ZE:A
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ZE:A also known as Children of Empire, is a South Korean 9-member boy band
formed under Star Empire Entertainment
. The group released their debut EP
, Nativity, and lead single, "Mazeltov" on January 7, 2010, alongside their showcase performance five days later. The group debuted on KBS's Music Bank
on January 15, 2010.
Office Reality, the group gained attention by performing various guerilla shows and creating UCC
(user created content) videos. They have also appeared in a documentary-styled show Star Empire, and later getting their own documentary show titled Empire Kids Returns, showing them performing in wingcar performances around Seoul
and training. The group faced controversy in December following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls
's Jea. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications.
, Nativity under the name ZE:A, on January 7, 2010. Immediately they garnered attention, reaching #1 on both the Album Chart and Artist Chart on Daum on their debut day.
, Leap for Detonation. Produced by Brave Brothers, the title song "All Day Long" is melodramatic and featured a major change in style. The group released both a music video and a short music drama for "All Day Long" where member Kim Dong Jun played the lead actor. The music drama and video also featured labelmate and upcoming member Park Min Ha from Nine Muses. The group's third single, "Level Up", was released on July 8, 2010 in digital format only. No music video was ever released for "Level Up"–only two teaser MVs were released prior to their comeback.
Their official fanclub name was announced in June through an image posted on their official Daum cafe. Back in April, Star Empire
revealed the top ten nominees for the potential fanclub name. After a long voting process, ZE:A's (or ZE:A STYLE) was decided as the group's official fanclub name.
promotion tour starting with Thailand
at the end of July 2010. Other showcases and promotional events occurred in Taiwan
, Singapore
, Malaysia and more in this tour.
On September 22, 2010, the group released their Japan
ese debut single ZE:A!(ゼア!). The single placed third on the Oricon
daily chart. On December 21, 2010, ZE:A released their Japanese single album, Love Letter/My Only Wish, and placed second on Oricon
daily chart.
It was announced on January 16, 2011 by Japan's Sankei Sports that the group will have leading roles for the Japanese-Korean
collaboration movie RONIN POP.
Promotions for Lovability were cut short due to "Be My Girl", a song off their first album, was deemed unsuitable for minors. On March 16, a representative from Star Empire
announced that the group will be donating a portion of their tour profits from the first half of 2011 to aid in the relief of the Japanese earthquake and tsnuami
.
At the end of June, Star Empire
announced that the group will be releasing a special summer single. While filming the jacket album for Exciting!, member Hyung Sik fell off the yacht with member Dong Jun. Hyung Sik was saved by Dong Jun and the group's manager, while suffering a minor ankle injury. A Comeback Teaser was released on July 5. On July 8, 2011, the music video for title track "Watch Out" was released and the group also made their comeback on KBS's Music Bank
the same day. On July 8, for the first time, the group took the number one spot on Hanteo's real-time album sales chart. On July 29 a 1:30 minute Full Music Video of "Heart For 2" was released on ZE:A Official Youtube Channel (ZEA2011).
After two weeks of promoting "Watch Out!", the group started their follow-up promotion with "Heart For 2".
Early October, Star Empire
announced that a new Japanese single will be released on November 22. The single will contain 4 tracks, a new ballad song titled "Daily Daily", a Japanese version of "All Day Long" and instrumental versions of both songs. According to Star Empire
, there will be 2 DVD versions, version A and version B; version A containing Daily Daily music video & the making of the music video while version B will contain Daily Daily music video & the making of the jacket photo shooting.
On November 02, 2011 a 30 second preview of 'Daily Daily' was uploaded on the ZE:A Official Youtube Channel (ZEA2011), 5 days later on November 07, 2011 a 30 second preview of 'All Day Long' Japanese Version was uploaded.
On November 22, the single was released and were placed 3rd on the Oricon Chart
just a few hours after release. The PV was released on November 23rd.
name Kim Ji Yeop (Hangul
: ) is the lead vocalist, sub rapper and dancer . His mother, Yoon Ae, was also a musician. At the age of 13, he made his musical debut in Australia
where he was raised. At the time, he was in the same agency as Russell Crowe
. He also has acting experience.
: ) is a sub-vocalist of the group. Kwang Hee is also well-known for being a popular star in the variety show
scene.. He is the only member who has gotten plastic surgery for his nose. He is also the bestfriend of Siwan.
