Youn Sung-ho explained

Youn Sung-ho
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:2001–present
Agent:Bliss Entertainment
Module:
Hangul:윤성호
Hanja:尹貹瑚
Rr:Yun Seongho
Mr:Yun Sŏngho
Child:yes

Youn Sung-ho (; born 1976)[1] is a South Korean comedian and a DJ.

Life and career

Youn Sung-ho graduated from Dong-Ah Broadcasting College with a major in theater and film, and started his career after successfully auditioning with SBS in 2001.[2] With his character Pakgu on KBS' Gag Concert, he gained some popularity nationally.[3] He would also release music with other comedians.[4]

In 2023, he started uploading videos on YouTube as a monk character, bearing his Buddhist name 'Iljin' (일진). Later in November 2023, he received the name 'Newjin' (뉴진) for the character at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, stylized in English as 'NewJeansNim'.[5] [6] However, he was not initiated as a full-fledged Buddhist monk.[7] [8] As NewJeansNim, he would infuse Buddhist scriptures with EDM beats. He was well received in South Korea by the major Buddhist sect order, the Jogye Order and the public there, and was also credited with reviving Buddhism popularity among the South Korean youths. Since then, he had played to crowds at different countries and festivals.[9] [10] [11]

On May 3, 2024, NewJeansNim performed at a dance club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, it was met with backlash from the local Buddhism community.[12] His subsequent show in the country was cancelled.[13] Similarly, his upcoming June 19 show in Singapore was protested by Singapore Buddhist Federation, which requested for its permits to be rejected.[14] Authorities had stated that action would be taken if the performance involves religious elements, with laws that can penalize if the action in question is deemed to be offensive to a race, religion, ethnicity or nationality or other groups.[15] In a statement from the nightclub hosting him, Youn will not be performing with his robe or with any religious references.[16] [17] The Singapore performance was announced on May 31, 2024, as being cancelled as he insisted on including two soundtracks with religious elements in the set and an agreement between him and the club could not be reached.[18]

Notes and References

  1. October 2001 . ko:2001 SBS 신인개그맨“신선한웃음으로복스러운세상을열겠습니다” . 2001 SBS Rookie Competition "I will open a blessed world with fresh laughter" . May 24, 2024 . SBS magazine . 33.
  2. Web site: 뉴스 : 네이버 TV연예 . May 23, 2024 . m.entertain.naver.com.
  3. Web site: 뉴스 . SBS . June 15, 2018 . '빡구' 윤성호, 86→70kg 3개월 다이어트 "이제 치맥 먹겠다" . May 23, 2024 . SBS NEWS . ko.
  4. Web site: 뉴스 . SBS . July 27, 2018 . 개그맨 김인석-윤성호, 트로트 EDM '진짜라 진짜' 공개 . May 23, 2024 . SBS NEWS . ko.
  5. Web site: 머니투데이 . May 16, 2024 . '뉴진스님' 윤성호 오열…"작년 눈 뜨기 싫었다, 유튜브 해킹 충격" . May 23, 2024 . 머니투데이 . ko.
  6. News: May 14, 2024 . Make Buddhism cool again: South Korea's controversial DJ 'monk' . May 23, 2024 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.
  7. News: Chin . Hui Shan . May 20, 2024 . Buddhist body, nightclub in talks amid concerns over upcoming S’pore shows by DJ ‘monk’ . July 8, 2024 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.
  8. Web site: May 24, 2024 . South Korean ‘Monk DJ’ offends Malaysian Buddhists with ‘prayer’ dance . July 8, 2024 . South China Morning Post . en.
  9. Web site: May 22, 2024 . Controversial Korean DJ barred from performing at Singapore nightclub . May 23, 2024 . South China Morning Post . en.
  10. Web site: 머니S . April 11, 2024 . '뉴진스님' 윤성호, 2024 연등놀이에서 EDM '난장' 펼친다 . May 23, 2024 . 머니S . ko.
  11. Web site: May 13, 2024 . Why a South Korean 'Monk' DJ Is Dividing Buddhists . May 23, 2024 . Yahoo News . en-MY.
  12. Web site: May 8, 2024 . Buddhist group slams Korean DJ's monk getup in KL club . May 23, 2024 . Free Malaysia Today . en.
  13. Web site: South Korean DJ sparks outrage in Malaysia for performing in Buddhist monk robe . May 23, 2024 . Mixmag Asia.
  14. News: Hazeeq Sukri . Singapore Buddhist Federation calls for cancellation of show by South Korean DJ 'monk' NewJeansNim . May 23, 2024 . TODAY . en.
  15. Web site: South Korean DJ 'monk' performance must not involve religious elements if it is to proceed, say authorities . May 23, 2024 . CNA . en.
  16. Web site: AFP . May 23, 2024 . S. Korea 'monk' DJ ditches robe to avoid Singapore ban New Straits Times . May 23, 2024 . NST Online . en.
  17. Web site: Choi . Si-young . May 23, 2024 . 'Monk DJ' takes global stage, with caveat . Korean Herald.
  18. News: May 31, 2024 . Upcoming performances by South Korean DJ 'monk' at Singapore club cancelled . June 1, 2024 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.

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