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Kim Jung Hoon
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Kim Jung Hoon (김정훈), is a Korean pop singer and actor who was chosen through a Cheonil Records' audition. He was a member of the disbanded duo UN, and after the disbanding of the duo Kim decided to pursue also an acting career. His first main role was in Goong, one of the biggest Korean dorama productions of 2006. In 2008, he got the main role on the Chinese drama Love Strategy, for which he also sung the main theme in a collaboration with Vivian Hsu.
Kim has also launched his solo singing career in Japan in 2006 with the mini-album 5 Stella Lights under the name John-Hoon. In 2009 he made his come-back to the music scene in Korea with the release of his first Korean solo mini-album 1st Mini Album.
Profile
- Real Name: Kim Jung Hoon (김정훈; キム・ジョンフン; 金桢勋)
- Japanese Stage Name: John-Hoon (ジョンフン)
- Birthdate: January 20, 1980
- Blood Type: AB
- Height: 179cm
- Weight: 60kg
- Family: 2 elder brothers and an older sister
- Religion: Buddhism
- Education: Seoul National University, majoring in Dentistry; transferred to Chung-Ang University, majoring in Acting
- Favorite Food: Pork
- Favorite Colors: Pastel tones
- Hobbies: Listening to music, computer games, billiards, reading comics
- Motto: Do the best!
Korean Discography
Cover Albums
- [2012.10.12] Naui Iyagi (Remake Album) (나의 이야기)
Mini-Albums
- [2009.09.01] 1st Mini Album
- [2014.07.03] 5091
Singles
- [2011.04.08] Present
- [2016.05.06] Marry Me, Marry You
Digital Singles
- [2011.07.04] I Need Romance OST Part.1 (로맨스가 필요해) (Kim Jung Hoon & Jo Yeo Jung)
- [2011.07.26] I Need Romance OST Part.4 (로맨스가 필요해) (Kim Jung Hoon & Ha Eun)
- [2011.12.05] Sunday Punch OST Part.1 (결정적 한방) (Kim Jung Hoon & Kang Sang Jun)
- [2012.02.13] My Shining Girl OST Part.1 (자체발광 그녀) (Kim Jung Hoon & Da Eul)
- [2012.04.13] Dummy Mommy OST Part.2 (바보엄마) (Kim Jung Hoon & Kim Bo Kyung)
Collaborations/Other
- [2013.10.22] Her Legend OST (#1 Nan Geudae Hanaman Gyeote Isseumyeon)
- [2015.11.13] Missing Korea OST (#3 Make It Love)
Japanese Discography
Studio Albums
- [2007.10.17] Bokutachi Itsuka Mata... ~ETERNITY~ (僕たち いつかまた・・・ ~ETERNITY~; Someday We Will... ~ETERNITY~)
- [2008.11.05] Kyou mo Atarashii Yume wo Miru (今日も新しい夢を見る; Today I'll Dream Again)
- [2010.11.17] Machi (待; Wait)
- [2012.05.23] VOICE
- [2012.10.31] VOICE 2
Mini-Albums
- [2006.10.25] 5 Stella Lights
- [2017.07.26] Kioku no Kaori (記憶の香り; Scent of Memories)
Best Albums
- [2009.09.23] Jewelry Box
- [2014.01.29] LOVExBEST
- [2014.07.16] John-Hoon ~Do My Best~
Singles
- [2007.02.28] SAD SONG
- [2007.05.16] Boku wa Kimi wo Aishiteru (僕は君を愛してる; I Love You)
- [2007.09.05] Kimi ni Deatta Hi Kara (君に出会った日から; Since the Day I Met You)
- [2008.02.20] Sakura TEARS (サクラTEARS; Cherry Blossom Tears)
- [2008.07.16] Kimi wo Mamoritai (君を守りたい; I Want to Protect You)
- [2008.10.01] You are not alone
- [2009.07.01] Blue Moon
- [2010.01.20] Rainy Flash
- [2010.08.18] Al Dente (アルデンテ)
