Roh Ji-hoon(Korean:노지훈;Hanja:Lư chí huân; born July 12, 1990), also spelledNoh Ji-hoon,is aSouth Korean idolpop singer and dancer signed underCube Entertainmentuntil 2017, and former contestant ofMBC'sBirth of a Great Star.[2]He released his first and debut mini albumThe Next Big Thingon November 7, 2012.
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| Born | July 12, 1990 Incheon,South Korea |
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| Years active | 2009–2019 |
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Lee Eun-hye (m.2018) |
| Children | 1
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 노지훈 |
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| Hanja | Lư chí huân |
| Revised Romanization | No Ji-hun |
| McCune–Reischauer | No Chihun |
Career
editPre-debut
editRoh Ji-hoon was born on July 12, 1990, inIncheon,South Korea, he is the younger sibling in his family and has two older sisters, and he graduated from Seoul Physical Education High school.[3]Roh made it into the top 8 in "Birth of a Great Star" but was eliminated and after his elimination he signed with Cube Entertainment in 2011 and had trained for a year and a half before his debut under Cube Entertainment. Before Roh Ji-hoon joined MBC's "Birth of a Great Star, he had trained and released an OST song for drama" Can Anyone Love "back in 2009 under UFO Entertainment.[4]He also made an appearance in the music video for "Love Virus", sung by BtoB's Eunkwang and Yoo Sungeun.
2012: Debut with "The Next Big Thing"
editRoh released his first mini album "The Next Big Thing"marking his first official debut into the music scene. The music video for the mini album's title track" Punishment "was released on Cube Entertainment's official YouTube channel on November 6, 2012, and the mini album was released digitally and physically on the next day.[5]Roh made his debut performance on M! Countdown on November 8, 2012, and also other music shows to promote his title track "Punishment" and his mini album.[6]
2013–2014: New release,A Song For You
editOn May 27, 2013, Cube Entertainment's CEO Hong Seung-sung released a letter on Cube Entertainment's official website regarding the plans of Cubes' artists. He mentioned that "Cube's male soloist, Jihoonie has started his new challenge. Roh Ji Hoon who has preparing all this while will unfold his plans soon. Just like Jihoonie's bright smile, to keep watch of every day, Jihoonie has put in ever more effort before his debut, please actively give him your support."[7]
On February 4, 2014, Roh released his second official singleA Song For Youwhich was composed and written by himself. The song was crowned No. 1 on Bugs and Soribada real time charts 2 days after its release.[8][9]On February 6, 2014, Roh began promotional appearances onM! Countdownand other music programs.[10]
2015 to present: Comeback,Feeling,No Worries,Finger Heart
editOn September 16, 2015, Roh Ji Hoon made a comeback with his 2nd Mini Album, "Feeling" or "Cảm (감)". The self-composed 4th track, "9월 7일" or “September 7”, was written for his close friend,RiSeof Ladies' Code, who was on "Birth of the Great Star" with him and died on that date.
On December 17, 2017, Roh Ji Hoon released a new single, "No Worries" after a hiatus of 2 years. He released the track shortly after leaving Cube Entertainment when his contract ended. The single was released online through Melon in Korea and iTune Music internationally.[11]
On May 23, 2019, Roh Ji-hoon came back after one and a half years with the Latin trot single "Finger Heart".Shindong,Jeong Jun-ha,and Ellin ofCrayon Popmade an appearance in the music video.[12]
Personal life
editIn April 2018, Roh Ji-hoon announced his engagement to racing model Lee Eun-hye, after dating her for 3 months, and her becoming pregnant.[13]They officially married on May 19, 2018.[14]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit- The Next Big Thing(2012)
- Feeling(2015)
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album | ||||||||||
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KOR Billboard | ||||||||||||
| Can Anyone Love Me(세상과 바꿀 너였는데)[15] | 2009 | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| Punishment(벌 받나 봐) | 2012 | 117 | — | The Next Big Thing | |||||||||
| A Song For You(너를 노래해) | 2014 | 43 | 35 | Feeling | |||||||||
| If You Were Me(니가 나였더라면) | 2015 | 172 | — | ||||||||||
| No Worries(안해도돼) | 2017 | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| Finger Heart(손가락하트)[16] | 2019 | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| Please Call Me(불러줘요)[17] | 2024 | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||||||||
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Lonely Enough to Love | Ji Hoon | [18] |
Reality shows
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2011 | Birth of a Great Star | Contestant |
| 2019 | Mr. Trot | Contestant[19] |
| 2020 | Mr. House Husband | Cast |
| 2020–21 | The People of Trot | Deputy head coach |
| 2021 | Golden Time Signal | MC[20] |
Concert
editConcert participation
edit2013: United Cube Concert 2013
References
edit- ^"Roh Ji Hoon (노지훈)".Hallyu8.November 3, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on September 2, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013.
