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Kim Hyun-joong 김현중

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Kim Hyun-joong (Korean: 김현중; born June 6, 1986) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. He is leader of the boy band SS501 and played roles in the Korean dramas Boys Over Flowers (2009) and Playful Kiss (2010). After debuting with SS501 in 2005, Kim released his first Korean solo album, Break Down, in 2011, and his first Japanese solo album, Unlimited, in 2012. Due to his commercial success, Kim is considered one of South Korea's biggest hallyu stars of the early 2010s.

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Kim Hyun-joong (김현중) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Universal Music Group.

Details

• Genre: K-pop
• Birth Date: June 6, 1986
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupations: actor, singer and songwriter
• Notable Group: SS501
• Debut Year: 2005
• Birth Place: 서울특별시 송파구 잠실동
• Occupation: 가수, 배우
• Debut: 2005년 6월
• Group: SS501

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