Religion Buddhism McCune–Reischauer Sin Chonghwan Hangul 신정환 Name Shin Jung-hwan | Hanja 申廷煥 Role Singer | |
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Occupation comedian, singer, entertainer Similar People Jae‑hun Tak, Lee Sang‑min, Chae Ri‑na, Kim Ji Hyun | ||
Revised Romanization Sin Jeong-hwan | ||
Shin Jung Hwan
Shin Jung-hwan (born 10 May 1975, Seoul) is a South Korean singer and entertainer. Known first for being part of K-pop groups Roo'ra and Country Kko Kko, he has since become a "comedian", or an entertainer, on various variety shows. In November 2005, he encountered some controversy after he was caught gambling and he subsequently resigned from all his shows, including SBS's Love Letter. Five months later, however, he re-emerged on his previous shows and regained his popularity. He became a regular on the show Heroine 6, being part of the "Gag Team 3" with Kim Jong Min and singer Lee Jung, until it ended in 2007. He was also a permanent member on KBS's Sang Sang Plus, Unforgettable Songs, part of KBS's Happy Sunday line-up, and Radio Star, part of MBC's Golden Fishery line-up.
Contents
- Shin Jung Hwan
- Yoo Jae suk Shin Jung hwan singing together
- Bands
- Performance work broadcasting
- Discography
- Trivia
- Controversy over habitual gambling
- References
Yoo Jae suk & Shin Jung hwan singing together "사랑일뿐이야"(유재석&신정환)
Bands
Shin Jung-hwan is former member of groups Roo'ra, Shinnago, Roo'ra Man, and Country Kko Kko (컨츄리 꼬꼬).
Performance work (broadcasting)
Discography
Trivia
Controversy over habitual gambling
In September 2010, Shin Jung-hwan did not attend one of his scheduled TV programs without prior notice. Later, he explained that he was confined in a hospital in Cebu, Philippines for dengue fever. South Korean media then revealed that he was unable to return to South Korea as he had gambled in the Philippines then lost all his money, as well as his passport. Shin Jung-hwan then uploaded a photo on his official website to support his earlier hospitalization claims. After it was revealed that he had lied, the photo have made the public even more angry for his dishonesty. In January 20, 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.