the one and only...
He, left home at 18 to pursue his love of rap, dance & music
He, encouraged and consoled his fellow members when their 1st album didn’t do well
He, stayed strong for them even though everyone forgot he was 19 too
He, transforms to a successful actor with popular dramas under his belt
He, was the king of commercial endorsements
He, rejected a high paying contract offers to stay with his members
He, braved legal battle & endured negotiation hardships with SM management to keep the group name
He, suffered a back injury from saving his co-star, Han Ji Min, from a stunt went terribly wrong
He, puts his best for every performances & concerts despite his recurring back problem
He, leaves the limelight to the other members while quietly watching and smiling from behind
He, gives the fullest support to the other members in everything that they do
He, is the leader of the longest running boy group in Korea
He, is a successful Actor, Rapper & the Leader of SHINHWA
He is ERIC MUN JUNG HYUK
He, encouraged and consoled his fellow members when their 1st album didn’t do well
He, stayed strong for them even though everyone forgot he was 19 too
He, transforms to a successful actor with popular dramas under his belt
He, was the king of commercial endorsements
He, rejected a high paying contract offers to stay with his members
He, braved legal battle & endured negotiation hardships with SM management to keep the group name
He, suffered a back injury from saving his co-star, Han Ji Min, from a stunt went terribly wrong
He, puts his best for every performances & concerts despite his recurring back problem
He, leaves the limelight to the other members while quietly watching and smiling from behind
He, gives the fullest support to the other members in everything that they do
He, is the leader of the longest running boy group in Korea
He, is a successful Actor, Rapper & the Leader of SHINHWA
He is ERIC MUN JUNG HYUK
English name: Eric Mun
Full name: Mun Jung-hyuk / Korean: 문정혁, Hanja: 文晸赫
Nickname: Gon, Moohim
Profession: Korean actor, model, Leader & Rapper of Korean boy group named Shinhwa
Birthday: Friday, 16 February 1979
Constellation: Aquarius
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 71 kg.
Blood Type: B
Religion: Christian
Family: Parents, 2 older sisters and himself (the youngest & only boy)
Education: 1985-1991 Daechi Elementary School (Seoul, Korea)
1991-1993 John Burroughs Middle School, Los Angeles, California
1993-1997 Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton, California
Dongguk University, major in Theatre and Cinema (Seoul, Korea)]
WHAT ERIC LIKES
Music Genres: Hip-hop, R&B
Artists: Method Man, Puff Daddy
Music Instruments: Clarinet, Saxophone
Songs: 'Don't Wanna Try' by Fankie J, Friend (chingu), The Name and A Story you Can't Give
Colors: Black and white
Dressing Style: Casual comfort
Sport: Basketball
Sportsman: Michael Jordan
Actor: Choi Min-sik, Song Kang-ho
Food: All foods, especially Korean foods
Book: Dragon Ball (Japanese manga)
Movie: Brave Heart
WHAT ERIC THINKS OF HIMSELF
Specialties: Rap, snowboarding, drawing, game, fishing, basketball, driving
Hobby: My specialties are my hobbies
Habit: All the strange sleeping habits in the world (only when he's really tired)
Strong point: He's optimistic
Weak point: He's lazy
Future hope: To be a manager/chief/boss
Motto: Be strong in front of a strong man and weak in front of a weak man
Even though in 2002 Eric and his Shinhwa band mates had cameo appearance in the movie Emergency 19 Act, Eric’s career as an actor really started in 2003 when director Park Sung Soo gave him 0.5 second to make a decision whether taking on a supporting roll for MBC’s series Breathless (I Run). Eric responded with a "Yes" and that opened door to the path of acting. In early 2004, he got a big break with the immensely popular drama Phoenix (Bulsae). Later that year, Eric had a series of Banjun dramas (reversed mini-dramas) from the SBS’s Good Sunday Show. He was recognized for his acting skill and also won MBC Best New Actor Award for Phoenix in the same year. Since then, Eric has stared (lead roles) and expanded his acting repertoire with different types of characters in numerous dramas and movies. Strongest Chil Woo was his last drama before enlisted to the Korean army.
On Oct.31, 2010 with a welcoming of nearly 500 fans on site, Eric was discharged from his army duty. Prior to his discharge, Eric had several drama offers and Poseidon, a big budgeted marine police drama, was to be his comeback drama. Howevever production was put to a haul after the attack by North Korean on Yeonpyeong-do island (where most of Poseidon filming was). After SBS later pulled Poseidon off their scheduled broadcast date, the original cast (Eric, Kim Kang-woo, U-Know Yunho, Kim Ok-bin, Jeon Hye-bin) had moved on to other projects after a long wait. Eric went on to star in KBS Spy Myung-wol as his 1st drama after coming back from his mandatory military service. Poseidon eventually was picked up by KBS with a new cast and a new script/plot.
