Kim Kyu Jong | |
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Kim Kyu-jong at SS501 Persona Concert 2009 in Hong Kong
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Background information | |
Birth name | 김규종 (金奎鐘) |
Born |
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea |
February 24, 1987
Origin | South Korea |
Genres | K-pop, J-pop, Dance, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Dancer, DJ, MC, Actor, model |
Years active | 2005–present Hiatus: July 2012–July 2014 (military service) |
Labels | CI Entertainment (2016-present) B2M Entertainment (2010–2016) DSP Media (2005–2010) |
Associated acts | SS501, Double S 301 |
Website |
Official Website(South Korea) Official Website(Japan) |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Gyu-Jong |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kyu-Chong |
Kim Kyu Jong (Hangul: 김규종; Hanja: 金奎鐘; born February 24, 1987) is a South Korean entertainer, actor, and a member of boyband SS501.
In 2010, Kim left DSP Media, who managed him as part of SS501, and moved to B2M Entertainment with bandmate Heo Young-Saeng, to pursue his solo career. He made his musical debut in Goong: Musical, playing the lead role of Lee Shin, and debut as a solo artist in September 2011 with his mini album Turn Me On.
On July 23, 2012, he was enlisted to serve his mandatory military service for 24 months on a non-active duty as a public service worker, and finally finished his duties on July 22, 2014.
Kim Kyu Jong was born on February 24, 1987 in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. His family consists of his parents and a little sister named Eun Ah.
He studied in Baekje Arts College, and applied music in 전북 사대부고.
Kim Kyu Jong debuted as a member of SS501 on June 8, 2005, along with their debut album entitled Warning. Their second mini album, Snow Prince was released in late 2005, five months after their debut. During this time, they already established their official fan club name, "Triple S", and its color, pearl green. The group earned popularity right away as they won many rookie awards after their debut.
He started his acting career with a role in Mnet hip-hop music drama Break on May 11, 2006. Kim, along with the members of SS501, except for Heo Young-Saeng who was recovering from the surgery, lent their voices to the Korean version of 2006 animated film Pi's Story.