Jonathan Yiombi Explained
| Birth Name: | Jonathan Thona Yiombi |
| Birth Date: | 1 February 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Occupation: | Entertainer |
| Years Active: | 2019 – present |
| Father: | Yiombi Thona |
| Relatives: | Patricia (sister), Ravi Yombi (brother) |
| Module: | | Child: | yes | | Hangul: | 조나단 토나 욤비 | | Rr: | jonadan tona yombi | | Mr: | chonatan t'ona yompi |
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Jonathan Thona Yiombi (; born February 1, 2000) is a Congolese (Democratic Republic of the Congo) entertainer based in South Korea.
Personal life
He is the second son of Yiombi Thona, a former politician and diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On February 13, 2008, Jonathan fled to South Korea with his mother and siblings after his father was recognized as a refugee through a trial.[1] He lived in Incheon for 5 years[2] then moved to Gwangju when he was in the 6th grade of elementary school. On January 26, 2024, he declared to naturalize as a Korean citizen.[3] As of May 2024, he still maintains his citizenship in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In August 2019, he mentioned on Radio Star that 'Yiombi' was his last name and that his full name was 'Jonathan Yiombi'.
Education
Other ventures
Endorsement
Filmography
Television shows
Web shows
Drama
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- News: Kim. Cheol-seon. ko:난민출신 '콩고 왕자' 조나단 한국외대 합격..."수능 준비중". 'Prince of the Congo' Jonathan, a refugee, was accepted to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies..."Preparing for the college entrance exam". ko. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20191111157900004. November 12, 2019. Yonhap News. May 6, 2024.
- News: . ko:인천에 정착한 콩고 왕자 욤비씨 이야기. The story of Mr. Yombi, a Congolese prince who settled in Incheon. ko. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20130207139200005. February 10, 2013. Yonhap News. May 6, 2024.
- News: Kim. So-jeong. ko:'콩고 왕자' 조나단, 한국 귀화 결정..."가능하다면 군대도". 'Prince of the Congo' Jonathan decides to naturalize in Korea... "If possible, even the military.". ko. https://www.chosun.com/national/national_general/2022/01/27/ZIMX2ULZANC4LMFGXXWTHVIULU/. January 27, 2022. The Chosun Ilbo. May 6, 2024.
- Web site: Hunmaenjeongeum MC Introduction. ko. MBN. May 6, 2024.
- News: Kim. Hye-yoon. ko:개그맨 이창훈 누구? #봉숭아학당 #맹구 #이미영 친오빠. Who's Comedian Lee Chang-hoon?. ko. https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/9127546. December 31, 2019. Maeil Business Newspaper. May 7, 2024.
- News: Lee. Joon-hyeon. ko:'케이팝 어학당-노랫말싸미' 콩고 왕자 조나단→소울 장인 그렉, 10인 10색 외국인 수강생 눈길. ko. https://www.hankyung.com/article/202002037129I. February 3, 2020. The Korea Economic Daily. May 7, 2024.
- Web site: KBS Godfather Cast. ko. KBS. May 6, 2024.
- News: Park. Pan-seok. ko:첫방 'Zㅏ때는 말이야' 윤후X준수→래원X조나단, 제멋대로 아날로그 생존기 시작. First Broadcast 'Generation Z Self Survival' Yoon-hu x Jun-su → Rae-won x Jonathan, Analog survival begins . ko. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/03/15/EYIAUTBVKYWYLRQFWVVJA2O3QA/. March 12, 2022. The Chosun Ilbo. May 7, 2024.
- Web site: Choice of Seven Billions Cast. ko. TvN. May 6, 2024.
- Web site: Korean History Cast. ko. TvN. May 6, 2024.
- News: Kim. Han-na. ko:'복면가왕' 조나단 "관 들어가기 전 큰일 할 듯". King of Masked Singer Jonathan "I think I'm going to do something big before I go into the coffin.". ko. https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202201231917003&sec_id=540201. January 23, 2022. Sports Kyunghyang. May 7, 2024.
- News: Shin. Yeong-seon. ko:'한블리' 급발진 의심사례 또...900m 질주하다 전복. 'Han Moon-chul's Dashcam Review' Another suspected case of sudden acceleration...overturned while running 900m. ko. https://www.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=65877. March 23, 2023. Hankooki. May 7, 2024.
- Web site: My Sibling's Romance Panelist Introduction. JTBC. March 28, 2024.
- News: Oh. Myeong-eon. ko:남매가 함께 짝 찾는 '연애남매' 3월 첫선...이진주 PD 연출. 'My Sibling's Relationship', in which siblings find a partner together, premieres in March...Producer Lee Jin-joo. ko. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20240112061000005. January 12, 2024. Yonhap News. March 28, 2024.
- News: Lee. Da-gyeom. ko:장지수X미미미누X조나단, 3MC 꿀잼케미 '플로리다 프로젝트'. Jang Ji-soo x Mimiminu x Jonathan, 3 MC Super Fun Chemistry at 'Florida Project'. ko. https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/10093008. November 10, 2021. Maeil Business Newspaper. May 7, 2024.
- News: ko:tvN D, 조나단의 '동네스타K' 내일 공개. tvN D, Jonathan's 'Neighborhood Star K' Revealed Tomorrow. ko. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20220311139500005. March 11, 2022. Yonhap News. May 7, 2024.
- Web site: Lim . Jeong-won . August 14, 2023 . 'Zombieverse' invites viewers into alternative reality world . July 16, 2024 . . en.
- News: Baek. Ji-eun. ko:'콩고왕자' 조나단, 3년만에 '라스' 금의환향... 가비와 찰떡케미. 'Prince of Congo' Jonathan, Golden Return at 'Radio Star' After 3 Years.. Perfect Chemistry with Gaby. ko. https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2022/01/19/FD6XIVTEK223A5EL75DXWHUGXI/. January 19, 2022. The Chosun Ilbo. May 7, 2024.
- News: Kim. Seon-woo. ko:'라켓소년단' 신정근, 첫 등장부터 남다른 존재감 '신스틸러'. 'Racket Boys' Shin Jung-geun, a 'scene stealer' with a unique presence from the first appearance. ko. https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1044929. June 1, 2021. Sports Seoul. May 7, 2024.
- Web site: 활약 못한 후보들에 감사" 신동엽, 10년 만에 대상 품었다(종합)[2022 KBS 연예대상]]. Kim Hyun-sik. "Thanks to the candidates who were not active" Shin Dong-yeop, 10 years later, the grand prize (comprehensive) [2022 KBS Entertainment Awards]. E-Daily. Naver. December 25, 2022. May 6, 2024. ko.
- Web site: Moon . Ji-yeon . June 24, 2024 . [공식] '무빙'·'SNL코리아' 최다 노미..제3회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 격돌 ]. [Official] 'Moving' and 'SNL Korea' most nominated..Candidates clash for the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards . June 26, 2024 . Sports Chosun . ko . Naver.
