Hong Jong-hyun (born February 2, 1990)[upper-alpha 1] is a South Korean actor and model.[3][4]
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Born | (1990-02-02) February 2, 1990 (age 32)[upper-alpha 1] Seoul, South Korea |
Education | Konkuk University – Department of Film Arts |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Agent | C-JeS Entertainment[2] |
Height | 182 cm (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)[3] |
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Revised Romanization | Hong Jong-hyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Hong Chonghyŏn |
Hong began his entertainment career in 2007 as a professional model.[5] He made his acting debut in 2008,[6] and has appeared in the romantic comedy Oh! My Lady (2010), sitcom Vampire Idol (2011), followed by supporting roles in Jeon Woo-chi (2012) and Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013).[7][8] In 2014, Hong was cast in his first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels,[9] followed by the melodrama Mama.[10] He also joined the fourth season of reality show We Got Married, pairing up with Girl's Day member Yura.[11][12]
Hong next starred in the romantic comedy film Enemies In-Law and horror film Alice: Boy from Wonderland in 2015,[13][14] followed by historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo in 2016.[15]
In 2017, he co-starred in historical melo-romance drama The King in Love.[16] In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama My Absolute Boyfriend, based on the Japanese manga series of the same name.[17] He is also set to star in the time-loop drama film Spring, Again.[18]
In March 2019, Hong is confirmed to star in the weekend drama Mother of Mine.[19]
Hong enlisted for his mandatory service on December 2, 2019.[20]
After discharge from military service In October 2021, Hong attended the What We Lost Vol.2 photo exhibition as a photographer.[21]
In 2022, Hong returns to the original TVING drama Stock Struck, after his discharge from the military.[22]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2008 | Lovers | Tom | segment: "Hey, Tom" | [6] |
A Frozen Flower | King's men | |||
2009 | One Step More to the Sea | Joon-seo | ||
2010 | Ghost (Be With Me) | Jae-young | segment: "Tarot 2. Attached" | [23] |
2015 | Enemies In-Law | Han Chul-soo | [13] | |
Alice: Boy from Wonderland | Hwan | [14] | ||
2019 | Spring, Again | Ji Ho-min | [18] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2009 | Heading to the Ground | Hong Kyung-rae | [24] | |
2010 | Oh! My Lady | Park Jin-ho | [25] | |
Jungle Fish 2 | Min Ho-soo | [26] | ||
2011 | White Christmas | Lee Jae-kyu | [27] | |
Warrior Baek Dong-soo | Crown Prince Yi San | [28] | ||
Vampire Idol | Jong-hyun / Yariru Genius | [29] | ||
2012 | Wild Romance | Seo Yoon-yi | [30] | |
Hero | Jang Kyung-ho | Cameo | ||
To My Beloved | Go Jin-se | [31] | ||
Jeon Woo-chi | Seo Chan-hwi | [7] | ||
2013 | Dating Agency: Cyrano | Moo-jin | [8] | |
2014 | Her Lovely Heels | Oh Tae-soo | [9] | |
Drama Special – The Reason I'm Getting Married | Lee Joon-ki | one act-drama | [32] | |
Mama | Gu Ji-sub | [10] | ||
2015 | Yoo-mi's Room | cameo (episode 6) | [33] | |
2016 | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Wang Yo | [15] | |
2017 | The King in Love | Wang Rin | [16] | |
2019 | Mother of Mine | Han Tae-joo | [19] | |
My Absolute Boyfriend | Ma Wang-jun | [17] | ||
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | Stock Struck | Choi Seon-woo | [34] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2012 | Mnet Wide Entertainment News | MC | [35] | |
2013 | Style Log, Season 1 | [36] | ||
Petorialist | Cast member | [37] | ||
2014 | Style Log, Season 2 | MC | [38] | |
2014–2015 | We Got Married Season 4 | Cast member | With Girl's Day Yura | [11] |
Inkigayo | MC | [39] | ||
2016 | Law of the Jungle - Panama | Cast member | Episode 195–198 | [40] |
Top Gear Korea | MC | Season 7 | [41] | |
2022 | Learning Camping | Cast Member | with Park Sung-woong and Shin Seung-hwan | [42][43] |
Year | Song Title | Artist | Ref. |
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2008 | "I Hurt That Person" | Epitone Project | |
"This Is Not a Love Song" | Sentimental Scenery | ||
2013 | "Rewind" | Double K feat. Michelle Lee | [44] |
"Falling in Love" | 2NE1 | [45] | |
2014 | "No Answer" | Hong Dae-kwang | [46] |
2015 | "Time Forgets" | Yoon Hyun-sang | [47] |
"Shall We Dance" | Snuper | [48] |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2017 | Popularity Award, Actor | The King in Love | Nominated | |
Asia Model Awards | 2015 | New Star Award | Hong Jong-hyun | Won | [49] |
Cable TV Broadcasting Awards | Best Couple Award | Hong Jong-hyun (with Han Seung-yeon) Her Lovely Heels |
Won | [50] | |
Chunsa Film Awards | 2016 | Popularity Award | Hong Jong-hyun | Won | [51] |
KBS Drama Awards | 2019 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Mother of Mine | Nominated | |
Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards | 2011 | Best Dressed Model | Hong Jong-hyun | Won | [52] |
MBC Drama Awards | 2014 | Best New Actor | Mama | Nominated | |
2017 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama | The King in Love | Nominated | ||
MBC Entertainment Awards | 2014 | New Star of the Year | We Got Married | Won | [53] |
SBS Drama Awards | 2016 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Fantasy Drama | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Nominated | |
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