After discharge from his military service, Eric also worked on negotiation to create Shinhwa own company. The fruit of that labor is Shinhwa Company. Shinhwa Company was born on July 01, 2011 with Eric & Minwoo are co-CEO while all members put in equal share of investment to the company. On March 23 2012, Shinhwa released their 10th album, The Return, followed with concert tours starting with Seoul right on their 14th Anniversary. Shinhwa also has their own variety show, Shinhwa Broadcast, with jTBC with its first broadcast on March 17, 2012. Since the forming of Shinhwa Company, Eric temporary puts his solo activities on hold because he wants to focus on strengthening Shinhwa.
At the end of December 2013, Eric's contract with Top Class Entertainment ended. Eric teams up with his long time manager of more than 10 years to set up a new management company, E&J Entertainment. After 3 years since his last drama, Spy Myungwol, 2014 also marks Eric's comeback to drama with Discovery of Romance. This marks 7-year reunion with Jung Yumi, his co-star in Que Sera Sera.
TV DRAMAS SERRIES
2014 - Discovery of Romance ~ KBS Premiere Aug. 2014
2011 - Spy Myung-Wol ~ KBS Premiere 2011/07/04, Lead Actor Soompi Thread
2008 - Strongest Chil Woo ~ KBS Premiere 2008/06/17, Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
2007 - Que Sera Sera ~ MBC Premiere 2007/03/17, Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
2006 - The Invincible Parachute Agent (a.k.a. Korea Secret Agent) ~ SBS Premiere 2006/09/06, Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
2006 - Wolf ~ MBC Premiere 2006/01/16, Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
This drama stopped at 3 episodes due to both leads (Eric Mun & Han Ji Min) had an accident from a stunt went wrong
2005 - Super Rookie ~ MBC Premiere 2005/03/23, Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
2004 - Firebird (a.k.a. Bulsae / Phoenix) ~ MBC Premiere 2004/04/05, Second Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
2003 - I Run (a.k.a. Breathless) ~ MBC Premiere 2003/11/26, Supporting Actor
MOVIES
2005 - June's Diary (a.k.a. Bystanders) ~ Premiere 05/12/01, Lead Actor Soompi Thread OR Watch Online
2005 - A Bittersweet Life ~ Premiere 05/04/01, Guest Star Soompi Thread
2002 - Emergency Act 19 ~ Premiere 02/07/19, Guest Star with Shinhwa members
2005 - A Bittersweet Life ~ Premiere 05/04/01, Guest Star Soompi Thread
2002 - Emergency Act 19 ~ Premiere 02/07/19, Guest Star with Shinhwa members
2004 SBS BANJUN DRAMAS
2004.08.08 - Sweet Room
2004.08.15 - Meet Princess Good-For-Nothing
2004.08.22 - After That Day
2004.08.29 - I Will Love You
2004.09.05 - Love Thief
2004.09.12 - My Beloved Bodyguard
2004.10.19 - Second Love
2004.10.03 - Rival
2004.10.10 - His Double Life
2004.10.17 - Bad Cop
2004.08.15 - Meet Princess Good-For-Nothing
2004.08.22 - After That Day
2004.08.29 - I Will Love You
2004.09.05 - Love Thief
2004.09.12 - My Beloved Bodyguard
2004.10.19 - Second Love
2004.10.03 - Rival
2004.10.10 - His Double Life
2004.10.17 - Bad Cop
First introduced to the public at the end of 1997, Eric & Andy rapped for S.E.S.’s hit song “I’m Your Girl”. By early summer of 1998, Eric made a debut as the leader & main rapper for the popular 6 members boy band Shinhwa. The group consist 3 vocalists (Shin Hye Sung, Kim Dong Wan, Lee Min Woo) and 3 rappers (Eric Mun, Park Jun Jin, Andy Lee). Eric also writes rap lyrics and composes for most of Shinhwa’s songs as well some of members’ solo. Beside that, he also features in many songs & music videos for other Korean artists. In 2003, Shinhwa refused to extend the contract with SM Entertainment, which was undoubtedly a big shock in the industry. Eric was the one who negotiated with the management and forking out his own funds to buy back Shinhwa’s name. No one will ever know how much hardship he had to endure during the negotiations. Eric also lowered his fees 3 times so that they can all move to a new management company successfully. Eric & Shinhwa members celebrated their 10th Anniversary in March 2008 which was also their last concert before the members starting to fulfill their mandatory 2-year military service.
Since forming his own management company, Top Class Entertainment in 2007, Eric & Top Class had produced a female duo Honey Dew who made their first debut in May 2010 with their single Like A Fool
MUSIC COLLABORATIONS
• Andy - Never Give Up (Eric, Dongwan, Minwoo)
• Andy - Thinking of You (Eric, Amin.J)
• B.A.D (Taiwanese group) - Young Gunz
• BOA - Whatever
• Cho PD,실력 - Bada-Bing (Brooklyn Mix Tape Vol.1 - Track #1)
• Cho PD, Rhymer - Catch Us If You Can (Brooklyn Minx Tape Vol.1 - Track #2)
• DJ Chul-e (철의) Cross Over Vol.1 - (빛좋은 개살구) (Eric, Hyesung & Inchang E)
• Eric Mun, Lee Minwoo, Accent - City of Mine (Diary of June's OST)
• GAIN (Brown Eyed Girls) - Nostalgia (Remake of Yozoh's. Eric re-wrote the rap for this collaboration)
• Group S - You Crazy (Just One Moment)
• Group S - 실루엣 (Figure) (Eric & Minwoo)
• H-Eugene - We Rock (feat. Eric, San.E, Baby-J, 후니훈, 마스터챙)
• Heo In Chang - Show (1st Single Again)
• Heo In Chang - Skit # 모하냐 (1st Single Again)
• Honey Dew - Like A Fool
• Hye Ryung - Juke Box
• Joosuc - Most Wanted
• Jumper - Yes!
