Nam Hyun-joon

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Nam Hyun Joon

Nam Hyun Joon (right) and Lee Jun Ki (left)
Background information
Birth name Nam Hyun Joon
Also known as Poppin' Hyun Joon (팝핀현준)
Happy Hyun Joon
Born (1979-01-30) 30 January 1979
Origin Seoul, Korea
Genres Dance, Urban, Hip hop
Years active 1996–present
Labels Star Empire Entertainment,Simtong Entertainment
Associated acts Young Turks Club
A-Force
Nam Hyun-joon
Hangul 남현준
Hanja
Revised Romanization Nam Hyun-joon
McCune–Reischauer Nam Chun-hyŏk
Also known as
Hangul 팝핀현준
Revised Romanization Pappin Hyun-jun
McCune–Reischauer P‘app‘in Hyŏn-chun

Nam Hyun Joon, often referred to as Poppin' Hyun Joon or Happy Hyun Joon, is a South Korean contemporary dancer. He is known for his popping techniques.[1] 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.

Biography

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.[citation needed] In an American poll, he came in fifth place in terms of knowledge of his dancing prowess by American dancers.[citation needed] Because of Poppin Hyun Joon's abilities, he often works training stars and choreographing dance routines for them. He has been in several dance groups, including Cyborg G, FREEZE and Newest35. Hyun Joon is known for his variety of Popping, and Tutting of body parts.

Hyun Joon is married to Korean Folk (Pansori) singer, Park Aeri.[2]

Fame

After the disbanding of Young Turks Club, 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.

Nam Hyun Joon has released a hip hop album in 2007, One and Only, with a music video of the song Don't Stop.

Filmography

Films

Dramas

  • Poppin Hyun Joon - Poppin Dance Lecture (2007)
  • Over the Rainbow (2006)
  • Kungfu hip hop (2008)

Discography

Singles

  • Sajahoo (Lion's Roar)
  • Don't Stop

Albums

# Tracks
Vol. 1 One & Only
  • Released: 2007

Tracks:

  1. Dance School
  2. Don't Stop [Song Version]
  3. My Stage
  4. Two Face
  5. 사자후
  6. Gentleman In The Club
  7. Don't Stop [Narration Version]
  8. Fly High
  9. Fighter
  10. The New Born
  11. 내게로 와

References

  1. Go, Seung-hui (고승희) (2008-06-18). "팝핀현준 "수제자는 이준기, 연예계 최고 몸치는 조PD"" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved 29 January 2010. 
  2. Immortal Song 2

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