Belle's Top 20 Asian Drama Actors; #14 - Kim Jung Hoon
So I marathoned up to Episode 7 of Beethoven Virus today (well, okay, I actually began last night) and my love for Jang Geun Suk has just increased tenfold. The cuteness of his smile, it burns. XD And I love how dorky he looks with that smile on his face and his awkward hand movements when he conducts the orchestra during practice.
Speaking of Asian dramas, I really should be doing some reviews (Hong Gil Dong especially) but this list is surprisingly time-consuming but I'm getting the hang of it and do it faster each time. On the downside, I got distracted while looking at #14's photos today and spent more than an hour just looking at page after page of his pictures (without saving anything, I just kept staring XD;). So who is this guy, anyway? *wiggles eyebrows*
Profile
Name: 김정훈 / Kim Jeong Hoon (Kim Jung Hoon)
Nicknames: John-Hoon
Age: 28 (international), 29 (Korea)
Nationality: Korean
Height: 179cm
Charm Points: Beautiful gentle smile that melts girls' hearts (and make them want to hug him tightly). Small but expressive eyes. Triple-threat (actor, singer, model). Has a singing voice that is smooth, soothing, and sweet. Can pull off the aura of a quiet, elegant prince effectively. Can wear hideous hairstyles or clothes and still be forgiven once he smiles. Can be alternately heartwrenching and villainous depending on his role.
The Magic of Kim Jung Hoon: I can't explain it without mentioning the drama that made him better known, Goong. He plays Prince Yul, the former Crown Prince, who falls in love with his cousin Prince Shin's bride (a common girl), while plotting to take over Shin's place. His character is kind, caring, and confused. He wants to be cunning and ruthless but can't fully get himself into it. And Jung Hoon totally got his character across effectively: kindness, villainy, anger, hurt (he's especially good at this emotion), sadness, and all. He's the underdog here, a lovable villain that you can't really hate, which is why I kept rooting for his character instead of Shin (played by Joo Ji Hoon). :) If you've watched Goong, even if you were rooting for Prince Shin, you know what I'm talking about. :P
You've Probably Seen Him In: Well, like I said, Goong. XD
You Should Check Him Out In: That funny drama I already mentioned before, Witch Amusement, if only to check him out as a cold-hearted villain. And when I say cold-hearted, I mean it. Here he plays the heroine's first love, a serious and scheming doctor who breaks the heroine's heart constantly. When I watched him in this, I wanted to stab his character with a fork, rofl. I'd give Love Strategy, his recent drama with Vivian Hsu, a mention but I haven't watched it for myself so I can't really recommend it yet. :P
Why He's On My List: He needs more love and his portrayal of Yul just bowled me over. ;_; I really wish he'd get to play more leading roles (even supporting) in more interesting and challenging dramas but he seems to be focusing more on his music. :) But I'll be here waiting for his future projects. *crosses fingers*
When I say his gentle smile is made of win, I mean it. <3
So smile some more for us, Jung Hoon!
*melt*
When Jung Hoon isn't smiling, he stares prettily like this.
And stares some more.
In various poses.
In his spare time, he checks his fanmail.
And lounges around like this.
He also likes modeling pjs clothes that are way too large for him. 0_0
But, for the most part, his stylist gets his size right. :P
Did I mention Jung Hoon loves his hats?
Especially if he wears them with shades.
He looks good in school uniform, too.
I even started liking pink clothes because of him.
And what about this crazy scarf?
Will Jung Hoon never get his girl? Is he doomed to be loveless forever?
All these hardships are making him pull out his angry, angst!face.
In the end, his sadness is killing him. D:
Don't worry, Yul. I'll marry you if she doesn't. ;)
Even if you've already kissed her adorably on her forehead.
I forgive you. <3
If you keep looking like that, your fans will abandon keep on loving you. <3
So adorkable!
