Jonathan Yiombi
{{short description|Democratic Republic of Congo entertainer in South Korea}}
{{Infobox person
| image = Jonathan Yiombi.png
| caption = Jonathan in February 2024
| birth_name = Jonathan Thona Yiombi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|02|01}}
| birth_place = Democratic Republic of the Congo
| occupation = Entertainer
| agent = Black Paper{{cite news|last=Park|first=Dong-je|title=조나단·파트리샤 남매, 블랙페이퍼와 전속계약 체결..유병재와 한솥밥|trans-title=
Jonathan and Patricia siblings sign exclusive contract with Black Paper..Eating from the same pot as Yoo Byung-jae|url=https://www.breaknews.com/1062991|date=October 15, 2024|access-date=January 31, 2025|work=Break News|language=ko}}
| years_active = 2019 – present
| father = Yiombi Thona
| relatives = Patricia (sister), Ravi Yombi (brother)
}}
Jonathan Thona Yiombi ({{Korean|hangul=조나단 토나 욤비}}; born February 1, 2000) is a Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo) entertainer based in South Korea.
Personal life
He is the second son of Yiombi Thona, a former politician and diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On February 13, 2008, Jonathan fled to South Korea with his mother and siblings after his father was recognized as a refugee through a trial.{{Cite news|last=Kim|first=Cheol-seon|script-title=ko:난민출신 '콩고 왕자' 조나단 한국외대 합격..."수능 준비중"|trans-title='Prince of the Congo' Jonathan, a refugee, was accepted to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies..."Preparing for the college entrance exam"|language=ko|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20191111157900004|date=November 12, 2019|work=Yonhap News|access-date=May 6, 2024}} He lived in Incheon for 5 years{{Cite news|author=|script-title=ko:인천에 정착한 콩고 왕자 욤비씨 이야기|trans-title=The story of Mr. Yombi, a Congolese prince who settled in Incheon|language=ko|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20130207139200005|date=February 10, 2013|work=Yonhap News|access-date=May 6, 2024}} then moved to Gwangju when he was in the 6th grade of elementary school. On January 26, 2024, he shared his intention to naturalize as a Korean citizen.{{Cite news|last=Kim|first=So-jeong|script-title=ko:'콩고 왕자' 조나단, 한국 귀화 결정..."가능하다면 군대도"|trans-title='Prince of the Congo' Jonathan decides to naturalize in Korea... "If possible, even the military."|language=ko|url=https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2022/01/27/ZIMX2ULZANC4LMFGXXWTHVIULU/|date=January 27, 2022|work=The Chosun Ilbo|access-date=May 6, 2024}} As of May 2024, he still maintains his citizenship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In August 2019, he mentioned on Radio Star that 'Yiombi' was his last name and that his full name was 'Jonathan Yiombi'.
Education
- Munseong Middle School (Graduated)
- Gwangju Dongseong High School (Graduated)
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, College of Social Sciences (Political Diplomacy)
Other ventures
= Ambassadorship =
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| scope="row" | 2019
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= Endorsement =
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! scope="col" | Brand ! scope="col" | Item ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
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| scope="row" | 2018
| {{Ill|Norangtongdak|ko|노랑통닭}} | | | |
| scope="row" rowspan="4" | 2022
| KT | Y덤 | | |
| McDonald's
| McCrispy | with Patricia |
| HotelsCombined
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| Pagoda Education Group
| Pagoda Language Academy | with Patricia | |
Filmography
= Television shows =
= Web shows=
= Documentary =
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| scope="row" | 2013
| Screening Humanity | KBS2 | himself | Prince of Congo edition | {{Cite news|last=Baek|first=Ji-eun|script-title=ko:'콩고왕자' 조나단, 3년만에 '라스' 금의환향... 가비와 찰떡케미|trans-title='Prince of Congo' Jonathan, Golden Return at 'Radio Star' After 3 Years.. Perfect Chemistry with Gaby|language=ko|url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/01/19/FD6XIVTEK223A5EL75DXWHUGXI/|date=January 19, 2022|work=The Chosun Ilbo|access-date=May 7, 2024}} |
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= Drama =
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| scope="row" | 2021
| SBS | Jonathan {{small|(exchange student)}} | Special appearance |
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Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Instagram|yjonathanta|Jonathan}}
- {{YouTube|h=yjonathan|Jonathan}}
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Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo expatriates in South Korea