• JunJin - 사랑한다는 그 말 Words of Love (Vol.01 ToGether 4Ever, track 3)
• Kang Mi Yeon - Paparazzi
• Kim Dong Wan - Honey
• Kim Dong Wan - Liar (Shinhwa 2004 Winter Story)
• Kim Dong Wan - My Love
• Lee Hyori - AnyMotion
• Lee Minwoo - Intro (1st album Un-Touch-Able)
• Lee Minwoo - Punch (1st album Un-Touch-Able)
• Lee Minwoo - Showdown (3rd album Explore M)
• Lee Minwoo - TAXI (M+TEN album - track #3)
• Li Xiu-ying - You Want Me
• Lyn - Letting Go of What Time Has Brought (Shinwa 2004/2005 Winter Story)
• Lyn - Sunshine
• Lyn - 궁금해 (I’m Curious)
• MC Rink - World
• Min - Is This The End? (June Diary OST)
• SES - Complete Reason (Eric & Andy)
• SES - Good Bye (Eric & Andy)
• SES - I’m Your Girl (Eric & Andy)
• SES - If This After this Evening (Eric & Andy)
• SES - Kiss
• SES - Looking for Love
• SES - Silver
• SES - Your fragrance
• Shin Hye Sung - 안녕 그리고 안녕 Hello & Goodbye
• Shinhwa - Rain on a Sleepless Night (Eric, Hyesung & Minwoo)
• Shinhwa - Destiny of Love (Eric, Hyesung & Minwoo)
• Shinhwa - Reminiscene (Eric & Minwoo)
• SMAP - Tokio
• SMTown 2002 Winter Vacation - I Miss You (Shoo, Eric, Andy, Shinvi)
• Son Dam Bi - Crazy
• Stellar - Rocket Girls
• Tei - Leaving Only The Aroma of Love
• Yozoh - Nostalgia
• 도현 - Knock Out/M.A.R.S. (June Diary OST)
• Andy - Thinking of You (Eric, Amin.J)
• B.A.D (Taiwanese group) - Young Gunz
• BOA - Whatever
• Cho PD,실력 - Bada-Bing (Brooklyn Mix Tape Vol.1 - Track #1)
• Cho PD, Rhymer - Catch Us If You Can (Brooklyn Minx Tape Vol.1 - Track #2)
• DJ Chul-e (철의) Cross Over Vol.1 - (빛좋은 개살구) (Eric, Hyesung & Inchang E)
• Eric Mun, Lee Minwoo, Accent - City of Mine (Diary of June's OST)
• GAIN (Brown Eyed Girls) - Nostalgia (Remake of Yozoh's. Eric re-wrote the rap for this collaboration)
• Group S - You Crazy (Just One Moment)
• Group S - 실루엣 (Figure) (Eric & Minwoo)
• H-Eugene - We Rock (feat. Eric, San.E, Baby-J, 후니훈, 마스터챙)
• Heo In Chang - Show (1st Single Again)
• Heo In Chang - Skit # 모하냐 (1st Single Again)
• Honey Dew - Like A Fool
• Hye Ryung - Juke Box
• Joosuc - Most Wanted
• Jumper - Yes!
• JunJin - 사랑한다는 그 말 Words of Love (Vol.01 ToGether 4Ever, track 3)
• Kang Mi Yeon - Paparazzi
• Kim Dong Wan - Honey
• Kim Dong Wan - Liar (Shinhwa 2004 Winter Story)
• Kim Dong Wan - My Love
• Lee Hyori - AnyMotion
• Lee Minwoo - Intro (1st album Un-Touch-Able)
• Lee Minwoo - Punch (1st album Un-Touch-Able)
• Lee Minwoo - Showdown (3rd album Explore M)
• Lee Minwoo - TAXI (M+TEN album - track #3)
• Li Xiu-ying - You Want Me
• Lyn - Letting Go of What Time Has Brought (Shinwa 2004/2005 Winter Story)
• Lyn - Sunshine
• Lyn - 궁금해 (I’m Curious)
• MC Rink - World
• Min - Is This The End? (June Diary OST)
• SES - Complete Reason (Eric & Andy)
• SES - Good Bye (Eric & Andy)
• SES - I’m Your Girl (Eric & Andy)
• SES - If This After this Evening (Eric & Andy)
• SES - Kiss
• SES - Looking for Love
• SES - Silver
• SES - Your fragrance
• Shin Hye Sung - 안녕 그리고 안녕 Hello & Goodbye
• Shinhwa - Rain on a Sleepless Night (Eric, Hyesung & Minwoo)
• Shinhwa - Destiny of Love (Eric, Hyesung & Minwoo)
• Shinhwa - Reminiscene (Eric & Minwoo)
• SMAP - Tokio
• SMTown 2002 Winter Vacation - I Miss You (Shoo, Eric, Andy, Shinvi)
• Son Dam Bi - Crazy
• Stellar - Rocket Girls
• Tei - Leaving Only The Aroma of Love
• Yozoh - Nostalgia
• 도현 - Knock Out/M.A.R.S. (June Diary OST)
SHINHWA ALBUMS
Korean Regular Albums
2012 - 10t Album The Return
2008 - 09th Album Volume 9
2006 - 08th Album State of the Art
2004 - 07th Album Brand New
2002 - 06th Album Wedding
2002 - 05th Album Perfect Man
2001 - 04th Album Hey, Come On!
