| Kim Hong-joong Quick Info |
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 7, 1998 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Kim Hong-joong is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and TV personality who is best known for being the leader of the 8-member boy group, ATEEZ, which also includes fellow musicians Park Seong-hwa, Jeong Yun-ho, Kang Yeo-sang, Choi San, Song Min-gi, Jung Woo-young, and Choi Jong-ho.
Born Name
Kim Hong-joong
Nick Name
Hongjoong, Korean Big Minion
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Kim Hong-joong studied at SIMS Academy.
Occupation
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, TV Personality
Family
- Sibling – He has an older brother.
Manager
Kim Hong-joong is represented by KQ Entertainment.
Genre
K-Pop, J-Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
KQ, Legacy Recordings, RCA Records, Nippon Columbia
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
64 kg or 141 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Dark Brown
He often dyes his hair in different shades like ‘red’, ‘blonde’, etc.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pierced ears
- A mole on his neck
Brand Endorsements
In September 2023, Hongjoong was revealed as the brand ambassador of the French luxury fashion house, Balmain.
Kim Hong-joong Facts
His name translates to “to be the center of the broad world”.Kim Hong-joong started his musical pursuits during his school years.He debuted with the boy band, ATEEZ, on October 24, 2018, with its debut extended play, Treasure EP.1: All to Zero, which peaked at number #7 on the South Korean Albums (Gaon) chart and at number #12 on the US World Albums (Billboard) chart.On October 8, 2019, he released his first studio album, Treasure EP.Fin: All to Action, with ATEEZ and the album comprised of songs such as End of the Beginning, If Without You, Win, Sunrise, and Beginning of the End. Also, it was ranked at number #1 on the South Korean Albums (Gaon) chart, at number #7 on US World Albums (Billboard) chart, and at number #10 on US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) chart.As a member of ATEEZ, Kim Hong-joong has been a part of reality shows like Code Name Is Ateez, Ateez Long Journey, and Ateez Treasure Film.His motivation behind becoming an idol was to influence people and share his energy.Kim Hong-joong has credited musicians Zico and G-Dragon as his role models.He is obsessed with minions and was nicknamed ‘Korean Big Minion’ by his fellow ATEEZ bandmates.With ATEEZ, he has been the recipient of several accolades like the Soribada Best K-Music Award, MTV EMA Award, and Golden Disc Award.Alongside his ATEEZ groupmates, he has been a part of many other albums, tracks, and EPs like Treasure EP.2: Zero to One, Treasure Epilogue: Action to Answer, Say My Name, and Illusion.Reportedly, he once recorded a song 1395 times.Kim Hong-joong has learned English by watching various shows, like Modern Family, on Netflix.He has also appeared as a contestant on the survival reality show, MIXNINE.In an interview with Forbes, he revealed that even when the ATEEZ members were just trainees, they had an international mindset.In January 2024, Hongjoong teamed up with Seonghwa for a new song titled MATZ. The track was featured in ATEEZ’s studio album THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL.Featured Image by Kim Hong-joong / Instagram
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