Yoon Jong Hoon

Yoon Jong Hoon is a South Korean actor. He’s best recognized for his roles in Korean drama series such as The Penthouse: War in Life (2020), Emergency Couple (2014) and A Daughter Just Like You (2015).

Career

Before he became an actor under KeyEast entertainment, Yoon Jong Hoon attended Seoul Action School where he was not only trained to act but also to perform action techniques.

Then, following his graduation, he filled in as a stand-in in dramas like Empress Cheonchu (2009) and The Return of Iljimae (2009).

Besides acting on the screen, he also had a role in a theater performance titled Jeweled Bridge (2009).

His first breakthrough was when he starred in Return (2018) where he succeeded in bagging his first award.

Later in 2020, his second breakthrough came through his acting in The Penthouse: War in Life.

Profile

Real Name: Yoon Jong Hoon (윤종훈)
Stage Name: Yoon Jong Hoon (윤종훈)
Nickname: Jong Hoon
Birthday: February 15, 1984
Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Catholic
Profession: Actor
Education:
Daejeon Jungang High School;
Daejeon University (Department of Foreign Language and Literature);
Seoul Action School (Martial Arts Course)
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Instagram: @yoonjongactor_official
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
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Family

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Mother: –
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Girlfriend & Dating History

He has never been involved in any publicly disclosed relationship nor rumored to date anyone. He most likely chooses to keep his personal and dating life out of the limelight.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated that he has accumulated around $1 million to $5 million of net worth. He appears to earn most of his income through working as an actor.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to change his appearance.

Facts

Jong Hoon has a dog named Maroo.
He has a positive, quiet, and patient personality.
Jong Hoon entered the Department of Foreign Language and Literature because of his father’s wish. However, he soon dropped out of the university because he had been wanting to be an actor since he was in high school.
He had wanted to be an actor ever since his parents took him to the movie theater when he was seven years old.
Jong Hoon is good at handling alcohol.
He took off from home and went to Seoul to seek after his dream of becoming an actor with no more than 700,000 won at his disposal. Once in Seoul, he worked as a stage staff while picking up acting.
Actors Park Hae Il and Lee Jong Hyuk are Jong Hoon’s role models.
Jong Hoon has been learning how to do calligraphy since 2017 and some of the time he would share his works via his Instagram account.
He likes spending time with people and drinking together.
Jong Hoon’s ideal type is a woman of competence.
His ideal type is…

Movies

It’s Alright (2022), as the main character
Suddenly Last Summer (2012), as a side character
Kidney Seed (2010), as a side character
Frozen Land (2010), as Byeong Jo

Drama Series

The Escape of the Seven Season 2 (SBS | 2024), as Yang Jin Mo
The Escape of the Seven (SBS | 2023), as Yang Jin Mo
Sh**ting Stars (tvN | 2022), as Kang Yoo Sung
The Penthouse: The Story of 540 Days (SBS | 2021), as Yoon Jong Hoon
The Penthouse 3: War In Life (SBS | 2021), as Ha Yoon Chul
The Penthouse 2: Hidden Room – An Unfinished Story (SBS | 2021), as Han Yoon Chul
The Penthouse 2: War In Life (SBS | 2021), as Ha Yoon Chul
The Penthouse: Hidden Room – Hidden Story (SBS | 2021), as Ha Yoon Chul
The Penthouse: War In Life (SBS | 2020), as Ha Yoon Chul
Timing (JTBC | 2020), as Kim Bo Seok
Find Me in Your Memory (MBC | 2020), as Yoo Tae Eun
My Daughter’s Just Like Me (2019), as Bae Sun Jae
Extraordinary You (MBC | 2019), as Lee Joo Hwa
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (MBC | 2019), as Ho Dam
The Last Empress (SBS | 2018), as a terrorist
My Healing Love (MBC | 2018), as Park Wan Seung
Come and Hug Me (MBC | 2018), as Gil Moo Won
Return (SBS | 2018), as Seo Joon Hee
The Best Moment To Quit Your Job (Oksusu | 2017), as Dae Woon
The King in Love (MBC | 2017), as Wang Jeon
The Bride of Habaek (tvN | 2017), as Ma Bong Yeol
Age of Youth (JTBC | 2016), as Seo Dong Joo
Another Miss Oh (tvN | 2016), as Choi Noo Ri
Let’s Make a New Start (MBC | 2016), as Lee Sun Ho
One More Happy Ending (MBC | 2016), as a guest role
My Son-In-Law’s Woman (SBS | 2016), as Choi Yong Jun
Riders: Catch Tomorrow (E-Channel | 2015), as Kim Joon Wook
A Daughter Just Like You (MBC | 2015), as Baek Seon Jae
Unkind Women (KBS2 | 2015), as Jung Go Min
Dr. Frost (OCN | 2014), as Kang Jin Wook
Misaeng: Incomplete Life (tvN | 2014), as Lee Sang Hyun
Only Love (SBS | 2014), as Kim Woo Joo
Her Lovely Heels (SBS Plus | 2014), as Choi Yun Ho
Emergency Couple (tvN | 2014), as Im Yong Kyu
Reply 1994 (tvN | 2013), as Kim Gi Tae
Monstar (Mnet | 2013), as Shin Jae Rok
Drama Special Series: Sirius (KBS2 | 2013), as a guest role
Golden Fish (MBC | 2010), as a side character
The Return of Iljimae (MBC | 2009), as martial arts team
Empress Cheonchu (KBS2 | 2009), as martial arts team

