Kim Dong-jun (born February 11, 1992), also known as just Dongjun, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as member of boy group ZE:A (and later its subgroup ZE:A Five and ZE:A J). Apart from his group's activities, he has established himself as an actor, notably through his participation in various television dramas such as ''

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'' (2013), '' Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'' (2016), ''

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'' (2017) and '' About Time'' (2018). He has also starred in films such as ''

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'' (2012), ''Take My Hand'' (2014), and ''Dead Again'' (2017).

Career

ZE:A

Kim joined a nine-member group called "Children of Empire". In 2009. The group started in

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as "Children of Empire" and "Children of Empire Returns", and toured South Korea doing guerilla performances. Later the group faced controversy in December 2009 following the similarities of the group's name to

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. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications. On January 7, 2010, the group debuted with their EP, ''Nativity'' under the name ZE:A. ZE:A J solo project has released solo track for Kevin, Heechul and Dongjun. Dongjun was the last member to release solo track "Healing" on May 3. The track was composed and written by himself.

Other activities

Kim made many appearances in Let's Go Dream Team Season 2 as a Dream Team member. Kim won two gold medals in the Idol Athletes Chuseok Special on August 27, 2011, in men's 100-meter and 110-meter hurdles against other idols. Kim was appointed as a torch bearer at the 17th Asian Incheon Games 2014.

2017–present

In June 2017, Kim joined Gold Moon Entertainment after his contract with Star Empire Entertainment ended. The CEO of his new agency was ZE:A's former manager, Hwang Jung-moon. In August 2017, it was reported that Gold Moon Entertainment, The Vibe Entertainment and Asakusa Games had merged and now operate under the name "Major 9." In July 2017, it was reported that Kim was set to star OCN's new drama, ''

'', portraying a second generation

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. In May 2018, Kim starred on tvN's drama '' About Time'' portraying a musical director who is known for his genius abilities, but lacking humanity. Kim has been a cast member of the TV show ''

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'' since December 2019.

Personal life

Kim enlisted as an active duty soldier on July 12, 2021. He completed basic military training in first place and was selected as a special warrior. He served as an assistant instructor at the

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. While serving in the military, Kim appeared in the 5th episode of tvN variety program '' The Backpacker Chef'' which aired on June 23, 2022. At that time, he had been promoted to a

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and was serving as an assistant in the 1st Infantry Recruit Training Battalion. He was discharged on January 11, 2023.

Discography

Songs

Filmography

Films

Television series

Web series

Variety shows

Musical

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Dong-jun 1992 births Living people Male actors from Busan People from Dongnae District Singers from Busan South Korean male pop singers South Korean male idols South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors 21st-century South Korean male singers South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male stage actors