Kim Dong-jun

Kim Dong-jun (born February 11, 1992) 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).

For the South Korean footballer, see Kim Dong-jun (footballer).
This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim Dong-jun
김동준
Kim Dong-jun in June 2017.
Born (1992-02-11) February 11, 1992
Busan, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
LabelsMajor9
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Dong-jun
McCune–ReischauerKim Tongjun

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.

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.

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
2011 Ronin Pop Ape Main role
2012 A Company Man Ra-hoon Supporting role
2014 Take My Hand Tae-ho Main role
2017 Dead Again Jeong Hoon Main role

Television series
Year Title Network Role Notes
2010 Prosecutor Princess SBS Minor in Club Cameo
2011 Crossing the Youngdo Bridge[9] KBS2 Oh Ji-hoon Supporting role
Girl K Channel CGV Go Min-young
2012 You Who Rolled in Unexpectedly KBS2 ZE:A Member Cameo
2013 The Fugitive of Joseon Mu Myeong Supporting role
Couple Clinic: Love and War 2 - Idol Special KBS2 Seo Min-jae Lead role
2014 Aftermath Naver TV Cast Ahn Dae-yong
Climb The Sky Walls KBS2 Tae-ho
Boarding House 24th St. MBC Every 1 Himself Supporting role
2015 About Love (2nd story: Secret Love) Naver TV Cast Jun-woo Lead role
Selection Choi Min-hyeok
2016 Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho KBS2 Kim Yoo-shin Supporting role
Still Loving You KBS1 Yoon Soo-ho Lead role
Happy Hostage Naver TV Cast Hong Chan
2017 Black OCN Oh Man-soo Supporting role
2018 About Time[10] tvN Jo Jae-yoo
2019 Chief of Staff[11] JTBC Han Do-kyeong
2020 More Than Friends Ohn Joon-Soo Main role

Variety shows
Year Title Network Role
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)
Delicious Rendezvous SBS Cast Member

Musical
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Aladdin[12] Aladdin Lead role
2012 Catch Me If You Can[13] Frank
2014 Goong[14] Lee Shin
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 Festival Awards Popular Star Award N/A 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

References
  1. "[인터뷰on] 제국의 아이들 "로드돌-국민돌...친근감이 무기죠"" (in Korean). Nate. February 2, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  2. "'제아(ZE:A)' 이름논란, 브아걸 제아 팬들 팀명 변경 요구" (in Korean). MaxMovie. 2009-12-30. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  3. ‘제국의아이들’ 제아 드디어 출격 음원-뮤비 전격공개 ‘돌풍일으킬까’ (in Korean). Joins. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  4. "ZE:A's Dongjun To Release Solo Track For The First Time Since Debut". Soompi.
  5. "ZE:A's Dongjun to release his first solo single!".
  6. "Clara and ZE:A's Dongjun to serve as torch bearers for the '17th Asian Games Incheon 2014' | allkpop.com". allkpop. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  7. "바이브, 김동준과 한 식구 된다..소속사 합병 체결(공식)" (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  8. "Kim Dong Jun Confirmed To Join Song Seung Heon And Go Ara In Upcoming Grim Reaper Drama | Soompi". www.soompi.com. Retrieved 2017-10-05.
  9. Jeo, Jak-gwon (2011-01-28). '제아' 김동준, 연기돌 합류요~ (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  10. "김동준, 이서원 대신해 '어바웃타임' 합류…조재유 役". Naver (in Korean). BizEnter. May 17, 2018.
  11. "Unstable, anxious character reminds actor of early years after debuting". The Korea Times. July 16, 2019.
  12. "동준의 뮤지컬 '알라딘' 흥행 돌풍! 제아 멤버들 '동라딘' 응원차 깜짝방문". 네이트뉴스.
  13. http://www.sportsworldi.com/Articles/EntCulture/Article.asp?aid=20121208020462&subctg1=20&subctg2=00&OutUrl=naver
  14. "ZE:A's Dongjun Cast as Male Lead for "Goong" Musical, Leaves for Japan". Soompi.
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