Jeong Jae-heon

Quick Facts: Who was Jeong Jae-heon?

Subject:

Jeong Jae-heon

Known for:

Versatile South Korean voice actor and character actor known for anime dubbing.

Born:

1975-04-18

Century / Era:

1975s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Jeong Jae-heon (Korean: 정재헌; born April 18, 1975) is a South Korean voice actor and actor. In 2002, Jeong joined Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Voice Acting Division.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

After being a freelancer, Jeong made a brief appearance on a 2005 South Korean film Quiz King, playing his role as a television news reporter. The voice actor became popular with his dub of Kiyomaro Takamine on Zatch Bell!, which has been one of his signature works.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He gained popularity also by replacing Adam Rodriguez on CSI: Miami, and Archie Kao on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In late 2011, Jeong once was on stage, portraying Lee Mong-ryong in a South Korean charity play Hyang-dan, Fly.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1975 (1975-04-18): Birth of Jeong Jae-heon — Versatile South Korean voice actor and character actor known for anime dubbing.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — In 2002, Jeong joined Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Voice Acting Division.
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — After being a freelancer, Jeong made a brief appearance on a 2005 South Korean film Quiz King, playing his role as a television news reporter.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In late 2011, Jeong once was on stage, portraying Lee Mong-ryong in a South Korean charity play Hyang-dan, Fly.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jeong Jae-heon

True or False: “Jeong Jae-heon's early career involved working exclusively in live-action film roles before transitioning to voice acting.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he did appear in a 2005 film, his professional start was marked by joining Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's Voice Acting Division in 2002.

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