2000 - 03rd Album Only One
1999 - 02nd Album T.O.P.
1998 - 01st Album Resolver
Special Albums
2007 - Special album Winter Story 2007
2007 - Special album Winter Story 2006-2007
2006 - Inspiration #1 (Japanese album)
2004 - Special album Winter Story 2004-2005
2003 - Special album Winter Story 2003-2004
2002 - Compilation album My Choice
Korean Singles
2006 - Bokura no Kokoro ni wa Taiyo ga Aru (Japanese single)
2005 - Summer Story Tropical 2005
2005 - Hey, Dude
2004 - How Do I Say
Korean Regular Albums
2012 - 10t Album The Return
2008 - 09th Album Volume 9
2006 - 08th Album State of the Art
2004 - 07th Album Brand New
2002 - 06th Album Wedding
2002 - 05th Album Perfect Man
2001 - 04th Album Hey, Come On!
2000 - 03rd Album Only One
1999 - 02nd Album T.O.P.
1998 - 01st Album Resolver
Special Albums
2007 - Special album Winter Story 2007
2007 - Special album Winter Story 2006-2007
2006 - Inspiration #1 (Japanese album)
2004 - Special album Winter Story 2004-2005
2003 - Special album Winter Story 2003-2004
2002 - Compilation album My Choice
Korean Singles
2006 - Bokura no Kokoro ni wa Taiyo ga Aru (Japanese single)
2005 - Summer Story Tropical 2005
2005 - Hey, Dude
2004 - How Do I Say
PERSONAL AWARDS
2006 - SBS Acting Awards - Nertizen Best Actor Award
2006 - SBS Acting Awards - Best Actor Award (Invincible Parachute Agent/Korea Secret Agent)
2005 - The 41th Baeksang Arts Award - Popularity Award
2005 - The 41th Baeksang Arts Award - New Actors Award
2005 - MBC Acting Awards Grand Prize (Super Rookie)
2004 - Good Model Award from National Advertisement Owners Association
2004 - YeonKi Daesang New Comer Award
2004 - MBC Acting Awards - Popularity Award
2004 - MBC Acting Awards - New Actors Award (Phoenix/Bulsae)
2003 - 18th Golden Disk Main Awards
2003 - Korean Music Awards This Years Singer Award
2002 - 17th Golden Disk Main Awards
2002 - SBS Singers Festival Main Award, Nertizen's Most Favorable Award
2002 - MBC Teen Singers Festival Main Award
2001 - Best Dressers Singers Part
2001 - 16th Golden Disk Main Awards
2000 - Digital Azit Favorable Award Korean Motion Pictures & Album
2006 - SBS Acting Awards - Best Actor Award (Invincible Parachute Agent/Korea Secret Agent)
2005 - The 41th Baeksang Arts Award - Popularity Award
2005 - The 41th Baeksang Arts Award - New Actors Award
2005 - MBC Acting Awards Grand Prize (Super Rookie)
2004 - Good Model Award from National Advertisement Owners Association
2004 - YeonKi Daesang New Comer Award
2004 - MBC Acting Awards - Popularity Award
2004 - MBC Acting Awards - New Actors Award (Phoenix/Bulsae)
2003 - 18th Golden Disk Main Awards
2003 - Korean Music Awards This Years Singer Award
2002 - 17th Golden Disk Main Awards
2002 - SBS Singers Festival Main Award, Nertizen's Most Favorable Award
2002 - MBC Teen Singers Festival Main Award
2001 - Best Dressers Singers Part
2001 - 16th Golden Disk Main Awards
2000 - Digital Azit Favorable Award Korean Motion Pictures & Album
SHINHWA AWARDS
2008 - Sohu Entertainment "Sohu Han Yu's 2007 Best Singer Award"
2008 - Golden Disc Bonsang Award
2007 - Japan's 21st Golden Disk Best Asian Artist Award
2007 - Mnet MKMF Overseas Viewer Award (For the song "Pretty")
2006 - Mnet KM Music Festival Overseas Viewer Award
2006 - MKMF "Best Korean Group Overseas" Award
2006 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2006 - Golden Disk Best Korean Gasoo Award
2006 - SBS Gayo Bonsang Award
2006 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Bonsang Award
2006 - SEA Music Popular Group Oversea Award
2006 - Grand Ceremony of Hallyu's Popularity in China “The top 10 most popular singers”
2006 - Shanghai International Arts Festival Appreciation Award
2005 - MTV Asia Favorite Korean Artist Award
2004 - Korean Music Singer of the Yea Award
2004 - KBS Music Bonsang Award
2004 - SBS Gayo Daejun Daesang Award
2004 - SBS Gayo Daejon Bonsang Award
2004 - SBS Gayo Daejon Music Award
2004 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Daesang Award
2004 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Bonsang Award
2004 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Artist Of The Year Award
2004 - 2nd Korea Fashion World Singer Section Award
2004 - Mnet KM Music Video Festival Best Dance Music Video Award
