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{{Short description|South Korean rapper}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Eastern name order|Mun Jung-hyuk}}
{{Infobox person
| name            = Eric Mun
| image           = 120811 전주 빅21 콘서트.jpg
| caption         = Eric in August 2012
| birth_name      = Mun Jung-hyuk
| alias           =
| birth_date      = {{birth date and age|1979|2|16}}
| birth_place     = [[Seoul]], South Korea<ref name="Eric Mun">{{cite web|script-title=ko:"신화 비주얼 담당"...6년만에 득남한 에릭, 아빠 외모 닮았을까 관심 쏠려|url=https://www.ktodaynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=3639|website=케이데일리|language=ko|date=March 3, 2023|access-date=March 26, 2024|archive-date=March 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240326145951/https://www.ktodaynews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=3639|url-status=live}}</ref>
| education       = {{flatlist|
* [[Sunny Hills High School]]
* [[Dongguk University]]}}
| spouse          = {{marriage|[[Na Hye-mi]]|2017}}
| children        = 1
| module          = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre           = {{flatlist|
* [[K-pop]]
* [[hip hop music|hip hop]]
* [[Dance music|dance]]}}
| occupation      = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* songwriter
* actor
* record producer}}
| instrument      = {{hlist|Vocals|saxophone}}
| years_active    = 1998–present
| label           = {{flatlist|
* Shinhwa Company
* [[TOP Media]]}}
| associated_acts = [[Shinhwa]]
| website         = [http://www.shinhwacompany.co.kr/ www.shinhwacompany.co.kr]
}}
| module2             = {{Infobox Korean name|child=yes|headercolor=transparent
| hangul          = 문정혁
| hanja           = 文晸赫
| rr              = Mun Jeong-hyeok
| mr              = Mun Chŏnghyŏk
}}
}}
'''Eric Mun''' (born '''Mun Jung-hyuk''' on February 16, 1979) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and actor. He is a member and leader of the South Korean [[boy band]] [[Shinhwa]]. He is also well known for several dramas such as ''[[Phoenix (2004 TV series)|Phoenix]]'' (2004), ''[[Super Rookie]]'' (2005), and ''[[Another Oh Hae-young]]'' (2016). He was with Top Class Entertainment from 2007 to December 2013.  In 2014, Mun and his manager of 10 years, Lee Jong-hyun, set up a new management agency, E&J Entertainment, for his individual activities. Mun is also the [[CEO]] of Shinhwa Company, the home agency of his group, with [[Lee Min-woo]] as co-CEO since 2011, and with the remaining members—[[Kim Dong-wan]], [[Shin Hye-sung]], [[Jun Jin]] and [[Andy Lee (South Korean singer)|Andy Lee]]—as shareholders.
==Early life==
Mun was born in [[Daechi-dong]], [[Gangnam District]], [[Seoul]], South Korea.<ref name="Eric Mun" /> He is the youngest of the three siblings with two older sisters. He attended Daechi Elementary School located in Seoul. When his family moved to the U.S, he went to [[John Burroughs Middle School]] located in [[Los Angeles]]. Mun spent his years at [[Parks Junior High School]] and [[Sunny Hills High School]], both of which are located in [[Fullerton, California]]. In 1996 he returned to Korea and joined [[SM Entertainment]] as a trainee and was featured as a rapper on label mate girl group [[S.E.S. (band)|S.E.S.]]' single "''I'm Your Girl''" along with [[Andy Lee (South Korean singer)|Andy]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Way Back Wednesday: Shinhwa|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/04/way-back-wednesday-shinhwa|newspaper=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=December 3, 2016|archive-date=December 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220032625/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/04/way-back-wednesday-shinhwa|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}} On March 24, 1998, with the stage name Eric, he debuted as leader and main rapper of group [[Shinhwa]] with their single "해결사" (The Solver) on KM Music Tank. He stated that their debut album, ''[[Resolver (Shinhwa album)|Resolver]]'', did not perform well and the band almost disbanded. At the time, he thought seriously about giving up and returning to the U.S.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Steps Out of Character for ''Recruit''|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/04/07/2005040761013.html|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=April 7, 2005|access-date=November 8, 2011|archive-date=October 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005042255/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/04/07/2005040761013.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2005, Mun graduated from [[Dongguk University]] with a major in Theater and Film.
