A Series of Facts about Hongjoong ATEEZ, the Leader with the Nickname 'Father' and High Social Concern

Kapanlagi.com - Hongjoong ATEEZ, whose real name is Kim Hong Joong, is a South Korean idol born on November 7, 1998. He is the leader of the ATEEZ group who is versatile. As a member of ATEEZ who became the first trainee at KQ Entertainment, he has many inspirational stories.

In the past, he sent a mixtape to KQ as an effort to show his talent. His talent as a composer, singer, and rapper was never formally honed before he entered the agency. Therefore, his perseverance deserves praise. Not only that, he is also known as an idol who can occupy any position because of his talents.

In addition, Hongjoong ATEEZ is also known as an idol with a high concern for social issues. Even the different nail polish on one of his fingers has a meaning. If you want to know other inspirational stories, please read the following facts about Hongjoong ATEEZ.

1. Deep Meaning Behind Hongjoong ATEEZ's Nail Polish

Hongjoong ATEEZ (Credit: Instagram/hongjoongis)

As an ATINY, you may have noticed that Hongjoong from ATEEZ often wears nail polish. What's unique is that Hongjoong often wears different nail polish colors on just one finger. At first glance, you can say that he is indeed unique.

However, the nail polish that Hongjoong wears is not just a fashion statement, KLovers! It has a deep meaning related to the campaign against violence towards children. This campaign is called "Polished Man". It is not unfounded, as the movement is done due to the high levels of violence against children.

His unique appearance can attract someone's attention to ask questions, and then discussions about the issue can begin. As an idol, Hongjoong's decision to sincerely participate in this positive cause is clearly impactful. In fact, his dedication has become a movement that has gathered donations in the form of money.

2. Hongjoong ATEEZ: A Hardworking and Talented Composer

Hongjoong ATEEZ (Credit: Instagram/hongjoongis)

Hongjoong ATEEZ's interest in songwriting has been present since a very young age. Even when he was still in school, he spent a lot of time in the studio making music. Therefore, it's not surprising that Hongjoong is heavily involved in the song-making process of ATEEZ.

You can see this in many of ATEEZ's released songs that include Hongjoong's name as a participant in their creation. He has also admitted that he writes songs for the group and not just for his solo projects. ATEEZ is indeed fortunate to have talented and hardworking members like Hongjoong.

However, it's worth noting that Hongjoong didn't have any formal training background before joining KQ Entertainment. His knowledge in writing lyrics, producing music, singing, and rapping was self-taught.

Also, it's important to know that Hongjoong's skill in making music is what led him to join KQ Entertainment, the agency that oversees ATEEZ. Yes, Hongjoong first contacted KQ Entertainment by sending his mixtape. Although it took a year to receive a response, it turned out that Hongjoong remained loyal and did not participate in other auditions.

There is an interesting story when Hongjoong was introduced to ATEEZ's producer named Eden. At that time, Eden as a mentor gave him 200 terms about music to learn. Actually, Eden was trying to test Hongjoong. And it turned out that Eden was surprised by his own test because Hongjoong came to him the next day to say that he had studied those terms all night and had memorized everything.

Well, thanks to his perseverance, Hongjoong became the first trainee of ATEEZ before Yunho joined. Finally, they successfully debuted in 2018 and gained popularity with remarkable productivity. Recently, they also released the MV 'Eternal Sunshine'. Have you watched it yet?

3. Hongjoong ATEEZ: A Dedicated Leader

Hongjoong ATEEZ (Credit: Instagram/hongjoongis)

Hongjoong ATEEZ's dedication is clearly felt by his members. Therefore, it is understandable that he is called the "Father". He is always ready to step up and find solutions whenever they encounter problems.

Not only that, Hongjoong is truly suitable as a leader. Aside from being the first trainee of ATEEZ, Hongjoong embodies the qualities of a leader. He is also proficient in English. You can see this during their international promotions, where he often takes the lead in answering questions.

From there, you can see his proficiency in English. Just like his musical career, he learned English by himself. He did this by watching a lot of TV series on Netflix. One of his favorite series is MODERN FAMILY. It's no wonder that ATINYs are so proud and love an idol like Hongjoong ATEEZ.

Not only is he a caring and charismatic leader, but he also pays great attention to global humanitarian issues.

So, those are the inspiring facts about Hongjoong ATEEZ. ATINYs should be proud to have such an extraordinary idol like him.

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