Kim Hong Joong, also known by his stage name Hong Hong Joong, is a multi-talented artist in the South Korean music industry.
He is a skilled rapper, songwriter, and leader of the popular K-pop boy band ATEEZ, which debuted on October 24, 2018 under KQ Entertainment.
Before his debut, Hongjoong showed his talent in the survival show “Mix Nine”, gaining recognition and a large number of fans.
With his outstanding skills and leadership, he continues to be the driving force behind ATEEZ’s success.
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- Full name: Kim Hong Joong
- Stage name: Hong Zhong
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1998
- Age: 25
- Birthplace: Anyang, South Korea.
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: Korean musician
- Height: 5’8
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kim
- Siblings: 1, Kim Bum-joong.
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $500,000 to $2 million,
Early life and education.
Kim Hong-joong, a South Korean artist, was born in Anyang, South Korea on November 7, 1998. He was raised by his parents, Mr. Kim and Mrs. Kim, and has a younger brother, Kim Bum-joong.
He is of Korean descent, attended Leonardo Kindergarten and Guiren Elementary School, graduated from Daehan Middle School, and completed his studies at Dongan High School.
Profession
Kim Hong Joong has been passionate about art since he was a child, and he was inspired by his idol Block B. In pursuit of his dream of becoming a successful artist, he boldly sent a mixtape demo to Block B’s agency KQ Entertainment. KQ was so impressed by his talent and creativity that they invited him to join their organization as their first trainee.
As time went on, more trainees joined and together they formed the boy band KQ Fellaz. Although Hongjoong did not win the MIXNINE survival reality series in 2017, his determination and hard work paid off and he eventually became the lead vocalist of KQ Fellaz. The group was recognized through the web series KQ Fellaz USA Training and officially debuted as a group.
ATEEZ leader Kim Hongjoong himself composed a song titled “From” which was released in conjunction with the show’s final episode. The Scorpio man finally joined the group in October 2018, with ATEEZ eventually replacing KQ Fellaz as the group’s name. On the same day, they also released their EP Treasure.
All to Zero”, as well as two music videos, “Pirate King” and “Treasure”. Over time, ATEEZ went on to release multiple studio albums and EPs, with their debut studio album, Treasure: All to Action, being released in October 2019. The album’s lead song, “Wonderland”, was co-written by Hongjoong and became their first song to top the Gaon Album Chart.
Social media.
- Instagram account: @hongjoongis
- Twitter account: @hongjoongbrasiI
Personal life
Kim Hong Joong is a talented musician who is dedicated to his music. Despite his growing popularity, he keeps his personal life very private and away from the media.
Although there is speculation about his love life, the truth is unknown and he is believed to be single. His focus on his music career is evident as he keeps his personal life separate from his professional life.
net worth
Kim Hong Joong’s talents are not limited to music. He is also a skilled songwriter and composer. His net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $2 million, making him one of the most successful artists in the Korean music industry.
His hard work and dedication have earned him a loyal fan base and numerous awards, solidifying his status as a rising star in the industry.