: ) from Busan is a vocalist of the group. In 2004, he made his CF
debut Like the First Time. He is the bestfriend of KwangHee. He's passionate about fashion. Before his debut, he managed an online clothing shop. He's the one who came up with Level Up's concept. He is considered as the brain of the band because he is always teaching things to the other members, and attended Engineering school in Busan. He also plays the violin.
: ) is the leader and a vocalist of the group. He appeared on Mnet's
Flower Boy Terror. In 2010, he appeared in Mnet Scandal with member Kim Dong Jun. He is also known for his similar resemblance to JYJ's
Yoochun
.
On 2011/03/30 (During 'Here I Am' Promotions) Jun Young has injured his face which has forced him to take a break from his group activities, according to his agency Star Empire Entertainment. He suffered an orbital fracture to his left cheekbone yesterday after slipping in his bathroom after a shower and hitting his face on the sink. At first it was considered a slight injury Jun Young was rushed to the hospital when the pain persisted and after thorough examination, was told to have to undergo surgery for the fracture.He also had a short cameo in the KBS drama Poseidon.
: ) is the main rapper of the group. Both his parents had passed away due to cancer when he was younger. His older sister is his only close family member.
: ) is the lead rapper of the group. He is the first member of the group to be cast in a musical. He made his musical debut in Lunatic Dream Team with labelmate, Kim Kyung Rok of V.O.S. He is the only idol from Jeju Island.
: ) is the lead dancer, sub-rapper and a vocalist of the group. He first appeared on television as a friend of a guest on MBC's
Introducing A Star's Friend. He was formerly a JYP Entertainment
trainee.
: ) is one of the main vocalists of the group. He appeared in labelmate Jewelry S's
"Date" music video, as the male-lead actor. He has worked as a model for school uniforms. He also made his musical debut through "Temptation of Wolves".
: ) is the maknae (youngest) and the main vocalist. Dong Jun is from Busan
, South Korea
. His members has given him the name "scary maknae". He is known for having a resemblance to actress Han Ga In
. Currently, he is a student at Digital Seoul Arts Management University.
On December 22, 2009, Dong Jun and singer Sori released a collaborative digital single "Toast".
In 2010, he appeared in Mnet's
Mnet Scandal with member Moon Jun Young. Kim Dong Jun made his acting debut in KBS2's New Year drama special Crossing the Youngdo Bridge. He is also a cast for CJ CGV's
blockbuster TV movie Girl K.
Awards
2010
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
formed under Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.-Company:...
. The group released their debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Nativity, and lead single, "Mazeltov" on January 7, 2010, alongside their showcase performance five days later. The group debuted on KBS's Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
on January 15, 2010.
Pre-debut
Under the name Child of Empire, following their appearance on Mnet'sMnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
Office Reality, the group gained attention by performing various guerilla shows and creating UCC
User-generated content
User generated content covers a range of media content available in a range of modern communications technologies. It entered mainstream usage during 2005 having arisen in web publishing and new media content production circles...
(user created content) videos. They have also appeared in a documentary-styled show Star Empire, and later getting their own documentary show titled Empire Kids Returns, showing them performing in wingcar performances around Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and training. The group faced controversy in December following the similarities of the group's name to Brown Eyed Girls
Brown Eyed Girls
The Brown Eyed Girls , often abbreviated as B.E.G., is a South Korean girl group managed by Nega Network. The group consists of four members: Jea, Miryo, Narsha, and Ga-in. They've debuted as an R&B/ballad vocal group in 2006 and challenged themselves with different music genres. Rising to...
's Jea. The group later changed the pronunciation of the name to avoid implications.
2010: Debut
Releasing teasers beforehand, the group debuted with their EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Nativity under the name ZE:A, on January 7, 2010. Immediately they garnered attention, reaching #1 on both the Album Chart and Artist Chart on Daum on their debut day.
2010: Leap for Detonation and Level Up
The group made a comeback on March 25, 2010 with the release of their second mini albumExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Leap for Detonation. Produced by Brave Brothers, the title song "All Day Long" is melodramatic and featured a major change in style. The group released both a music video and a short music drama for "All Day Long" where member Kim Dong Jun played the lead actor. The music drama and video also featured labelmate and upcoming member Park Min Ha from Nine Muses. The group's third single, "Level Up", was released on July 8, 2010 in digital format only. No music video was ever released for "Level Up"–only two teaser MVs were released prior to their comeback.
