Hoya (singer)

Quick Facts: Who was Hoya (singer)?

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Hoya (singer)

Known for:

South Korean singer, rapper, and actor known for his work in Infinite and solo career.

Born:

1991-03-28

Century / Era:

1991s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Ho-won (Korean: 이호원; born Lee Ho-dong (Korean: 이호동) on (1991-03-28)March 28, 1991), known professionally as Hoya, is a South Korean singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, and dancer, currently a member of the dance crew Mbitious. He is known to have been a rapper and vocalist in boy band Infinite (and later its sub-group Infinite H) from 2010 until his departure from Woollim Entertainment in 2017. In 2018, Hoya made his solo debut on March 28 with his first EP Shower. Hoya made his acting debut in the drama Reply 1997 (2012) and went on to star in the dramas My Lovely Girl (2014), Mask (2015), Radiant Office (2017), and Two Cops (2017), Devilish Charm (2018). Hoya was born in Busan, South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

He dropped out of high school during his first year to pursue his dream as a singer. His father was against the decision thus Hoya had to leave home. He then took the high school qualification exam and passed. Later his father accepted him and now supports Infinite whole heartedly. Hoya auditioned after he dropped out and ended up in his current agency, Woollim Entertainment.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He was a former JYP Entertainment trainee. On March 10, 2014, he announced that his real birth name is Lee Hodong, not Howon as he had previously told the public, and that he changed it in order not to share a name with comedian Kang Hodong. Hoya graduated from Daekyeung University, majoring in Applied Music. Hoya debuted as rapper, vocal and main dancer of South Korean boyband Infinite in 2010. The group officially debuted on June 9, 2010.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1991 (1991-03-28): Birth of Hoya (singer) — South Korean singer, rapper, and actor known for his work in Infinite and solo career.
2. 1997: 1997 Milestone — Hoya made his acting debut in the drama Reply 1997 (2012) and went on to star in the dramas My Lovely Girl (2014), Mask (2015), Radiant Office (2017), and Two Cops (2017), Devilish Charm (2018).
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He is known to have been a rapper and vocalist in boy band Infinite (and later its sub-group Infinite H) from 2010 until his departure from Woollim Entertainment in 2017.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — On March 10, 2014, he announced that his real birth name is Lee Hodong, not Howon as he had previously told the public, and that he changed it in order not to share a name with comedian Kang Hodong.
5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, Hoya made his solo debut on March 28 with his first EP Shower.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hoya (singer)

True or False: “Hoya's real birth name was always Lee Howon throughout his entire public life.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He publicly announced that his real birth name was Lee Hodong, changing it to avoid sharing a name with the comedian Kang Hodong.

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