Shin Dong-ho (; born June 29, 1994) is a former South Korean singer who acquired fame as a singer of the boy group

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. 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.

Life and career

He attended middle school in Seoul Yonggang Middle School and graduated from

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. He became a trainee for

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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'', and performed in the MBC drama ''Royal Family''. He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, ''Hong Gil Dong 2084'' (2011). Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, ''Holy Land'' (2012). He was the lead in ''Don't Cry Mommy''. On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS. In the end, he chose to leave the entertainment industry entirely in 2013.

Personal life

Dongho got married in 2015; he and his wife have a son. 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.

Filmography

*2010 ** '' Villain and Widow'' *2011 ** ''

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'' ** '' Mr. Idol'' (cameo) ** ''Hong Gil Dong 2084'' ** ''

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'' *2012 ** ''

Don't Cry Mommy ''Don't Cry Mommy'' () is a 2012 South Korean Crime film, crime drama film directed by Kim Yong-han. The story was about a mother's revenge against her daughter's rapists. It premiered at the 17th Busan International Film Festival, 2012 Busan Inte ...

'' ** ''Holy Land'' ** ''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shin, Dong-ho 1994 births Living people South Korean male idols South Korean male pop singers South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors U-KISS members Hanlim Multi Art School alumni 21st-century South Korean male singers