2004 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2004 - Netizen Popular Music Award
2004 - South Korean Image Contest Most Photogenic Award
2004 - MBC Top 10 Singers Award
2004 - Mnet KM Music Festival Overseas Viewer Award
2003 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Bonsang Award
2003 - SBS Gayo DaeJeon Bonsang Award
2003 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2003 - Korean Music Singer Of the Year Award
2002 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2002 - Mnet Music Video Festival Best Male Group Award
2002 - Seoul Music Bonsang Award
2001 - KBS Music Bonsang Award
2001 - SBS Gayo Bonsang Award
2001 - KMTV Gayo Most Popular Award
2001 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2001 - Seoul Music Bonsang Award
2001 - Mnet Music Video Festival Male Group Section Award
2000 - SBS Gayo Popularity Award
2000 - KMTV Song Bonsang Award
2000 - KMTV Song Popular Singers Award
1999 - MNet '98 Best Music Video From New Male Group Award
2008 - Golden Disc Bonsang Award
2007 - Japan's 21st Golden Disk Best Asian Artist Award
2007 - Mnet MKMF Overseas Viewer Award (For the song "Pretty")
2006 - Mnet KM Music Festival Overseas Viewer Award
2006 - MKMF "Best Korean Group Overseas" Award
2006 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2006 - Golden Disk Best Korean Gasoo Award
2006 - SBS Gayo Bonsang Award
2006 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Bonsang Award
2006 - SEA Music Popular Group Oversea Award
2006 - Grand Ceremony of Hallyu's Popularity in China “The top 10 most popular singers”
2006 - Shanghai International Arts Festival Appreciation Award
2005 - MTV Asia Favorite Korean Artist Award
2004 - Korean Music Singer of the Yea Award
2004 - KBS Music Bonsang Award
2004 - SBS Gayo Daejun Daesang Award
2004 - SBS Gayo Daejon Bonsang Award
2004 - SBS Gayo Daejon Music Award
2004 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Daesang Award
2004 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Bonsang Award
2004 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Artist Of The Year Award
2004 - 2nd Korea Fashion World Singer Section Award
2004 - Mnet KM Music Video Festival Best Dance Music Video Award
2004 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2004 - Netizen Popular Music Award
2004 - South Korean Image Contest Most Photogenic Award
2004 - MBC Top 10 Singers Award
2004 - Mnet KM Music Festival Overseas Viewer Award
2003 - Seoul Gayo Daesang Bonsang Award
2003 - SBS Gayo DaeJeon Bonsang Award
2003 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2003 - Korean Music Singer Of the Year Award
2002 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2002 - Mnet Music Video Festival Best Male Group Award
2002 - Seoul Music Bonsang Award
2001 - KBS Music Bonsang Award
2001 - SBS Gayo Bonsang Award
2001 - KMTV Gayo Most Popular Award
2001 - Golden Disk Bonsang Award
2001 - Seoul Music Bonsang Award
2001 - Mnet Music Video Festival Male Group Section Award
2000 - SBS Gayo Popularity Award
2000 - KMTV Song Bonsang Award
2000 - KMTV Song Popular Singers Award
1999 - MNet '98 Best Music Video From New Male Group Award
FASHION SHOWS
MUSIC VIDEOS
2012
Roygen - Men apparel (Shinhwa)
Chicken Mania (Shinnhwa)
2008
Basso Apparel
HanBul It's Skin Cosmetics
U.G.I.Z Let’s Green Up
U.G.I.Z S/S
2007
Basso Apparel S/S
Coca Cola Summer Ad
Coke Zero
HanBul It's Skin Cosmetics
U.G.I.Z Apparel - Spring
U.G.I.Z Apparel - Fall
2006
Hyundai Motor Vehicle - Avante
Lotteria Rice Burger (Shinhwa)
Rinnai Heater - New Year Special
U.G.I.Z Apparel Fall/Winter
2005
BON Apparel Photoshoot MBC Interview
Coca Cola (Shinhwa)
Domino’s Pizza (Double Crust Steak)
Domino’s Pizza (Grilled Potatos)
Ivy Club (Shinhwa) - Attention Please
Kyochon Chicken (Shinhwa)
Let’s Cokeplay Battle (Shinhwa)
Lotte Goo Goo Cone Ice-cream
NII Apparel - Spring/Summer
NII Apparel - Fall/Winter
Rinnai Heater
Samsung AnyCall - Beatbox SCH-S310
Samsung AnyCall - Anyclub
Samsung AnyCall - Anystyle
SPAM
Swiss Luxury Rado Watch (Making of the Photoshoot)
Vivaldi Park ice-skate rink
2004
BON Apparel - Fall/Winter
Buckaroo (Shinhwa)
Domino’s Pizza (Triple Cheese)
Giordano Apparel - Spring & Summer
