Yoon Jong Shin is a South Korean singer, songwriter and host. Born on October 15, 1969, he started his career as a guest singer for the band 015B in 1990 and then launched his solo singing career a year later. After a prolific career as a musician, he branched out into acting and entertainment starting in 2000 and became a popular staple on many reality shows. He became a regular cast member of “Radio Star” in 2007 and “Family Outing” in 2008 and also served as a judge on the talent show “Superstar K” for many seasons. Other popular programs he has hosted include “GO Show,” “Hwasin - Controller of the Heart,” “Barefoot Friends” and “Secretly Greatly.” Yoon Jong Shin is co-founder and owner of the talent agency Mystic89. He married former professional tennis player Jeon Mi Ra in 2006, and they have three kids.

Yoon Jong Shin

November Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

Watch: Taeyeon Receives Heartfelt Welcome As She Joins “Sing Again 4” Judge Panel

Lee Chung Ah, Choi Siwon, Mimi, And More Confirmed As Panelists For New Dating Show By “Heart Signal” Production Team

Watch: New Vocal Audition Show “Girls On Fire” Teases Eye-Catching Performances

Watch: DAY6’s Young K, Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji, And More Share Criteria In New Vocal Audition Show “Girls On Fire”

Watch: Yoon Jong Shin, Jeong Eun Ji, Young K, And More Confirmed As Producers For New Vocal Audition Show “Girls On Fire”

February Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

June Variety Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon, Oh My Girl’s Mimi, Kim Eana, And More Get Investigative In “Heart Signal 4” Poster

For many, marriage is the end goal – but sometimes, it's difficult to get there. This quest brings young people together under the same roof in search of love, with a catch: they must select their prospective partner solely on their responses to a questionnaire meant to assess their compatibility. Hosts Yoon Jong Shin, Lee Chung Ah, Choi Si Won, Park Ji Sun, and Mimi share their thoughts as the contestants meet each other in person for the first time in Italy, hoping to find their future spouse.

Heart Pairing

In Search of Love Team

JTBC

In this groundbreaking music reality show, Jang Do Yeon leads an innovative project to create an all-female group where every member is a "main vocalist." Talented contestants from diverse backgrounds compete for a chance to join this unique ensemble, guided by expert judges and mentors including Apink's Jung Eun Ji, DAY6's Young K, and CEO of Mystic Entertainment Yoon Jong Shin. The pool of participants includes remarkable talents like Crush's sister, a former April main vocalist, and the singer of the "Squid Game" theme song. With high stakes and incredible potential, these aspiring artists showcase their vocal prowess and dream of becoming part of a groundbreaking musical group. This 2024 South Korean variety TV show is produced by Kim Hak Young.

Girls on Fire

🎤Vocal Quest Team🎼

Channel A

A group of romance-ready singletons arrives at Signal House ready to flirt! However, housemates must only express interest in one another via text message. The challenge? All texts are anonymous – meaning recipients must guess who is trying to make a love connection with them. A celebrity panel of love experts is on hand with commentary, including returning cast Yoon Jong Shin, Kim Ea Na, and Lee Sang Min, and a new group of pundits, including Oh! My Girl’s Mimi, Kang Seung Yoon of WINNER, and the psychiatrist Kim Chong Gi. This 2023 South Korean reality TV show is the fourth season of Heart Signal, which first began airing in 2017. It was produced by Park Cheol Hwan.

Heart Signal 4

💘 Cupid Returns Team 💘

Eight young, single people are brought together at Signal House, a unique reality show where finding love requires subtlety. Participants must navigate romantic connections through discrete "heart signals" without directly confessing their feelings, creating an intriguing social experiment. Celebrity panelists like Soyou (former Sistar member) and Lee Sang Min observe and comment on the unfolding romantic dynamics, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the house's interactions. As love triangles form and dissolve, the housemates compete to find a genuine connection while adhering to the show's strict communication rules. The tension builds as viewers wonder who will successfully pair up and potentially find true love in this unconventional dating environment. This is a 2018 South Korean reality TV/variety show co-produced by Lee Jin Min.

Heart Signal 2

When eight strangers start living together for a month, a unique social experiment unfolds. Four men and four women from diverse backgrounds share a house under the watchful eyes of love and dating experts. The residents are challenged to anonymously text a different housemate each night, creating an unpredictable dynamic of potential romantic connections. As the panelists observe and analyze the interactions, they begin to predict which residents might spark a genuine romantic relationship and which are better suited as friends. This intriguing social experiment explores the complexities of human connection and attraction. "Heart Signal" is a 2017 South Korean variety show directed by multiple directors, offering a fascinating look into the world of unexpected love.

Heart Signal

Ku Dong Gun (Ryoo Seung Bum), scarred and believing himself unlovable, never expected to find romance. When he meets Jang Hae Joo (Shin Min Ah), a blind woman, they fall deeply in love despite their physical challenges. After three years together, a potential eye donor offers Hae Joo hope of regaining her sight. Terrified that Hae Joo will reject him once she can see his scarred face, Dong Gun considers leaving her, wrestling with his deep-seated insecurities. His fear threatens to destroy their relationship and the love they've built. This is a 2005 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Kye Byuk that explores love beyond physical appearances.

Program

Tentang