Hong Jong-hyun

Quick Facts: Who was Hong Jong-hyun?

Subject:

Hong Jong-hyun

Known for:

South Korean actor and model known for roles in historical dramas and romantic comedies.

Born:

1990-02-02

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hong Jong-hyun (born February 2, 1990) is a South Korean actor and model. 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 Mama.

Career & Major Achievements

He also joined the fourth season of reality show 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 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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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. In September 2023, Hong signed with new agency Secret ENT.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-02-02): Birth of Hong Jong-hyun — South Korean actor and model known for roles in historical dramas and romantic comedies.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Hong began his entertainment career in 2007 as a professional model.
3. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He made his acting debut in 2008, and has appeared in the romantic comedy Oh!
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — My Lady (2010), sitcom Vampire Idol (2011), followed by supporting roles in Jeon Woo-chi (2012) and Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013).
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Hong was cast in his first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels, followed by the melodrama Mama.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Hong next starred in the romantic comedy film Enemies In-Law and horror film Alice: Boy from Wonderland in 2015, followed by historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo in 2016.
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, he co-starred in historical melo-romance drama The King in Love.
8. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama My Absolute Boyfriend, based on the Japanese manga series of the same name.
9. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In March 2019, Hong is confirmed to star in the weekend drama Mother of Mine.
10. 2021: 2021 Milestone — After discharge from military service In October 2021, Hong attended the What We Lost Vol.
11. 2022: 2022 Milestone — In 2022, Hong returns to the original TVING drama Stock Struck, after his discharge from the military.
12. 2023: 2023 Milestone — In September 2023, Hong signed with new agency Secret ENT.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hong Jong-hyun

True or False: “Hong Jong-hyun's acting career began with a leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels in 2014.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His first leading role was in the cable series Her Lovely Heels in 2014, but his initial roles were supporting or in earlier projects.

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