==Career==
===2004: Acting career beginnings===
In 2002, Mun and his Shinhwa bandmates had cameo appearance in the movie ''Emergency 19 Act''. In 2003 director Park Sung-soo cast him in a supporting role for [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s series ''Breathless'' (I Run).<ref>{{cite web|title=[11.07.15] 10asia's 10 Line feature: Eric|url=https://absolutshinhwa.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/11-07-15-10asias-10-line-feature-eric/|work=wordpress.com|last=수미|date=July 17, 2011|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=October 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013171639/https://absolutshinhwa.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/11-07-15-10asias-10-line-feature-eric/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source|reason=Per [[WP:UCG]]|date=April 2024}} In early 2004, he appeared in the drama [[Phoenix (2004 TV series)|''Phoenix'']] (Bulsae).
===2005–2006: Injury===
In 2005, Mun starred in lead role in [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]]'s ''[[Super Rookie]]'' with actress [[Han Ga-in]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Han Ga-in signs with Kim Ha-neul's agency|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009102915323708200|work=10 Asia|last=Kim|first=Jessica|date=October 29, 2009|access-date=April 5, 2012|archive-date=September 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908051202/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009102915323708200|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also broadcast on [[Fuji Television]]. It got solid rating in Korea during the broadcast. ''[[Super Rookie]]'' was also a big hit in Japan after [[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]] paid ₩2 billion for the broadcast rights in Japan.<ref name="a">{{cite web|title=Is it all over already? Gloomy signs overshadow rosy statistics of 'Hallyu'|url=http://www.hancinema.net/is-it-all-over-already-gloomy-signs-overshadow-rosy-statistics-of-hallyu--3403.html|work=[[HanCinema]]|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327122936/https://www.hancinema.net/is-it-all-over-already-gloomy-signs-overshadow-rosy-statistics-of-hallyu--3403.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was commercially successful in Japan when it was broadcast there. In December 2005, Mun went to promote ''[[Super Rookie]]'' in Japan, where he was greeted at the airport by a large crowd.<ref>[http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/12/19/2005121961020.html "Huge Crowds Greet Eric's Arrival in Tokyo"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116143343/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/12/19/2005121961020.html |date=January 16, 2014 }} ''Chosun Ilbo''. December 19, 2005. Retrieved November 8, 2011.</ref>
In early 2006, Mun was injured on the set of MBC drama ''Wolf'', resulting in it being pulled off air after four episodes. Mun was injured whilst shooting a scene, near [[Namdaemun]] in Seoul, where he was to save co-star [[Han Ji-min]] from being run over by a car. The stunt car driver, misunderstanding the instructions given to him, drove at them at 40&nbsp;km/h and did not stop in front of them as planned.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Hurt in Gallant Attempt to Save Han Ji-min|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/01/23/2006012361028.html|newspaper=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=January 23, 2006|access-date=February 12, 2011|archive-date=March 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305004545/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2006/01/23/2006012361028.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In August, after the successful run of ''Super Rookie'', especially in Japan,<ref name="a" /> Mun collaborated again with its writers in ''Invincible Parachute Agent'' (also known as ''Korea Secret Agency'').<ref>[http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2006083194728 "Moon Jeong-hyeok Chooses Interesting Roles"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113022422/http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2006083194728 |date=November 13, 2012 }} ''Dong-A Ilbo''. August 31, 2006. Retrieved November 8, 2011.</ref>
===2008–2010: Military enlistment===
Shinhwa's 10th Anniversary concert in March 2008 marked the start of Shinhwa's hiatus as a group to fulfill mandatory military service. Before his army enlistment, Mun appeared in a [[period drama]] for the first time in his acting career with ''[[Strongest Chil Woo]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chil-woo to Bring Joseon Hero to TV|url=http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2008/06/135_25318|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926093337/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2008/06/135_25318|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2020|publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|last1=Han|first1=Sang Hee|access-date=February 12, 2011}}</ref> With 30 million wons per episode for Strongest Chil Woo, Mun was the highest paid singer-turned-actor in the industry at the time.