Kim Jeong-hoon

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jeong-hoon?

Subject:

Kim Jeong-hoon

Known for:

South Korean singer and actor known by the stage name John Hoon.

Born:

1980-01-20

Century / Era:

1980s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Jeong-hoon (Korean: 김정훈; born January 20, 1980), also known by his stage name John Hoon, is a South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean duo UN debuting with the single Voice Mail in 2000. After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in Princess Hours, a drama based on a manhwa. He debuted as a member of Korean duo UN in 2000, an acronym for "United N-generation". After six years of success, the duo officially announced that they were disbanding in September 2005, and Kim announced that he was going to pursue an acting career instead.

Career & Major Achievements

Kim had stated that the conditions of the Korean music industry prevented him from pursuing music he truly wanted to do. He originally wanted to be a laboratory researcher. Kim did not realize that he would become an actor and singer. By 2005 he had already begun starring in Korean dramas, such as sitcom Orange and A Man and a Woman in 2004. However Kim Jeong-hoon made his major break through when he starred in the hit MBC drama Princess Hours alongside Yoon Eun-hye and Ju Ji-hoon.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Kim played the role of Yul, a caring and gentle 19-year-old who is second in line to become the crown prince and has returned to Korea to reclaim the two things that were snatched from him after his father's death: the title of crown prince and the crown princess who was initially supposed to marry him. He had said his final dream is to become a renowned movie director. On April 28, 2009, he left the public for mandatory military service of two years. 80000 of Kim Jeong-hoon's fans from Japan, Korea, Turkey and China gathered to see him off to serve the country. After serving two years in military, Kim returned to civilian life on February 28, 2011.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1980 (1980-01-20): Birth of Kim Jeong-hoon — South Korean singer and actor known by the stage name John Hoon.
2. 2000: 2000 Milestone — He initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean duo UN debuting with the single Voice Mail in 2000.
3. 2005: 2005 Milestone — After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in Princess Hours, a drama based on a manhwa.
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — On April 28, 2009, he left the public for mandatory military service of two years.
5. 2011: 2011 Milestone — After serving two years in military, Kim returned to civilian life on February 28, 2011.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jeong-hoon

True or False: “Kim Jeong-hoon initially intended to pursue a career in laboratory research before entering the entertainment industry.”

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