TV Shows

We Don’t Bite: Villains in the Countryside (tvN | 2021), as a regular member
Hyo Jung & Binnie’s Sweet Home (Naver TV Cast | 2021), as a guest
The Romance (JTBC | 2020), as a guest
Busted 2 (Netflix | 2019), as a regular member
Problem Child in House (KBS2 | 2018), as a guest
Video Star: Season 2 (MBC every1 | 2018), as a guest
MMTG (SBS | 2018), as a guest
My Little Old Boy (SBS | 2016), as a guest
Video Star: Season 1 (MBC every1 | 2016), as a guest
All About Trend™ (TrenE | 2012), as a host
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest

Theaters

Life (2012), as Lee Kwan Sul
Le Bagne (The Penal Colony) (2010), as a guest role
Jewelry Bridge (2009), as Ryo

Music Video Appearances

Flower Vase (2014) – Yang Hee Eun feat. Lee Juck
Love Story (2013) – Go Hyun Wook
She’s Leaving (2012) – Lee Jong Sup

Awards

2020 SBS Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Mid-Length Drama – The Penthouse: War in Life
2018 SBS Drama Award – Best Character – Return

Nominations

2020 MBC Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Wednesday – Thursday Miniseries – Find Me in Your Memory
2018 MBC Drama Award – Excellence Award and Actor in a Soap Opera – My Healing Love
2018 SBS Drama Award – Best New Actor – Return
2015 MBC Drama Award – Best New Actor in a Serial Drama – A Daughter Just Like You

Quotes

“I felt overwhelmed seeing [The Penthouse] ratings rise a surprising amount with each episode and it even made me think, ‘Will I ever be able to take part in another drama that achieves these kinds of ratings in the future?’”

“There are so many great scenes [in ‘The Penthouse’] that it’s impossible to choose just one. Shin Eun Kyung comes to mind first, but I was moved and impressed seeing my co-stars pour their entire soul and all of their energy into their acting, even when filming angles where they weren’t in the frame.”

“I haven’t thought about getting married yet. But when the time comes, if the right person appears, then I think I’d naturally get married and become a dad. However, right now, I’m not thinking about marriage or even when I might get married in the future.”

“I think that ‘The Penthouse’ is ultimately a story about the end result of human greed and avarice—and what they wind up gaining in the end. Rather than being able to divide the characters into good and evil, each of them is chasing their own individual desires: in a way, like the humans within us.”

“If the opportunity should ever arise, I’d like to try hosting my own talk show. Reality shows are so cutthroat that I don’t think they’re well-suited to my personality.”

FAQs

Who is Yoon Jong Hoon?

He is a South Korean actor.

Who is Yoon Jong Hoon’s real name?

His real name is Yoon Jong Hoon (윤종훈).

What makes Yoon Jong Hoon famous?

He’s famous because of his roles in Korean drama series such as The Penthouse: War in Life (2020), Emergency Couple (2014) and A Daughter Just Like You (2015).

Where is Yoon Jong Hoon from?

He was born in Daejeon, South Korea.

How old is Yoon Jong Hoon?

He was born in 1984, and he is 40 years old as of 2024.

When does Yoon Jong Hoon celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 15th of every February.

How tall is Yoon Jong Hoon?

His height is 5’10” or 180 cm.

Who are Yoon Jong Hoon’s parents?

He did not reveal the names of his father and mother.

Is Yoon Jong Hoon married?

He is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether he is in a relationship or not.

Who is Yoon Jong Hoon’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known.

How rich is Yoon Jong Hoon?

His net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

What is Yoon Jong Hoon’s nationality?

His nationality is not known.

The rising star, Yoon Jong Hoon, has given us a lot of splendid performances so far. So, it is only natural that we should support him in his future endeavors.