Cheondung (천둥)
Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
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Pre-debut
Thunder was born in Busan, South Korea but grew up in the Philippines, where his eldest sister, Sandara Park, achieved nationwide fame in 2004 after winning 2nd place in a talent search reality competition. He first appeared on national television when he attended the finale with his mother. Later on, as his sister began her hectic activities as a celebrity, a crew from one of South Korea's biggest TV agencies recorded her daily life in the documentary, "My Name Is Sandara Park." This marks Thunder's first ever appearance on Korean TV. Sandara's eventual decision to pursue activities in their home country led to their family's return to Korea in 2007. By this time, Thunder had finished secondary education in the Philippines. It was later on revealed in a magazine interview that he had originally decided to pursue a professional career as a soccer player, specifically as a midfielder. He gave up and instead started auditioning for entertainment agencies, one of which was JYP Entertainment. He had taken dancing workshops offered by Sandara's home network back in the Philippines. Thunder eventually became a trainee under LOEN Entertainment, where he met singer IU. He appeared in IU's debut MV for her song "Mia" and was also seen in a couple of self videos with her wherein they sing Big Bang's "Lies" and Super Junior's "Sorry So Solo Activities In October 2009, he was featured in Lyn's “New Celebration” music video. In November, he starred in a commercial film with Wonder Girls for Cafe Mori. In March 2010,Thunder alongside U-Kiss’ Dongho and Eli and Shinee’s Key hosted a new variety show called Raising Idol. He also appears in K.Will's Gift MV. Thunder also participated in Mnet's Mnet Scandal. Having lived in the Philippines, he participated in the cable TV show, Mom, I've gone crazy for English with fellow K-Pop singer Nicole from Kara, where he was an English mentor to young children. He was also a host of The M-Wave, a music program which aired on Arirang TV with fellow artist Krystal from f(x),. Thunder was also chosen to become Alba Heaven spokesperson. It is a job search site, focusing on connecting users who want part-time jobs with potential businesses and employers, he participates in a TV CF which was broadcast on the airwaves. In 2011, Thunder was made a permanent cast member of the KBS show Imagination Arcade. In December, Thunder has a cameo role in jTBC drama Padam Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats where he plays the role Yang Kang Woo, the older brother of Yang Kang Chil (played by Jung Woo Sung). In July 2012, Thunder released a self-composed solo song titled "Don't Go". In January 2013, He was cast as the main lead in upcoming MBC drama, Nail Shop Paris, with Kara's Gyuri. |
Dramas
Collaborations
Singles
Modeling Thunder has a 9 deungshin body. Deungshin is the proportion of the head size and a height, in which you divide height to a head size. It is considered as an ideal deungshin size among Koreans. In 2010, Thunder ranked #8 on EPOP Mag Malay Version "Nine-Head Figures Flower Boys". In fashion industry, 1:9 is measured as the most perfect ratio for runway models. In April 2012, Wanna Girls magazine named him as new fashionista icon of 2012, along with Girls' Generation’s Jessica, T-ara’s Hyomin and B2ST's Junhyung. Solo Print Work Because of his androgynous face and modelesque image he was featured in Elle Girl's February 2010 issue. He was given a 4-page spread, where he showed off his unique yet fashionista chic image. In 2011, he has transformed 360 degrees from his chic image to become a punk - rocking boy for Singles' magazine October issue, giving him 6-page spread. In 2012, he posed shirtless for Harper's BAZAAR March issue. In same year, he posed for L’Officiel Hommes Korea April issue, Thunder revealed more of his chic side and charismatic masculinity than he ever has done before. Both magazine gave him 8-page spread. Runway In 2012, Thunder started his career in runway as he walked for Lee Jae-ho's Coexistence Collection in S/S 2013 Seoul Fashion Week. In November, he walked for Korean designer Park Jong-cheol's fashion show 'Bling Bling Party' as part of SUNY Korea Festival. |