Moon Hee-joon explained

Moon Hee-joon
Birth Date:14 March 1978[1]
Birth Place:Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea[2]
Years Active:1996–present
Children:2
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Years Active:1996–present
Label:IOK Company
Past Member Of:H.O.T.
Current Member Of:H.S.g.R.
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Child:yes
Hangul:문희준
Hanja:文熙晙[3]
Rr:Mun Huijun
Mr:Mun Hŭijun

Moon Hee-joon (; or spelled Moon Hee-jun; born March 14, 1978) is a South Korean pop rock singer-songwriter signed under SidusHQ. He initially rose to fame as the leader of former boy band H.O.T. under SM Entertainment.

Biography

1996–2001: H.O.T.

See also: H.O.T.. Being the second member to join H.O.T. after auditioning, Moon made his debut as a singer as the leader of the boy group. The group debuted with their first album, We Hate All Kinds of Violence in September 1996, which was accused of being plagiarized and lawsuits were placed against them. Despite their controversial debut, the group eventually rose to fame with their first hit, Candy and We Are the Future, which the latter won them a MTV award for Best International Video. During his time as part of the group, Moon composed and wrote music for the group and with fellow member, Jang Woo-hyuk, he often choreographed the group's dance routine.[4] Despite H.O.T.'s success, after releasing their last album, Outside Castle in September 2000, the group disbanded in May 2001.

2001–2005: Solo artist and leaving S.M. Entertainment

After the disbandment of the group, Moon stayed on in S.M. Entertainment with Kangta, who was also part of H.O.T., and debuted as a solo artist. Moon attempted to establish a rock music career with his first album, Alone, but received criticism from the public.[5] His second album, Messiah, was tinted with controversy as one of the songs, Media, was banned from all 3 major broadcasting stations in South Korea, for attacking mass media. After the release of his third album, Legend, in 2003, Moon released The Best: Soaring for a Dream, his last album under S.M. Entertainment and created his own company, PS Entertainment. After Moon released his fourth album, Triple X, he enlisted in the army in 2005.[6]

2006–2009: Military service, SidusHQ and comeback

Before entering the army, Moon had signed a contract with SidusHQ and during his time in the army, he hosted the KFN Korean Army Broadcast "Music Talk Show", which received recognition from various Korean artistes. In 2008, Moon released his fifth album, Special Album, which included songs from H.O.T. previous albums. Moon released his first mini album, Last Cry, in 2009. In the same year, Moon appeared in sitcom Taehee, Hyegyo, Jihyun and took a break from the music scene.[4]

2010–present: Other activities, Begins, HotSechgodRG

Despite being absent from the music scene, Moon took up hosting in several variety programs such as,, Mnet's 'Wide Celebrity News' and other programs.[7] [8] In 2013, Moon released his second mini album, Begins, after being away from the music scene from 3 years. It was released on January 18, 2013.

Moon, his H.O.T. bandmate Tony An and three members of disbanded or inactive fellow first-generation idol groups Eun Ji-won of Sechs Kies, Danny Ahn of g.o.d and Chun Myung-hoon of NRG starred in their own variety-reality television show Handsome Boys of the 20th Century. He had conceived the idea following the success of Reply 1997 and invited the four other entertainers, all of whom were born in the same year (1978), to star in a reality version of the show. They called their "group" HOTSechgodRG, which is made up of each of their idol group names.[9] [10] They have since appeared on shows such as KBS's Happy Together SBS's Running Man. Due to the reuniting of Eun's group Sechs Kies and Danny Ahn's group g.o.d, they have not appeared as a five-some since the 2014 show Where is My Superhero?, which aired on OnStyle, due to busy schedules but remain close friends. The group, except Eun, most recently met at Moon's bachelor party which was shown on My Little Old Boy, the reality show that Tony An was participating in.

In 2015, Moon signed an exclusive contract with KOEN Stars.[11]

Personal life

On November 25, 2016, Moon announced that he would be marrying fellow entertainer Park Hye-Kyeong, also known as Soyul of Crayon Pop, who is 13 years his junior. The wedding was held on February 12, 2017, in Seoul. The pair then welcomed their first child, daughter Moon Hee-yul, on May 12, 2017.[12] On February 5, 2022 the couple announced of their second pregnancy.[13] Their second child, son Moon Heewoo was born on September 7, 2022.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
RIAK
[15]
Alone 1
Messiah
  • Released: July 18, 2002
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
3
Legend
  • Released: July 28, 2003
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
3
Triple X
  • Released: September 20, 2005
  • Label: PS Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
10

