Kim Dong-jun
Kim Dong-jun | |
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김동준 | |
![]() Kim Dong-jun in June 2017. | |
Born | Busan, South Korea | February 11, 1992
Occupations |
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Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Major9 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Dong-jun |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Tongjun |
Kim Dong-jun (born February 11, 1992) is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A (and later its subgroup ZE:A Five and ZE:A J). Apart from his group's activities, he has established himself as an actor, notably through his participation in various television dramas such as The Fugitive of Joseon (2013), Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (2016), Black (2017) and About Time (2018). He has also starred in films such as A Company Man (2012), Take My Hand (2014), and Dead Again (2017).
Career
ZE:A
Kim entered a nine-membered group called "Children of Empire". In 2009, they started in Mnet "Children of Empire" and "Children of Empire Returns", where they tour the country doing guerilla performances.[1] Later the group faced controversy in December following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls' JeA. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications.[2] On January 7, 2010, the group debuted with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A.[3]
ZE:A J solo project has released solo track for Kevin, Heechul and Dongjun. Dongjun was the last member to release solo track "Healing" on May 3. The track was composed and written by himself.[4][5]
Other activities
Kim made many appearances in Let's Go Dream Team Season 2 as a Dream Team member.
Kim won two gold medals in the Idol Athletes Chuseok Special on August 27, 2011, in men's 100 meter and 110 meter hurdles against other idols.[citation needed]
Kim was appointed as a torch bearer at the 17th Asian Incheon Games 2014.[6]
2017–present
In June 2017, Kim joined Gold Moon Entertainment after his contract with Star Empire Entertainment ended. The CEO of his new agency was ZE:A's former manager, Hwang Jung-moon. In August 2017, it was reported that Gold Moon Entertainment, The Vibe Entertainment and Asakusa Games had merged and now operate under the name "Major 9."[7]
In July 2017, it was reported that Kim was set to star OCN's new drama, Black, portraying a second generation chaebol.[8]
In May 2018, Kim starred on tvN's drama About Time portraying a musical director who is known for his genius abilities, but lacks humanity.
Kim has been a cast member of the TV show Delicious Rendezvous since December 2019.
Discography
Songs
Song Title | Year | Notes |
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As lead artist | ||
"Healing" (feat. Jang) | 2016 | Digital Single |
As featured artist | ||
"Burning Down" (Sori feat. Dongjun) | 2009 | |
Collaborations | ||
"Take My Hand" (with SoReal) | 2014 | Climb The Sky Walls OST |
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Ronin Pop | Ape | Main role |
2012 | A Company Man | Ra-hoon | Supporting role |
2014 | Take My Hand | Tae-ho | Main role |
2017 | Dead Again | Jeong Hoon | Main role |
Television series
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Prosecutor Princess | SBS | Minor in Club | Cameo |
2011 | Crossing the Youngdo Bridge[9] | KBS2 | Oh Ji-hoon | Supporting role |
Girl K | Channel CGV | Go Min-young | ||
2012 | You Who Rolled in Unexpectedly | KBS2 | ZE:A Member | Cameo |
2013 | The Fugitive of Joseon | Mu Myeong | Supporting role | |
Couple Clinic: Love and War 2 - Idol Special | KBS2 | Seo Min-jae | Lead role | |
2014 | Aftermath | Naver TV Cast | Ahn Dae-yong | |
Climb The Sky Walls | KBS2 | Tae-ho | ||
Boarding House 24th St. | MBC Every 1 | Himself | Supporting role | |
2015 | About Love (2nd story: Secret Love) | Naver TV Cast | Jun-woo | Lead role |
Selection | Choi Min-hyeok | |||
2016 | Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho | KBS2 | Kim Yoo-shin | Supporting role |
Still Loving You | KBS1 | Yoon Soo-ho | Lead role | |
Happy Hostage | Naver TV Cast | Hong Chan | ||
2017 | Black | OCN | Oh Man-soo | Supporting role |
2018 | About Time[10] | tvN | Jo Jae-yoo | |
2019 | Chief of Staff[11] | JTBC | Han Do-kyeong | |
2020 | More Than Friends | Ohn Joon-Soo | Main role |
Variety shows
Year | Title | Network | Role |
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2010 | Idol United | MTV | Celebrity Team member |
2010-2015 | Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 | KBS2 | Dream Team member (semi-fixed) |
2014 | Law of the Jungle: Borneo | SBS | Cast Member |
2015 | Real Men (Season 2): Marine Corps Special | MBC | |
2018 | Law of the Jungle: Patagonia | SBS | Cast Member |
2019 | The More You Eat With Don Spike | MBC | Cast Member(Episode 1-4) |
Delicious Rendezvous | SBS | Cast Member |
Musical
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Aladdin[12] | Aladdin | Lead role |
2012 | Catch Me If You Can[13] | Frank | |
2014 | Goong[14] | Lee Shin | |
All Shook Up | Elvis |
Awards
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2015 | 9th Annual Daegu International Musical Festival | Newcomer Award | All Shook Up | Won |
2017 | Asia Model Festival Awards | Popular Star Award | — | Won |
2017 | 2017 KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama | Still Loving You | Nominated |
2019 | 2019 SBS Entertainment Awards | Best Challenge Award | Delicious Rendezvous | Won |
References
- ^ "[인터뷰on] 제국의 아이들 "로드돌-국민돌...친근감이 무기죠"" (in Korean). Nate. February 2, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ^ "'제아(ZE:A)' 이름논란, 브아걸 제아 팬들 팀명 변경 요구" (in Korean). MaxMovie. 2009-12-30. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ^ ‘제국의아이들’ 제아 드디어 출격 음원-뮤비 전격공개 ‘돌풍일으킬까’ (in Korean). Joins. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-01-30.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "ZE:A's Dongjun To Release Solo Track For The First Time Since Debut". Soompi.
- ^ "ZE:A's Dongjun to release his first solo single!".
- ^ "Clara and ZE:A's Dongjun to serve as torch bearers for the '17th Asian Games Incheon 2014' | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
- ^ "바이브, 김동준과 한 식구 된다..소속사 합병 체결(공식)" (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-10-05.
- ^ "Kim Dong Jun Confirmed To Join Song Seung Heon And Go Ara In Upcoming Grim Reaper Drama | Soompi". www.soompi.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
- ^ Jeo, Jak-gwon (2011-01-28). '제아' 김동준, 연기돌 합류요~ (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ "김동준, 이서원 대신해 '어바웃타임' 합류…조재유 役". Naver (in Korean). BizEnter. May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Unstable, anxious character reminds actor of early years after debuting". The Korea Times. July 16, 2019.
- ^ "동준의 뮤지컬 '알라딘' 흥행 돌풍! 제아 멤버들 '동라딘' 응원차 깜짝방문". 네이트뉴스.
- ^ http://www.sportsworldi.com/Articles/EntCulture/Article.asp?aid=20121208020462&subctg1=20&subctg2=00&OutUrl=naver
- ^ "ZE:A's Dongjun Cast as Male Lead for "Goong" Musical, Leaves for Japan". Soompi.