My Take
Kim Jeong-hoon is one of those rare Hallyu double-threats who genuinely pulls off both the singing and the acting without either feeling like an afterthought. I first got aware of him through the duo UN — "Voice Mail" in 2000 was the kind of earnest K-pop balladry that could absolutely wreck you if you were in the right mood — but it was Princess Hours that really showed what he could do when given dramatic material. There's something quietly compelling about him: a Chung-Ang University guy from a smaller city in South Gyeongsang, no flashy gimmicks, just steadily building a career across two disciplines for over two decades. He keeps his personal life locked down tight, which I kind of respect in an era where everyone overshares. Still active, still relevant — that kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident.
Overview
Kim Jeong-hoon (Korean: 김정훈; born January 20, 1980), also known by his stage name John Hoon, is a South Korean singer and actor. He initially rose to fame as a member of South Korean duo UN debuting with the single Voice Mail in 2000. After the duo disbanded in 2005, his fame increased as an actor starring in Princess Hours, a drama based on a manhwa.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Jeong-hoon
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ジョンフン
- Reading
- きむ・じょんふん
- Born
- January 20, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Jinju, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Chung-Ang University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.