Their official fanclub name was announced in June through an image posted on their official Daum cafe. Back in April, Star Empire
Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.-Company:...
revealed the top ten nominees for the potential fanclub name. After a long voting process, ZE:A's (or ZE:A STYLE) was decided as the group's official fanclub name.
2010-2011: Asian tour and Japanese debut
The group have started off their AsiaAsia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
promotion tour starting with Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
at the end of July 2010. Other showcases and promotional events occurred in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, Malaysia and more in this tour.
On September 22, 2010, the group released their Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese debut single ZE:A!(ゼア!). The single placed third on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
daily chart. On December 21, 2010, ZE:A released their Japanese single album, Love Letter/My Only Wish, and placed second on Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
daily chart.
It was announced on January 16, 2011 by Japan's Sankei Sports that the group will have leading roles for the Japanese-Korean
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
collaboration movie RONIN POP.
2011: First album Lovability, special single Exciting! and Japanese single Daily Daily
The group released their first full length album, Lovability, on March 17, 2011, including songs from their previous albums as well as a few new ones.Promotions for Lovability were cut short due to "Be My Girl", a song off their first album, was deemed unsuitable for minors. On March 16, a representative from Star Empire
Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.-Company:...
announced that the group will be donating a portion of their tour profits from the first half of 2011 to aid in the relief of the Japanese earthquake and tsnuami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, also known as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, or the Great East Japan Earthquake, was a magnitude 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake off the coast of Japan that occurred at 14:46 JST on Friday, 11 March 2011, with the epicenter approximately east...
.
At the end of June, Star Empire
Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.-Company:...
announced that the group will be releasing a special summer single. While filming the jacket album for Exciting!, member Hyung Sik fell off the yacht with member Dong Jun. Hyung Sik was saved by Dong Jun and the group's manager, while suffering a minor ankle injury. A Comeback Teaser was released on July 5. On July 8, 2011, the music video for title track "Watch Out" was released and the group also made their comeback on KBS's Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
the same day. On July 8, for the first time, the group took the number one spot on Hanteo's real-time album sales chart. On July 29 a 1:30 minute Full Music Video of "Heart For 2" was released on ZE:A Official Youtube Channel (ZEA2011).
After two weeks of promoting "Watch Out!", the group started their follow-up promotion with "Heart For 2".
Early October, Star Empire
Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.-Company:...
announced that a new Japanese single will be released on November 22. The single will contain 4 tracks, a new ballad song titled "Daily Daily", a Japanese version of "All Day Long" and instrumental versions of both songs. According to Star Empire
Star Empire Entertainment
Star Empire Entertainment is a South Korean entertainment company. Star Empire specializes in producing R&B and hip-hop music. Its current roster includes Jewelry, V.O.S, ZE:A, Nine Muses, Poppin' Hyun Joon, and actor Julien Kang.-Company:...
, there will be 2 DVD versions, version A and version B; version A containing Daily Daily music video & the making of the music video while version B will contain Daily Daily music video & the making of the jacket photo shooting.
On November 02, 2011 a 30 second preview of 'Daily Daily' was uploaded on the ZE:A Official Youtube Channel (ZEA2011), 5 days later on November 07, 2011 a 30 second preview of 'All Day Long' Japanese Version was uploaded.
On November 22, the single was released and were placed 3rd on the Oricon Chart
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
just a few hours after release. The PV was released on November 23rd.
Kevin
Kevin (born February 23, 1988 (age 23)) KoreanKorean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
name Kim Ji Yeop (Hangul
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is the lead vocalist, sub rapper and dancer . His mother, Yoon Ae, was also a musician. At the age of 13, he made his musical debut in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
where he was raised. At the time, he was in the same agency as Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Russell Ira Crowe is a New Zealander Australian actor , film producer and musician. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, a...
. He also has acting experience.
Kwang Hee
Kwang Hee (born August 25, 1988 (age 23)), full name Hwang Kwang Hee (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is a sub-vocalist of the group. Kwang Hee is also well-known for being a popular star in the variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
scene.. He is the only member who has gotten plastic surgery for his nose. He is also the bestfriend of Siwan.
Siwan
Siwan (born December 01, 1988 (age 23)), birth name Im Woong Jae (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) from Busan is a vocalist of the group. In 2004, he made his CF
Commerce
While business refers to the value-creating activities of an organization for profit, commerce means the whole system of an economy that constitutes an environment for business. The system includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural, and technological systems that are in operation in any...
debut Like the First Time. He is the bestfriend of KwangHee. He's passionate about fashion. Before his debut, he managed an online clothing shop. He's the one who came up with Level Up's concept. He is considered as the brain of the band because he is always teaching things to the other members, and attended Engineering school in Busan. He also plays the violin.
