Hwon

Name: Hwon
Native name: 훤
Also Known as: Shim Yeong Jun, 심영준, Sim Yeong Jun
Nationality: South Korean
Gender: Male
Born: March 12, 2002
Age: 23

Shim Young Joon, known professionally as Hwon, is a South Korean singer, dancer and former member of THE KINGDOM (더킹덤, formerly known as KINGDOM). He graduated from Yangji High School.

He joined in August 2022 as the group's vocalist with their 5th EP, "History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis". The group debuted in February 2021, but when member Kook Seung Joon (previously known as Chiwoo) left the group, the agency decided to add a new member to keep the group's concept based on seven members.

In April 2024, GF Entertainment (GF 엔터테인먼트) announced the group would rebrand as THE KINGDOM ahead of their 8th EP, "Realize".

In October 2024, he was placed on hiatus due to health reasons. However, many rumors began circulating about him dating secretly, ghosting an ex-girlfriend after having intimate relationships with her, and working at a host bar. In January 2025, GF Entertainment confirmed his departure from the group, still claiming personal reasons.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special Korean TV Show, 2024, 3 eps (Regular Member)	3	Regular Member	7.8
2023	Secret Tour Korean TV Show, 2023, 30 eps (Ep. 24) (Guest)	30	(Ep. 24) Guest	0.0
2023	Peak Time Korean TV Show, 2023, 11 eps [Contestant / KINGDOM] (Regular Member)	11	[Contestant / KINGDOM] Regular Member	8.4
2022	I Live as an Idol Korean TV Show, 2022, 10 eps (Ep. 6) (Guest)	10	(Ep. 6) Guest	7.6
2022	Secret Airlines Korean TV Show, 2022, 21 eps (Ep. 21) (Guest)	21	(Ep. 21) Guest	0.0
2020	Idol League Season 3 Korean TV Show, 2020, 66 eps (Ep. 43) (Guest)	66	(Ep. 43) Guest	8.4
2013	After School Club Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps (Ep. 568) (Guest)	675	(Ep. 568) Guest	7.9
2011	Weekly Idol Korean TV Show, 2011, 715 eps (Ep. 597) (Guest)	715	(Ep. 597) Guest	8.2