Shin Jung-hwan (Hangul: 신정환; born 10 May 1974)[1] is a South Korean singer and entertainer. He debuted as a singer in 1994 as a member of the K-pop group Roo'ra, and later became a frequent guest on South Korean variety shows.[2] His career was put on hold for several years, and his popularity plummeted after he was found guilty of illegal gambling while visiting the Philippines in 2010.[3]
Shin Jung-hwan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 May 1974 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Agent | Koenstars |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 신정환 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Sin Jeong-hwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sin Chŏnghwan |
Gambling controversy
editOn 20 January 2011, Shin returned to Korea. He was indicted without detention for habitual gambling, violation of the Foreign Exchange Trade Act as well as the Passport Act.[4]
Filmography
editVariety shows
edit| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Super TV Sunday is Fun (슈퍼 TV 일요일은 즐거워) | [5] |
| 2002–2003 | Match Made in Heaven (강호동의 천생연분) | |
| 2005 | Chunpa (전파견문록) | |
| 2007 | Good Sunday | |
| 2007–2010 | Radio Star | |
| 2008–2010 | Sang Sang Plus (상상플러스) | |
| 2017 | Project S: Devil's Talent Donation (프로젝트 S: 악마의 재능기부) | |
| 2021 | The Age of Destiny | [6] |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Bodyguard | N/A | [7] |
| My Fair Lady | Joo Tae-seong |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hwagok-dong Blues | Chief Shin | [8] |
Discography
editRoo'ra
editCountry Kko Kko
edit- Country Kko Kko (1998)
- Happy Christmas (1998)
- Color of Chameleon (1999)
- Carol Album 2 (1999)
- Oh! Are You Going? (2000)
- Winter Traveling (2000)
- High Society (2001)
- Perfect! It's My Style (2002)
- Greatest Hits (2003)
Shinnago
edit- Project One (2004)
References
edit- ^ "신정환". Daum 100 (in Korean). Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Kim, Jung-kyoon (28 April 2017). "Shin Jung-hwan ready to make his return". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (15 September 2017). "Shin Jung-hwan returns to TV after seven years". The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Shin Jung-hwan, investigates without physical detention". Naver News (in Korean). 20 January 2011.
- ^ "신정환, 코엔스타즈와 손잡고 전격 복귀… '경솔, 미숙한 행동, 사과한다'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 27 April 2017. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Ahn Ji-young (8 December 2021). "메타버스 예능 '부캐전성시대' 론칭…송해·인순이·신정환·유세윤 참여" [Metaverse’s entertainment show ‘Era of Wealthy Prosperity’ launched… Song Hae, In Soon-i, Shin Jeong-hwan, Yoo Se-yoon participated] (in Korean). Munhwa Ilbo. Retrieved 8 December 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "Shin Jung-hwan's Filmography, Credits". HanCinema. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ Park Se-yeon (5 January 2023). "신정환, 20년만에 배우 복귀…본격 활동 재개하나" [Shin Jung-hwan returns as an actor after 20 years... Resuming activities in earnest] (in Korean). Maeil Business Daily Star Today. Retrieved 5 January 2023 – via Naver.