- [2012.10.31] MESSAGE
- [2013.01.16] Futari Kinenbi (二人記念日; Our Anniversary)
- [2013.04.03] Harukoi (春恋; Spring Love)
- [2015.01.21] Special Day
- [2016.04.06] Harukaze (春風; Spring Wind)
- [2017.01.25] Prologue ~Koi wo Yobu Uta~ (Prologue ~恋を呼ぶ唄~; Prologue ~Song That Calls Out to Love~)
- [2018.07.11] Ima ~Yume no You ni Kimi ga~ (今~夢のように君が~; Now ~You're Like A Dream~)
DVDs
- [2007.04.11] 5 Stella Lights In Stellar Ball
- [2008.03.19] John-Hoon Japan 1st TOUR 2007 "Bokutachi Itsuka Mata... ~ETERNITY~" (僕たち いつかまた・・・ ~ETERNITY~; Someday We Will... ~ETERNITY~)
- [2009.02.18] John-Hoon Clips
- [2009.03.04] THE JOHN-HOON SHOW 2008 -Q.E.D- NOV.9
- [2009.09.16] John-Hoon TV
- [2009.11.06] Secret Diary by John-Hoon Vol.1
- [2009.11.06] Secret Diary by John-Hoon Vol.2
- [2012.01.18] John-Hoon Jotai Fan Meeting REUNION John-Hoon ~Chapter 2~
- [2012.03.21] LOVE...ing with JOHN-HOON
- [2012.04.25] John-Hoon's Diary 2012 ~SA・I・KA・I~
- [2013.01.01] John-Hoon THE FIRST LOVE IN Luxemburg
- [2013.01.16] LIVE MOVIE~John-Hoon's REAL VOICE / Mr. John-Hoon!! Watashi no Star wa Chicken Otoko?!
- [2013.04.03] THE MOBIUS STRIP TOUR IN JAPAN ~Ima Ai ni Ikimasu~
- [2014.01.29] LOVExFILM
- [2014.02.28] KIZUNA BLUE / KIZUNA WHITE
- [2016.09.01] John-Hoon Special DVD Kansha -Tomo ni Shita Kanki no Shunkan- (感謝 -共にした歓喜の瞬間-; Gratitude -Together with Joyful Moments-)
Chinese Discography
Mini-Albums
- [2012.11.26] Xingfu (幸福; Happiness)
Collaborations/Other
- [2007.10.17] Love Strategy OST (#2 Going Together) (Kim Jung Hoon & Vivian Hsu)
- [2012.11.26] Love Xitang OST (#1 Ruguo Meiyou Ni, #2 Xingfu)
- [2016.04.01] God of War, Zhao Yun OST (#2 Ying Xiong, #7 Jian Xing Jian Yuan)
Filmography
- All the works were made in Korea unless otherwise indicated
Dramas
- [2002] Orange
- [2004] Banjun Drama
- [2006] Goong
- [2006] Fog Street
- [2006] Angel (Guest) (China)
- [2007] Witch Amusement
- [2008] Love Strategy (China)
- [2011] I Need Romance
- [2012] Dummy Mommy
- [2012] RUN60 (Japan)
- [2012] Love On Tiptoe (China)
- [2013] Her Legend
- [2015] Late Night Restaurant (Guest)
- [2015] Immutable Law of First Love
- [2015] Missing Korea
- [2015] Witch's Castle
- [2016] God of War, Zhao Yun (China)
- [2016] Start Again
- [2016] Distressed Beauty (China)
Movies
- [2002] Emergency Act 19 (Guest)
- [2004] DMZ
- [2004] Shut Up!
- [2009] Cafe Seoul
- [2010] Last Voice
- [2011] The Bracelet of Blue Tears
- [2011] Sunday Punch
- [2012] Mr. John-Hoon!! My Star Is A Chicken Man?! (Japan)
- [2013] Love Xitang (China)
- [2014] Stray Dogs
- [2014] Dad's Vacation (Guest)
- [2015] Tears, Let the Moon Shine (Korea-Japan)
- [2015] Emperor's Holidays (China)
- [2018] Pacific Rim: Uprising (U.S.)
Television
- [2003] Game Station
- [2003] Show Power Video
- [2014] The Genius: Black Garnet
- [2015] Off to School
- [2016] Campus Debate Battle Season 6
- [2016] Father And I
- [2017] Problematic Men
- [2017-2018] Radio Star
- [2018-2019] Taste of Love
Musicals
- [2012.03.28 to 2012.06.10] Catch Me If You Can