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My Take
Hong Jong-hyun catches my eye as a Seoul-born talent who climbed from modeling into acting. A 1990 Capricorn who studied at Konkuk University, he carries the photogenic charm of a model while taking on film and television roles. Crossing from modeling to acting is harder than it looks. You have to deliver screen-ready presence and prove real substance through performance at the same time. I imagine that dual challenge has shaped his career. With that steady, persistent Capricorn streak, I suspect he is the kind of actor who stays in the game for the long haul, and I am curious to see what faces he reveals in his future work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hong Jong-hyeon
- Name (Japanese)
- ホン・ジョンヒョン
- Reading
- ほん・じょんひょん
- Born
- January 7, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / model / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Myongji High School
- University
- Konkuk University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hong Jong-hyeon born?
Born January 7, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Hong Jong-hyeon from?
Hong Jong-hyeon is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Hong Jong-hyeon do?
Hong Jong-hyeon works as film actor, actor, model, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.