Nam Hyun-joon

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Nam Hyun-joon

Role / Field:

Pioneering South Korean dancer, rapper, and choreographer known for popping techniques.

Born:

1979-01-30

Century / Era:

1979s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Nam Hyun-joon (Korean: 남현준; born 30 January 1979), often referred to as Poppin' Hyun Joon (팝핀현준), is a South Korean dancer, rapper and singer. Best known for his popping techniques, he is considered a pioneer of South Korean breakdancing. Nam Hyun-joon is famous for his explosive popping moves including:ticking, animation, tutting, and gliding. He is considered to be one of the most well-known poppin dancers worldwide breakdance leagues. Due to his well-known dancing abilities, he often trains stars and hired as a dance choreographer.

Career & Major Achievements

He has been in several dance groups, including Cyborg G, FREEZE, and Newest35. Nam married Korean folk singer Park Aeri in December 2010. He came back September 2015 in six years. Following the disbandment of Young Turks Club, Nam made the decision to pursue professional dancing. His skill and smooth moves gained recognition from many Korean celebrities, most notably V.O.S member Choi Hyun-joon.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Nam is influenced by the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys and was eventually featured in the music video "Amen" by Lee Juno. Nam released a song titled 'Lion's Roar' in 2005 which lyrically describes his hardship and determination for dance. He steadily gained popularity in Korea during this time and performed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is involved in a dance group called Nam Hyun-joon and Kids, which is a play on the name Seo Taiji and Boys. Following the success of his previous single, Nam released his first hip-hop album, One & Only, in 2007.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1979 (1979-01-30): Birth of Nam Hyun-joon — Pioneering South Korean dancer, rapper, and choreographer known for popping techniques.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — Nam released a song titled 'Lion's Roar' in 2005 which lyrically describes his hardship and determination for dance.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — He steadily gained popularity in Korea during this time and performed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
4. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Following the success of his previous single, Nam released his first hip-hop album, One & Only, in 2007.
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Nam married Korean folk singer Park Aeri in December 2010.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He came back September 2015 in six years.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Nam Hyun-joon

True or False: “Nam Hyun-joon's early influences included the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The Wikipedia extract explicitly states that Nam is influenced by the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys.

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