Jeong Yun-ho

In this Korean name, the family name is Jeong.
Not to be confused with Yunho.

Yunho
Yunho in June 2025
Born
Jeong Yun-ho

(1999-03-23) March 23, 1999
Gwangju, South Korea
EducationSchool of Performing Arts Seoul
Global Cyber University
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Actor
Musical career
GenresK-pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsKQ Entertainment
Member ofAteez
Korean name
Hangul
정윤호
Hanja
丁潤浩
RRJeong Yunho
MRChŏng Yunho
Signature

Jeong Yun-ho (Korean: 정윤호; born March 23, 1999), mononymously known as Yunho, is a South Korean singer, dancer and actor. He debuted as one of the dancers and vocalists for the South Korean boy band Ateez in 2018.

Early life

Jeong Yun-ho was born March 23, 1999, in Gwangju, South Korea. He developed an interest in singing and performing at a young age and studied at local music and dance academies in Gwangju. Yunho moved to Seoul to attend the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA), where he studied in the applied music department before enrolling at the Global Cyber University.[1][2][3][4]

Career

2017–2018: Pre-debut and debut with Ateez

Prior to his official debut, Yunho trained as part of KQ Fellaz, a pre-debut team formed by KQ Entertainment. He debuted with Ateez on October 24, 2018, when the group released their first EP, Treasure EP.1: All to Zero.[5][4]

2020–present: Acting debut, Idol Radio and OSTs

On October 16, 2020, Yunho was announced as part of the cast of the KBS drama Imitation, marking his acting debut. He portrayed the second lead Lee Yu-jin, center of the boy group Sparkling. The series aired from May 7, to July 23, 2021. He also took part in the OSTs "Diamond" as a member of the fictional group Sparkling and "Like When We First Met" with actress Jung Ji-so, in their acting roles as Yu-jin and Maha respectively.[6][7]

On September 8, 2022, Yunho, alongside fellow Ateez member Hongjoong, was announced as the new DJs for the third season of MBC's radio program, Idol Radio. Their final episode as DJs aired on December 27, 2023, marking their departure from the show.[8]

On May 25, 2024, Yunho threw the first pitch for the Kia Tigers in a match against the Doosan Bears in Gwangju.[9] On August 1, Yunho appeared in the music video for the song "Kung Kung Dda" by Seo Eve.[10] On October 3, Yunho released the song "Be Alright" with a lyric video.[11]

On June 7, 2025, Yunho was once again invited by the Kia Tigers to throw the first pitch in a game against the Hanhwa Eagles.[12] On July 5, Yunho released the soundtrack "On My Way to You" for the KBS2 drama For Eagle Brothers.[13] On July 25, it was revealed that Yunho was cast in 전자두뇌 정과장, a short drama released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Infinite Challenge. It was released on the Kanta Japan app on August 8, 2025.[14][15] On July 28, CJ ENM unveiled the first teaser poster for the music film Back!Stage, confirming Yunho's lead role. The film was released at CGV theaters in Korea on August 18, 2025.[16][17]

Other ventures

Fashion

On September 7, 2024, Yunho attended the Kwak Hyun Joo 25S/S Collection show during the Seoul Fashion Week.[18]

On July 7, 2025 he attended the opening of new Seoul boutique by the Italian luxury house Ferragamo.[19]

Discography

For Yunho's work with ATEEZ, see Ateez discography.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Album
"Diamond" 2021 Imitation OST
"Like When We First Met"
"On My Way to You" 2025 For Eagle Brothers OST
"Spotlight" Back!Stage film OST

Unofficial releases

Title Year Album Ref.
"Be Alright" 2024 Non-album single [11]

Filmography

For Yunho's filmography with ATEEZ, see Ateez § Filmography.

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 Back!Stage Choi Gi-seok [17]

Television series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Imitation Lee Yu-jin [20]

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2025 전자두뇌 정과장 Kim Minhyuk Released on Kanta Japan for Infinite Challenge 20th Anniversary [14]

Radio shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022–2023 Idol Radio Host Season 3; with Hongjoong [21]

Host

Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 The Show Special host; Ep 277 [22]
2021 SBS Super Concert in Daegu with Jeon Somi and YooA [23]
2022 The Show Special host; Ep 306 [24]
2023 KCON Japan 2023 Special host [25]
Show! Music Core Special host; Ep 815 [26]
Inkigayo Live in Tokyo Special host [27]
2024 K-Wave Concert Inkigayo [28]
Inkigayo Live in Tokyo with Doyoung and Yunah [29]
Music Bank Special host; Ep 1230 [30]

Music video appearances

Year Song title Artist Ref.
2024 "Kung Kung Dda" Seo Eve [10]

Awards and nominations

For Yunho's accolades with ATEEZ, see Ateez § Awards_and_nominations.
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Seoul International Drama Awards 2022 Outstanding K-Pop Idol Actor Imitation Nominated
Asia Artist Awards 2025 AAA New Wave (Actor) Yunho Won [31]

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[32]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2018 Ateez "From" Non-album single
2023 Yunho and Mingi "Youth" The World EP.Fin: Will
2024 Yunho "Be Alright" Non-album single
2025 "Slide to me" Golden Hour : Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'

References

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  19. ^ "[IS포토] 에이티즈 윤호, '페라가모' 행사 나들이~". 일요서울i (in Korean). July 8, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
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  23. ^ "[단독]전소미-유아-윤호, '2021 sbs 슈퍼콘서트 in 대구' MC 발탁". 네이버 엔터 (in Korean). October 28, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
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  32. ^ "Songs Registered Under JEONG YUN HO" (To view, search "10020018" in the "Writers & Publishers" search bar). Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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