Eun Ji-won
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In this Korean name, the family name is Eun.
Eun Ji-won (Korean: 은지원; Hanja: 殷志源; born June 8, 1978)[1] is a South Korean rapper, singer, actor and entertainer. He is the leader of the first generation idol group Sechs Kies (젝스키스).[2]
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Eun Ji-won | |
|---|---|
 Eun in 2017 | |
| Born | (1978-06-08) June 8, 1978 (age 45) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse |
Lee Soo-yeon
(m. 2010; div. 2012) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Sechs Kies |
| Formerly of | Movement, Clover, HOTSechgodRG |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 은지원 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Eun Ji-won |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ŭn Chiwŏn |
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He is recognized as an ancestor of the K-pop world, paving the way for hip-hop in the Korean pop scene. He is also considered an entertainment icon, popularly known as "Eun Choding" (Elementary Eun) for his childish on-screen persona on 1 Night 2 Days. In addition to his music, he continues to appear in shows like New Journey to the West.