You'll always be our prince. XD
Somebody keep the sun out of his eyes! :o But he still looks cute. <3
I have a selection of videos for you today. XD
This is Jung Hoon singing TROT style. The video quality is bad but I love his singing here:
An old live. <3 Hear the girls scream while he says honestly that he hasn't eaten and that he wore a hat because he hadn't washed his hair. XXDD
One of my favorite songs from him (Japanese song) so you can hear what he normally sounds like. :)
A-and, finally, for the adventurous people or those who don't mind English lyrics, here's one of his new English songs, I Say Goodbye (I love it to bits). <3
Image Credits:
Asian Fanatics (but the images seem to have individual credit links, as well)
Speaking of Asian dramas, I really should be doing some reviews (Hong Gil Dong especially) but this list is surprisingly time-consuming but I'm getting the hang of it and do it faster each time. On the downside, I got distracted while looking at #14's photos today and spent more than an hour just looking at page after page of his pictures (without saving anything, I just kept staring XD;). So who is this guy, anyway? *wiggles eyebrows*
Profile
Name: 김정훈 / Kim Jeong Hoon (Kim Jung Hoon)
Nicknames: John-Hoon
Age: 28 (international), 29 (Korea)
Nationality: Korean
Height: 179cm
Charm Points: Beautiful gentle smile that melts girls' hearts (and make them want to hug him tightly). Small but expressive eyes. Triple-threat (actor, singer, model). Has a singing voice that is smooth, soothing, and sweet. Can pull off the aura of a quiet, elegant prince effectively. Can wear hideous hairstyles or clothes and still be forgiven once he smiles. Can be alternately heartwrenching and villainous depending on his role.
The Magic of Kim Jung Hoon: I can't explain it without mentioning the drama that made him better known, Goong. He plays Prince Yul, the former Crown Prince, who falls in love with his cousin Prince Shin's bride (a common girl), while plotting to take over Shin's place. His character is kind, caring, and confused. He wants to be cunning and ruthless but can't fully get himself into it. And Jung Hoon totally got his character across effectively: kindness, villainy, anger, hurt (he's especially good at this emotion), sadness, and all. He's the underdog here, a lovable villain that you can't really hate, which is why I kept rooting for his character instead of Shin (played by Joo Ji Hoon). :) If you've watched Goong, even if you were rooting for Prince Shin, you know what I'm talking about. :P
You've Probably Seen Him In: Well, like I said, Goong. XD
You Should Check Him Out In: That funny drama I already mentioned before, Witch Amusement, if only to check him out as a cold-hearted villain. And when I say cold-hearted, I mean it. Here he plays the heroine's first love, a serious and scheming doctor who breaks the heroine's heart constantly. When I watched him in this, I wanted to stab his character with a fork, rofl. I'd give Love Strategy, his recent drama with Vivian Hsu, a mention but I haven't watched it for myself so I can't really recommend it yet. :P
Why He's On My List: He needs more love and his portrayal of Yul just bowled me over. ;_; I really wish he'd get to play more leading roles (even supporting) in more interesting and challenging dramas but he seems to be focusing more on his music. :) But I'll be here waiting for his future projects. *crosses fingers*
When I say his gentle smile is made of win, I mean it. <3
So smile some more for us, Jung Hoon!
*melt*
When Jung Hoon isn't smiling, he stares prettily like this.
And stares some more.
In various poses.
In his spare time, he checks his fanmail.
And lounges around like this.
He also likes modeling pjs clothes that are way too large for him. 0_0
But, for the most part, his stylist gets his size right. :P
Did I mention Jung Hoon loves his hats?
Especially if he wears them with shades.
He looks good in school uniform, too.
I even started liking pink clothes because of him.
And what about this crazy scarf?
Will Jung Hoon never get his girl? Is he doomed to be loveless forever?
All these hardships are making him pull out his angry, angst!face.
In the end, his sadness is killing him. D:
Don't worry, Yul. I'll marry you if she doesn't. ;)
Even if you've already kissed her adorably on her forehead.
I forgive you. <3
If you keep looking like that, your fans will abandon keep on loving you. <3
So adorkable!
You'll always be our prince. XD
Somebody keep the sun out of his eyes! :o But he still looks cute. <3
I have a selection of videos for you today. XD
This is Jung Hoon singing TROT style. The video quality is bad but I love his singing here:
Click to viewAn old live. <3 Hear the girls scream while he says honestly that he hasn't eaten and that he wore a hat because he hadn't washed his hair. XXDD
One of my favorite songs from him (Japanese song) so you can hear what he normally sounds like. :)
A-and, finally, for the adventurous people or those who don't mind English lyrics, here's one of his new English songs, I Say Goodbye (I love it to bits). <3
Image Credits:
Asian Fanatics (but the images seem to have individual credit links, as well)