Lee Hong-bin

This is a Korean name; the family name is Lee.
Hongbin

Hongbin in Myeongdong in August 2013
Native name 이홍빈
Born Lee Hong-bin[1]
(1993-09-29) September 29, 1993
Seoul, South Korea
Education Dong-ah Broadcasting College
Occupation

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
Years active 2012–present
Labels Jellyfish Entertainment
Associated acts VIXX

Lee Hong-bin (Hangul: 이홍빈, born September 29, 1993),[1] most often credited as Hongbin (Hangul: 홍빈), is a South Korean singer and actor, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. Hongbin debuted as a vocalist of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012,[2] and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS's romantic drama Glorious Day as Yoo Ji-ho.[3]

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.

Career

2012-2013: Debut with VIXX

Main article: VIXX

Hongbin was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL and was chosen to be apart of the final line-up and the 6-member boy group finally debuted with "Super Hero" on May 24, 2012[2] on M! Countdown.[4] During MyDOL; Hongbin was featured in Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up" and "Tease Me" music videos. The "Tease Me" music video was shot alongside actress Son Eun-seo.[5][6][7]

In 2013, Hongbin appeared in episode 4 of SBS's television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

2014-2015: Acting debut and MC-ing

In 2014, Hongbin was cast in his first television drama in a supporting role as Yoo Ji-ho alongside Rainbow's Go Woo-ri in SBS's Glorious Day.[3] in the same year Hongbin and N appeared as backup dancers in K.Will, Mamamoo and Wheesung's "Peppermint Chocolate" music video.[8]

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.[9] In September 2015, Hongbin was cast in his first lead role as Wang Chi-ang in KBS2’s action-romance drama Moorim School.[10][11]

2016–present: Moorim School

Moorim School began airing on KBS2 from January 11, 2016. In the drama Hongbin plays the troublemaker Wang Chi-ang alongside actor Lee Hyun-woo. On January 18, 2016 VIXX released their first original soundtrack recording for the fantasy action-romance drama Moorim School with the song “Alive” the drama’s main theme song, released in Moorim School OST Part. 1. Viewers of the drama have shown positive responses to the refreshingly edgy theme song. It was revealed that VIXX hoped to express their support for Hongbin’s first drama lead role as the troublemaker Wang Chi-ang by contributing to the soundtrack.[12][13][14] On February 1, 2016, Moorim School OST Part. 2 was released with the title song "The King" by VIXX.[15][16]

Discography

For Hongbin's works with VIXX, see VIXX discography.

Filmography

For Hongbin's filmography with VIXX, see VIXX videography.

Television dramas

Year Network Title Role Notes
2014 SBS Glorious Day Yoo Ji-ho Supporting role
2016 KBS2 Moorim School Wang Chi-ang 2nd Male Lead

Hosting

Year Network Title Notes
2015 SBS MTV The Show Co-MC from March 3, 2015 to October 13, 2015

Variety Shows

Year Network Title Notes
2012-2013 MBC Music All the K-pop Guest, eps 7, 8, 23, 24, 34, 35, and 40
2016 KBS World Hello Counselor Guest, ep 257 with Moorim School cast

Music video appearances

Year Music video Artist(s)
2011 "Shake It Up" Seo In-guk
2012 "Let This Die" (Extended Eng Ver.) Brian Joo
"Tease Me" Seo In-guk
2014 "Peppermint Chocolate" K.Will, MAMAMOO, Wheesung

References

  1. 1 2 Hongbin Official Profile
  2. 1 2 "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  3. 1 2 Kwon, Soo-bin (26 March 2014). "VIXX's Hong Bin Cast in Drama A Good Day". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  4. ↑ "VIXX's Hong Bin receives praise for his identical looks to singer Se7en". allkpop. 18 May 2012.
  5. ↑ Brian Joo (브라이언) - Let This Die (Extended Eng Ver.). 31 Jan 2012.
  6. ↑ Seo In Guk (서인국) "SHAKE IT UP" Music Video. 8 Aug 2011.
  7. ↑ 서인국 - 밀고 당겨줘 (Tease Me Music Video). 12 Apr 2012.
  8. ↑ [MV] K.will(케이윌), Mamamoo(마마무) _ Peppermint Chocolate(썸남썸녀) (Feat. Whee sung(휘성)). 10 Feb 2014.
  9. ↑ "VIXX's Hongbin to join Jiyeon and Zhoumi as MC on 'The Show'". Allkpop. February 24, 2015. Retrieved 2015-02-28.
  10. ↑ "VIXX’s Hongbin Confirmed, Seo Ye Ji in Talks for "Moorim School"". soompi.com. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
  11. ↑ "빅스 홍빈, KBS2 새 월화드라마 ‘무림학교’ 주연 확정". star.mbn.co.kr. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
  12. ↑ "VIXX Drops “Alive” Off “Moorim School” OST". www.soompi.com.
  13. ↑ "빅스, '무림학교' OST 메인 테마곡 'Alive' 참여". naver.com.
  14. ↑ "[Mnet] 무림학교 OST Part 1 - Various Artists". mnet.com.
  15. ↑ "VIXX are 'The King' for part 2 of member Hongbin's starring drama 'Murim School'". www.allkpop.com.
  16. ↑ "[Mnet] 무림학교 OST Part 2 - Various Artists". mnet.com.

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