Shin Dong-ho
Born (1994-06-29) June 29, 1994
Yeouido, South Korea
Other namesDJ Justin
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • DJ
Spouse
Unknown
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(m. 2015; div. 2018)​
Children1
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2008–2013
LabelsNH Media (2008–2013)
Shin Dong-ho
Hangul
신동호
Hanja
申東澔
Revised RomanizationShin Dongho
McCune–ReischauerShin Dongho

Shin Dong-ho (born June 29, 1994)[1] is a former South Korean singer who acquired fame as a singer of the boy group U-KISS. 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 Hanlim Multi Art School.[2] He became a trainee for NH Media 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,[3] and performed in the MBC drama Royal Family.[4] He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, Hong Gil Dong 2084 (2011).[5][6] Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, Holy Land (2012).[7][8] He was the lead in Don't Cry Mommy.[9] On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ "KMF Magazine 2013 – U-KISS Interview [Scans w/Eng Trans]". KMF2013. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  2. ↑ "breaking celebrity k-pop news portal". Koreaboo. n.d. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ heartfacee (November 2, 2010). "U-Kiss's Dongho stars in an upcoming movie, Villain & Widow". Allkpop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  4. ↑ ramham424 (March 2, 2011). "U-KISS's Dongho to act in Royal Family". Allkpop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ↑ "Hong Gil Dong". HanCinema.net. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  6. ↑ "[News] Dongho cast for voice acting in 'Hong Gil Dong 2084' ~ Daily K Pop News". Dkpopnews.net. n.d. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  7. ↑ "유키스 동호-훈, OCN영화 '홀리랜드' 주연으로 발탁". Naver News. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  8. ↑ "HolyLand releases movie teaser featuring Dongho". Oh KPOP!. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  9. ↑ 문완식 기자 (July 25, 2011). "유키스, 도쿄 이어 나고야서도 '대박'..열도공략 – 스타뉴스". Star.mt.co.kr. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  10. ↑ "BREAKING: Dongho Is Leaving U-KISS". 247 Asian Media. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Former U-KISS member Dongho and his wife tie the knot!".
  12. ↑ "Dongho Confirms Divorce and Explains Situation in Official Statement". September 20, 2018.
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