E2024-G172

Leading the First Wave of Hallyu: TVXQ’s U-KNOW

Narrative

U-KNOW (Jung Yunho, born 1986) is a member of the first generation K-pop boy group TVXQ and a native of Gwangju. U-KNOW grew up in Gwangsan-gu District, attending Misan Elementary School, Wolgye Middle School, and Gwangil High School. Other K-pop stars from Gwangju include BTS's J-Hope and Ladies Code's Zuny, who are all featured as part of Gwangju's K-pop Star Street.