Kim Dong-jun

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Dong-jun?

Subject:

Kim Dong-jun

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known for his work in ZE:A and dramas like Black.

Born:

1992-02-11

Century / Era:

1992s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Dong-jun (born February 11, 1992), also known as just Dongjun, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A (and later its subgroup ZE:A Five and ZE:A J). Apart from his group's activities, he has established himself as an actor, notably through his participation in various television dramas such as The Fugitive of Joseon (2013), Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (2016), Black (2017) and About Time (2018). He has also starred in films such as A Company Man (2012), Take My Hand (2014), and Dead Again (2017). Kim joined a nine-member group called "Children of Empire".

Career & Major Achievements

The group started in Mnet as "Children of Empire" and "Children of Empire Returns", and toured South Korea doing guerilla performances. Later the group faced controversy in December 2009 following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls' JeA. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications. On January 7, 2010, the group debuted with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A. ZE:A J solo project has released solo track for Kevin, Heechul and Dongjun. Dongjun was the last member to release solo track "Healing" on May 3.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The track was composed and written by himself. Kim made many appearances in Let's Go Dream Team Season 2 as a Dream Team member. Kim won two gold medals in the Idol Athletes Chuseok Special on August 27, 2011, in men's 100-meter and 110-meter hurdles against other idols. Kim was appointed as a torch bearer at the 17th Asian Incheon Games 2014. In June 2017, Kim joined Gold Moon Entertainment after his contract with Star Empire Entertainment ended.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1992 (1992-02-11): Birth of Kim Dong-jun — South Korean singer and actor known for his work in ZE:A and dramas like Black.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — Later the group faced controversy in December 2009 following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls' JeA.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — On January 7, 2010, the group debuted with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Kim won two gold medals in the Idol Athletes Chuseok Special on August 27, 2011, in men's 100-meter and 110-meter hurdles against other idols.
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He has also starred in films such as A Company Man (2012), Take My Hand (2014), and Dead Again (2017).
6. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Apart from his group's activities, he has established himself as an actor, notably through his participation in various television dramas such as The Fugitive of Joseon (2013), Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (2016), Black (2017) and About Time (2018).
7. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Kim was appointed as a torch bearer at the 17th Asian Incheon Games 2014.
8. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In June 2017, Kim joined Gold Moon Entertainment after his contract with Star Empire Entertainment ended.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Dong-jun

True or False: “Kim Dong-jun was the first member to release a solo track for ZE:A.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Dongjun was actually the last member to release his solo track, 'Healing,' on May 3rd.

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