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shinhwa member Eric returns to TV as the highest-paid singer-turned-actor.|url=http://afspot.net/forum/topic/520196-eric-is-paid-30-billion-won-for-each-episode-in-drama-choi-kang-chil-woo/|website=AFspot|publisher=Sports Hankook|access-date=April 25, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123235/http://afspot.net/forum/topic/520196-eric-is-paid-30-billion-won-for-each-episode-in-drama-choi-kang-chil-woo/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Mun [[relinquishment of United States nationality|gave up his U.S. citizenship]] in 2003,<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa Eric, Army Enlistment Date to be 2008|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200701310811451130|access-date=February 17, 2015|archive-date=February 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217073416/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/news/read.html?newsid=200701310811451130|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa Eric Mun gave up his American Citizenship to serve in the army|url=http://shinwashi.blogspot.ca/2007/02/shinhwa-eric-army-enlistment-date-to.html|access-date=February 17, 2015|archive-date=February 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217072955/http://shinwashi.blogspot.ca/2007/02/shinhwa-eric-army-enlistment-date-to.html|url-status=live}}</ref> to be able to serve his military service. He was the first Shinhwa member to enlist for [[Conscription in South Korea|mandatory military service]] in October 2008. Because of his back injury from the filming of ''Wolf'', Mun served non-active duty after undergoing four weeks of basic training. He was discharged on October 30, 2010.<ref>Choi Jun-yong [http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010110122163020473 "Shinhwa Eric discharged from military"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421003250/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010110122163020473 |date=April 21, 2014 }} ''10 Asia''. November 1, 2010. Retrieved April 5, 2012.</ref>
===2011: Shinhwa Company===
After being discharged, Mun's first project was supposed to be [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]' action drama ''[[Poseidon (TV Series)|Poseidon]]'' opposite [[Kim Ok-bin]], set for broadcast in July 2011. However they dropped out when production was halted after the [[Bombardment of Yeonpyeong]] incident in November 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Choi Si-won, Lee Si-young embark ''Poseidon''|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011080216542996833|work=10Asia|last=Kim|first=Jessica|date=August 2, 2011|access-date=April 5, 2012|archive-date=October 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015025200/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011080216542996833|url-status=live}}</ref> Instead, he appeared in another KBS drama, ''[[Spy Myung-wol]]'' with [[Han Ye-seul]] in July, playing a Korean wave star who is at the center of a kidnap plot by North Korean agents.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric to make comeback to small screen in Han Ye-seul starrer|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011060108523923586|work=10 Asia|last=Hong|first=Luica|date=June 1, 2011|access-date=March 21, 2012|archive-date=April 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140421003355/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011060108523923586|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Drama explores inter-Korean love story|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/10/201_90618.html|work=[[The Korea Times]]|last=Kwon|first=Mee-yoo|date=July 10, 2011|access-date=July 20, 2011|archive-date=May 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052202/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/10/201_90618.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
On July 1, 2011, Mun became [[CEO]] (with [[Lee Min-woo]] as co-CEO) of Shinhwa Company, a joint venture agency for members Shinhwa to perform as a group. The Company manages the group as a whole, whilst members' individual activities are managed by their respective agencies.<ref>[http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/03/2011080300734.html "Shinhwa Form Their Own Agency"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304173232/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/08/03/2011080300734.html |date=March 4, 2015 }} ''Chosun Ilbo''. August 3, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2011.</ref>
As part of Top Class Entertainment he produced girl group [[Stellar (Korean group)|Stellar]], who debuted in August 2011 with the song "Rocket Girl".<ref>[http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=111&aid=0000235425 "에릭, '김가영 걸그룹' 스텔라 프로듀서 변신"] ''Naver News'' May 16, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{in lang|ko}}</ref>
===2012: Shinhwa reunion===
