Hong Jong-hyun
South Korean actor and model
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Hong Jong-hyun (born February 2, 1990)[A] is a South Korean actor and model.[2][3]
Career
Hong began his entertainment career in 2007 as a professional model.[4] He made his acting debut in 2008,[5] and has appeared in the romantic comedy Oh! My Lady (2010), sitcom Vampire Idol (2011), followed by supporting roles in Jeon Woo-chi (2012) and Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013).[6][7] In 2014, Hong was cast in his first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels,[8] followed by the melodrama Mama.[9] He also joined the fourth season of reality show We Got Married, pairing up with Girl's Day member Yura.[10][11]
Hong next starred in the romantic comedy film Enemies In-Law and horror film Alice: Boy from Wonderland in 2015,[12][13] followed by historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo in 2016.[14]
In 2017, he co-starred in historical melo-romance drama The King in Love.[15] In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama My Absolute Boyfriend, based on the Japanese manga series of the same name.[16] He is also set to star in the time-loop drama film Spring, Again.[17]
In March 2019, Hong is confirmed to star in the weekend drama Mother of Mine.[18]
Hong enlisted for his mandatory service on December 2, 2019.[19]
After discharge from military service In October 2021, Hong attended the What We Lost Vol.2 photo exhibition as a photographer.[20]
In 2022, Hong returns to the original TVING drama Stock Struck, after his discharge from the military.[21]
In September 2023, Hong signed with new agency Secret ENT.[22]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lovers | Tom | segment: "Hey, Tom" | [5] |
| A Frozen Flower | King's men | |||
| 2009 | One Step More to the Sea | Joon-seo | ||
| 2010 | Ghost (Be With Me) | Jae-young | segment: "Tarot 2. Attached" | [23] |
| 2015 | Enemies In-Law | Han Chul-soo | [12] | |
| Alice: Boy from Wonderland | Hwan | [13] | ||
| 2019 | Spring, Again | Ji Ho-min | [17] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Heading to the Ground | Hong Kyung-rae | [24] | |
| 2010 | Oh! My Lady | Park Jin-ho | [25] | |
| Jungle Fish 2 | Min Ho-soo | [26] | ||
| 2011 | White Christmas | Lee Jae-kyu | [27] | |
| Warrior Baek Dong-soo | Crown Prince Yi San | [28] | ||
| Vampire Idol | Jong-hyun / Yariru Genius | [29] | ||
| 2012 | Wild Romance | Seo Yoon-yi | [30] | |
| Hero | Jang Kyung-ho | Cameo | ||
| To My Beloved | Go Jin-se | [31] | ||
| Jeon Woo-chi | Seo Chan-hwi | [6] | ||
| 2013 | Dating Agency: Cyrano | Moo-jin | [7] | |
| 2014 | Her Lovely Heels | Oh Tae-soo | [8] | |
| Drama Special – The Reason I'm Getting Married | Lee Joon-ki | one act-drama | [32] | |
| Mama | Gu Ji-sub | [9] | ||
| 2015 | Yoo-mi's Room | cameo (episode 6) | [33] | |
| 2016 | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Wang Yo | [14] | |
| 2017 | The King in Love | Wang Rin | [15] | |
| 2019 | Mother of Mine | Han Tae-joo | [18] | |
| My Absolute Boyfriend | Ma Wang-jun | [16] | ||
| 2023 | The Killing Vote | Mysterious man | Cameo (episode 12) | [34] |
| 2025 | Dear X | Moon Do-hyeok | Cameo (episode 8–12) | [35] |
| 2026 | Positively Yours | Cha Min-wook | [36] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Stock Struck | Choi Seon-woo | [37] |
| 2023 | Race | Ryu Jae-min | [38] |
| 2024 | What Comes After Love | Min-jun | [39] |
Television shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mnet Wide Entertainment News | MC | [40] | |
| 2013 | Style Log, Season 1 | [41] | ||
| Petorialist | Cast member | [42] | ||
| 2014 | Style Log, Season 2 | MC | [43] | |
| 2014–2015 | We Got Married Season 4 | Cast member | With Girl's Day Yura | [10] |
| Inkigayo | MC | [44] | ||
| 2016 | Law of the Jungle - Panama | Cast member | Episode 195–198 | [45] |
| Top Gear Korea | MC | Season 7 | [46] | |
| 2022 | Learning Camping | Cast Member | with Park Sung-woong and Shin Seung-hwan | [47][48] |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "I Hurt That Person" | Epitone Project | |
| "This Is Not a Love Song" | Sentimental Scenery | ||
| 2013 | "Rewind" | Double K feat. Michelle Lee | [49] |
| "Falling in Love" | 2NE1 | [50] | |
| 2014 | "No Answer" | Hong Dae-kwang | [51] |
| 2015 | "Time Forgets" | Yoon Hyun-sang | [52] |
| "Shall We Dance" | Snuper | [53] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Artist Awards | 2017 | Popularity Award, Actor | The King in Love | Nominated | |
| Asia Model Awards | 2015 | New Star Award | Hong Jong-hyun | Won | [54] |
| Cable TV Broadcasting Awards | Best Couple Award | Hong Jong-hyun (with Han Seung-yeon) Her Lovely Heels |
Won | [55] | |
| Chunsa Film Awards | 2016 | Popularity Award | Hong Jong-hyun | Won | [56] |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2019 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Mother of Mine | Nominated | |
| Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards | 2011 | Best Dressed Model | Hong Jong-hyun | Won | [57] |
| MBC Drama Awards | 2014 | Best New Actor | Mama | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama | The King in Love | Nominated | ||
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2014 | New Star of the Year | We Got Married | Won | [58] |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2016 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Fantasy Drama | Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo | Nominated | |
Notes
- On the lunar calendar Hong's birthday is January 7, while on the gregorian calendar it is February 2.[1]
