Kim Hyun Joong
- Name: Kim Hyun Joong
- Native name: 김현중
- Also Known as: Kim Hyeon Jung
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: June 6, 1986
- Age: 38
He made his debut in June 2005 as the group's leader, main dancer, vocalist, rapper and face of the group with their first EP, "Warning". In 2007, they entered the Japanese market with the single "Kokoro", which debuted at number five on the Oricon chart. The following year, they became the first South Korean artists to win the award for Best New Artist at the Japan Gold Disc Awards. The group was represented by DSP Media (DSP미디어).
He made his acting debut in 2008 with a role in "Boys Over Flowers". As the show was immensely popular, he became widely known and even received two Popularity awards, at the Seoul International Drama Awards and at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.
In 2010, his contract with DSP expired and he signed with KeyEast (키이스트). As all members signed with different agencies and no company wanted to take them as a group, they decided to go on an indefinite hiatus in late 2010 to focus on their individual activities.
He made his debut as a solo artist in 2011 and in Japan in 2012. However, he became involved in controversy when an ex-girlfriend filed lawsuits against him in 2014 and in 2015 claiming he was pregnant with his child and physical and mental abuse.
He decided to enlist in his mandatory military service on May 12, 2015 and was discharged on February 11, 2017. While serving, his ex-girlfriend was found guilty of attempted fraud and tampering with evidence and was sentenced to jail and fined 5 million KRW (approx. 4,600 USD) in February 2018.
In 2018, he founded his own label, HENECIA and left KeyEast in early 2020. He has focused on his acting career.
In February 2022, he married his non-celebrity girlfriend. The couple welcomed their first child in mid-2022.
The group has confirmed they will reunite at some point in early 2025 to release a Japanese album to commemorate their 20th anniversary.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Kanojo no Inai Jikan
Japanese Drama, 2024, 4 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
When Time Stopped
Korean Drama, 2018, 12 eps
Joon Woo
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Inspiring Generation
Korean Drama, 2014, 24 eps
Shin Jung Tae
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Dream High
Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps
Himself (Ep.1)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Playful Kiss
Korean Drama, 2010, 16 eps
Baek Seung Jo
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Boys over Flowers
Korean Drama, 2009, 25 eps
Yoon Ji Hoo
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Spotlight
Korean Drama, 2008, 16 eps
Himself (Ep.1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Hotelier
Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps
[SS501 member] (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Can We Refill the Love?
Korean Drama, 2005, 140 eps
William HJ
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
Nonstop Season 5
Korean Drama, 2004, 257 eps
[Himself] (Ep. 208)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Indian Pink
Korean Movie, 2021,
Kang Dong Seok
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
City Conquest: Episode Zero
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Baek Mi Reu
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Playful Kiss Seung Jo's Diary
Korean Special, 2010, 7 eps
Baek Seung Jo
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Playful Kiss YouTube Edition
Korean Special, 2010, 7 eps
Baek Seung Jo
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Anycall Haptic Mission 2
Korean Special, 2009, 3 eps
(Unknown)
|
6.9
|
Anycall Haptic Mission
Korean Special, 2009, 4 eps
(Unknown)
|
6.2
|
Boys Over Flowers: F4 After Story
Korean Special, 2009, 4 eps
Yoon Ji Hoo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Ask Us Anything Fortune Teller
Korean TV Show, 2019, 300 eps
(Ep. 94)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Duet Song Festival
Korean TV Show, 2016, 47 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 19)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Barefooted Friends
Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.2
|
Hwasin: Controller of the Heart
Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps
(Ep. 24)
(Guest)
|
7.3
|
Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 46-47)
(Guest)
|
9.2
|
Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 11, 81-83)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Boys Before Flowers: F4 Talk Show Special
Korean TV Show, 2009, 1 eps
Himself / Yoon Ji Hoo
(Main Host)
|
7.6
|
Family Outing
Korean TV Show, 2008, 85 eps
(Ep. 64-65)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Champagne
Korean TV Show, 2008, 81 eps
(Guest)
|
7.1
|
We Got Married
Korean TV Show, 2008, 55 eps
(Ep. 9-38)
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 87-88, 202, 312)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 49-50, 121-123)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Idol World
Korean TV Show, 2007, 25 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.2
|
SS501 Thank You for Waking Me Up
Korean TV Show, 2005, 7 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Show! Music Core
Korean TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
[MC] (2007, 2010)
(Regular Member)
|
8.1
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 1-2, 31)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
X-Man
Korean TV Show, 2003, 178 eps
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 745 eps
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
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