Chun Jung-myung

Quick Facts: Who was Chun Jung-myung?

Subject:

Chun Jung-myung

Known for:

South Korean actor known for leading roles in dramas like Fashion 70's and Reset.

Born:

1980-11-29

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Chun Jung-myung (Korean: 천정명, born November 29, 1980) is a South Korean actor. Chun made his break into the entertainment industry in the KBS teen drama School 2 (1999). He is best known for his leading roles in TV dramas such as Fashion 70's (2005), Goodbye Solo (2006), What's Up Fox?

Career & Major Achievements

(2006), Cinderella's Sister (2010), The Duo, Glory Jane (2011), Reset (2014), Heart to Heart (2015), and The Master of Revenge (2016). He also starred in the films The Aggressives (2005), Les Formidables (2006), Hansel and Gretel (2007), and Queen of the Night (2013). Chun started his own management company in 2011.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Since the early 2010's, Chun has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a purple belt under John Frankl. In his Instagram post last June 2022, the actor shared that he has attained the black belt in Jiu Jitsu, after 11 years of hardwork.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-11-29): Birth of Chun Jung-myung — South Korean actor known for leading roles in dramas like Fashion 70's and Reset.
2. 1999: 1999 Milestone — Chun made his break into the entertainment industry in the KBS teen drama School 2 (1999).
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — He is best known for his leading roles in TV dramas such as Fashion 70's (2005), Goodbye Solo (2006), What's Up Fox?
4. 2006: 2006 Milestone — (2006), Cinderella's Sister (2010), The Duo, Glory Jane (2011), Reset (2014), Heart to Heart (2015), and The Master of Revenge (2016).
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Since the early 2010's, Chun has trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a purple belt under John Frankl.
6. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Chun started his own management company in 2011.
7. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In his Instagram post last June 2022, the actor shared that he has attained the black belt in Jiu Jitsu, after 11 years of hardwork.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Chun Jung-myung

True or False: “Did Chun Jung-myung begin his acting career with a major role in the drama School 2?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He made his debut in the KBS teen drama School 2, which aired in 1999.

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