Nam Hyun Joon

Nam Hyun Joon
Nam Hyun Joon (right) and Lee Jun Ki (left)
Background information
Birth name	Nam Hyun Joon
Also known as	Poppin' Hyun Joon (팝핀현준) Happy Hyun Joon
Born	January 30, 1979 (1979-01-30) (age 32)
Origin	Seoul, Korea
Genres	Dance, Urban, Hip hop
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Star Empire Entertainment
Associated acts	Young Turks Club A-Force

This is a Korean name; the family name is Nam.

Nam Hyun Joon
Hangul	남현준
Hanja	南賢俊
Revised Romanization	Nam Hyun-joon
McCune–Reischauer	Nam Chun-hyŏk
Also known as
Hangul	팝핀현준
Revised Romanization	Pappin Hyun-jun
McCune–Reischauer	P‘app‘in Hyŏn-chun

Nam Hyun Joon, often referred to as Poppin' Hyun Joon or Happy Hyun Joon, is a famous South Korean contemporary dancer. He is best known for his unique popping techniques.^[1] He is also a former rapper for Young Turks Club, and is now going back to the music industry, with his recent release of his latest album One & Only.

Biography

Nam Hyun Joon, also known as "Poppin Hyun Joon" is famous for his smooth "popping & locking" ticking, animation, and many other dance moves. He is one of the most famous poppers in the world bboy/breakdance leagues. He has gained considerable notice in Japan, where, in a poll taken by Japanese celebrities, he came in first place as the most well known foreigner.^{[citation needed]} In an American poll, he came in fifth place in terms of knowledge of his dancing prowess by American dancers.^{[citation needed]} Because of Poppin Hyun Joon's abilities, he often works training stars and choreographing dance routines for them. He has been in several dance groups, including Cyborg G, FREEZE and Newest35. Hyun Joon is known for his variety of Popping, and Tutting of body parts.

Fame

After the disbanding of Young Turks Club, Popping Hyun Joon decided to go into professional dancing. His skill and smooth moves gained recognition from many Korean celebrities such as V.O.S's Choi Hyun Joon. He was heavily influenced by the dance group Seo Taiji and Boys. Lee Juno from this group taught Joon and featured him in Juno's music video Amen.

In 2005 Joon released a song, titled Sajahoo (Korean for 'Lion's Roar'). He steadily gained popularity in Korea and performed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is currently in a dance group called Nam Hyun Joon and Kids, which plays on the name of Seo Taiji and Boys.

Nam Hyun Joon has released a hip hop album in 2007, One and Only, with a music video of the song Don't Stop.

Filmography

Films

• Fly, Daddy, Fly (2006)

Dramas

• Poppin Hyun Joon - Poppin Dance Lecture (2007)
• Over the Rainbow (2006)
• Kungfu hip hop (2008)

Discography

Singles

• Sajahoo (Lion's Roar)
• Don't Stop

Albums

#	Tracks
Vol. 1	One & Only Released: 2007 Tracks: Dance School Don't Stop [Song Version] My Stage Two Face 사자후 Gentleman In The Club Don't Stop [Narration Version] Fly High Fighter The New Born 내게로 와

References

1. ^ Go, Seung-hui (고승희) (2008-06-18). "팝핀현준 "수제자는 이준기, 연예계 최고 몸치는 조PD"" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200806/20080619/86s77138.htm. Retrieved 29 January 2010. 

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Name	Nam, Hyun Joon
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Date of birth	30 January 1979
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