Lee Hong-bin explained
Lee Hong-bin |
Native Name: | 이홍빈 |
Native Name Lang: | Korean |
Birth Name: | Lee Hong-bin[1] |
Birth Date: | 29 September 1993 |
Birth Place: | Seoul, South Korea |
Education: | Dong-ah Broadcasting College |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Years Active: | 2012–2020 | Label: | Jellyfish | Past Member Of: | VIXX |
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Lee Hong-bin (; born September 29, 1993), also known by the mononym Hongbin, is a South Korean Twitch streamer, former singer, actor and presenter formerly signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012, and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS' romantic drama Glorious Day as Yoo Ji-ho. He has since had a leading role in KBS2's fantasy action-romance (2016) as Wang Chi-ang. In 2017, Hongbin played Yoon Jae-won in the SBS Plus rom-com mini-drama . He officially left VIXX in August 2020.
Early life
Hongbin was born and raised in Jayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea. His family consists of himself, his parents and two older sisters. Hongbin studied Musical major at Dong-ah Broadcasting College. He stayed at a Buddhist temple with his grandmother when he was a child before returning to his parents in Jayang-dong.[2]
Career
2012-2014: Debut with VIXX and acting debut
See main article: VIXX. Hongbin was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be a part of the final line-up and the six-member boy group finally debuted with "Super Hero" on May 24, 2012 on M! Countdown. During MyDOL; Hongbin was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Tease Me" music video.[3]
In 2014, Hongbin was cast in the SBS week drama Glorious Day.[4]
2015–2018: MC-ing and acting career continues
On March 3, 2015, Hongbin joined T-ara's Jiyeon and Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi as MC on SBS MTV's The Show from March 3, 2015 to October 13, 2015.[5] In September 2015, Hongbin was cast in his first lead role as Wang Chi-ang in KBS2's action-romance drama .[6] [7]
In September 2016, Hongbin was cast alongside fellow VIXX member N and AOA's Chanmi in the web drama What's Up With These Kids? which was aired on Naver TV Cast on November 16.[8]
In March 2017, Hongbin was cast in a rom-com mini drama on SBS Plus.[9] [10]
In 2018, Hongbin was cast as a high school student who was born with hearing impairment in KBS's 10-episode drama Shining Sounds, which was broadcast on National Disabled Persons Day.[11] The same year, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama Witch's Love,[12] and mystery thriller The Smile Has Left Your Eyes.[13]
2019–present: Music career, variety shows, departure from VIXX, streaming
On July 10, 2019, Hongbin and Monsta X's Hyungwon released a collaboration song titled "Cool Love".[14]
On August 4, 2019, Hongbin was announced to be one of the cast members on the Mnet reality show Love Catcher 2.
In March 2020, Hongbin was criticized by netizens and news outlets for his behavior during a recent Twitch stream, in which he reportedly made negative comments about other idol groups while he was drunk.[15] Hongbin issued an apology the same day,[16] and in May, Jellyfish announced that Hongbin would be taking a hiatus from entertainment activities.[17] [18] On August 6, Hongbin announced his plans to return to Twitch streaming, and on August 7, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that Hongbin decided to depart from VIXX.[19] [20] He began his mandatory military service on August 18.[21]
Upon his return from the military, Hongbin now streams on Twitch full time.[22]
Personal life
Hongbin enlisted in the military in August 2020 and was discharged on February 25, 2022, without returning to active duty in accordance with the Ministry of Defense's COVID-19 Regulations.[23]
Filmography
Television series
Variety show
Discography
See also
Notes and References
- Hongbin Official Profile
- Web site: [My Name is]빅스(5) 홍빈]. May 2, 2013. TenAsia. ko. July 13, 2018. July 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180714023149/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/129724. dead.
- Web site: Jellyfish Male Trainees Revealed Ahead of ′My Dol′ Premiere. https://archive.today/20160815092227/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/5428/my-dols-ten-potential-members-revealed-ahead-of-show-premiere. dead. August 15, 2016. April 12, 2012. Mwave.
- Web site: won. Soo-bin. VIXX's Hong Bin Cast in Drama A Good Day. enewsWorld. 2014-04-13. March 26, 2014. 2016-03-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201721/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/62038/vixx-hongbin-to-turn-into-actingdol. live.
- Web site: VIXX's Hongbin to join Jiyeon and Zhoumi as MC on 'The Show'. [단독] 빅스 홍빈, 컴백 동시 SBS MTV '더쇼' 새 MC 발탁. ko. February 25, 2015. Naver. May 29, 2018. May 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203920/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002573475. live.
- Web site: Lee Hyun-woo, Lee Hong-bin gives glimpse of youths' lives in new TV series. January 12, 2016. The Korea Herald. May 29, 2018. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713140139/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601121834417114976_2. live.
- Web site: 빅스 홍빈, KBS2 새 월화드라마 '무림학교' 주연 확정. Star MBN. 2015-09-10. September 10, 2015. 2015-12-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20151220222059/http://star.mbn.co.kr/view.php?no=875156&year=2015&refer=portal. live.
