Shin Dong-ho

Quick Facts: Who was Shin Dong-ho?

Subject:

Shin Dong-ho

Known for:

South Korean singer known for his time in the boy group U-KISS.

Born:

1994-06-29

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Shin Dong-ho (Korean: 신동호; born June 29, 1994) is a former South Korean singer who acquired fame as a singer of the boy group U-KISS. Dongho was the most active member of the group, appearing in a great many reality shows and other productions. He joined U-KISS in 2008 and stayed with them for five years. He attended middle school in Seoul Yonggang Middle School and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School. He became a trainee for NH Media and was chosen as one of the potential members for an upcoming boyband.

Career & Major Achievements

Dongho joined U-KISS in 2008, and appeared in reality shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion, Raising Idol, and Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo. His first acting role was a middle-school student in Villain and Widow, and performed in the MBC drama Royal Family. He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, Hong Gil Dong 2084 (2011). Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, Holy Land (2012). He was the lead in Don't Cry Mommy.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS. In the end, he chose to leave the entertainment industry entirely in 2013. Dongho got married in 2015; he and his wife have a son. In September 2018, Dongho confirmed his divorce. He stated he and his wife did not separate due to a bad relationship so they will take responsibility for their child as parents despite not being a married couple.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-06-29): Birth of Shin Dong-ho — South Korean singer known for his time in the boy group U-KISS.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — He joined U-KISS in 2008 and stayed with them for five years.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, Hong Gil Dong 2084 (2011).
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, Holy Land (2012).
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — Dongho got married in 2015; he and his wife have a son.
7. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In September 2018, Dongho confirmed his divorce.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shin Dong-ho

True or False: “Shin Dong-ho left the entertainment industry entirely in 2013 after leaving U-KISS.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The provided text explicitly states that on October 16, 2013, NH media announced his departure from U-KISS, and he subsequently chose to leave the entertainment industry entirely that same year.

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