Yeo Hoonmin (Korean: 여훈민) (born August 16, 1991 in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea), also known by his stage name Hoon is a South Korean idol singer, actor and occasional model. He is best known as a member and one of the vocalists of South Korean boyband,U-KISS under NH Media after the departure of Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum in February 2011. Bandmates include Soohyun, Kiseop, Eli, AJ, Kevin and Dongho.
Hoon currently attends Dongguk University, majoring in Theatre & Film.
2009-2010: Solo career
Hoon debuted as a solo ballad singer under his real name and released an extended play Pure & Love with the title track Bus on September 9, 2009. The following year, he released a digital single entitled Beginning. Aside from singing, Hoon also appeared on SBS drama Athena: Goddess of War as the president's bodyguard.
[edit]2011: As a member of U-KISS and acting career
After the departure of Alexander and Kibum, NH Media announced that Hoon and PARAN's AJ will be joining U-KISS. He was picked for his strong vocals and good looks. He made his debut as a member of U-KISS through the group's fifth mini album Bran New Kiss which was released on March 30, 2011 with the title song "0330" and U-KISS swept music charts with their comeback.
Hoon along with bandmates Dongho, Kiseop and Soohyun began filming movie with Jay Park, Kim Soo Ro and Park Yejin with a working title Mr. Idol in February 2011. It was the group's first movie. Later that year, it was announced that Hoon and Dongho will star in Super Action TV's Holy Land, a four-part movie about rebellious high school students. The movie is scheduled to air on April 28 2012.
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