Kim Hyun Joong is a South Korean singer, actor, and model. For six years he was the frontman of the popular Seoul group SS501. He gained worldwide fame after the release of the drama "Boys are More Beautiful than Flowers", where he played one of the main roles.
Biography: early years
Kim Hyun Jun was born on June 6, 1986 in Seoul. Parents were in the restaurant business. The eldest son also grew up in the family.
Kim was a smart boy and had an excellent memory. Already in kindergarten, it was not difficult for him to memorize long poems while his classmates were just beginning to pronounce words.
At school, Zhong was a regular participant in various Olympiads and intellectual competitions. In his arsenal there are many medals and diplomas. Although the school curriculum did not cause him problems, Kim could hardly be called a "nerd." He possessed artistry, quickly found a common language with his peers, and was fond of sports. At school, Zhong was known as the "soul of the company."
As a teenager, he mastered playing several musical instruments. Kim paid particular attention to the guitar. He soon became interested in vocals. Because of this, he dropped out of school. True, then he will finish it, but already being a popular singer.
Parents hardly approved of Kim's choice. After dropping out of school, he began to go to all kinds of tests, and at the same time he worked as a waiter in a family restaurant.
Career
In 2005, at one of the auditions, Kim was attracted by an influential producer who was looking for participants for a new boy band. So he got into the group SS501, which included four more members. In the same year, the collective gained great popularity in South Korea. By that time, Kim was already its leader.
Zhong worked in the group for six years. During this time, 48 albums have been released. The group had fans far beyond Korea. Some songs entered the charts of many countries. So, the songs Deja Vu and My Girl became world hits. In 2011, Kim went on a solo voyage.
In the same year, the debut album Break Down was released. It was quickly sold out and became a bestseller not only in Korea, but also in neighboring Japan. Soon he went on a big tour of different countries.
Kim also tried his hand at acting. So, in 2009 he starred in the drama Boys are More Beautiful than Flowers. It has been shown in many countries, including the United States and Russia. In his home country, Jun was voted Best Actor of the Year for his role in this drama.
Currently, Kim continues to work solo. He also gets roles in films and often appears in commercials.
Personal life
Kim Jong Joon is not married. At the same time, the South Korean tabloid press does not stop writing about his many love affairs. So, in 2014, journalists relished a scandalous story in which Kim's ex-lover announced that she was pregnant with him. He was ready to recognize the child if the genetic test confirmed his paternity. However, after the birth of the baby, the beloved did not agree to such a study.
