Lee Hong-bin

Quick Facts: Who was Lee Hong-bin?

Subject:

Lee Hong-bin

Known for:

South Korean entertainer known for his roles in dramas and transition to a prominent streamer.

Born:

1993-09-29

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Lee Hong-bin (Korean: 이홍빈; born September 29, 1993), also known by the mononym Hongbin, is a South Korean CHZZK streamer, former singer, rapper, actor and presenter formerly signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012, and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS' romantic drama Glorious Day as Yoo Ji-ho. He has since had a leading role in KBS2's fantasy action-romance Moorim School: Saga of the Brave (2016) as Wang Chi-ang. In 2017, Hongbin played Yoon Jae-won in the SBS Plus rom-com mini-drama Wednesday 3:30 PM. He officially left VIXX in August 2020.

Career & Major Achievements

Hongbin was born and raised in Jayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea. His family consists of himself, his parents and two older sisters. Hongbin studied Musical major at Dong-ah Broadcasting College. He stayed at a Buddhist temple with his grandmother when he was a child before returning to his parents in Jayang-dong. Hongbin was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be a part of the final line-up and the six-member boy group finally debuted with "Super Hero" on May 24, 2012, on M!

Enduring Legacy & Impact

During MyDOL; Hongbin was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Tease Me" music video. In 2014, Hongbin was cast in the SBS week drama Glorious Day. On March 3, 2015, Hongbin joined T-ara's Jiyeon and Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi as MC on SBS MTV's The Show from March 3, 2015, to October 13, 2015. In September 2015, Hongbin was cast in his first lead role as Wang Chi-ang in KBS2's action-romance drama Moorim School: Saga of the Brave. In September 2016, Hongbin was cast alongside fellow VIXX member N and AOA's Chanmi in the web drama What's Up With These Kids?

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-09-29): Birth of Lee Hong-bin — South Korean entertainer known for his roles in dramas and transition to a prominent streamer.
2. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012, and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS' romantic drama Glorious Day as Yoo Ji-ho.
3. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In 2014, Hongbin was cast in the SBS week drama Glorious Day.
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — On March 3, 2015, Hongbin joined T-ara's Jiyeon and Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi as MC on SBS MTV's The Show from March 3, 2015, to October 13, 2015.
5. 2016: 2016 Milestone — He has since had a leading role in KBS2's fantasy action-romance Moorim School: Saga of the Brave (2016) as Wang Chi-ang.
6. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, Hongbin played Yoon Jae-won in the SBS Plus rom-com mini-drama Wednesday 3:30 PM.
7. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He officially left VIXX in August 2020.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lee Hong-bin

True or False: “Did Lee Hong-bin's initial departure from VIXX happen before his mandatory military service began?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He announced his plans to depart from VIXX on August 7, 2020, just days before beginning his mandatory military service on August 18, 2020.

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