Jun Young
Jun Young (born February 09, 1989 (age 22)), full name Moon Jun Young (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is the leader and a vocalist of the group. He appeared on Mnet's
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
Flower Boy Terror. In 2010, he appeared in Mnet Scandal with member Kim Dong Jun. He is also known for his similar resemblance to JYJ's
JYJ
JYJ is a three-member pop group, formed by three members of the South Korean boyband TVXQ: Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu. Their group name is taken from the first letters of each members' names....
Yoochun
Micky (singer)
Park Yoochun , better known by his stage names, Micky, Micky Yoochun and , is a Korean singer-songwriter, composer, and occasional actor. He was a member of South Korean boy band TVXQ, known as Dong Bang Shin Ki in South Korea and Tohoshinki in Japan...
.
On 2011/03/30 (During 'Here I Am' Promotions) Jun Young has injured his face which has forced him to take a break from his group activities, according to his agency Star Empire Entertainment. He suffered an orbital fracture to his left cheekbone yesterday after slipping in his bathroom after a shower and hitting his face on the sink. At first it was considered a slight injury Jun Young was rushed to the hospital when the pain persisted and after thorough examination, was told to have to undergo surgery for the fracture.He also had a short cameo in the KBS drama Poseidon.
Tae Heon
Tae Heon (born June 18, 1989 (age 22)), full name Kim Tae Heon (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is the main rapper of the group. Both his parents had passed away due to cancer when he was younger. His older sister is his only close family member.
Hee Chul
Hee Chul (born December 09, 1989 (age 22)), full name Jung Hee Cheol. (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is the lead rapper of the group. He is the first member of the group to be cast in a musical. He made his musical debut in Lunatic Dream Team with labelmate, Kim Kyung Rok of V.O.S. He is the only idol from Jeju Island.
Min Woo
Min Woo ( born September 06, 1990 (age 21)), full name Ha Min Woo (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is the lead dancer, sub-rapper and a vocalist of the group. He first appeared on television as a friend of a guest on MBC's
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
Introducing A Star's Friend. He was formerly a JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a Korean music record label, founded in South Korea in 1997 by Park Jin-young.- History :Park Jin-young founded the company in 1997 as "Tae-Hong Planning Corporation", which eventually became "JYP Entertainment" in 2001....
trainee.
Hyung Sik
Hyung Sik (born November 16, 1991 (age 20)), full name Park Hyung Sik (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is one of the main vocalists of the group. He appeared in labelmate Jewelry S's
Jewelry (band)
Jewelry is a South Korean girl group. After releasing their first album with low sales, the group eventually rose to prominence via their second album and reached their commercial peak with their fourth album Superstar, which spawned a number-one hit for them...
"Date" music video, as the male-lead actor. He has worked as a model for school uniforms. He also made his musical debut through "Temptation of Wolves".
Dong Jun
Dong Jun (born February 11, 1992 (age 19)), full name Kim Dong Jun (HangulHangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: ) is the maknae (youngest) and the main vocalist. Dong Jun is from Busan
Busan
Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. His members has given him the name "scary maknae". He is known for having a resemblance to actress Han Ga In
Han Ga In
Han Ga In is a South Korean model and actress. Her birthname is the same as fellow actress Kim Hyun-ju. She made her debut in Sunshine Hunting. She starred in Super Rookie with Eric Mun of Shinhwa after marrying fellow actor Yun Jung Hoon, who was her co-star on Yellow Handkerchief, on April 26,...
. Currently, he is a student at Digital Seoul Arts Management University.
On December 22, 2009, Dong Jun and singer Sori released a collaborative digital single "Toast".
In 2010, he appeared in Mnet's
Mnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
Mnet Scandal with member Moon Jun Young. Kim Dong Jun made his acting debut in KBS2's New Year drama special Crossing the Youngdo Bridge. He is also a cast for CJ CGV's
CJ CGV
CJ CGV operates South Korea's largest multiplex cinema chain, CGV, with its headquarters in Seoul. It is a subsidiary of CJ Group and was established in 1996 as a transnational joint venture formed by CJ Corporation , Golden Harvest , and Village Roadshow...
blockbuster TV movie Girl K.