Ivy Club - Monkey hips are red (with Shinhwa & Moon Geun Young)
Lotte Binch
Lotte Plus and Minus Beverage
M-net Promo
Megapass Internet - Railroad
Megapass Internet - Champion
Samsung AnyCall - AnyMotion
Samsung AnyCall - SPH S2300 (2 versions)
Vinci biscuit
2003
Giordano Apparel (Fall & Winter)
Megapass Internet
Loreal
Ivy Club (Shinhwa) with Dalmatian dogs
2002
Ivy Club (Shinhwa)
2001
Ivy Club (Shinhwa)
Nongshim shrimp cracker (Shinhwa)
CGV Theatre (Shinhwa)
Leukkapeu (Shinhwa)
FRJ (Shinhwa)
2000
Ivy Club (Shinhwa)
1999
Nibs Chips (Shinhwa)
From Korea, to Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore..... Eric & Shinhwa have been on numerous magazines & newspapers.
To keep it short, the below does not include those magazines that he was on with Shinhwa.
I, Eric, promise to love each and every one in Shinhwa Changjo forever. My heart is always with you.
Eric Mun - 2000
If it wasn't requested that I answer in 0.5 seconds I probably would have turned the role down. Although discretion is important, I realized sometimes it's essential in life to trust someone and follow them as well.
Eric's comment about taking on a supporting roll in the 2003 MBC's Breathless that opened door to his acting career
There were 2-3 contracts offers with Eric's price being 4 times larger than our price. We were aware of that too. Each of us was priced differently by management companies. Even though other members also made sacrifices, Eric made the biggest sacrifice. He had to bring down his price to 3 times less than his own price. That's why, the fact that the 6 of us are able to stay together now, Eric contributed a lot to it.
Kim Dong Wan on OBS - Korea's Idol Group Shinhwa (2008.02.09)
Kim Dongwan recently disclosed on a program that "Eric rejected very high solo contract offers to ensure that the group stayed intact."
To this Eric replied, "My choice wasn't a sacrifice, it was the best decision I've made in my life.
Sport Donga magazine 2008
Thus til today, they still exist as Shinhwa, with its line up unchanged from day one. It is a feat in the Korean music scene for any idol group to be able to stay intact for this long. The core of this group is of course Mun Jung Hyuk. Well-known for giving the limelight to his fellow members, and taking care of them, his contribution to Shinhwa is massive. Regardless of his popularity, he remains the humble Mun Jung Hyuk, uniting the group with his presence.
Hue Story Magazine (2007.12)
Shinhwa left SM among much controversy. Eric was the one who negotiated with the management, and forking out his own funds to buy Shinhwa out. No one will ever know how much hardship he had to endure during the negotiations.
FANS Chinese magazine issue 24 (2008.01)
"To many, he is the leader of Shinhwa, gentlemanly, attractive, usually quiet, and sometimes shy.
To Shinhwa, there is only one Eric."
FANS Chinese magazine issue 24 (2008.01)
"When I'm part of Shinhwa, because it's not just about me, I have a responsibility towards the other members, and giving up is not an option. I don't feel insecure because the members are by my side"
Eric Mun - 韓国TVドラマ JP magazine (2009.02)
"It's impossible for Shinhwa to disband now even if we wanted to. Shinhwa doesn't just belong to us, it also belongs to the fans and people who love us."
Eric Mun - 韓国TVドラマ JP magazine (2009.02)
“It’s not so easy to see Shinhwa. If there’s anything, you can look for me.”
Eric’s famous quote in responding to a reporter’s malicious criticism of Shinhwa’s 7th album – 2004.09
"Sometimes when I look around, I'd find that I'm alone, and there's no one on my side. But when I'm on stage and I see the fans, I know that you are 100% on my side. I feel comforted thinking of that."
Eric Mun - Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert (Olympic Park Mar.30th, 2008)
"As you wake up to a new day everyday, don't waver because of trivial matters and instead look at the big picture"
Eric Mun - Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Members' Q&A Notes (Q#10)
"We've overcome all sorts of trouble and made a really special friendship. At certain points we hit, beat, fought each other and even with other members helping, but the most important thing was that whatever the conflict, it would never last a day."
