Hongjoong (ATEEZ) profile

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ARTIST NAME:	Hongjoong
REAL NAME:	Kim Hong Joong
KOREAN:	홍중
BIRTHDAY:	November 7, 1998
HEIGHT:	172 cm (5´6“)
BLOOD TYPE:	O
MBTI TYPE:	INFP-A
ZODIAC SIGN:	♏   Scorpio
CHINESE ZODIAC SIGN:	Tiger

DEBUT:	24. Oktober 2018 (ATEEZ)
AGENCY:	KQ Entertainment
TRAINING TIME:	3 years
POSITION:	Leader, main rapper, singer, composer, center

Aniteez:	JJOONGrami
EMOJI:	🐿
Motto:	“Don’t waste your calories with food that isn't delicious.”

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BIOGRAPHY

Hongjoong joined KQ Entertainment in 2015. He was the first trainee in KQ Entertainment and trained alone for six months. In October 2017, a few of KQ Entertainment's trainees took part in a casting for the show MIXNINE (a survival reality show). Hongjoong was one of the four trainees who made it onto the show. He placed 7th in the MIXNINE Just Dance showcase, but was later eliminated in the 10th episode. In the end he reached 42nd place.

Vor Hongjoong’s großem Debüt war er Teil von „KQ Fellaz“ – so nennt sich die Gruppe von KQ, in der alle Trainees zusammen trainieren. Am 24. Oktober 2018 debütierte Hongjoong als Mitglied von ATEEZ mit dem Album „Treasure“. Die Gruppe besteht aus den Mitgliedern Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung und Jongho.

Mehr zur Geschichte und Erfolg von ATEEZ findest du hier.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Als Leader der vielversprechenden und bunten Gruppe "ATEEZ" hat Hongjoong gemeinsam mit seinen Mitgliedern eine Fülle von Meilensteinen erreicht und sich bei jedem Comeback kontinuierlich selbst übertroffen. Im Folgenden haben wir euch die wichtigsten Erfolge zusammengefasst.

• In December 2018, ATEEZ was named “New Asian Artist at the Mnet Asian Music Awards” (MAMA), marking a notable start for the up-and-coming group.
• A year later, in January 2019, they received the coveted “New Artist of the Year Award” at the Golden Disc Awards, securing a permanent place in the Korean music scene.
• International recognition followed in October 2020 when they received the title of "Best Korean Act" at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), demonstrating their global presence.
• In 2021 wurde ATEEZ erneut bei den The Fact Music Awards als "Artist of the Year" ausgezeichnet.
• Im Januar 2022 erhielt ATEEZ bei den Seoul Music Awards den begehrten Bonsang Award.
• With the release of their EP The World EP.Fin: Will, they achieved diamond and platinum status in South Korea in December 2023.
• In 2024, her song "Not Okay" achieved the coveted platinum status in Japan.

DISCOGRAPHY

At this point, none of ATEEZ's members have released a solo discography. However, Hongjoong has covered some of his favorite songs and uploaded them to YouTube. In order to give his fans some insight into his life, he occasionally shoots vlogs which he uploads to the official ATEEZ YouTube channel.

Here you can find ATEEZ's discography!

SONGWRITING CREDITS

Hongjoong wurde offiziell bei der KOMCA (The Korea Music Copyright Association) mit 132 Songs, die auf seinen Namen registriert sind, eingetragen. Das kommt daher, dass er fast alle Songs für ATEEZ selbst schreibt und produziert. Somit ist ATEEZ eine der wenigen K-Pop-Gruppen, die ihre Songs selbst produzieren.

FILMOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

Es gibt bisher keine Soloprojekte von Hongjoon. Er hat allerdings in einem Musikvideo von Min Kyung Hoon & Kim Heechul mitgewirkt und er wurde zu Lee Mujins Interview Format auf Youtube eingeladen, um sein Talent als Sänger zu präsentieren.

ILLUSTRATION

Hongjoong has been the global brand ambassador of the renowned French fashion brand Balmain since September 5, 2023. As an ambassador for Balmain, Hongjoong represents the brand in various contexts, including advertising campaigns, events and social media. His unique style and charisma fit well with Balmain's innovative and avant-garde image. Hongjoong's collaboration with Balmain is an example of the growing fusion of fashion and pop culture.

FUN FACTS

• Hongjoong is considered the strict yet funny father of the group.
• Er hat winzige Hände.
• His role models are Zico and G-Dragon, Michael Jackson.
• Er ging kaum zur Schule, weil er immer im Studio war.
• Hongjoong hat Englisch gelernt, indem er viele Serien auf Netflix gesehen hat, wie zum Beispiel „Modern Family“.
• He loves the Minions, has Minion slippers and was called "Korean Big Minion" by the members.
• He once recorded a song 1395 times.
  

OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE

Hongjoong is a special artist because he is not only a talented rapper and singer, but also an impressive composer and producer. His ability to create music and tell stories through his lyrics sets him apart from other artists. His passion for music and tireless efforts have helped him become a popular idol and source of inspiration for many fans. In the future, he could establish himself as a producer and help other aspiring artists launch their music careers. With his innovative approach and versatility, Hongjoong has the potential to continue to push the boundaries of the K-Pop industry and set new standards.

MORE ATEEZ PROFILES

SEONGHWA

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JONGHO

Quellen: KQ Website, Social Media Kanäle von KQ, ATEEZ& Hongjoong