Jonathan Yiombi
Democratic Republic of Congo entertainer in South Korea
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Jonathan Thona Yiombi (Korean: 조나단 토나 욤비; born February 1, 2000) is a Congolese entertainer based in South Korea.
February 1, 2000
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| Born | Jonathan Thona Yiombi February 1, 2000 |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Years active | 2019 – present |
| Agent | Black Paper[1] |
| Father | Yiombi Thona |
| Relatives | Patricia (sister), Ravi Yombi (brother) |
Personal life
He is the second son of Yiombi Thona, a former politician and diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On February 13, 2008, Jonathan fled to South Korea with his mother and siblings after his father was recognized as a refugee through a trial.[2] He lived in Incheon for 5 years[3] then moved to Gwangju when he was in the 6th grade of elementary school. On January 26, 2024, he shared his intention to naturalize as a Korean citizen and later revealed in an interview published in 2026 with Jung Jae-hyung that he is awaiting the results of his citizenship application after completing the naturalization exam.[4][5] As of May 2026, he still maintains his citizenship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In August 2019, he mentioned on Radio Star that 'Yiombi' was his last name and that his full name was 'Jonathan Yiombi'.
Education
- Munseong Middle School (Graduated)
- Gwangju Dongseong High School (Graduated)
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, College of Social Sciences (Political Diplomacy)
Other ventures
Ambassadorship
| Year | History |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
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Endorsement
| Year | Brand | Item | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Norangtongdak | |||
| 2022 | KT | Y덤 | ||
| McDonald's | McCrispy | with Patricia | ||
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| Pagoda Education Group | Pagoda Language Academy | with Patricia |
Filmography
Television shows
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hunmaenjeongeum (훈맨정음) |
MBN | Cast member | [6] |
| Comedy Classics | KBS2 | Cast member | [7] | |
| 2020 | K-Pop Language School | tvN | Cast member | [8] |
| 2022 | Godfather (TV program) | KBS2 | Cast member | [9] |
| Generation Z Self Survival (Z멋대로 생존기, Zㅏ때는 말이야) |
Mnet | Cast member | [10] | |
| Choice of Seven Billions (70억의 선택) |
tvN | Cast member | [11] | |
| Korean History (벌거벗은 한국사) |
tvN STORY | Cast member | [12] | |
| King of Mask Singer | MBC | Contestant on Ep. 341 (as Playing Ddakji) |
[13] | |
| 2023 | Han Moon-chul's Dashcam Review | JTBC | Panelist | [14] |
| 2024 | My Sibling's Romance | Panelist | [15][16] | |
| 2025 | Knowing International High School (아는 외고) |
Cast member | [17] |
Web shows
Documentary
Drama
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Racket Boys | SBS | Jonathan (exchange student) | Special appearance | [22] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2022 | Best Couple Awards | Godfather (TV program) | Won[a] | [23] |
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2024 | Best New Male Entertainer | Zombieverse | Nominated | [24] |
