Kim Hyun Joong is a South Korean singer, actor, and model. For six years he was the frontman of the popular Seoul group SS501. He gained world fame after the release of the drama "Boys More Beautiful than Flowers", where he played one of the main roles.
Biography: early years
Kim Hyun Joong was born on June 6, 1986 in Seoul. Parents engaged in the restaurant business. The eldest son also grew up in the family.
Kim was a smart boy and had a great memory. Already in the kindergarten it was not difficult for him to memorize long poems while his classmates were just beginning to pronounce words.
At school, Zhong was a regular participant in various competitions and intellectual competitions. In his arsenal are many medals and diplomas. Although the school curriculum did not cause him any problems, Kim could hardly be called a "nerd." He possessed artistry, quickly found a common language with his peers, was fond of sports. At school, Zhong was known as the "soul of the company."
As a teenager, he mastered playing several musical instruments. Kim paid special attention to the guitar. Soon he became interested in vocals. Because of this, I abandoned the school. True, then he will finish it all the same, but already being a popular singer.
Parents hardly approved Kim's choice. Having dropped out of school, he began to go to all kinds of tests, and at the same time worked as a waiter in a family restaurant.
Career
In 2005, at one of the castings, Kim liked an influential producer who was looking for participants for a new boy band. So he got into the SS501 group, which included four more members. In the same year, the team gained great popularity in South Korea. By that time, Kim was already his leader.
Zhong worked in the group for six years. During this time, 48 albums were released. The group had fans far beyond Korea. Some songs were on the charts of many countries. So, the songs of Deja Vu and My Girl became world hits. In 2011, Kim went to solo swimming.
In the same year, the debut album Break Down was released. She was quickly sold out and became a bestseller not only in Korea, but also in neighboring Japan. Soon he went on a big tour in different countries.
Kim also tried himself in the acting field. So, in 2009, he starred in the drama "Boys are More Beautiful than Flowers". She was shown in many countries, including the United States and Russia. At home, Zhong was recognized as the best actor of the year for his role in this drama.
Currently, Kim continues to work solo. He also gets roles in films and often starred in commercials.
