Kim Hyung-jun

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Hyung-jun?

Subject:

Kim Hyung-jun

Known for:

South Korean entertainer, rapper, and actor known for SS501 and solo career.

Born:

1987-08-03

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Hyung-jun (Korean: 김형준; born August 3, 1987) is a South Korean entertainer, lead rapper and youngest member of boyband SS501 and SS301. In 2010, Kim left DSP Media, who managed him as part of SS501, and joined S-Plus Entertainment as a solo artist. He made his debut as a soloist in March 2011 with mini album My Girl, and musical debut in Caffeine. In 2012, Kim starred on his first main lead role as Kang-min in KBS Drama's My Shining Girl, followed by SBS Plus's Late Blossom as Jung Min-chae in the same year. At the end of the year, Kim received the Rising Star Award for his role in Late Blossom by the K-Drama Star Awards.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim Hyung-jun was born on August 3, 1987, in Seoul, South Korea. His family consists of his parents and a little brother named Kim Kibum, who was a former member of U-KISS and Xing, and currently a soloist. Kim studied in the Department of Information and Communication at Kyonggi University, a school affiliated with Dongguk University Teacher's College High School with fellow SS501 member Park Jung-min. Kim Hyung-jun debuted as a youngest member of SS501 on June 8, 2005, along with their debut album entitled Warning. Their second mini album, Snow Prince was released in late 2005, five months after their debut.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

During this time, they also established their official fan club name, "Triple S", and its color, pearl green. The group earned popularity right away as they won many rookie awards after their debut. Kim, along with the members of SS501 (except for Heo Young Saeng, who was recovering from the surgery), lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story. SS501 soon promoted their first studio album S.T 01 Now. In late 2007, they expanded their activities in the Japanese market to challenge themselves outside Korea with the release of their Japanese single Kokoro, along with the establishment of "Triple S Japan".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-08-03): Birth of Kim Hyung-jun — South Korean entertainer, rapper, and actor known for SS501 and solo career.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Kim Hyung-jun debuted as a youngest member of SS501 on June 8, 2005, along with their debut album entitled Warning.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Kim, along with the members of SS501 (except for Heo Young Saeng, who was recovering from the surgery), lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In late 2007, they expanded their activities in the Japanese market to challenge themselves outside Korea with the release of their Japanese single Kokoro, along with the establishment of "Triple S Japan".
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, Kim left DSP Media, who managed him as part of SS501, and joined S-Plus Entertainment as a solo artist.
6. 2011: 2011 Milestone — He made his debut as a soloist in March 2011 with mini album My Girl, and musical debut in Caffeine.
7. 2012: 2012 Milestone — In 2012, Kim starred on his first main lead role as Kang-min in KBS Drama's My Shining Girl, followed by SBS Plus's Late Blossom as Jung Min-chae in the same year.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Hyung-jun

True or False: “Kim Hyung-jun's first main lead role was in the drama My Shining Girl, which aired in 2012.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He played the character Kang-Min in My Shining Girl, marking his significant transition into leading dramatic roles.

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