on April 29, 2019. On 7 May, Hur received his first-ever
music show win on
SBS MTV
SBS M is a South Korean pay television music channel owned by SBS Medianet, a division of SBS Media Holdings. It features South Korean pop artists, international music, news, and a few reality and variety programs.
It was launched in 2001 as t ...
's ''
The Show'' with The Boyz. The group released their fourth extended play ''
Dreamlike'' and its lead single "D.D.D" on August 19, Hur did not participate in the ‘DDD’ promotions due to his ankle. He only appeared in certain parts of the MV. On October 23, Hur officially left the group due to health issues and pursued a solo and acting career afterwards.
2020–present: Solo work
On August 14, 2020, He made his solo debut with the song "Baragi" under his own music label, Dia Note.
In April 2021, Hur released his second digital single "Vo!d". He released an acoustic version of "Baragi" on June 19. Later that year, Hur made his acting debut with the web series ''
Color Rush''.
On January 3, 2022, Hur released his third digital single "Let Me Drown". On February 18, it was confirmed that Hur had signed an exclusive contract with
Blossom Entertainment
Blossom Entertainment () is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2012, its roster includes actors Cha Tae-hyun, Yang Se-jong, and Lim Ju-hwan.
Foundation
Blossom Entertainment was co-founded by actor Cha Tae-hyun and ...
to pursue his solo career.
On April 1, 2022,
Blossom Entertainment
Blossom Entertainment () is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2012, its roster includes actors Cha Tae-hyun, Yang Se-jong, and Lim Ju-hwan.
Foundation
Blossom Entertainment was co-founded by actor Cha Tae-hyun and ...
confirmed through his Instagram account that Hyun Jun has been cast in the play 'Yeodo'. The performance was at Baekam Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, from May 28 to July 10, 2022.
Discography
As lead singles
Filmography
Web series
Theater
Songwriting credits
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hur, Hyun-jun
2000 births
Living people
K-pop singers
The Boyz (South Korean band)
Korean-language singers
South Korean male singers
South Korean pop singers
South Korean singer-songwriters
21st-century South Korean singers
South Korean male idols
South Korean male singer-songwriters
Hanlim Multi Art School alumni