Nam Hyun Joon
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- This is a Korean name; the family name is Nam.
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| Poppin' Hyun Joon (팝핀현준) | |
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| Birth name | 남현준 (Nam Hyun Joon) |
| Born | January 30, 1979 |
| Origin | Seoul, Korea |
| Genre(s) | Dance, Urban, Hip Hop |
| Years active | 1996–Present |
| Associated acts | Young Turks Club |
Nam Hyun Joon, often referred to as Poppin' Hyun Joon or Happy Hyun Joon, is a famous Korean contemporary dancer. He is best known for his unique popping techniques. He is also a former rapper for Young Turks Club, and is now going back to the music industry, with his recent release of his latest album One & Only.
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[edit] Solo career
He has been in several dance groups, including Cyborg, FREEZE and Newest35 (leader: former H.O.T member Jang Woo Hyuk).
[edit] Rise to Fame
After the disbanding of DBace, Popping Hyun Joon decided to go into professional dancing. His skill and smooth moves gained recognition from many Korean celebrities such as V.O.S's Choi Hyun Joon. He was heavily influenced by the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys. Lee Juno from this group taught Joon and featured him in Juno's music video Amen.
In 2005 Joon released a song, titled Sajahoo (Korean for 'Lion's Roar'). He steadily gained popularity in Korea and performed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is currently in a dance group called Nam Hyun Joon and Kids, which plays on the name of Seo Taiji and Boys.
[edit] Dance
Hyun Joon is known for his variety of Popping, and Tutting of body parts. Nam Hyun Joon, also known as "Poppin Hyun Joon" is famous for his smooth "popping & locking" ticking, animation, and many other dance moves. He is one of the most famous poppers in the world bboy/breakdance leagues. He has gained considerable notice in Japan, where, in a poll taken by Japanese celebrities, he came in first place as the most well known foreigner. In an American poll, he came in fifth place in terms of knowledge of his dancing prowess by American dancers.
Because of Poppin Hyun Joon's abilities, he often works training stars and choreographing dance routines for them.
[edit] Back to Music
Nam Hyun Joon has recently released a hip hop album One and Only with a music video of the song Don't Stop.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- Sajahoo (Lion's Roar)
- Don't Stop
[edit] Albums
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| Vol. 1 | One & Only
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[edit] Filmography
- Poppin Hyun Joon - Poppin Dance Lecture (2007)
- Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)
- Over the Rainbow (2006)
- Kungfu pop (2008)
