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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.
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
- Occupation
- singer / actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Chung-Ang University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Jeong-hoon born?
Born January 20, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Kim Jeong-hoon from?
Kim Jeong-hoon is from Jinju, South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Kim Jeong-hoon do?
Kim Jeong-hoon works as singer, actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.