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Shin Dong-ho (Korean: 신동호; born June 29, 1994)[1] is a former South Korean singer who acquired fame as a singer of the boy group U-KISS. Dongho was the most active member of the group, appearing in a great many reality shows and other productions. He joined U-KISS in 2008 and stayed with them for five years.
Shin Dong-ho | |
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| Born | June 29, 1994 Yeouido, South Korea |
| Other names | DJ Justin |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Unknown
(m. 2015; div. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–2013 |
| Labels | NH Media (2008–2013) |
| Shin Dong-ho | |
| Hangul | 신동호 |
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| Hanja | 申東澔 |
| Revised Romanization | Sin Dongho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sin Tongho |
Life and career
editHe attended middle school in Seoul Yonggang Middle School and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School.[2] He became a trainee for NH Media and was chosen as one of the potential members for an upcoming boyband.
Dongho joined U-KISS in 2008, and appeared in reality shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion, Raising Idol, and Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo.
His first acting role was a middle-school student in Villain and Widow,[3] and performed in the MBC drama Royal Family.[4] He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, Hong Gil Dong 2084 (2011).[5][6] Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, Holy Land (2012).[7][8] He was the lead in Don't Cry Mommy.[9] On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS.[10] In the end, he chose to leave the entertainment industry entirely in 2013.
Personal life
editDongho got married in 2015; he and his wife have a son.[11] In September 2018, Dongho confirmed his divorce. He stated he and his wife did not separate due to a bad relationship so they will take responsibility for their child as parents despite not being a married couple. He added he hoped this will not affect his son as he grows up.[12]
Filmography
edit- 2010
- 2011
- My Black Mini Dress
- Mr. Idol (cameo)
- Hong Gil Dong 2084
- Royal Family
- 2012
- Don't Cry Mommy
- Holy Land
- A Man Who Feeds The Dog
References
edit- ^ "KMF Magazine 2013 – U-KISS Interview [Scans w/Eng Trans]". KMF2013. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "breaking celebrity k-pop news portal". Koreaboo. n.d. Retrieved October 29, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ heartfacee (November 2, 2010). "U-Kiss's Dongho stars in an upcoming movie, Villain & Widow". Allkpop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ ramham424 (March 2, 2011). "U-KISS's Dongho to act in Royal Family". Allkpop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Hong Gil Dong". HanCinema.net. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ "[News] Dongho cast for voice acting in 'Hong Gil Dong 2084' ~ Daily K Pop News". Dkpopnews.net. n.d. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ "HolyLand releases movie teaser featuring Dongho". Oh KPOP!. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ 문완식 기자 (July 25, 2011). "유키스, 도쿄 이어 나고야서도 '대박'..열도공략 – 스타뉴스". Star.mt.co.kr. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ^ "BREAKING: Dongho Is Leaving U-KISS". 247 Asian Media. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ "Former U-KISS member Dongho and his wife tie the knot!".
- ^ "Dongho Confirms Divorce and Explains Situation in Official Statement". September 20, 2018.