Eric Mun - 2007 interview
Shinhwa is everything. Without Shinhwa there won't be the present me, and I would not meet precious friends and members who love me.
Eric Mun - 2007 interview
With the Shinhwa members its our hobby to insult each other. It’s the way we express our love for each other.
Eric Mun - Shinhwa’s 2004 interview
Though I may not be old enough to say this, I can say I’ve experienced the best and worst times of my life as with Shinhwa members.That’s why we can keep our relationship going even though we have Dongwan. ^^ so even without the contract, and even with Dongwan, Shinhwa will always be together till the end.
Eric Mun - 2006
I can smile because of you, I exist because all of you. Yes! we make each other complete.
Eric Mun
As I got older, I started to realize that there aren’t that many people who are with me, on my side, really. In my work, I’ve met many people who are out to hurt, people who gloat over misfortune, and those who try to end careers. I thought, there’s no one on my side at all. But I see all of you here, and you’re all on my side.
Eric Mun - 10th Anniversary Concert (Olympic Park Mar.30th, 2008)
Don't stay up all night just to write me letters and to spend your effort putting scents on your letters. Just from every word that you write and every story that you share, I can see your love. I can smell the scent of love. I want to read your letters to sleep every night. Even if that's all I can do, I will be able to have sweet dreams.
Eric Mun - Shinnhwa messages to fans in the early days
We all know there's nothing that can make the fans 100% satisfied.
But if there's a time when we can release an album that satisfies everyone 100%
That perhaps would be Shinhwa's last album.
Eric's note - Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert preparation 2008
I'm not the kind of hypocrite who wants to make my fans like me at all costs.
Eric Mun - 2008 T magazine
It takes time to build a masterpiece. That is why we want to show everyone that when something is old, it doesn't make it shabby.
Eric Mun - Shinhwa Press conference (2012.03)
I remember a conversation I had with Eric over drinks back when we were filming Bulsae (Phoenix). I said '"It's a good idea to go into acting. Any way, you can only be an idol for a few years, just make acting your lifelong career"... Eric turned serious and replied "No. I'll be with Shinhwa for more than 10 years, for a lifetime. Please wait and see".
Bulsae Director San Ray's twitter (2012.03)
We (Shinhwa) don’t think of setting ourselves a goal that we have already achieved before.
Eric Mun - Cosmo (2012.04)
We are not working on activities with the goal of achieving a certain status or position, but more to achieve the objective of keeping Shinhwa going strong.
Eric Mun - Cosmo (2012.04)
My dream since preschool is to be a household head who’s always happy. Though it may not necessarily refer to a married man.
Whether it’s at home or at work, I hope I’ll be a happy head of the family.
Eric Mun - Cosmo (2012.04)
Success starts with balance and satisfaction with your own life.
Eric Mun - People Inside (2013.06)
At first, we were Shinhwa to become singers. But now, we are singers to be Shinhwa.
Eric Mun - Shinhwa's 15th Anniversary Concert (2013.03.16)
Eric Mun - 2000
If it wasn't requested that I answer in 0.5 seconds I probably would have turned the role down. Although discretion is important, I realized sometimes it's essential in life to trust someone and follow them as well.
Eric's comment about taking on a supporting roll in the 2003 MBC's Breathless that opened door to his acting career
There were 2-3 contracts offers with Eric's price being 4 times larger than our price. We were aware of that too. Each of us was priced differently by management companies. Even though other members also made sacrifices, Eric made the biggest sacrifice. He had to bring down his price to 3 times less than his own price. That's why, the fact that the 6 of us are able to stay together now, Eric contributed a lot to it.
Kim Dong Wan on OBS - Korea's Idol Group Shinhwa (2008.02.09)
Kim Dongwan recently disclosed on a program that "Eric rejected very high solo contract offers to ensure that the group stayed intact."
To this Eric replied, "My choice wasn't a sacrifice, it was the best decision I've made in my life.
Sport Donga magazine 2008
Thus til today, they still exist as Shinhwa, with its line up unchanged from day one. It is a feat in the Korean music scene for any idol group to be able to stay intact for this long. The core of this group is of course Mun Jung Hyuk. Well-known for giving the limelight to his fellow members, and taking care of them, his contribution to Shinhwa is massive. Regardless of his popularity, he remains the humble Mun Jung Hyuk, uniting the group with his presence.
Hue Story Magazine (2007.12)
Shinhwa left SM among much controversy. Eric was the one who negotiated with the management, and forking out his own funds to buy Shinhwa out. No one will ever know how much hardship he had to endure during the negotiations.
FANS Chinese magazine issue 24 (2008.01)
"To many, he is the leader of Shinhwa, gentlemanly, attractive, usually quiet, and sometimes shy.
To Shinhwa, there is only one Eric."
FANS Chinese magazine issue 24 (2008.01)
"When I'm part of Shinhwa, because it's not just about me, I have a responsibility towards the other members, and giving up is not an option. I don't feel insecure because the members are by my side"
Eric Mun - 韓国TVドラマ JP magazine (2009.02)
"It's impossible for Shinhwa to disband now even if we wanted to. Shinhwa doesn't just belong to us, it also belongs to the fans and people who love us."
