Lee Hong-bin, also known by the mononym Hongbin, is a South Korean singer, actor, entertainer and streamer formerly signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX in May 2012, and began his acting career in 2014 in SBS' romantic drama Glorious Day as Yoo Ji-ho. He has since had a leading role in KBS2's fantasy action-romance Moorim School: Saga of the Brave (2016) as Wang Chi-ang. In 2017, Hongbin played Yoon Jae-won in the SBS Plus rom-com mini-drama Wednesday 3:30 PM. He officially left VIXX in August 2020.
Hongbin on the red carpet of the 2016 Gaon Chart K-pop Awards
VIXX is a South Korean boy band formed by Jellyfish Entertainment through the 2012 reality show MyDOL. Originally a sextet, the group is currently composed of four members: N, Leo, Ken and Hyukâformer vocalist Hongbin and rapper Ravi left the group and the agency in August 2020 and April 2023, respectively. They are predominantly known as a "concept or performance group" whose music, lyrics, choreography, and overall stage performances are crafted together to tell a story or concept.
VIXX at the KCON LA 2017 Red Carpet From left to right: Ravi, Leo, Hongbin, N, Ken, and Hyuk
VIXX at KCON 2012 in Irvine, California
VIXX at The Salvation Army Kettle Appeal Opening Ceremony in South Korea in 2012
VIXX at their One Fine Day Press Conference (2015)