Youn Sung-ho
Youn Sung-ho | |
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| Born | 1976 (age 47–48) Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Agent | Bliss Entertainment |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 윤성호 |
| Hanja | 尹貹瑚 |
| Revised Romanization | Yun Seongho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yun Sŏngho |
Youn Sung-ho (Korean: 윤성호; born 1976)[1] is a South Korean comedian and a DJ.
Life and career
[edit]Youn Sung-ho graduated from Dong-Ah Broadcasting College with a major in theater and film,[1] and started his career after successfully auditioning with SBS in 2001.[2] With his character Pakgu on KBS' Gag Concert, he gained some popularity nationally.[3] He would also release music with other comedians.[4]
In 2023, he started uploading videos on YouTube as a monk character, bearing his Buddhist name 'Iljin' (일진). Later in November 2023, he received the name 'Newjin' (뉴진) for the character at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, stylized in English as 'NewJeansNim'.[5][6] However, he was not initiated as a full-fledged Buddhist monk.[7][8] As NewJeansNim, he would infuse Buddhist scriptures with EDM beats. He was well received in South Korea by the major Buddhist sect order, the Jogye Order and the public there, and was also credited with reviving Buddhism popularity among the South Korean youths.[6][9] Since then, he had played to crowds at different countries and festivals.[9][10][11]
On May 3, 2024, NewJeansNim performed at a dance club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, it was met with backlash from the local Buddhism community.[12] His subsequent show in the country was cancelled.[13] Similarly, his upcoming June 19 show in Singapore was protested by Singapore Buddhist Federation, which requested for its permits to be rejected.[14] Authorities had stated that action would be taken if the performance involves religious elements, with laws that can penalize if the action in question is deemed to be offensive to a race, religion, ethnicity or nationality or other groups.[15] In a statement from the nightclub hosting him, Youn will not be performing with his robe or with any religious references.[16][17] The Singapore performance was announced on May 31, 2024, as being cancelled as he insisted on including two soundtracks with religious elements in the set and an agreement between him and the club could not be reached.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b 2001 SBS 신인개그맨“신선한웃음으로복스러운세상을열겠습니다” [2001 SBS Rookie Competition "I will open a blessed world with fresh laughter"] (PDF). SBS magazine. October 2001. p. 33. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "힙한 불교 어때서" 뉴진스님, 비판 여론 끄떡 없다..행사→'뉴스룸' 출격 [종합]. OSEN. May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ 뉴스, SBS (June 15, 2018). "'빡구' 윤성호, 86→70kg 3개월 다이어트 "이제 치맥 먹겠다"". SBS NEWS (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ 뉴스, SBS (July 27, 2018). "개그맨 김인석-윤성호, 트로트 EDM '진짜라 진짜' 공개". SBS NEWS (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ 머니투데이 (May 16, 2024). "'뉴진스님' 윤성호 오열…"작년 눈 뜨기 싫었다, 유튜브 해킹 충격"". 머니투데이 (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Make Buddhism cool again: South Korea's controversial DJ 'monk'". The Straits Times. May 14, 2024. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Chin, Hui Shan (May 20, 2024). "Buddhist body, nightclub in talks amid concerns over upcoming S'pore shows by DJ 'monk'". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "South Korean 'Monk DJ' offends Malaysian Buddhists with 'prayer' dance". South China Morning Post. May 24, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Controversial Korean DJ barred from performing at Singapore nightclub". South China Morning Post. May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ 머니S (April 11, 2024). "'뉴진스님' 윤성호, 2024 연등놀이에서 EDM '난장' 펼친다". 머니S (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Why a South Korean 'Monk' DJ Is Dividing Buddhists". Yahoo News. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Buddhist group slams Korean DJ's monk getup in KL club". Free Malaysia Today. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "South Korean DJ sparks outrage in Malaysia for performing in Buddhist monk robe". Mixmag Asia. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Hazeeq Sukri. "Singapore Buddhist Federation calls for cancellation of show by South Korean DJ 'monk' NewJeansNim". TODAY. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "South Korean DJ 'monk' performance must not involve religious elements if it is to proceed, say authorities". CNA. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ AFP (May 23, 2024). "S. Korea 'monk' DJ ditches robe to avoid Singapore ban | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Choi, Si-young (May 23, 2024). "'Monk DJ' takes global stage, with caveat". Korean Herald.
- ^ "Upcoming performances by South Korean DJ 'monk' at Singapore club cancelled". The Straits Times. May 31, 2024. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved June 1, 2024.