In March 2012, Mun reunited with his Shinhwa bandmates for their comeback after four years, under the management of Shinhwa Company. The group released their tenth studio album [[The Return (Shinhwa album)|''The Return'']] on March 23, 2012,<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:신화, 섬뜩한 뱀파이어 변신...23일 10집 발매|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120317n02923|work=[[Nate News]]|language=ko|date=March 17, 2012|access-date=March 19, 2012|archive-date=January 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113170436/http://news.nate.com/view/20120317n02923|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa to release upcoming 10th album on March 23|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012031611415951187|work=10 Asia|date=March 16, 2012|access-date=March 26, 2012|archive-date=May 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501020032/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012031611415951187|url-status=live}}</ref> launched the concerts ''[[Grand Tour: The Return|2012 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Return]]'' throughout Asia<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa releases teaser video for upcoming concert|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012020109043546617|newspaper=10 Asia|last=Hong|first=Lucia|date=February 1, 2012|access-date=December 13, 2012|archive-date=February 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202164452/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012020109043546617|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=CONCERT REVIEW: Shinhwa: Reborn with ''The Return''|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012032611004746965|newspaper=10 Asia|last=Suk|first=Monica|date=March 26, 2012|access-date=December 13, 2012|archive-date=February 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202174144/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012032611004746965|url-status=live}}</ref> and their first exclusive variety program ''[[Shinhwa Broadcast]]'' premiered on March 17, 2012, on cable channel [[JTBC]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa to have ''Shinhwa Broadcast''|url=http://global.mnet.com/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201203041009_3988|newspaper=Mnet News|agency=CJ E&M|last=Park|first=HyunMin|date=March 4, 2012|access-date=November 12, 2012|archive-date=January 3, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103214554/http://global.mnet.com/news/newsdetail.m?searchNewsVO.news_id=201203041009_3988|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Mun's rap is featured on [[Brown Eyed Girls]]' [[Son Ga-in|Ga-in]]'s digital single "Nostalgia", released on November 30, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=BEG's Gain's 'Nostalgia' to Feature Shinwha Eric's Rapping|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=22598|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130208121435/http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=22598|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 8, 2013|publisher=enewsWorld|agency=CJ E&M|last1=Ho|first1=Stewart|access-date=April 25, 2015}}</ref>
===2013: Shinhwa tour and leaving Top Class Management===
On February 8, 2013, Shinhwa's agency announced the group's  ''[[Grand Tour: The Classic|2013 Shinhwa Grand Tour: The Classic]]'' to commemorate the group's 15 years since their debut was revealed. The album's name called ''[[The Classic (Shinhwa album)|The Classic]]''.
Mun along with Shinhwa won ''Mwave Global Star Awards''<ref>{{Cite news|title=Shinhwa Thanks Global Fans for 20s Mwave Global Star Award at '20s Choice Awards|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/41188/shinhwa-thanks-global-fans-for-20s-mwave-global-star-award-at-20s-choice-awards|work=Mwave|date=July 18, 2013|access-date=July 18, 2013|archive-date=August 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830054406/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/41188/shinhwa-thanks-global-fans-for-20s-mwave-global-star-award-at-20s-choice-awards|url-status=dead}}</ref> as well as many music shows awards<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa Grabs 1st TV Music Show Crowns on Music Core|url=http://www.tenasia.com/archives/57150|work=10Asia|agency=10Asia|date=April 20, 2012|archive-date=November 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115163532/http://www.tenasia.com/archives/57150|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa No. 1 on Mnet's music show with "Venus"|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/36991/shinhwa-shows-how-its-still-on-top|agency=Mwave|date=May 25, 2013|access-date=April 18, 2017|archive-date=April 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418163134/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/36991/shinhwa-shows-how-its-still-on-top|url-status=dead}}</ref>  and a ''Triple Crown'' on [[M Countdown]]<ref>{{cite news|title=[M COUNTDOWN Hall of Fame] Shinhwa's 'Brand New'|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/38009/m-countdown-hall-of-fame-shinhwas-brand-new|publisher=Mwave|date=June 7, 2013|access-date=April 18, 2017|archive-date=April 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418162046/http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/38009/m-countdown-hall-of-fame-shinhwas-brand-new|url-status=dead}}</ref> for their music comeback.
