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Leading the First Wave of Hallyu: TVXQ’s U-KNOW

Narrative

U-KNOW (Jung Yunho, 1986-) is a member of the first generation K-pop boy group TVXQ and a native of Gwangju. U-KNOW grew up in Gwangsan-gu District, attending Misan Elementary School, Wolgye Middle School, and Gwangil High School. Other K-pop stars from Gwangju include BTS’s J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok, 1994-) and Ladies Code’s Zuny (Kim Joo-mi, 1994-), who are all featured as part of Gwangju’s K-pop Star Street.

Story Map

• Musical Heritage: From Pansori Masters to K-pop Stars
  • The Journey of Renowned Composer Jeong Yul-seong: From Korean Independence Fighter to Chinese Citizen
  • The Voice of Tradition: Im Bang-ul and Namdo Pansori
  • From Gwangju to the World: K-pop Star J-Hope of BTS
  • Leading the First Wave of Hallyu: TVXQ’s U-KNOW
  • Gwangju’s Representative Female K-pop Icon: Zuny of Ladies Code