South Korean singer
In this Korean name, the family name is Shin.
Shin Dong-ho | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1994-06-29) June 29, 1994 (age 30) Yeouido, South Korea |
| Other names | DJ Justin |
| Occupations | |
| Spouse | Unknown (m. 2015; div. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | K-pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–2013 |
| Labels | NH Media (2008–2013) |
Shin Dong-ho (Korean: 신동호; born June 29, 1994)[1] is a former South Korean singer who acquired fame as a singer of the boy groupU-KISS. Dongho was the most active member of the group, appearing in a great many reality shows and other productions. He joined U-KISS in 2008 and stayed with them for five years.
He attended middle school in Seoul Yonggang Middle School and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School.[2] He became a trainee for NH Media and was chosen as one of the potential members for an upcoming boyband.
Dongho joined U-KISS in 2008, and appeared in reality shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion, Raising Idol, and Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo.
His first acting role was a middle-school student in Villain and Widow,[3] and performed in the MBC drama Royal Family.[4] He voiced the lead character in a 3-D animation movie, Hong Gil Dong 2084 (2011).[5][6] Along with co-U-KISS member Yeo Hoonmin he was cast for a TV-movie series, Holy Land (2012).[7][8] He was the lead in Don't Cry Mommy.[9] On October 16, 2013, NH media announced that Dongho left U-KISS.[10] In the end, he chose to leave the entertainment industry entirely in 2013.
Dongho got married in 2015; he and his wife have a son.[11] In September 2018, Dongho confirmed his divorce. He stated he and his wife did not separate due to a bad relationship so they will take responsibility for their child as parents despite not being a married couple. He added he hoped this will not affect his son as he grows up.[12]