December 2013, Mun's contract with Top Class Entertainment came to an end. He did not re-sign another contract with Top Class Entertainment and no longer has any running of group Stellar whom he helped the management to produce and promote the original line up.<ref>{{cite web|title=[News] Eric doesn't produce Stellar anymore...already left his agency|url=http://shinhwastuff.tumblr.com/post/76397738207/news-eric-doesnt-produce-stellar-anymore-already|work=tumblr.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=May 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010448/http://shinhwastuff.tumblr.com/post/76397738207/news-eric-doesnt-produce-stellar-anymore-already|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:에릭, 스텔라 프로듀싱에서 손 뗐다...소속사와 결별|url=http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201402121124351131&ext=da|language=ko|date=February 12, 2014|access-date=May 26, 2014|archive-date=May 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527220308/http://www.mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=201402121124351131&ext=da|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2014: Return to acting===
In March 2014, Mun successfully concluded the 16th Anniversary Concerts with Shinhwa. After several casting offers from KBS,<ref>{{cite web|title=Eric announces an official position regarding casting in 'Trot Lover'|url=http://en.starnnews.com/news/index.html?no=293822|work=starnnews.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213025212/http://en.starnnews.com/news/index.html?no=293822|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=[News] Mention of Eric in 'Golden Cross' article|url=http://shinhwastuff.tumblr.com/post/77874628535/news-mention-of-eric-in-golden-cross-article|work=tumblr.com|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064344/http://shinhwastuff.tumblr.com/post/77874628535/news-mention-of-eric-in-golden-cross-article|url-status=live}}</ref> Mun returned to television in August 2014 with the drama ''[[Discovery of Love]]'', which reunites him with [[Jung Yu-mi (actress born 1983)|Jung Yu-mi]], who was his co-star in MBC's 2007 ''[[Que Sera, Sera (TV series)|Que Sera, Sera]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=KPOP NEWS - Shinhwa's Eric Confirmed for 'Discovery of Romance' with Jung Yumi - Mwave|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/66717/shinhwa-eric-returns-to-acting|work=interest.me|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=April 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417064127/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/66717/shinhwa-eric-returns-to-acting|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eric Mun, Jung Yu-mi together again|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2989706|work=joins.com|date=May 26, 2014|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090055/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2989706|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>[http://www.tenasia.com/eric-confirmed-for-discovery-of-romance-reunites-with-jung-yu-mi-in-7-years/ eric-confirmed-for-discovery-of-romance-reunites-with-jung-yu-mi-in-7-years] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903035053/http://www.tenasia.com/eric-confirmed-for-discovery-of-romance-reunites-with-jung-yu-mi-in-7-years/ |date=September 3, 2014 }}</ref> It was also announced that he had formed his own management company, E&J Entertainment, with his manager of 10 years, Lee Jong-hyun.<ref>{{cite web|title=allkpop - Breaking K-pop news, videos, photos and celebrity gossip|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/05/shinhwas-eric-establishes-a-new-management-label-to-star-in-new-drama-discovery-of-romance0|work=[[Allkpop]]|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224108/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/05/shinhwas-eric-establishes-a-new-management-label-to-star-in-new-drama-discovery-of-romance0|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}}
Despite its average 7% Nielsen rating, Mun and the team of ''[[Discovery of Love|Discovery of Romance]]'' received praise for their acting and Mun won a 'Triple Crown at KBS 2014 Year End Award (Excellent Actor, Best Couple, and Netizen Award). With this win, Mun had won acting awards at all three major Broadcasting Networks.  In 2015, ''Discovery of Love'' was nominated for the ''2015 Rockie Award''<ref>{{cite web|title=2015 Rockie Awards|url=http://banffmediafestival.com/media/news-details/1844/|website=BANFF World Media Festival|access-date=April 25, 2015|archive-date=April 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423183335/http://banffmediafestival.com/media/news-details/1844/|url-status=dead}}</ref> in the Melodrama category alongside ''30 Vies'' (Canada), ''EastEnders'' (UK), ''Grey's Anatomy'' (USA), ''My Sunshine'' (China), and ''Mysterious Summer'' (Japan). In a ''2015 Instiz'' discussion post about viewers' favorite drama characters, Mun's Kang Tae-ha ''[[Discovery of Romance]]'' stays in top 10 at #6.<ref>{{cite web|title=Netizens discuss their favorite male leads|url=http://www.koreaboo.com/kdrama/netizens-discuss-favorite-male-leads/|work=koreaboo.com|date=September 27, 2015|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=September 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910121344/http://www.koreaboo.com/kdrama/netizens-discuss-favorite-male-leads/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}}
===2016: "Another Oh Hae-young" and "Three Meals a Day"===
After Shinhwa's 18 Anniversary in March, Mun returned to acting and appeared in the South Korean TV cable ([[tvN (South Korean TV channel)|tvN]]) drama ''[[Another Oh Hae-young]]'' with [[Seo Hyun-jin]]. The drama premiered on May 2 with better rating than its predecessor Pied Piper.  It broke its projected rating of 5% of on its 6th episode and becomes tvN's all-time highest rated drama for their Monday - Tuesday time-slot with the rating of 9.9% for its final episode.  ''Another Oh Hae-young'' team was rewarded a trip to Thailand after the drama ended. At tvN10 Awards on October 9, Mun was awarded the title of "Ro-co King".<ref>{{cite web|title=» 2016 tvN10 Awards (Winners List) » Korean Drama|url=http://www.koreandrama.org/2016-tvn10-awards-winners-list/|work=koreandrama.org|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=April 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401170239/http://www.koreandrama.org/2016-tvn10-awards-winners-list/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Seo Hyun-jin]] was also crowned "Ro-co Queen" for their roles in ''Another Oh Hae-Young''.
