Tae Heon Kim

Kim Tae Heon

  • Name: Kim Tae Heon
  • Native name: 김태헌
  • Also Known as: Kim Tae Hoon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: June 18, 1989
  • Age: 37
Kim Tae Heon is a South Korean singer, dancer, businessman and member of ZE:A (제국의 아이들). He graduated from Digital Seoul Culture and Arts University with an associate's degree in Practical Music and is enrolled in the Acting program at Songho University.

He made his debut in January 2010 as the group's main rapper and vocalist with their first single album, "Nativity". Originally named Child of Empire, Star Empire Entertainment (스타제국) decided to officially establish it as ZE:A. However, they faced immediate controversy as it was very similar to Brown Eyed Girls member JeA. Both agencies began negotiations and agreed that ZE:A's pronunciation will be changed to avoid any confusion.

Afterwards, they enjoyed a lot of success and signed with Sony Music for promotional activities in 9 countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, where the group became incredibly popular in a short time.

In September 2014, he became the first idol to fight an official MMA fight when he entered in an event called "Revolution 2: The Beginning of the Revolution". Unfortunately, he lost the match against a Japanese MMA fighter.

He enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 7, 2015 and was discharged on September 6, 2017.

His contract with Star Empire expired in January 2017 and rumors began circulating about a possible disbandment. However, the agency and the members released separate statements indicating that the group was now officially on an indefinite hiatus but was not disbanding.

In July 2023, he appeared on TV for the first time in a long time and revealed he faced financial troubles after the group went on hiatus. He worked part-time at Coupang Logistics, joined a theater troupe to continue his dream of being part of the entertainment industry and debuted as an amateur boxer in hopes of turning professional some day.

He is now a restaurant owner.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2010
Gloria
Gloria
Korean Drama, 2010, 50 eps
[Singer trainee] (Ep. 11, 14) (Guest Role)
50
[Singer trainee] (Ep. 11, 14)
Guest Role
7.3
2010
Prosecutor Princess
Prosecutor Princess
Korean Drama, 2010, 16 eps
[Trainee] (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
16
[Trainee] (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
7.6
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2011
Ronin Pop
Ronin Pop
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Gin (Main Role)
Gin
Main Role
6.1
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2015
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
2015 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2015, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2015
King of Mask Singer
King of Mask Singer
Korean TV Show, 2015, 525 eps
[Contestant] (Ep. 432-433) (Guest)
525
[Contestant] (Ep. 432-433)
Guest
8.0
2014
2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships
2014 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2014, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.6
2013
2013 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
2013 Idol Star Olympics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2013, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.8
2013
After School Club
After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 671 eps
(Ep. Special) (Guest)
671
(Ep. Special)
Guest
7.8
2012
We Got Married Season 4
We Got Married Season 4
Korean TV Show, 2012, 240 eps
(Ep. 133) (Guest)
240
(Ep. 133)
Guest
8.1
2012
Asian Wave
Asian Wave
Chinese TV Show, 2012, 22 eps
[Contestant] (Regular Member)
22
[Contestant]
Regular Member
0.0
2012
Beatles Code Season 2
Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 25) (Guest)
87
(Ep. 25)
Guest
8.0
2011
Lee Soo Geun and Kim Byung Man's High Society
Lee Soo Geun and Kim Byung Man's High Society
Korean TV Show, 2011, 79 eps
(Ep. 51) (Guest)
79
(Ep. 51)
Guest
7.7
2011
2011 Idol Star Athletics Championships
2011 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2011, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.7
2011
Weekly Idol
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 707 eps
(Ep. 6, 65) (Guest)
707
(Ep. 6, 65)
Guest
8.1
2011
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps
(Ep. 112, 117-121, 126, 148, 155) (Guest)
800
(Ep. 112, 117-121, 126, 148, 155)
Guest
8.2
2010
2010 Idol Star Athletics Championships
2010 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2010, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
7.9
2010
Heroes
Heroes
Korean TV Show, 2010, 40 eps
(Ep. 20-21) (Guest)
40
(Ep. 20-21)
Guest
7.9
2010
Running Man
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 850 eps
(Ep. 236) (Guest)
850
(Ep. 236)
Guest
9.2
2010
Super King
Super King
Taiwanese TV Show, 2010, 33 eps
(Ep. 10) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 10)
Guest
0.0
2010
Idol League
Idol League
Korean TV Show, 2010, 8 eps
(Regular Member)
8
Regular Member
8.2
2009
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Ep. 30, 197) (Guest)
336
(Ep. 30, 197)
Guest
7.9
2009
Strong Heart
Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 81) (Guest)
166
(Ep. 81)
Guest
7.7
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  • First Name: Tae Heon
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김태헌
  • Also Known as: Kim Tae Hoon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: June 18, 1989
  • Age: 37

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