Yesung (예성) is an award-winning South Korean singer and actor.
List of Yesung (예성)'s featurings
Super Junior
Yesung (예성)'s age
Yesung (예성) is currently 39 years old.
Yesung (예성)'s country of origin
Yesung (예성) is from South Korea.
Yesung (예성)'s real name
Yesung (예성)'s real name is Kim Jong-woon.
The Success Story of Yesung (예성)
Who is Yesung (예성)?
Yesung (예성) is a South Korean singer and actor who rose to fame as a member of the famous boy band Super Junior. He was born Kim Jong-woon on August 24, 1984 in Seoul, South Korea. Yesung is also known for his solo performances and acting roles in musicals such as The Three Musketeers and The Man Who Laughs. He has been active in the music industry since 2005.
Early Career
Before Yesung became an idol, he was part of the indie band “Flower” from 2003 to 2005. He auditioned for Super Junior in 2005 and was quickly accepted into the group. He made his debut with Super Junior on November 6, 2005 with their first single “Twins (Knock Out)”.
Music Career
Yesung has released three solo extended plays: Here I Am (2012), Spring Falling (2016), and Pink Magic (2017). He has also released two digital singles: “It Has To Be You” (2015) and “So Close Yet So Far” (2020). Yesung has collaborated with several other artists including Gummy, IU, Taeyeon of Girls' Generation, and Ryeowook of Super Junior.
Acting Career
Yesung made his acting debut in the musical The Three Musketeers in 2008. He has since starred in several other musicals such as The Man Who Laughs (2012) and Mozart! (2013). In 2014, he made his small-screen debut in the KBS2 drama series “The Queen's Classroom”.
Awards & Achievements
Yesung has received several awards throughout his career including the Best Newcomer Award at the MNET 20's Choice Awards in 2009, Best Male Vocal Performance Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2010, Best OST Award at the Asia Model Festival Awards in 2011, and Best Actor Award at the Musical Awards in 2012.
Personal Life
Yesung is currently single but he has previously been linked to actress Park Han Byul. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball during his free time. He is also an avid fan of Manchester United Football Club.