On September 16, in a preview for the new season of [[tvN (South Korean TV channel)|tvN]] "[[Three Meals a Day]]", it showed Mun joined as a cast member for Season 3 of ''Three Meals A Day - Fishing Village 3''<ref>{{cite web|title=Lee Seo Jin And Shinhwa's Eric To Appear On "Three Meals A Day"|url=https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/16/lee-seo-jin-shinhwas-eric-appear-three-meals-day/|work=[[Soompi]]|last=Hong|first=C.|date=September 16, 2016|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=January 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118035442/https://www.soompi.com/2016/09/16/lee-seo-jin-shinhwas-eric-appear-three-meals-day/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}} with [[Lee Seo-jin]] and [[Yoon Kyun-sang]]. This season of ''Fishing Village'' was filmed at Deukryang Island. The season premiere was on October 14. It was Mun's first appearance as a cast member of a variety show without Shinhwa. Mun surprised everyone with his great cooking skills that earned him the E-Chef title. The show had great rating of above 10% on average with the highest rating of 11.536% (AGB) 13% (TNmS).
At the end of November 2016, Mun and Shinhwa released a mini album ''Unchanging: Orange''<nowiki/> as part one of their 13th album.
Mun was chosen to be the model for ''Jean Michael Basquiat'' a new premium golf wears and accessories by [[CJ E&M]] and ''ULOS'', a Men's cosmetics & skincare by ''Ostuka Korea''.
===2017–2018: Marriage and Shinhwa's 20th Anniversary===
Shinhwa followed up with a comeback in January 2017 with Unchanging: Touch as the second part of their 13th album. On March 24, Shinhwa released Shinhwa 18th, their first self-produced variety show through [[Naver]]'s paid subscription platform for Vapp+.
Continue to be Jean Michael Basquiat and ULOS brand representative, Eric was also chosen to be the representative for Bibigo<ref>{{Cite web|title=170202 CJ Cheil Jedang, Convenient Food 'Bibigo Yukgaejang' TV commercial with Shinhwa's Eric is on Air|url=http://ericmun.tumblr.com/post/156885255844/170202-cj-cheil-jedang-convenient-food-bibigo|website=ALL ABOUT ERIC MUN|access-date=April 15, 2017|archive-date=April 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416044909/http://ericmun.tumblr.com/post/156885255844/170202-cj-cheil-jedang-convenient-food-bibigo|url-status=live}}</ref> by [[CJ E&M]], a global Korean food brand [[CJ CheilJedang|CJ Cheil Jedang]]. Later this year, together with [[Kim Sang-joong]] and [[Kim Myung-min]] Eric was chosen by [[Netmarble Games]] for their new CF, ''[[Lineage 2 Revolution]]'',<ref name="ericmun.tumblr.com">{{Cite web|title=170331 Netmarble 'Lineage2 Revolution' Reveal Web Drama Feat. Kim Sangjoong, Kim Myungmin, Shinhwa's Eric|url=http://ericmun.tumblr.com/post/159058358639/170331-netmarble-lineage2-revolution-reveal-web|website=ALL ABOUT ERIC MUN|access-date=April 15, 2017|archive-date=April 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416044828/http://ericmun.tumblr.com/post/159058358639/170331-netmarble-lineage2-revolution-reveal-web|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=[리니지2 레볼루션] 브로맨스 TV CF 공개!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wcaWVVA3rQ|last=리니지2 레볼루션|date=March 30, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2017|archive-date=December 13, 2021|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/-wcaWVVA3rQ|url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref> an online & mobile game.  Netmmarble Game also released a web drama series featuring [[Kim Sang-joong]], [[Kim Myung-min]], and Eric for their big-scale mobile MMORPG Lineage2 Revolution. In the web drama, Eric played a rookie employee who was trying to survive the hierarchy in a corporate environment, meanwhile he was reigning as the King in ''Lineage2 Revolution'' game. However, it was revealed that Eric is an actual high ranking player of "Lineage2 Revolution" in real life.<ref>{{cite news|title=Netmarble 'Lineage2 Revolution' Reveal Web Drama Feat. Kim Sangjoong, Kim Myungmin, Shinhwa's Eric|url=http://ericmun.tumblr.com/post/159058358639/170331-netmarble-lineage2-revolution-reveal-web|publisher=Enews|date=July 31, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=April 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416044828/http://ericmun.tumblr.com/post/159058358639/170331-netmarble-lineage2-revolution-reveal-web|url-status=live}}</ref>