Digital singles
- 2010: Level Up
- 2010: Leap For Detonation (Repackage)
- 2010: Wae Mollasseulkka.. ft. Choi Hyun Joon (V.O.S) (Chosun Police 3 OST Part.2)
- 2011: Run To The World (The Kick OST)
Promotional Singles
- 2010: "Mazeltov"
- 2010: "All Day Long"
- 2010: "R2 + All Day Long"
- 2010: "Level Up"
- 2010: "My Only Wish"
- 2011: "Here I Am"
- 2011: "Watch Out"
- 2011: "Heart For 2"
Other albums
- 2010: ZE:A! (Best Album)
- 2011: Here I Am (Mini-Album)
- 2011: RONIN POP Original Soundtrack (オリジナルサウンドトラック) (Soundtrack Album)
Singles
- 2010: "Love☆Letter" ("ラヴ☆レター")
- 2011: "Watch Out ~Netsuai Chuuihou~" ("Watch Out ~熱愛注意報~")
- 2011: "Daily Daily"
DVDs
- 2010: First Event & Live DVD in Yokohama & Osaka
- 2011: ZE:A Making of Ronin Pop
- 2011: SEOUL TRAIN with ZE:A
- 2011: ZE:A Special Live -Love Letter for you- in Tokyo DVD
- 2011: ZE:A 1st Fan Meeting - Happy ZE:A'S Day 2011
TV and reality shows
- 2009: MnetMnet (TV channel)Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
Office Reality - Child of Empire (April 15 - July 1) - 2009: Mnet Empire Kids Returns (October 19 - November 23)
- 2009: Maknae Rebellion (Jun Young & Dong Jun & Hyung Sik)(February 6)
- 2010: Mnet Mnet Scandal (Jun Young & Dong Jun)
- 2010: School of Rock-ZE:A (August 3 )
- 2010: Mnet 1doL Cam (June 21 )
- 2010: KBS Joy Idol League ZE:A((May 4 )
Music videos
- 2010: "Mazeltov"
- 2010: "All Day Long"
- 2010: "My Only Wish"
- 2010: "Love Letter"
- 2011: "Here I Am"
- 2011: "Watch Out"
- 2011: "Heart For 2" (Short Version)
- 2011: "Why?"
- 2011: "Daily Daily"
Dramas
- 2010: SBS Prosecutor PrincessProsecutor PrincessProsecutor Princess is a South Korean drama broadcasted by Seoul Broadcasting System , which ran from March 31, 2010 to May 20, 2010.-Synopsis:...
(cameo) - 2010: MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
GloriaGloria-In Christian liturgy and music:*Gloria in Excelsis Deo, the main doxology or hymn of the Roman Catholic and Anglican Mass, and also known as the Great Doxology in the Eastern Orthodox Church...
(cameo) - 2011: KBS Crossing the Youngdo Bridge (Kim Dong Jun)
- 2011: KBSKBSKorean Broadcasting System is the biggest of four major Korean television networks.- Structure :KBS is a 'public organization' that, by law, receives public funding from the Korean Government but is independently managed. As mentioned on the Korean Constitution, the president of KBS is...
Crime Squad (cameo by Kwang HeeHwang Kwang HeeHwang Kwanghee , also known mononymously as Kwanghee, is a member of the nine-member South Korean boyband ZE:A, which debuted on 7 January 2010 with the single Mazeltov...
) - 2011: Killer K (Kim Dong Jun)
- 2011: KBS "PoseidonPoseidonPoseidon was the god of the sea, and, as "Earth-Shaker," of the earthquakes in Greek mythology. The name of the sea-god Nethuns in Etruscan was adopted in Latin for Neptune in Roman mythology: both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon...
" (Moon Junyoung)
Musicals
- Lunatic Dream Team (Hee Chul)
- Aladdin (Dong Jun)
- The Temptation of the Wolf (Hyung Sik)
Awards
2010
- GomTV Rookie of the Month - February
- ZE:A's Japanese single ranked at No.2 on Oricon daily chart
- Their latest single album titled "Love Letter/My Only Wish," which was released on December 21, claimed second place on Oricon's daily chart
- ZE:A, short for Children of the Empire, made their debut in January this year with their mini-album "Nativity" and followed it up with "Leap for Detonation" and "Level Up."
- They signed with Japanese entertainment company IMX in July to manage their career in the country and placed at No. 3 on Oricon's daily singles chart with their first Japanese album "ZE:A!" and held a sold-out concert in the country.