Son Ho-jun

Quick Facts: Who was Son Ho-jun?

Subject:

Son Ho-jun

Known for:

South Korean actor and singer known for his roles in dramas like Reply 1994.

Born:

1984-06-27

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Son Ho-jun (Korean: 손호준; born June 27, 1984) is a South Korean actor and singer. Son made his acting debut in 2006 in the educational drama, Jump 2. In 2007, Son made his entertainment debut as the leader of Tachyon, a three-member boyband, which first performed on the show A-Live on Channel V Korea. The first pop group launched by J&H Media, Tachyon released the debut single Feel Your Breeze (a Korean remake from the Japanese boyband V6), then disbanded shortly after. After appearing in the SBS drama Coffee House, which ended in July 2010, Son entered military service.

Career & Major Achievements

Upon his return in 2013, he returned to acting and rose to stardom for playing the character Haitai in campus drama Reply 1994. He also gained popularity for appearing in reality shows, notably Youth Over Flowers and Three Meals a Day: Fishing Village. In July 2016, Son signed with YG Entertainment. In 2017, he starred in the hit romance drama Confession Couple. In 2019, he gained critical acclaim for his acting in The Light in Your Eyes.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2020, Son played the role of a successful novelist and scriptwriter in the Netflix drama, Was It Love?. On June 30, 2021, Son signed with Think Entertainment. In June 2024, Son has decided not to renew his contract. In March 2025, Son established a new agency, 333. On December 6, 2022, Son participated in Naver's "Happy Bean Special Fundraising" with branded "119REO" firefighting suits to help improve the treatment of firefighters.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-06-27): Birth of Son Ho-jun — South Korean actor and singer known for his roles in dramas like Reply 1994.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Son made his acting debut in 2006 in the educational drama, Jump 2.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, Son made his entertainment debut as the leader of Tachyon, a three-member boyband, which first performed on the show A-Live on Channel V Korea.
4. 2010: 2010 Milestone — After appearing in the SBS drama Coffee House, which ended in July 2010, Son entered military service.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Upon his return in 2013, he returned to acting and rose to stardom for playing the character Haitai in campus drama Reply 1994.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In July 2016, Son signed with YG Entertainment.
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, he starred in the hit romance drama Confession Couple.
8. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, he gained critical acclaim for his acting in The Light in Your Eyes.
9. 2020: 2020 Milestone — In 2020, Son played the role of a successful novelist and scriptwriter in the Netflix drama, Was It Love?.
10. 2021: 2021 Milestone — On June 30, 2021, Son signed with Think Entertainment.
11. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On December 6, 2022, Son participated in Naver's "Happy Bean Special Fundraising" with branded "119REO" firefighting suits to help improve the treatment of firefighters.
12. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In June 2024, Son has decided not to renew his contract.
13. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In March 2025, Son established a new agency, 333.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Son Ho-jun

True or False: “Son Ho-jun debuted as a member of the boyband Tachyon immediately after graduating from high school.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he debuted in 2007, his acting career began earlier with his debut role in the educational drama Jump 2 in 2006.

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