Kim Dong-jun
김동준
Kim Dong-jun in June 2017.
Born (1992-02-11) February 11, 1992 (age 31)
Busan, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
김동준
Hanja
金桐俊
Revised RomanizationGim Dong-jun
McCune–ReischauerKim Tongjun

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 The Fugitive of Joseon (2013), Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (2016), Black (2017) and About Time (2018). He has also starred in films such as A Company Man (2012), Take My Hand (2014), and Dead Again (2017).

Career

ZE:A

Main article: ZE:A

Kim entered a nine-membered group called "Children of Empire". In 2009, they started in Mnet "Children of Empire" and "Children of Empire Returns", where they tour the country doing guerilla performances.[1] Later the group faced controversy in December following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls' JeA. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications.[2] On January 7, 2010, the group debuted with their EP, Nativity under the name ZE:A.[3]

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.[4][5]

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.[citation needed]

Kim was appointed as a torch bearer at the 17th Asian Incheon Games 2014.[6]

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."[7]

In July 2017, it was reported that Kim was set to star OCN's new drama, Black, portraying a second generation chaebol.[8]

In May 2018, Kim starred on tvN's drama About Time portraying a musical director who is known for his genius abilities, but lacks humanity.

Kim has been a cast member of the TV show Delicious Rendezvous since December 2019.

Personal life

Kim enlisted as an active duty soldier on July 12, 2021.[9] He completed basic military training in first place and was selected as a special warrior. Currently, he's serving as an assistant instructor at the Korea Army Training Center.[10]

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 corporal and was serving as an assistant in the 1st Infantry Recruit Training Battalion.[11] He was discharged on January 11, 2023.[12]

Discography

Main article: ZE:A discography

Songs

Song Title Year Notes
As lead artist
"Healing" (feat. Jang) 2016 Digital Single
As featured artist
"Burning Down" (Sori feat. Dongjun) 2009
Collaborations
"Take My Hand" (with SoReal) 2014 Climb The Sky Walls OST

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Ronin Pop Ape
2012 A Company Man Ra-hoon Supporting role
2014 Take My Hand Tae-ho
2017 Dead Again Jeong Hoon
2021 Way Station Sung Hyun [13]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Prosecutor Princess Minor in Club Cameo (Ep.2–3) [14]
Marry Me, Please Trainee Cameo (Ep.18) [15]
Gloria Singer trainee Cameo (Ep. 11, 14) [16]
2011 Crossing the Youngdo Bridge Oh Ji-hoon [17]
Girl K Go Min-young
2012 You Who Rolled in Unexpectedly ZE:A Member Cameo (Ep. 39)
2013 The Fugitive of Joseon Mu Myeong Cameo
Couple Clinic: Love and War 2 – Idol Special Seo Min-jae
2014 Climb The Sky Walls Tae-ho
Boarding House 24th St. Himself
2016 Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho Kim Yoo-shin
Still Loving You Yoon Soo-ho
2017 Black Oh Man-soo
2018 About Time Jo Jae-yoo [18]
2019 Chief of Staff Han Do-kyeong [19]
2020 More Than Friends Ohn Joon-Soo [20]
2021 Joseon Exorcist Byeo Ri [21]
2023 Korea–Khitan War Hyeonjong of Goryeo [22]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Aftermath Ahn Dae-yong
2015 About Love (2nd story: Secret Love) Jun-woo Supporting role
Selection Choi Min-hyeok
2016 Happy Hostage Hong Chan
2021 Drama World 2 Cameo (Ep. 6) [23]
Summer Guys Jake Cameo (Ep. 10) [24]

Variety shows

Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2010 Idol United MTV Celebrity Team member
2010–2015 Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2 KBS2 Dream Team member (semi-fixed)
2014 Law of the Jungle: Borneo SBS Cast Member
2015 Real Men (Season 2): Marine Corps Special MBC
2018 Law of the Jungle: Patagonia SBS Cast Member
2019 The More You Eat With Don Spike MBC Cast Member Episode 1–4
2019–2021 Delicious Rendezvous SBS Cast Member Episode 1–78

Musical

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Aladdin Aladdin Lead role [25]
2012 Catch Me If You Can Frank [26]
2014 Goong Lee Shin [27]
All Shook Up Elvis

Awards

Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result
2015 9th Annual Daegu International Musical Festival Newcomer Award All Shook Up Won
2017 Asia Model Awards Popular Star Award — Won
2017 2017 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily Drama Still Loving You Nominated
2019 2019 SBS Entertainment Awards Best Challenge Award Delicious Rendezvous Won
2023 2023 KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor[28] Korea–Khitan War Won
Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama[29] Nominated
Popularity Award, Actor[30] Nominated
Best Couple Award[31] Kim Dong-jun (with Choi Soo-jong)
Korea–Khitan War 		Won

References

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