In February 2017 Eric and actress Na Hye-mi confirmed their relationship after it was reported in the news.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Mun's Agency Confirms That He Is Dating Actress Na Hye Mi.|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/953323wpp/shinhwas-eric-mun-reportedly-dating-actress-na-hye-mi|publisher=[[Soompi]]|date=February 23, 2017|access-date=March 24, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206001512/https://www.soompi.com/article/953323wpp/shinhwas-eric-mun-reportedly-dating-actress-na-hye-mi|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}}  The couple got married on July 1, 2017, at Youngnak Church in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea after five years of dating.<ref name="Chosun">{{cite news|title=Eric Mun Ties the Knot with Actress Na Hyemi|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/07/03/2017070301087.html|publisher=Chosun|date=July 3, 2017|access-date=March 24, 2019|archive-date=December 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206001512/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2017/07/03/2017070301087.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2018 Eric and Shinhwa had the whole year to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary since debut with various activities starting with a remake music video "All Your Dream",<ref>{{cite news|title=K-Pop Boy Band Shinhwa Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Remake of 'All Your Dreams' Music Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8262286/k-pop-boy-band-shinhwa-20th-anniversary-remake-all-your-dreams|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=March 27, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328090116/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8262286/k-pop-boy-band-shinhwa-20th-anniversary-remake-all-your-dreams|url-status=live}}</ref> followed by a special fan party on March 24 & 25.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa To Kick Off Celebrations For 20th Debut Anniversary With Special Fan Party|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1108411wpp/shinhwa-kick-off-celebrations-20th-debut-anniversary-special-fan-party|publisher=[[Soompi]]|date=January 28, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184048/https://www.soompi.com/article/1108411wpp/shinhwa-kick-off-celebrations-20th-debut-anniversary-special-fan-party|url-status=live}}</ref>  The group made a music comeback with a release of a new music video "Kiss Me Like That" in August,<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 'Kiss Me Like That' Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8472754/shinhwa-kiss-me-like-that-video|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=August 29, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330224620/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8472754/shinhwa-kiss-me-like-that-video|url-status=live}}</ref> followed with a new mini album "Heart".<ref>{{cite news|title=Legendary K-pop group Shinhwa is back with special album|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2018/11/682_254676.html|publisher=[[The Korea Times]]|date=August 29, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184059/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2018/11/682_254676.html|url-status=live}}</ref>  They also met their fans through various fan events as well as appearances on variety shows.  Shinhwa wrapped up their year-long anniversary celebration with a 2-day concert at [[Olympic Gymnastics Arena|Olympic Gymnastics Arena (KSPO Dome)]] on October 6 and 7,<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa release their 'Heart' to the world|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shinhwa-release-their-heart-to-the-world-1.2273580|publisher=Gulf News|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184047/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shinhwa-release-their-heart-to-the-world-1.2273580|url-status=live}}</ref> followed by a concert at Taipei Arena on October 13<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa Brings Legendary 20th Anniversary Performance In Taipei|url=https://www.hellokpop.com/event/shinhwa-20th-anniversary-concert-taipei/|publisher=Hello Kpop|date=October 16, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126175312/https://www.hellokpop.com/event/shinhwa-20th-anniversary-concert-taipei/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}} and Hong Kong Asia World Expo Hall on November 24.