Shin Dong-ho

Shin Dong-ho (born June 29, 1994)[1] is a former South Korean singer who acquired fame as a singer of the boy group U-KISS. Dongho was the most active member of the group, appearing in a great many reality shows and other productions. He joined U-KISS in 2008 and stayed with them for five years.

In this Korean name, the family name is Shin.
Shin Dong-ho
Born (1994-06-29) June 29, 1994
Yeouido, South Korea
Other namesDJ Justin
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • DJ
Spouse
Unknown
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(m. 2015; div. 2018)​
Children1
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2008–2013
LabelsNH Media (2008–2013)
Shin Dong-ho
Hangul
신동호
Hanja
申東澔
Revised RomanizationShin Dongho
McCune–ReischauerShin Dongho

Life and career

He attended middle school in Seoul Yonggang Middle School and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School.[2] He became a trainee for NH Media and was chosen as one of the potential members for an upcoming boyband.

Dongho joined U-KISS in 2008, and appeared in reality shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion, Raising Idol, and Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo.

His first acting role was a middle-school student in Villain and Widow,[3] and performed in the MBC drama Royal Family.[4] He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, Hong Gil Dong 2084 (2011).[5][6] Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, Holy Land (2012).[7][8] He was the lead in Don't Cry Mommy.[9] On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS.[10] In the end, he chose to leave the entertainment industry entirely in 2013.

Personal life

Dongho got married in 2015; he and his wife have a son.[11] In September 2018, Dongho confirmed his divorce. He stated he and his wife did not separate due to a bad relationship so they will take responsibility for their child as parents despite not being a married couple. He added he hoped this will not affect his son as he grows up.[12]

Filmography

References
  1. "KMF Magazine 2013 – U-KISS Interview [Scans w/Eng Trans]". KMF2013. October 9, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  2. "breaking celebrity k-pop news portal". Koreaboo. n.d. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  3. heartfacee (November 2, 2010). "U-Kiss's Dongho stars in an upcoming movie, Villain & Widow". Allkpop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  4. ramham424 (March 2, 2011). "U-KISS's Dongho to act in Royal Family". Allkpop.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  5. "Hong Gil Dong". HanCinema.net. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  6. "[News] Dongho cast for voice acting in 'Hong Gil Dong 2084' ~ Daily K Pop News". Dkpopnews.net. n.d. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  7. "유키스 동호-훈, OCN영화 '홀리랜드' 주연으로 발탁". Naver News. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  8. "HolyLand releases movie teaser featuring Dongho". Oh KPOP!. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  9. 문완식 기자 (July 25, 2011). "유키스, 도쿄 이어 나고야서도 '대박'..열도공략 – 스타뉴스". Star.mt.co.kr. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  10. "BREAKING: Dongho Is Leaving U-KISS". 247 Asian Media. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
  11. "Former U-KISS member Dongho and his wife tie the knot!".
  12. "Dongho Confirms Divorce and Explains Situation in Official Statement". September 20, 2018.
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