- ^"Soloist Roh Ji Hoon debuts with" Punishment "on SBS's '2012 Nongshim Love Sharing Concert'".allkpop.November 11, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on November 13, 2012.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013.
- ^"Roh JiHoon's Profile".Daily Kpop News.n.d.Archivedfrom the original on February 12, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013.
- ^노지훈, nữ 섹시솔로 강세 맞서는 대항마 될까.Osen(in Korean). November 8, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on June 2, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013.
- ^"노지훈 (Roh Jihoon) – 벌 받나 봐 (Punishment) M/V".November 6, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on January 10, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013– via YouTube.
- ^"Soloist Roh Ji Hoon debuts with" Punishment "on 'M! Countdown'".allkpop.November 8, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on November 11, 2012.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013.
- ^"Cube Entertainment – From Cube – 안녕하세요. 홍승성입니다".Cube Entertainment(in Korean). May 27, 2013.Archivedfrom the original on August 28, 2013.RetrievedJuly 29,2013.
- ^"노지훈 (Roh Jihoon) – '너를 노래해 (A Song For You)' (Official Music Video)".February 3, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on April 9, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 12,2014– via YouTube.
- ^노지훈, 자작곡 '너를 노래해' 음원차트 1위 "저력있네~"(in Korean). Ennews. February 5, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on February 22, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 12,2014.
- ^"Roh Ji Hoon thanks fans for loving his comeback track 'A Song for You'".Allkpop. February 4, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on February 22, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 12,2014.
- ^"Singer Ji Soo-hoon Comes Back to New Song in 2 Years"(in Korean). DataNet. December 18, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on December 22, 2018.RetrievedJune 8,2018.
- ^"노지훈, '손가락 하트'로 23일 컴백...라틴 트로트 '도전'".May 23, 2019.Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2024.RetrievedDecember 10,2020.
- ^레이싱모델 이은혜·가수 노지훈, 오는 5월 백년가약.The Korea Times(in Korean). April 18, 2018.Archivedfrom the original on May 23, 2018.RetrievedJune 2,2018.
- ^"Korean Singer Roh Ji Hoon & Model Lee Eun Hye Get Married; K-Pop Singer Shares Photos in Wedding Attire".Korea Portal. April 20, 2018.Archivedfrom the original on June 29, 2018.RetrievedJune 3,2018.
- ^세상과 바꿀 너였는데.Naver Music(in Korean). n.d.Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 15,2013.
- ^"네이버 뮤직:: 손가락하트 – 노지훈".music.naver.com(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2024.RetrievedAugust 23,2019.
- ^"바이브: 불러줘요".vibe.naver.com(in Korean).RetrievedMarch 30,2024.
- ^"'연애는 귀찮지만 외로운 건 싫어' 노지훈, 첫 연기 도전 ".asiae(in Korean). July 27, 2020.Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2024.RetrievedNovember 3,2020.
- ^"미스터트롯 – 출연자소개".broadcast.tvchosun.com.Archived fromthe originalon December 25, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 3,2020.
- ^Kang Da-yoon (February 17, 2021)."박준규X채연X노지훈, '골든타임 씨그날' 합류…오늘(17일) 첫방".xportsnews(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 18,2021.
External links
edit- (in Korean)Official Website