Hur Hyun-jun

Quick Facts: Who was Hur Hyun-jun?

Subject:

Hur Hyun-jun

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor, best known as a former member of The Boyz.

Born:

2000-03-09

Century / Era:

2000s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Hur Hyun-jun (Korean: 허현준; born March 9, 2000), known professionally as Hyunjun, Hyun Jun or Hyunjun Hur, and formerly known by the stage name Hwall (활), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is best known as a former member of South Korean boy group The Boyz. He has also gained recognition with the web series Color Rush (2021). Hyun Jun graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2019. In early July, music label Cre.ker Entertainment started releasing videos of artists joining their newest boy group.

Career & Major Achievements

On July 18, Hur was confirmed to be in the final lineup of the group, The Boyz. From August 23 to October 11, Hur joined his second reality show Flower Boy Snack Shop (꽃미남 분식집), this time joining his bandmates and releasing the song "I'm Your Boy" during the finale episode. On December 6, the group officially debuted, selling out all 4,000 seats debut showcase where they released their first extended play The First and its lead single "Boy". The group released their second extended play The Start and its lead single "Giddy Up" on April 3, 2018. Due to health problems, Hur couldn't promote with the group and subsequently had to halt all activities for three months.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The twelve members, with Hur back from his hiatus, released a special digital single titled "Keeper" on July 12, which was produced by Block B's Park Kyung. On July 24, they won their first "Rookie Award" during the Korea Brand Awards. He also won several awards with The Boyz, including the "Rookie Award" at the Soribada Best K-Music Awards and the "Best New Male Artist Award" at the 2018 Melon Music Awards. In 2019, Hur went on tour with The Boyz' Asia fan concert tour "The Castle", with dates in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The group released their second single album Bloom Bloom and its lead single "Bloom Bloom" on April 29, 2019.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 2000 (2000-03-09): Birth of Hur Hyun-jun — South Korean singer and actor, best known as a former member of The Boyz.
2. 2018: 2018 Milestone — The group released their second extended play The Start and its lead single "Giddy Up" on April 3, 2018.
3. 2019: 2019 Milestone — Hyun Jun graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in 2019.
4. 2021: 2021 Milestone — He has also gained recognition with the web series Color Rush (2021).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hur Hyun-jun

True or False: “Hyun Jun's initial departure from The Boyz in October 2019 was solely due to creative differences with the company.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His official departure was stated to be due to health issues, allowing him to pursue solo and acting careers.

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