Hong Jong-hyun

South Korean actor and model
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Hong Jong-hyun is a South Korean actor and model.

Hong began his entertainment career in 2007 as a professional model. He made his acting debut in 2008, and has appeared in the romantic comedy Oh! My Lady (2010), sitcom Vampire Idol (2011), followed by supporting roles in Jeon Woo-chi (2012) and Dating Agency: Cyrano (2013).

In 2014, Hong was cast in his first leading role in the cable series Her Lovely Heels, followed by the melodrama Mama. He also joined the fourth season of reality show We Got Married, pairing up with Girl's Day member Yura.

Hong next starred in the romantic comedy film Enemies In-Law and horror film Alice: Boy from Wonderland in 2015, followed by historical drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo in 2016.

In 2017, he co-starred in historical melo-romance drama The King in Love.

In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama My Absolute Boyfriend, based on the Japanese manga series of the same name. He is also set to star in the time-loop drama film Spring, Again.

In March 2019, Hong is confirmed to star in the weekend drama Mother of Mine.

Hong enlisted for his mandatory service on December 2, 2019.

After discharge from military service In October 2021, Hong attended the What We Lost Vol.2 photo exhibition as a photographer.

In 2022, Hong returns to the original TVING drama Stock Struck, after his discharge from the military.

In September 2023, Hong signed with new agency Secret ENT.

Date of Birth7th January 1990
Age34 Years
Zodiac SignCapricorn
CountrySouth Korea
Current CitySeoul
Birth PlaceSeoul
NationalitySouth Korea
CitizenshipSouth Korea
Education
Konkuk University
Occupationfilm actor, actor, model, television actor