Kim Jong Hyun
- Name: Kim Jong Hyun
- Native name: 김종현
- Given name: Kim Jong Hyun
- Also Known as: Jonghyun, Kim Jong Hyeon, Jjong
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: April 8, 1990
- Died: December 18, 2017
Before debuting, he was part of a high school band called ZION, and he was scouted by SM Entertainment after performing at a music festival.
He made his debut in May 2008 as the group's main vocalist with their first EP, "Replay". They immediately gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In 2008, they won the Newcomer Album of the Year Award at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards for "The Shinee World".
In late 2010, he joined the project group S.M. THE BALLAD, consisting of various artists under SM Entertainment. They debuted in November of that year with their first mini-album, "S.M. The Ballad Vol.1 – Miss You". The group reunited in 2014 with different artists, but he was the only member from the original lineup who remained.
In June 2011, SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) decided to expand to Japan and, alongside EMI Records, they debuted with a Japanese version of "Replay" and continued to earn prizes and fans both domestically and internationally. The group has also been included in the Forbes South Korea Power Celebrity 40 twice, in 2014 and in 2016.
He made his debut as a solo artist in January 2015 with the mini-album "Base".
Sadly, on December 18, 2017, he was found unconscious inside his apartment in Gangnam. He was brought to Konkuk University Hospital but was declared dead later that day at the age of 27. The police ruled it a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.
His second studio album, "Poet | Artist", was released posthumously on January 23, 2018. All the proceeds went to the "Shinin Foundation", an organization created by his mother looking to help young struggling artists. The foundation organizes a yearly festival (every December) to remember him.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
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Athena: Goddess of War
Korean Drama, 2010, 20 eps
Himself
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
My SHINee World
Korean Movie, 2023,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
8.6
|
SMTOWN The Stage
Korean Movie, 2015,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
I AM.
Korean Movie, 2012,
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Miracle
Korean Special, 2013, 3 eps
[Himself]
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Sweet Recipe
Korean Special, 2013, 3 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Kiss Note
Korean Special, 2012, 4 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
2016 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Yang and Nam Show
Korean TV Show, 2016, 7 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Well Done Again Today
Korean TV Show, 2016, 33 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 7
Korean TV Show, 2016, 18 eps
[Host] (Ep. 15)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
2015 MBC Music Festival: Encyclopedia of Music
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
2015 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
[Performer]
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Knowing Bros
Korean TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Ep. 29, 50)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Two Yoo Project Sugar Man
Korean TV Show, 2015, 39 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Game of Thrones: Superman Returns vs. 1 Night 2 Days
Korean TV Show, 2015, 1 eps
[Team Superman Returns]
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
Saturday Night Live Korea Season 6
Korean TV Show, 2015, 32 eps
[Host] (Ep. 16)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Wednesday Gourmet
Korean TV Show, 2015, 223 eps
(Ep. 145)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
4 Things Show Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2015, 23 eps
(Ep. 1, 8)
(Guest)
|
7.5
|
The Ultimate Group
Chinese TV Show, 2014, 7 eps
(Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
Abnormal Summit
Korean TV Show, 2014, 102 eps
(Ep. 88)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
We Got Married Global Edition Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2014, 15 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 47)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Hidden Singer Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2013, 16 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
A Song for You
Korean TV Show, 2013, 16 eps
(Ep. 9)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Barefooted Friends
Korean TV Show, 2013, 31 eps
(Ep. 31)
(Guest)
|
7.2
|
After School Club
Korean TV Show, 2013, 675 eps
(Ep. 29)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
SHINee's One Fine Day
Korean TV Show, 2013, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.4
|
World Date with SHINee
Korean TV Show, 2013, 3 eps
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
Hidden Singer
Korean TV Show, 2012, 17 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
K-Pop Star Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 22 eps
(Ep. 16, 20)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Ask in a Box
Korean TV Show, 2012, 58 eps
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Beatles Code Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2012, 87 eps
(Ep. 5, 51-52, 80)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Operastar 2012
Korean TV Show, 2012, 6 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
K-Pop Star
Korean TV Show, 2011, 22 eps
[Spectator] (Ep. 2)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 41-42)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 690 eps
(Ep. 1-3)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Hello Counselor
Korean TV Show, 2010, 431 eps
(Ep. 72, 113, 147, 164, 208, 225)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
2010 Idol Star Athletics Championships
Korean TV Show, 2010, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
SHINee Hello Baby
Korean TV Show, 2010, 13 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.6
|
Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2
Korean TV Show, 2009, 336 eps
(Ep. 18-19)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Strong Heart
Korean TV Show, 2009, 166 eps
(Ep. 153-154)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Flower Boys Generation
Korean TV Show, 2009, 24 eps
(Ep. 11-16) | [Guest] (Ep. 9-10)
(Main Host)
|
7.6
|
You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 27, 179, 258, 364)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Idol Show Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2008, 17 eps
(Ep. 14-15)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
SHINee's Yunhanam
Korean TV Show, 2008, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.8
|
Champagne
Korean TV Show, 2008, 81 eps
(Guest)
|
7.1
|
Live Talk Show Taxi
Korean TV Show, 2007, 501 eps
(Ep. 236)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 470)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Star King
Korean TV Show, 2007, 461 eps
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Infinite Challenge
Korean TV Show, 2005, 616 eps
(Ep. 210)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Gag Concert
Korean TV Show, 1999, 1050 eps
(Ep. 689)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
100% Entertainment
Taiwanese TV Show, 1997, 8500 eps
(04.11.2010, 12.11.2010)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
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