Nam Hyun-joon
{{Short description|South Korean dancer (born 1979)}}
{{BLP sources|date=January 2010}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nam Hyun-joon
| image = Poppin Hyun Joon 2020.png
| alt =
| caption = Nam on SBS Radio in 2020
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1979|1|30}}
| birth_place = Seoul, South Korea
| death_date =
| death_place =
| other_names = Poppin' Hyun Joon
| occupation = Dancer, rapper, singer
| years_active =
| known_for = Popping techniques
| spouse = Park Aeri
| module =
{{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| background = solo_singer
| genre = Dance, Urban, Hip hop
| label = Star Empire, Happy Face
| years_active = 1998–present
| associated_acts = Young Turks Club, A-Force
}}}}
{{Infobox Korean name
|hangul= 남현준
|hanja= {{linktext|南|賢|俊}}
|rr= Nam Hyeonjun
|mr= Nam Hyŏnjun
| hangulstage = 팝핀현준
| hanjastage =
| rrstage = Pappin Hyeonjun
| mrstage = P'app'in Hyŏnjun
}}
{{family name hatnote|Nam||lang=Korean}}
Nam Hyun-joon ({{Korean|hangul=남현준|hanja=|rr=|mr=}}; born 30 January 1979),{{Cite web|date=10 December 2006|title=팝핀 현준 "돈 벌어 댄스하우스 짓는 게 꿈"|url=http://daily.hankooki.com/lpage/people/200612/wk2006121021432337090.htm|access-date=12 December 2020|website=Daily Hankooki|language=ko}} often referred to as Poppin' Hyun Joon ({{Korean|hangul=팝핀현준|hanja=|rr=|mr=|labels=no}}), is a South Korean dancer, rapper and singer.{{Cite web|date=2007-05-13|title=팝핀현준 "노숙자 3년 생활이 날 키웠다"|url=https://news.joins.com/article/2725806|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Joong Ang Ilbo|language=ko}} Best known for his popping techniques, he is considered a pioneer of South Korean breakdancing.
Biography
Nam Hyun-joon is famous for his explosive popping moves including:ticking, animation, tutting, and gliding. He is considered to be one of the most well-known poppin dancers worldwide breakdance leagues. Due to his well-known dancing abilities, he often trains stars and hired as a dance choreographer. He has been in several dance groups, including Cyborg G, FREEZE, and Newest35.
Hyun-joon married Korean folk singer Park Aeri in December 2010.Hong, Tae (8 April 2014). [http://www.koreatimesus.com/?p=10103 "Poppin' Hyun-joon pops into L.A"]. The Korea Times. Retrieved on 31 July 2014. He came back September 2015 in six years.{{Cite news|url = http://wowstar.wowtv.co.kr/news/view.asp?newsid=76497|title = 팝핀현준, '아임 남현준' 7일 정오 공개… 6년 만에 컴백|last = Yu|first = Byeongchul|date = 7 September 2015}}
=Fame=
Following the disbandment of Young Turks Club, Hyun-joon made the decision to pursue professional dancing. His skill and smooth moves gained recognition from many Korean celebrities, most notably V.O.S member Choi Hyun-joon. Hyun-joon is influenced by the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys and was eventually featured in the music video "Amen" by Lee Juno.
Hyun-joon released a song titled 'Lion's Roar' in 2005 which lyrically describes his hardship and determination for dance. He steadily gained popularity in Korea during this time and performed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is involved in a dance group called Nam Hyun-joon and Kids, which is a play on the name Seo Taiji and Boys.
Following the success of his previous single, Hyun-joon released his first hip-hop album, One & Only, in 2007.[http://music.naver.com/album/index.nhn?albumId=47695 One & Only]. Naver Music (31 July 2014). Retrieved on 31 July 2014. A music video for the lead single, "Don't Stop", was released and the song was promoted on televised music shows.
In late 2014 Hyun Joon won the National Creative-Economy Award for his artist entrepreneur company Poppin HyunJoon Art Company (PAC) and often appears in mainstream TV with his wife Park Aeri to promote the fusion combination of Arirang and Poppin.
On 31 July 2014, it was announced that Nam Hyun-joon had parted ways with Star Empire Entertainment for Happy Face Entertainment.[http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002019000 팝핀현준·박애리 부부, 달샤벳 소속사와 전속계약]. OhMyStar (31 July 2014). Retrieved on 31 July 2014.
Filmography
=Films=
- Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)
- Kung Fu Hip Hop (2008)
- The Wrath of Vajra (2013)
=Dramas=
- Over the Rainbow (2006)
- Poppin Hyun Joon – Poppin Dance Lecture (2007)
- Kungfu Hip Hop (2008)
=Variety show=
Discography
=Singles=
- Don't Stop (2005)
=Albums=
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| rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" |Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:18em;" |Album Details ! colspan="1" | Peak chart ! rowspan="2" style="width:14em;" |Sales |
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| style="width:2.5em;" |KOR |
| scope="row"|One & Only
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Award and nominations
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| Year
!Award !Category !Nominated work !Result !Ref. |
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| 2020
|18th KBS Entertainment Awards |Top Excellence Award (Reality Category) |Mr. House Husband 2, Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend {{small|(with {{illm|Park Ye-ri|ko|박애리}})}} |{{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm2385958}}
{{Star Empire Entertainment}}
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Category:Hanlim Multi Art School alumni
Category:South Korean male film actors
Category:Male actors from Seoul
Category:South Korean male television actors