Other albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
RIAK
KOR
Gaon
[20]
Live Revolution
  • Released: December 9, 2002
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, cassette
—
Best: A Soaring For Dream
  • Released: April 28, 2004
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD
21
Special Album
  • Released: March 18, 2008
  • Label: IHQ
  • Formats: CD
7
20th Anniversary
  • Released: November 12, 2016
  • Label: Interpark
  • Formats: CD, digital download
15

Extended plays

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
RIAK
KOR
Gaon
Last Cry
  • Released: June 18, 2009
  • Label: IHQ
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Begins
  • Released: January 18, 2013
  • Label: Line Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
8

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
KOR
Gaon
[25]
"Alone"2001—Alone
"Generous" (아낌없이 주는 나무)2002—Messiah
"Silent Conflict" (G.선상의 아리아)2003—Legend
"Love Letter"2004— Winter Letter (single)
"A Small Village Called Memory" (기억이란 작은 마을)2005—Triple X
"Obsession"2008—Special Album
"Toy"2009—Last Cry
"Scandal" (스캔들)2013—Begins
"I'm Not OK"68

Filmography

Variety Shows

YearTitleEpisode
2011–2020Co-host (Waiting Room)
2013Handsome Boys of the 20th CenturyMain cast
2014Where is My Superhero?[28] Main cast
2016–2017SingderellaCo-host
2019–2020The Return of SupermanFather of JamJam
2023Oh Eun-young Gamejudge[29]

