Moon Joon-young

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Moon Joon-young

Role / Field:

South Korean singer, actor, and model known for his work in boy groups and dramas.

Born:

1989-02-09

Century / Era:

1989s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Moon Joon-young (born 9 February 1989), is a South Korean singer, actor, and model. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A. He also appeared in dramas Poseidon, Vampire Idol and The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War. He also appeared in films such as Ronin Pop and ZE:A Breathe. He was born in Seoul on February 9, 1989.

Career & Major Achievements

He attended Digital Seoul Culture Arts University after he graduated. In 2010, he signed contract with Star Empire Entertainment. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A in 2010. Apart from his group activities, he also made his debut as an actor and appeared in various television dramas Poseidon, Please Marry Me, Gloria, Vampire Idol, Poseidon, and The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He also appeared in films Ronin Pop and ZE:A Breathe. In 2017, his contract with Star Entertainment expired. He signed with EXA Entertainment in 2017 to focus on his acting. Moon fulfilled his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in the Republic of Korea Army from July 2020 until his discharge in January 2022.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1989 (1989-02-09): Birth of Moon Joon-young — South Korean singer, actor, and model known for his work in boy groups and dramas.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — In 2010, he signed contract with Star Empire Entertainment.
3. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, his contract with Star Entertainment expired.
4. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Moon fulfilled his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in the Republic of Korea Army from July 2020 until his discharge in January 2022.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Moon Joon-young

True or False: “Moon Joon-young debuted as a solo artist immediately after graduating from Digital Seoul Culture Arts University.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He did not debut as a solo artist; instead, he debuted as a member of the boy group ZE:A.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

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• Abbie Hoffman — Contemporary (Died in 1989) (1989): Iconic American activist, co-founder of the Yippies, and counterculture figure.
• Adnan Khayr Allah — Contemporary (Died in 1989) (1989): Iraqi military officer and Minister of Defense, closely associated with the Ba'ath regime.
• Abdul-Karim Qasim — Shared historical date (02-09 · Died) (1963): Iraqi military officer who led the country as Prime Minister from 1958 to 1963.
• Adolf Galland — Shared historical date (02-09 · Died) (1996): German Luftwaffe general and celebrated flying ace of World War II.
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• Ahmadou Ahidjo — Historical peer (Died in 1989) (1989): Cameroonian politician and first President of Cameroon (1960-1982).
• Alex Chilton — Historical peer (Died in 2010) (2010): American musician, best known for his vocal work with The Box Tops and Big Star.
• Alexander McQueen — Historical peer (Died in 2010) (2010): Iconic British fashion designer known for theatrical, boundary-pushing collections.
• Abdul Halim of Kedah — Historical peer (Died in 2017) (2017): Sultan of Kedah and Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a pivotal Malaysian royal figure.
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