- Web site: 빅스 엔·홍빈, 웹드라마 '얘네들 머니?' 주연 발탁. September 21, 2016. Osen. ko. July 13, 2018. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713142759/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110499442. live.
- News: 빅스 홍빈, '수요일 오후 3시 30분' 남주 캐스팅 (공식). The Chosun Ilbo. March 23, 2017. 2017-06-06. ko. 2017-06-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20170606122540/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/03/23/2017032300862.html. live.
- Web site: Hongbin of VIXX shows love for 'Wednesday 3:30 PM'. June 22, 2017. Kpop Herald. May 29, 2018. May 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203525/http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201706221156570281094_2. live.
- Web site: 홍빈X솔빈, 장애이해 위한 재능기부…'반짝반짝 들리는' 출연. October 17, 2017. Sports Donga. ko. July 13, 2018. December 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229060201/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000600082. live.
- Web site: [공식입장] MBN 측 "빅스 홍빈, '마녀의 사랑' 출연 확정"..윤소희·현우와 호흡]. May 28, 2018. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. May 29, 2018. May 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180528215326/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003308096. live.
- Web site: [단독] 빅스 홍빈, '1억개의 별' 합류…서인국·정소민 등과 호흡]. Sports Donga. July 13, 2018. ko. July 13, 2018. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713134040/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000660415. live.
- Web site: https://news.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201907100133&t=NN. ko:빅스 홍빈X몬스타엑스 형원, 10일 신곡 `COOL LOVE` 발표. Korea Economic Daily TV. Yoo. Byung-cheol. 2019-07-10. 2021-02-09. ko. 2023-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20230225143207/https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A201907100133&t=NN. live.
- Web site: 아이돌 빅스 홍빈, 샤이니 비하 발언+손가락 욕설 논란 “이딴 아이돌 노래” . Newsen . 25 May 2024 . ko . 1 March 2020 . 26 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240526000818/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202003010522220410 . live .
- Web site: [공식] 빅스 홍빈, 아이돌 비하논란 3차사과 "변명의 여지 없는 잘못 죄송" ]. 조선일보 . 25 May 2024 . ko . 1 March 2020 . 26 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240526000817/https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2020/03/01/2020030100877.html . live .
- Web site: 빅스 홍빈, 연예활동 잠정 중단..젤리피쉬 측 “악성 게시물 강력 대응” . 브레이크뉴스 . 26 May 2024 . ko . 1 May 2020 . 3 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200503234803/http://www.breaknews.com/727867 . live .
- Web site: ‘타 아이돌 비하·욕설’ 홍빈 당분간 연예활동 중단…자필 사과문서 “트위치 방송 안한다” . 세계일보 . 26 May 2024 . ko . 1 May 2020 . 26 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240526000814/https://www.segye.com/newsView/20200501513550 . live .
- News: Kang . Jin Ah . '아이돌 비하' 홍빈, 결국 빅스 탈퇴…"5인 체제로 활동" . 27 April 2021 . . 7 August 2020 . 27 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210427194647/https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20200807_0001122707&cID=10601&pID=10600. ko . live .
- Web site: 빅스 홍빈, 언행 논란→연예 활동 중단→팀 탈퇴…5개월 타임라인(종합) . 뉴스1 . 26 May 2024 . ko . 8 August 2020 . 26 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240526000817/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4020257 . live .
- Web site: 빅스 출신 홍빈, 입대 소감 "속세에 미련 남지만 홀가분해" . 뉴스1 . 26 May 2024 . ko . 18 August 2020 . 26 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240526000813/https://www.news1.kr/articles/?4029631 . live .
- Web site: 콩비니_ . Twitch . 27 March 2022 . 28 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928234331/https://www.twitch.tv/waterhyacinth_ . live .
- Web site: 빅스 탈퇴' 홍빈, 전역했다…게임 방송으로 팬들과 소통. Lee Seung-rok. 'Withdrawal from VIXX' Hongbin, discharged from military service... Communicate with fans through game broadcasting. My Daily. Naver. February 25, 2022. February 25, 2022. ko. February 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220228072319/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003579956. live.
- News: Oh Soo-jeong. SBS 측 "빅스 홍빈·양정원, '정글의 법칙' 새 멤버 합류" (공식). Xports News. June 14, 2017. June 14, 2017. ko. August 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170806183239/http://www.xportsnews.com/jenter/?ac=article_view&entry_id=862570. live.
- Web site: EXID's Hani, GFriend's Yerin, VIXX's Hongbin cast in 'Laws of the Jungle'. June 14, 2017. Kpop Herald. May 29, 2018. May 29, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203927/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201706141808331881640_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
- News: VIXX's N & Hongbin attend the world-famous water festival in Thailand!. KBSWORLD. 5 June 2018. 31 May 2018. 19 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190719063340/http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/news/news_view.php?no=18439. live.
- Web site: '러브캐처2' 신동엽→홍빈, '왓처' 출격..22일 방송. Naver News. ko. 2019-09-25. 2019-09-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20190925220620/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/108/0002801856. live.