Kim Kyu Jong
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Kim Kyu Jong was born on 24 February 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501. He made his musical debut in Goong: Musical
, playing the lead role of 'Lee Shin' and debut as a solo artist in September 2011 with mini album Turn Me On
.
hip-hop music drama Break on 11 May 2006. Kim along with members of SS501, except for Young Saeng who was recovering from the sugery, lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story
.
On 21 August 2006, he took over as DJ on radio programme SS501's Youngstreet on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), when fellow member Heo Young Saeng
left due to a throat condition requiring laryngeal surgery. He continued to host the programme with fellow member Park Jung Min
.
On 21 November 2008, Kim joined as one of the regular hosts on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
God Of Cookery Expedition.
In 2008, with Jung Min, who's performing in the lead role of 'Danny Park' in musical Grease
and Hyun Joong on Boys Over Flowers
; Young Saeng togther with Kyu Jong and Hyung Jun, formed 'SS501 Project Group' with Young Saeng as the leader. They released a project album named U R Man in November 2008, with high tempo dance title track "UR Man". They also contributed to the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack with "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid), and appeared in episode four in a cameo prformace of "U R Man". The track won Song of the Month for Februay at the 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards on 28 March 2009.
In the project album, Kyu Jong wrote the lyrics for his solo track, "Never Let You Go". He also wrote the lyrics for his part of "완.두.콩." (Green Peas), a song written for their fans, released in their album Rebirth.
, signed with B2M Entertainment, the agency of former DSP Media songstress Lee Hyori
, to embark on his solo career. To launch his solo career, Heo along with Kyu Jong held a joint fanmeeting, Kyu Jong & Young Saeng Story In Seoul on 4 December, which continued in Hong Kong, Japan and countries across Asia.
(Hangul
: 뮤지컬 궁), a spin-off of the television drama, in Korea. He took over the role of male lead Lee Shin, from U-Know Yunho of TVXQ
. He also performed it in Kyoto, Japan from 11 June to 1 July
On 27 September 2011 he released his debut solo mini album, Turn Me On
. It features rap by Young Saeng in dance lead track "Yesterday".
In October, 2011, Kim was casted in a 36-part weekend drama titled Go! Mrs. Go! to be shown on cable channel CSTV at the end of 2011. Where he will play an aspiring musical actor named Nicky to mark his acting debut. On 9 November 2011, Kim will preform along with other Korean and Japanese artists, at the Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2011 at Saitama Super Arena
, Japan.
Princess Hours
Princess Hours is a 2006 Korean drama starring Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jeong Hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It was based on manhwa Goong by Park So-Hee. It was broadcast from 11 January to 30 March 2006 on MBC.Princess Hours was one of MBC's most popular dramas of 2006, second only to Jumong...
, playing the lead role of 'Lee Shin' and debut as a solo artist in September 2011 with mini album Turn Me On
Turn Me On (Kim Kyu Jong EP)
Turn Me On is the debut Korean solo mini album of Kim Kyu Jong of South Korean boy band SS501. It was released on 27 September 2011 by B2M Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment...
.
2005: Debut
Kim debuted as a member of SS501 on 8 June 2005. He started his acting career with a role in MnetMnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
hip-hop music drama Break on 11 May 2006. Kim along with members of SS501, except for Young Saeng who was recovering from the sugery, lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story
Shark Bait
Shark Bait is a 2006 computer animated film. The plot revolves around Pi and his attempt to win the heart of Cordelia while dealing with a bullying shark. The film was a commercial failure...
.
On 21 August 2006, he took over as DJ on radio programme SS501's Youngstreet on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), when fellow member Heo Young Saeng
Heo Young Saeng
Heo Young Saeng was born on 3 November 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and main/lead vocalist of boyband SS501. He debut as a solo artist in May 2011 with mini album Let It Go and made his musical debut in The Three Musketeers in November 2011 as D'Artagnan.-2005: Debut:Heo is a former...
left due to a throat condition requiring laryngeal surgery. He continued to host the programme with fellow member Park Jung Min
Park Jung Min
Park Jung Min was born on 3 April 1987. He is a South Korean entertainer and member of boyband SS501. He made his musical debut in Grease and was the first SS501 members to debut as a solo artist with mini album Not Alone....
.
On 21 November 2008, Kim joined as one of the regular hosts on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
God Of Cookery Expedition.
In 2008, with Jung Min, who's performing in the lead role of 'Danny Park' in musical Grease
Grease (musical)
Grease is a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. The musical is named for the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as the greasers. The musical, set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School , follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of love,...
and Hyun Joong on Boys Over Flowers
Boys Over Flowers (TV series)
Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean television drama series starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong of SS501, Kim Bum, Kim Joon of T-Max and Kim So Eun. It premiered on January 5, 2009 on KBS2 and ended on March 31, 2009 after 25 episodes....
