Jung-hoon

Jung-hoon is a Korean masculine given name, an alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 정훈 (see Jeong-hun). The name was highly popular in South Korea during the mid-to-late 20th century, ranking tenth in 1960, first in 1970, and third in 1980.

Etymology

The name is typically written with the Sino-Korean characters 正 (jeong), meaning "right, proper, correct," and 勛 (hun), meaning "meritorious deed, rank." However, other hanja combinations are also used.

Notable Bearers

• Kim Jong-hun (born 1956), North Korean footballer
• Kang Jung-hoon (born 1976), South Korean footballer
• Yeon Jung-hoon (born 1978), South Korean actor
• Kim Jeong-hoon (born 1980), South Korean singer and actor
• Park Jung-hoon (born 1988), South Korean footballer
• Kim Jung-hoon (born 1989), South Korean footballer
• Im Jung-hoon (born 1990), stage name J-Hoon, South Korean singer, member of B.I.G.
• Kim Jeong-hoon (footballer, born 1991)
• Lee Jung-hoon (born 1991), stage name Yoon So-ho, South Korean actor
• Wang Jeung-hun (born 1995), South Korean golfer

This list includes figures from sports, entertainment, and other fields, highlighting the name's broad appeal.

Key Facts

• Meaning: "right, proper, correct" + "meritorious deed, rank" (common hanja)
• Origin: Sino-Korean
• Type: Given name
• Usage regions: South Korea