Kim Joong: biography, filmography, personal life

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Fans of Asian dramas and K-pop are well aware of the name Kim Joon. He is one of those people whose talent is evident in everything, whether it is music, acting, dancing, singing career. And it's not just about good looks. A lot of young and beautiful stars light up. But rarely do any of them achieve truly amazing heights.

Getting Acquainted - Kim Hyun Joong

The biography of the actor is described in some detail by his fans. Fans painstakingly collect facts from the life of their idol and generously share them.

So, the actor was born in Seoul in 1986. His closest people are his parents and older brother. He has a very close relationship with them. Parents still remember with pleasure the childhood years of the future star. Noting the incredible energy of the boy, who seemed to succeed everywhere and everywhere, they are still surprised at how easily Kim Joon learned. However, they did not think about a creative career for their son.

The boy successfully performed at mathematical Olympiads, winningvictory. He did not bypass art competitions, where he also took first places. Yes, and music teachers told parents about the serious development of talent (Kim took up playing the guitar from the third grade of high school).

The father was against his son choosing too risky a path and becoming an actor. He wanted to see him as a student at Seoul University. But Jun passed the casting for a trainee singer. And I did not lose.

Fun fact: Kim cherished the cash prizes he received at various school competitions, and when it was necessary to help his older brother pay for his studies in the United States, he happily gave him 300 million won. Quite solid money, especially considering that the financial situation of the family was greatly shaken during the crisis.

Career start

In 2005, Kim Hyun Joong made his first appearance as a member of SS501. The biography of that period is the story of the rapid rise of a star. The leader of the new group very soon became a real idol. And the group itself did not leave the tops of music ratings for a long time. The members of SS501 have been guests on the set of many TV shows. And in 2008, the leader of the group was invited to play the role in the drama Boys Over Flowers.

First role

Drama Boys Over Flower (we translate its name as "Boys over flowers" or "Flowers over berries") showed fans the acting talent of Joon.

The series has gained incredible popularity in Asia. Then his fame stepped far beyond Korea. In addition to rave reviews in Taiwan, Japan, China, Vietnam, India, Nepal,Singapore, the drama quickly gained fans in the West. After the release of the TV version with English translation in the United States, copies of the discs were distributed around the world. And there are plenty of Flowers fans in Russia.

It should be noted that Kim Joon had a very intense filming process. Stress and fatigue turned into he alth problems. The actor even passed out while working on a Gangnam (sports brand) promotional video. This caused concern in the press and fans around the world.

But despite this, Kim did not cancel any of the planned activities and left with his group for Japan.

A mischievous kiss and life change

In 2010, another picture was released with an actor named Kim Jun. The filmography of the actor was replenished with the tape "Naughty Kiss". In it, he played a very cold guy, smart and impregnable.

The series was no less successful than the previous drama. And Jun only strengthened his position as an actor. The career of the star continued to gain momentum. He was chosen as the face of the cosmetic brand Tony Moly. He was also named one of the most stylish and handsome actors in Korea. In 2010, the contract with SS501 also ends. And Jun started his solo career.

Not very noticeable in 2010 was the filming of a mini-drama for mobile phones "Pygmalion's Love". Although many critics noted the extraordinary penetration of the story.

Change of image

In 2011, Kim released his first mini solo album. Then heactively began to record new songs, shoot videos, tour.

2014 pleased fans with the release of a new project. Actor Kim Hyun Joong changed his image dramatically and appeared in the series "Young Generation" in a brutal way.

The plot of the tape tells about a young guy who is forced to survive under the strict rules that prevail in Shanghai in the 30s of the last century. At that time, the city was embroiled in a gang war. The action takes place against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation and revolution.

Although there is a lot of romance in the drama, it also has a lot of action. The protagonist acts tough, and sometimes frankly cruel. But he also reveals himself as a loyal friend and caring lover.

Jun worked on his figure for the sake of the role, giving it more masculinity. Fans noted his pumped up body. In addition, it is clear that the actor has grown emotionally. He's great at tight, complex scenes. Jun's new look formed the basis of his photo shoot for The Star.

A little personal

Many fans wonder if Kim Hyun Joong is married. The personal life of the actor, for all his openness, is not a topic discussed much in the press. Kim himself does not hide information about himself, but he does not voice specific names either. It is only known that he is definitely not yet married, postponing such a responsible step for later. Now, according to him, all his aspirations are aimed at a career. He wants to achieve a lot and try himself everywhere.

In an interview, Kim willingly discusses the qualities that his future wife should have. He wants to see next toa girl who would share his interests and be a friend. Kim admits that he is not a romantic at all, and he is somewhat terrified at the prospect of romantic advances accepted among "couples".

On one show, Jun admitted that he was dumped by girls more than once. And sometimes he himself was to blame for the gap. Well, idols also have misses.

For friends, Kim Jun is honest and sweet. And the members of SS501 called him Puppy, because his face strongly resembles the face of an affectionate dog.

Kim Hyun Joong has not even crossed the thirty-year milestone yet. And, presumably, fans of his talent will expect many more of his works both in music and in cinema. The new project "Young Generation" has already demonstrated the actor's ability to get out of the usual role of cute young men. Perhaps in the future his filmography will be replenished with the most diverse genre paintings.