Hyun Joon Nam

Nam Hyun Joon

  • Name: Nam Hyun Joon
  • Native name: 팝핀현준
  • Also Known as: Poppin' Hyun Joon, Happy Hyun Joon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 30, 1979
  • Age: 45
South Korean contemporary dancer. He is most known for his popping techniques and for being a former rapper of Young Turks Club. 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 popping dancer in worldwide breakdance leagues. Due to his well known dancing abilities, he often trains stars and is hired as a choreographs dancer. He has been in several dance groups, including Cyborg G, FREEZE, and Newest35. His skill and smooth moves gained recognition from many Korean celebrities, most notably V.O.S member Choi Hyun-joon. Hyun-joon is influenced by the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys and was eventually featured in the music video "Amen" by Lee Juno. Hyun-joon 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, Hyun-joon released his first hip-hop album, One & Only, in 2007. A music video for the lead single, "Don't Stop", was released and the song was promoted on televised music shows.

Hyun-joon married Korean folk singer Park Aeri in December 2010. They have 1 baby.

In late 2014 Hyun Joon won the National Creative-Economy Award for his artist entrepreneur company Poppin HyunJoon Art Company (PAC) and often appears in mainstream TV with his wife Park Aeri to promote the fusion combination of Arirang and Poppin. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2006 Over the Rainbow
Korean Drama, 2006, 16 eps
Manjong (part of Gangster - Hyuk Joo's dance teammate/friend) (Support Role)
16
Manjong (part of Gangster - Hyuk Joo's dance teammate/friend)
Support Role
6.9
2006 Break
Korean Drama, 2006, 6 eps
Poppin' Hyun Jun (Support Role)
6
Poppin' Hyun Jun
Support Role
6.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2013 The Wrath of Vajra
Chinese Movie, 2013,
"Crazy Monkey" (Support Role)
"Crazy Monkey"
Support Role
7.1
2006 Fly, Daddy, Fly
Korean Movie, 2006,
Oh Se Jung (Support Role)
Oh Se Jung
Support Role
7.6
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 Street Man Fighter: The Next Way
Korean TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
8.1
2022 Be the SMF
Korean TV Show, 2022, 1 eps
[Crew Selection Committee member] (Guest)
1
[Crew Selection Committee member]
Guest
7.8
2022 Be Mbitious
Korean TV Show, 2022, 3 eps
[Applicant screening judge] (Ep. 1) (Guest)
3
[Applicant screening judge] (Ep. 1)
Guest
8.0
2022 Who's the Boss
Korean TV Show, 2022, 6 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 4) (Guest)
6
[Judge] (Ep. 4)
Guest
7.8
2022 The Country Calls
Korean TV Show, 2022, 55 eps
(Ep. 52) (Guest)
55
(Ep. 52)
Guest
0.0
2021 Dr. Oh's Golden Clinic
Korean TV Show, 2021, 115 eps
(Ep. 117) (Guest)
115
(Ep. 117)
Guest
8.0
2021 The Stage of Legends - Archive K
Korean TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Ep .4) (Guest)
10
(Ep .4)
Guest
8.6
2018 Dancing High
Korean TV Show, 2018, 8 eps
[Special Judge] (Ep. 7-8) (Guest)
8
[Special Judge] (Ep. 7-8)
Guest
8.2
2017 Mr. House Husband Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2017, 400 eps
[House husband] (Ep. 126-225, 254, 279) (Regular Member)
400
[House husband] (Ep. 126-225, 254, 279)
Regular Member
7.9
2015 King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 450 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 271) (Guest)
450
[Contestant] (Ep. 271)
Guest
8.2
2011 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
(Ep. 80-81, 85, 87, 90, 104, 118-119, 137-138, 157, 165-166, 187, 192, 194-195, 200-201, 214-215, 233, 237, 250, 258, 270-271, 296, 310, 349, 360, 368, 381, 387, 437, 440-441, 445, 472, 533-534, 622-623, 629) (Guest)
690
(Ep. 80-81, 85, 87, 90, 104, 118-119, 137-138, 157, 165-166, 187, 192, 194-195, 200-201, 214-215, 233, 237, 250, 258, 270-271, 296, 310, 349, 360, 368, 381, 387, 437, 440-441, 445, 472, 533-534, 622-623, 629)
Guest
8.3
2007 Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 40) (Guest)
501
(Ep. 40)
Guest
8.1
2003 Vitamin
Korean TV Show, 2003, 664 eps
(Ep. 632) (Guest)
664
(Ep. 632)
Guest
8.0
Articles
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Editorials - Dec 22, 2016

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  • First Name: Hyun Joon
  • Family Name: Nam
  • Native name: 팝핀현준
  • Also Known as: Poppin' Hyun Joon, Happy Hyun Joon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: January 30, 1979
  • Age: 45

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