Eric Mun - 韓国TVドラマ JP magazine (2009.02)
“It’s not so easy to see Shinhwa. If there’s anything, you can look for me.”
Eric’s famous quote in responding to a reporter’s malicious criticism of Shinhwa’s 7th album – 2004.09
"Sometimes when I look around, I'd find that I'm alone, and there's no one on my side. But when I'm on stage and I see the fans, I know that you are 100% on my side. I feel comforted thinking of that."
Eric Mun - Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert (Olympic Park Mar.30th, 2008)
"As you wake up to a new day everyday, don't waver because of trivial matters and instead look at the big picture"
Eric Mun - Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Members' Q&A Notes (Q#10)
"We've overcome all sorts of trouble and made a really special friendship. At certain points we hit, beat, fought each other and even with other members helping, but the most important thing was that whatever the conflict, it would never last a day."
Eric Mun - 2007 interview
Shinhwa is everything. Without Shinhwa there won't be the present me, and I would not meet precious friends and members who love me.
Eric Mun - 2007 interview
With the Shinhwa members its our hobby to insult each other. It’s the way we express our love for each other.
Eric Mun - Shinhwa’s 2004 interview
Though I may not be old enough to say this, I can say I’ve experienced the best and worst times of my life as with Shinhwa members.That’s why we can keep our relationship going even though we have Dongwan. ^^ so even without the contract, and even with Dongwan, Shinhwa will always be together till the end.
Eric Mun - 2006
I can smile because of you, I exist because all of you. Yes! we make each other complete.
Eric Mun
As I got older, I started to realize that there aren’t that many people who are with me, on my side, really. In my work, I’ve met many people who are out to hurt, people who gloat over misfortune, and those who try to end careers. I thought, there’s no one on my side at all. But I see all of you here, and you’re all on my side.
Eric Mun - 10th Anniversary Concert (Olympic Park Mar.30th, 2008)
Don't stay up all night just to write me letters and to spend your effort putting scents on your letters. Just from every word that you write and every story that you share, I can see your love. I can smell the scent of love. I want to read your letters to sleep every night. Even if that's all I can do, I will be able to have sweet dreams.
Eric Mun - Shinnhwa messages to fans in the early days
We all know there's nothing that can make the fans 100% satisfied.
But if there's a time when we can release an album that satisfies everyone 100%
That perhaps would be Shinhwa's last album.
Eric's note - Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert preparation 2008
I'm not the kind of hypocrite who wants to make my fans like me at all costs.
Eric Mun - 2008 T magazine
It takes time to build a masterpiece. That is why we want to show everyone that when something is old, it doesn't make it shabby.
Eric Mun - Shinhwa Press conference (2012.03)
I remember a conversation I had with Eric over drinks back when we were filming Bulsae (Phoenix). I said '"It's a good idea to go into acting. Any way, you can only be an idol for a few years, just make acting your lifelong career"... Eric turned serious and replied "No. I'll be with Shinhwa for more than 10 years, for a lifetime. Please wait and see".
Bulsae Director San Ray's twitter (2012.03)
We (Shinhwa) don’t think of setting ourselves a goal that we have already achieved before.
Eric Mun - Cosmo (2012.04)
We are not working on activities with the goal of achieving a certain status or position, but more to achieve the objective of keeping Shinhwa going strong.
Eric Mun - Cosmo (2012.04)
My dream since preschool is to be a household head who’s always happy. Though it may not necessarily refer to a married man.
Whether it’s at home or at work, I hope I’ll be a happy head of the family.
Eric Mun - Cosmo (2012.04)
Success starts with balance and satisfaction with your own life.
Eric Mun - People Inside (2013.06)
At first, we were Shinhwa to become singers. But now, we are singers to be Shinhwa.
Eric Mun - Shinhwa's 15th Anniversary Concert (2013.03.16)
Credits:
Eric Mun Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Mun
Shinhwa Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinhwa
Eric Mun Official site: http://munchonghyuk.cafe24.com/index2.html
TOP CLASS Entertainment: http://www.topcent.co.kr/topclass
Eric gall.dcinside Gallery: http://gall.dcinside.com/list.php?id=munjh
International Shinhwachangjo: http://s15.invisionfree.com/ShinHwaChangJo
Shinhwa.Biz: http://www.shinhwa.biz/forums/index.php
Absolutshinhwa: http://absolutshinhwa.wordpress.com
Ubquitious Eric: http://uberic.com
Ubquitious Eric - Daum Cafe: http://cafe.daum.net/UbiquitousEric
Puruse Syndrome: http://puruse.net
fevEric: http://feveric.com/feveric/
Ericmun-th: http://www.ericmun-th.com/
Eric Mun Fan Blog: http://ericaholic.blogspot.com
Eric Mun Tumbler: http://ericmun.tumblr.com/
Drama Fever: http://www.dramafever.com
Crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com
Eric Baidu Bar: http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=eric&tp=0
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