Kim Jeong-hoon (born January 20, 1980), also known by his stage name John Hoon, is a South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean duo UN debuting with the single ''Voice Mail'' in 2000. After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in ''

Princess Hours ''Princess Hours'' (; lit. ''Palace'') is a 2006 South Korean television series, starring Yoon Eun-hye, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Jeong-hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It is based on Korean manhwa ''Goong'' by Park So-hee. It aired on MBC from January 11 to Mar ...

'', a drama based on a

manhwa (; ) is the general Korean language, Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korea, South Korean comics. is greatly influenced by Japanese Manga comics. Modern Manhwa has extended its rea ...

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 Kim announced that he was going to pursue an acting career instead. Kim 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. Kim did not realize that he would become an actor and singer. By 2005 he had already begun starring in

Korean drama Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...

s, such as sitcom ''Orange'' and ''A Man and a Woman'' in 2004. However Kim Jeong-hoon made his major break through when he starred in the hit MBC drama ''

'' alongside

Yoon Eun-hye Yoon Eun-hye (; born October 3, 1984) is a South Korean actress, singer, entertainer and model. She debuted as a member of girl group Baby Vox, staying with the group from 1999 to 2005. Yoon has since moved on to acting and is best known for st ...

and

Ju Ji-hoon Ju Ji-hoon (born May 16, 1982) is a South Korean actor and model. His first leading role was in the 2006 hit drama ''Princess Hours''. His other notable works include ''The Devil'', '' Antique'', ''Mask'', '' Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'' ...

. Kim played the role of Yul, a caring and gentle 19-year-old who is second in line to become the crown prince and has returned to Korea to reclaim the two things that were snatched from him after his father's death: the title of crown prince and the crown princess who was initially supposed to marry him. He had said his final dream is to become a renowned

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. 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. After serving two years in military, Kim returned to civilian life on February 28, 2011. He has appeared in a number of dramas and shows upon his return. In 2016, Kim was cast in the Chinese drama ''

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'' along with Girls' Generation's

YoonA Im Yoon-ah (; born May 30, 1990), known mononymously as Yoona, is a South Korean singer and actress. After training for five years, she debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) in Augu ...

. Kim portrayed Gao Ze, a love interest of YoonA's character in a love triangle. That was his first historical drama.

Education

Kim attended

Seoul National University Seoul National University (SNU; ) is a national public research university located in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is largely considered the most prestigious university in South Korea; it is one of the three "S ...

and took up Dentistry but decided to drop out to focus on his acting career. Later on, he enrolled in

Chung-Ang University Chung-Ang University (CAU; ) is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and a ...

, where he majored in acting.

Filmography

Television drama

Film

Music video

Musical theatre

Discography

* Mini-Album (at UN Years) - Best Album 006* 1st Mini-Album - 5 Stella Lights 5.10.2006* 1st Single - Sad Song 8.02.2007* 2nd Single - Boku Wa Kimi Wo Aishiteru 6.05.2007* 3rd Single - Kimi ni Deatta Hi Kara 5.09.2007* 1st Album - Bokutachi Itsuka Mata... ~ETERNITY~ 7.10.2007* 4th Single - Sakura TEARS 0.02.2008* 5th Single - Kimi wo Mamoritai 6.07.2008* 6th Single - You Are Not Alone 1.10.2008* 2nd Album - Kyo mo Atarashii Yume wo Miru 5.11.2008* 7th Single - Blue Moon 1.07.2009* 1st Single Korea - In Your Eyes 3.09.2009* 1st Single Korea - In Your Eyes 6.12.2009Japan Version * 8th Single - Rainy Flash 0.01.2010* 9th Single - Al Dente 8.08.2010* 3rd Album - Machi 7.11.2010* 2nd Single Korea - Present 6.04.2011* 4th Album - Voice 3.05.2012* 1st Mini Album Korea - My Story 2.10.2012* 10th Single - Message 1.10.2012* 5th Album - Voice 2 1.10.2012* 1st Mini Album Chinese - Lov...ing 1.11.2012* 11th Single - Futari kinenbi 6.01.2013* 12th Single - Haru koi 3.04.2013* 6th Album - Love×Best 9.01.2014* 2nd Mini Album Korea - 5091 3.07.2014* 1st Best Album - John Hoon -Do My Best- 6.07.2014* 13th Single - Special Day 1.01.2015* 14th Single - Harukaze 6.04.2016* 3rd Single Korea - Marry Me, Marry You 6.05.2016* 15th Single - Prologue ~ koi o yobu uta ~ 5.01.2017* 1st Mini Album Japan - Kioku no Kaori 6.07.2017* 16th Single - Ima ~ yume no yō ni kimi ga ~ 1.07.2018

Variety show

Ambassadorship

* 2003 UN (United Nations) Public Relations Ambassador * 2005 'Korea Drama Festival 2005' Ambassador * 2006 10th Seoul International Manga and Animation Festival (SICAF) Ambassador * 2007 International Broadcasting Video Sample (STVF 2007) Korean Drama Ambassador

Awards and nominations

* 2001 Selected as 'Healthy Tooth Artist' for the 56th Oral Health Week by the Seoul Dental Association * 2001 SBS Music Awards Popularity Award * 2001 KMTV Music Awards Bonsang * 2002 SBS Music Awards Ballad Category Award * 2003 SBS Gayo Daejeon Producer Award * 2004 KBS Music Awards Singer of the Year (Bonsang) * 2008 Seoul Hallyu Festival Achievement Award

References

External links

Kim Jeong-hoon official website
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