Awards and nominations

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YearCategoryNominated workResult
KBS Entertainment Awards2018Top Excellence Award – Talk/Show Category[30]
2019Grand Prize (Daesang)The Return of Superman[31]
KMTV Korean Music Awards2001BonsangMoon Hee-joon[32]
IF Award
2002Bonsang[33]
Nate Award
2003Bonsang[34]
Audience Popularity Award
Mnet Asian Music Awards2001Best Male Artist"Alone"[35]
2002"Generous" (아낌없이 주는 나무)[36]
Netizen Popularity Award
2003Best Rock Performance"My Silent Conflict" (G 선상의 아리아)[37]
2004Best Rock Video"Paper Airplane"[38] [39]
Blue Award
2005Best Rock Performance"A Small Village Called Memories"[40] [41]
Gmarket Netizen Popularity Award
2008Best Rock Performance"Obsession"[42]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sidushq.com/star/mhjun Official SidusHQ MoonHeeJun Star About Star Page
  2. Web site: 문희준. Cinefox (씨네폭스). 2024-01-01. ko.
  3. Web site: km-3g-Vx6-DXpxrs-Cadv3s7sh-JNg-ESHRT4v-Lys-YP-1n-Ap-FVXEGn-Nvf-ANis8-Fd-Of-FJ1qu-WDD2-FMi6-H5-Px-Qe- hosted at ImgBB . 2024-03-19 . ImgBB . en.
  4. Web site: SPOTLIGHT: Moon Heejun. Korea Boo. August 31, 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20140831135052/http://www.koreaboo.com/index.html/_/editorial/spotlight-moon-heejun-r10210. August 31, 2014.
  5. Web site: Moon Hee Jun. Kome World. August 31, 2014.
  6. Web site: 문희준. last.fm. August 31, 2014.
  7. News: '불후의 명곡2' 문희준 MC 정식 발탁…김구라와 '폭풍 수다' 예고 . September 29, 2011. TV Report. November 16, 2011. ko.
  8. Web site: Moon Hee Jun becomes the new MC for Mnet's 'Wide Celebrity News'. Allkpop. August 31, 2014.
  9. News: "20th Century Boys" Create "HotSechGodRG" and Release Music Video Teaser. Soompi. May 11, 2013.
  10. News: H.O.T, Sechskies, g.o.d, and NRG form H.S.g.R and compete on 'Immortal Song 2'. allkpop.com. June 23, 2013.
  11. News: 문희준, 코엔스타즈와 전속계약…이경규 이휘재와 한솥. 10Asia (Korea Economic Daily). January 2, 2015. ko.
  12. Web site: Moon Hee Jun and Soyul welcome their first child jamjam.
  13. Web site: Ha Ji-won. February 5, 2022. "잼잼이 동생 생겨"…문희준♥소율, 둘째 임신 발표 [종합]]. "Jam Jam has a younger brother"... Moon Hee-jun ♥ So-yul announces second pregnancy [General]. February 5, 2022. Xports News. ko. Naver.
  14. Web site: Jeong Tae-yoon . September 10, 2022 . 문희준·소율, 7일 득남…"결혼 5년 만에 둘째" . Moon Hee-jun and So-yul gave birth on the 7th... "Second after 5 years of marriage" . September 10, 2022 . Dispatch . ko.
  15. Recording Industry Association of Korea monthly chart:
    • Alone charting: Web site: 2001년 10월 가요음반판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180627062500/http://riak.or.kr/chart/riakpdf.asp?hit_year=2001&hit_month=10. June 27, 2018. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
    • Messiah charting: Web site: 2002.07월 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20081112050255/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200207.htm. November 12, 2008. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
    • Legend charting: Web site: 2003.07월 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20041016140648/http://www.riak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200307.htm. October 16, 2004. August 12, 2022. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
    • Triple X charting: Web site: 2005.9월 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090518071014/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200509.htm. May 18, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
    • Best: A Soaring For Dream charting: Web site: 2004.04월 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20081112045620/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200404.htm. November 12, 2008. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
    • Special Album charting: Web site: 2008. 3 월 - 가요음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090226215704/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200803.htm. February 26, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  16. Web site: 2001년 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228163329/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2001_2h.htm. February 28, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  17. Web site: 2002년 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228162941/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2002_2h.htm. February 28, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  18. Web site: 2003년 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228163333/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2003_2h.htm. February 28, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  19. Web site: 2005년 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228163338/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2005.htm. February 28, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  20. Web site: Album Chart "문희준" Search. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. December 6, 2020. ko.
  21. Web site: 2004.06월 - 가요 상반기 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070718172858/http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2004-1h.htm. July 18, 2007. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  22. Web site: 2008.상반기 결산 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090220151023/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_2008_1.htm. February 20, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  23. Web site: 2016년 11월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. December 6, 2020. ko.
  24. Web site: 2013년 01월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. December 6, 2020. ko.
  25. Web site: Digital Chart "문희준" Search. December 6, 2020. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
  26. Web site: 2004.12월 - 가요 음반 판매량. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228012936/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200412.htm. February 28, 2009. December 6, 2020. Recording Industry Association of Korea. ko.
  27. Web site: 2013년 4주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. December 6, 2020. ko.
  28. Web site: Where Is My Superhero. CJ E&M (TVING).
  29. Web site: 오은영 게임' MC 신동엽·이민정→안재욱·정준호·문희준·이대호·소이현 총출동 [공식]]. Jang Woo-young. 'Oh Eun-Young Game' MC Shin Dong-yeop · Lee Min-jeong → Ahn Jae-wook · Jung Jun-ho · Moon Hee-joon · Lee Dae-ho · So Yi-hyun all out [Official]. Osen. Naver. December 19, 2022. December 19, 2022. ko.
  30. News: Lee . Ah-yeong . [KBS 연예대상] 김숙·문희준, 토크&쇼 최우수상 공동 수상 ]. 22 December 2018 . . 23 December 2018 . ko . July 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190719073758/http://news.jtbc.joins.com/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB11745964 . live .
  31. Web site: [2019 KBS 연예대상] '슈돌' 아빠들 대상 영광, 박주호 셋째 임신 수상소감 (종합)]. December 2, 2019. sports.donga.com. ko. December 22, 2019.
  32. Web site: https://news.joins.com/article/1841305. ko:KMTV가요대전, 강타·god등 19개팀 대상. KMTV Gayo Daejeon, 19 winners including Kangta, g.o.d. Ilgan Sports. Joins. Lee. Kyung-ran. December 20, 2001. June 14, 2022. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20191104190549/https://news.joins.com/article/1841305. November 4, 2019. dead.
  33. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0000297152. ko:KMTV 코리안뮤직어워드 수상자 선정(종합). KMTV Korean Music Award Winner Selection (Comprehensive). Yonhap News Agency. Naver. Hwang. Jung-woo. December 28, 2002. June 14, 2022. ko.
  34. Web site: https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/2003121057628. ko:이효리, KMTV 연말 시상식 대상. Lee Hyori wins the Grand Prize at KMTV Korean Music Awards. Korea Economic Daily. Hong. Je-seong. April 4, 2006. June 14, 2022. ko.
  35. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6487 "2001 MMF part 1"
  36. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6490 "2002 MMF part 1"
  37. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6493 "2003 MMF part 1"
  38. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6496 "2004 MKMF part 1"
  39. http://mama.interest.me/history?type=winner&year=2004 "2004 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list"
  40. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=6499 "2005 MKMF part 1"
  41. http://mama.interest.me/history?type=winner&year=2005 "2005 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list"
  42. http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=87840 "2008 Mnet KM Music Festival Part1"

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