; Young Saeng togther with Kyu Jong and Hyung Jun, formed 'SS501 Project Group' with Young Saeng as the leader. They released a project album named U R Man in November 2008, with high tempo dance title track "UR Man". They also contributed to the Boys Over Flowers soundtrack with "내 머리가 나빠서" (Because I'm Stupid), and appeared in episode four in a cameo prformace of "U R Man". The track won Song of the Month for Februay at the 32nd Cyworld Digital Music Awards on 28 March 2009.
In the project album, Kyu Jong wrote the lyrics for his solo track, "Never Let You Go". He also wrote the lyrics for his part of "완.두.콩." (Green Peas), a song written for their fans, released in their album Rebirth.
2010: Leaving DSP Media
In June 2010, upon the expiration of Kim's contract with DSP Media, he along with fellow band member Heo Young SaengHeo Young Saeng
Heo Young Saeng was born on 3 November 1986. He is a South Korean entertainer and main/lead vocalist of boyband SS501. He debut as a solo artist in May 2011 with mini album Let It Go and made his musical debut in The Three Musketeers in November 2011 as D'Artagnan.-2005: Debut:Heo is a former...
, signed with B2M Entertainment, the agency of former DSP Media songstress Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
, to embark on his solo career. To launch his solo career, Heo along with Kyu Jong held a joint fanmeeting, Kyu Jong & Young Saeng Story In Seoul on 4 December, which continued in Hong Kong, Japan and countries across Asia.
2011: Solo debut
Kim made his theatrical musical debut in Goong: MusicalPrincess Hours
Princess Hours is a 2006 Korean drama starring Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jeong Hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It was based on manhwa Goong by Park So-Hee. It was broadcast from 11 January to 30 March 2006 on MBC.Princess Hours was one of MBC's most popular dramas of 2006, second only to Jumong...
(Hangul
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...
: 뮤지컬 궁), a spin-off of the television drama, in Korea. He took over the role of male lead Lee Shin, from U-Know Yunho of TVXQ
TVXQ
TVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
. He also performed it in Kyoto, Japan from 11 June to 1 July
On 27 September 2011 he released his debut solo mini album, Turn Me On
Turn Me On (Kim Kyu Jong EP)
Turn Me On is the debut Korean solo mini album of Kim Kyu Jong of South Korean boy band SS501. It was released on 27 September 2011 by B2M Entertainment and distributed by LOEN Entertainment...
. It features rap by Young Saeng in dance lead track "Yesterday".
In October, 2011, Kim was casted in a 36-part weekend drama titled Go! Mrs. Go! to be shown on cable channel CSTV at the end of 2011. Where he will play an aspiring musical actor named Nicky to mark his acting debut. On 9 November 2011, Kim will preform along with other Korean and Japanese artists, at the Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2011 at Saitama Super Arena
Saitama Super Arena
is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Chūō-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan. Its spectator capacity is 37,000 at maximum settings.This main arena capacity is between 19,000-22,500 when events such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, ice hockey, gymnastics, boxing, mixed martial arts and...
, Japan.
Solo
- 2007: "Hikari" (光) - Kokoro
- 2008: "Never Let You Go" - U R Man
- 2009: "Wuss Up" - Solo Collection
Television/films
- 2006: Break - MnetMnet (TV channel)Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
- 2006: Pi's StoryShark BaitShark Bait is a 2006 computer animated film. The plot revolves around Pi and his attempt to win the heart of Cordelia while dealing with a bullying shark. The film was a commercial failure...
(Korean version) as Clam and Crab (voice only) - 2009: SETI (Searching for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) - Daum
- 2011: Go! Mrs. Go! - CSTV
Variety shows
- 2005 - M! CountdownM! CountdownM! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
- MnetMnet (TV channel)Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
as MC - 2008: Manwon Haengbok - MBC (episodes 19 and 26 April)
- 2008: Shopping King - Olive (13 May)
- 2008: God of Cookery Expedition - MBC (21 November 2008 to 1 May 2009) as host
Performances
- 2011 - Goong: MusicalPrincess HoursPrincess Hours is a 2006 Korean drama starring Yoon Eun Hye, Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Jeong Hoon and Song Ji-hyo. It was based on manhwa Goong by Park So-Hee. It was broadcast from 11 January to 30 March 2006 on MBC.Princess Hours was one of MBC's most popular dramas of 2006, second only to Jumong...
as Lee Shin - 2011 - Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2011 - Saitama Super ArenaSaitama Super Arenais a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Chūō-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan. Its spectator capacity is 37,000 at maximum settings.This main arena capacity is between 19,000-22,500 when events such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, ice hockey, gymnastics, boxing, mixed martial arts and...
, Japan