Boom (entertainer)
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Lee Min Ho better known as Boom (Hangul
: 붐), is a South Korea
n rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter.
He has made numerous Television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well.
However, he gained popularity through his comic appearances on variety shows such as X-man
and Love Letter. He went on to hosting shows such as MNet's School of Rock, although it was not until 2008 where he became well known as an MC through popular shows such as Idol Show
, Star King and Champagne. He is the leader of Boom Academy, a group of idols doing gag shows, where Super Junior
's Leeteuk
, Eunhyuk
and Shindong
are members.
On October 29, 2009, Boom was enlisted in the Korean Navy. He was to report to the 102 Replacement Depot in Chuncheon for his basic military training on the 29th. After his six week training, he will be serving Korea for 22 months and will return in 2011.
Boom last appeared March 5, 2010 in an Armed Forces Television event where he was the MC for USO type show featuring Korean girl group Kara. During the performance, he was dressed in a Korean Navy enlisted dress uniform.
Boom was discharged from the army on August 22, 2011 and was welcomed by his Boom Academy members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, and Shindong; also idol star Jay Park was there .
He released a music video "Boom is Back" to celebrate his discharge and it was well received by the fans.
Boom returned to ‘Strong Heart’ in September 2011 and he will be hosting SBS’s ‘Young Street‘ .
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Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 붐), is a South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter.
He has made numerous Television appearances in South Korean comedy shows and has acted in sitcoms as well.
Career
Starting his career as a hip hop singer, Boom released his first single "Boom Up" in 2006, and his second single "질러" in 2007. He was originally part of the band "Nu Clear".However, he gained popularity through his comic appearances on variety shows such as X-man
X-Man (TV series)
X-Man was a popular South Korean game show which ran from November 8, 2003 to April 8, 2007 on SBS. Its popularity peaked in 2004, but a decline in ratings led to its cancellation...
and Love Letter. He went on to hosting shows such as MNet's School of Rock, although it was not until 2008 where he became well known as an MC through popular shows such as Idol Show
Idol Show
Idol Show , also called Idol Army, is a weekly Korean variety show on MBCevery1 hosted by the nation's most popular teen idol groups.-Season 1:Super Junior-HCo-hosts - Go Young Wook, Kim Sang Hyuk , Jang Dongmin...
, Star King and Champagne. He is the leader of Boom Academy, a group of idols doing gag shows, where Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
's Leeteuk
Leeteuk
Park Jung-su , better known by his stage name Leeteuk , is a South Korean idol singer, presenter, and occasional actor. He is the leader of the super boy band Super Junior. To prevent confusion with famous Korean veteran actress Park Jeong-su, he decided to use the name 'Leeteuk'...
, Eunhyuk
Eunhyuk
Lee Hyuk-jae , better known by his stage name Eunhyuk, is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, rapper, presenter, song writer, and occasional actor. He is a part of the thirteen member South Korean boyband Super Junior. His position in the group is the lead rapper and one of the three lead dancers...
and Shindong
Shindong
Shin Dong-hee , better known by his stage name Shindong, is a South Korean idol singer, actor, presenter, and one of the four lead dancers of the boy band Super Junior. He is a dancer but also a rapper, often co-writing rap lyrics with Eunhyuk...
are members.
On October 29, 2009, Boom was enlisted in the Korean Navy. He was to report to the 102 Replacement Depot in Chuncheon for his basic military training on the 29th. After his six week training, he will be serving Korea for 22 months and will return in 2011.
Boom last appeared March 5, 2010 in an Armed Forces Television event where he was the MC for USO type show featuring Korean girl group Kara. During the performance, he was dressed in a Korean Navy enlisted dress uniform.
Boom was discharged from the army on August 22, 2011 and was welcomed by his Boom Academy members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, and Shindong; also idol star Jay Park was there .
He released a music video "Boom is Back" to celebrate his discharge and it was well received by the fans.
Boom returned to ‘Strong Heart’ in September 2011 and he will be hosting SBS’s ‘Young Street‘ .
Television appearances
- X-man
- Love Letter
- Mnet School of Rock
- Star King
- Star Golden BellStar Golden BellStar Golden Bell was a South Korean variety show broadcast on KBS. In addition to the main MC, Jun Hyun-Moo , there were two additional hosts, Kim Je-dong and Lee Chae-young , who were either in charge of administering games or were challengers competing against the celebrity contestants...
- Idol ShowIdol ShowIdol Show , also called Idol Army, is a weekly Korean variety show on MBCevery1 hosted by the nation's most popular teen idol groups.-Season 1:Super Junior-HCo-hosts - Go Young Wook, Kim Sang Hyuk , Jang Dongmin...
- Introducing Star's Friend
- Song Battle
- Line Up
- The Teacher is Coming
- Champagne
- New Good Sunday Miraculous Victory and Defeat
- Kang Shim Jang (Strong Heart)
- We Got MarriedWe Got MarriedWe Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
- Strong Heart
- Secret
- Invincible Youth 2Invincible YouthInvincible Youth is a South Korean variety show which aired its first season on KBS2 from October 23, 2009 to December 24, 2010. Season 1 featured seven girls from K-pop idol groups wherein they experience how it is to live and survive in the rural Korea outdoors. It has started its second season...
Singles
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- Title: Boom Up
- Format: CD
- Release Date: April 26, 2006
- Language: Korean
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- Title: 질러
- Format: CD
- Release Date: March 28, 2007
- Language: Korean
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- Title: 붐친구 뉴규쏭
- Format: Digital Single
- Release Date: April 16, 2009
- Language: Korean
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