Boom (entertainer)

Quick Facts: Who was Boom (entertainer)?

Subject:

Boom (entertainer)

Known for:

South Korean entertainer known for rapping, acting, and hosting variety shows.

Born:

1982-05-10

Century / Era:

1982s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Lee Min-ho (Korean: 이민호; born May 10, 1982), better known as Boom (붐), is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter. He has made numerous television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well. He debuted in 1997 with the group Key with the first album Key. After their disbandment in 1998, he joined Nuclear in 1999 and released one album, Nuclear, before disbandment. Later in 2001, he belonged to the group Lexa with Geum Bi, who would later become a member of the South Korean band Turtles, but it disbanded after a year.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2006, Boom released his first solo single "Boom Up", followed by his second single "Shout Out" in 2007. Boom gained popularity through his comic appearances on variety shows such as X-man and Love Letter. He went on to host shows such as Mnet's School of Rock, although it was not until 2008 that he became well known as an MC through popular shows such as Idol Show, Star King and Champagne. From 2009, he hosted a special segment, Boom Academy, with Super Junior's Leeteuk, Eunhyuk and Shindong, on SBS' Strong Heart. On October 29, 2009, Boom was enlisted for mandatory military service at a military training center in Gangwon-do Province.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He reported to the 102 Replacement Depot in Chuncheon for six weeks of basic training followed by 22 months of active duty. He appeared on March 5, 2010, in an Armed Forces Television event where he was the MC for USO type show featuring girl group Kara. During the performance, he was dressed in a Republic of Korea Navy enlisted dress uniform. Boom was discharged from the army on August 22, 2011, by the Defense Media Agency of the Ministry of National Defense where he had been serving as a PR agent. Boom returned to Strong Heart as a regular guest, known as one of the six fixed panelists and to lead Boom Academy.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1982 (1982-05-10): Birth of Boom (entertainer) — South Korean entertainer known for rapping, acting, and hosting variety shows.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — He debuted in 1997 with the group Key with the first album Key.
3. 1998: 1998 Milestone — After their disbandment in 1998, he joined Nuclear in 1999 and released one album, Nuclear, before disbandment.
4. 2001: 2001 Milestone — Later in 2001, he belonged to the group Lexa with Geum Bi, who would later become a member of the South Korean band Turtles, but it disbanded after a year.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — In 2006, Boom released his first solo single "Boom Up", followed by his second single "Shout Out" in 2007.
6. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He went on to host shows such as Mnet's School of Rock, although it was not until 2008 that he became well known as an MC through popular shows such as Idol Show, Star King and Champagne.
7. 2009: 2009 Milestone — From 2009, he hosted a special segment, Boom Academy, with Super Junior's Leeteuk, Eunhyuk and Shindong, on SBS' Strong Heart.
8. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He appeared on March 5, 2010, in an Armed Forces Television event where he was the MC for USO type show featuring girl group Kara.
9. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Boom was discharged from the army on August 22, 2011, by the Defense Media Agency of the Ministry of National Defense where he had been serving as a PR agent.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Boom (entertainer)

True or False: “Boom's first solo single was released in 2005.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His first solo single, "Boom Up," was actually released in 2006.

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