Famous for his membership in the South Korean all-male vocal group Shinhwa, he is also notable for his acting work, which includes starring roles in the Korean television series Phoenix and Super Rookie. After joining SM Entertainment, he contributed to the S.E.S. track "I'm Your Girl" and made his Shinhwa debut with the 1998 single "The Solver." He went on to study film and theater at Dongguk University.