<ref>{{cite web|title=2018 Shinhwa 20th Anniversary Concert Heart Tour in Hong Kong|url=https://www.asiaworld-expo.com/events/detail/2018-shinhwa-20th-anniversary-concert-heart-tour-in-hong-kong|website=Asia World Expo|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326192737/https://www.asiaworld-expo.com/events/detail/2018-shinhwa-20th-anniversary-concert-heart-tour-in-hong-kong|url-status=live}}</ref>
===2019–2020: New management, solo activities and return to acting===
On January 1, 2019, it was announced that Eric has joined his bandmate Andy at [[TOP Media]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric Signs On With TOP Media And Becomes Labelmates With Fellow Shinhwa Member Andy|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1286679wpp/eric-signs-top-media-becomes-labelmates-fellow-shinhwa-member-andy|publisher=[[Soompi]]|date=January 1, 2019|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184049/https://www.soompi.com/article/1286679wpp/eric-signs-top-media-becomes-labelmates-fellow-shinhwa-member-andy|url-status=live}}</ref> To everyone's surprise, Eric creates his own Youtube channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrufTWlMgYEK71hSyJcR5Ng aguTV] to share a various contents, from cooking, outings to how he failed to get a ticket for his own fan meeting.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Eric Experiences The Difficulties Of Buying Tickets For His Own Fan Meeting|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1298867wpp/watch-shinhwas-eric-experiences-difficulties-buying-tickets-fan-meeting|publisher=[[Soompi]]|date=January 27, 2019|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184047/https://www.soompi.com/article/1298867wpp/watch-shinhwas-eric-experiences-difficulties-buying-tickets-fan-meeting|url-status=live}}</ref>  The following month, on February 16, he held a birthday fan meeting "2019 ERIC's Moonday" at Kwanglim Art Center, BBCH Hall.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Eric To Hold A Solo Fan Meeting For The First Time In Eight Years And It's On His Birthday|url=https://www.hellokpop.com/event/shinhwa-eric-solo-fan-meeting-first-time-eight-years/|publisher=Hello Kpop|date=January 24, 2019|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=January 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123023450/https://www.hellokpop.com/event/shinhwa-eric-solo-fan-meeting-first-time-eight-years/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}}
His first broadcast activity for 2019 was a cast member for season 3 of tvN's variety show "Will The Locals Eat It?" in America<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Eric To Head 3rd Season Of tvN Variety Show "4 Wheeled Restaurant"|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1302836wpp/shinhwas-eric-to-head-3rd-season-of-tvn-variety-show-4-wheeled-restaurant|publisher=[[Soompi]]|date=February 11, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184047/https://www.soompi.com/article/1302836wpp/shinhwas-eric-to-head-3rd-season-of-tvn-variety-show-4-wheeled-restaurant|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}} (also known as [[4 Wheeled Restaurant]]). The show premiered on April 18.
Eric and Shinhwa held their 21st anniversary concert, 'Chapter 4'  at  KSPO Dome on April 20 and 21, 2019.
On May 22, Mun was cast for MBC's new variety show, "The Barber of Seville".<ref>{{Cite news|title=MBC's "The Barber of Seville", Shinhwa's Eric and Andy Are Coming to Spain|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000111781|work=Newsen|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=December 15, 2019}}</ref>  The filming took place in Seville, Spain and broadcast every Thursday from July 11 – Sep.12th.
Eric was also expected to make a come back to drama this year.  It was reported that Eric and [[Go Joon-hee]] are in talk to join KBS's fantasy rom-com drama "Perfume"<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Eric And Go Jun Hee In Talks For Fantasy Rom-Com Drama|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1300864wpp/shinhwas-eric-and-go-jun-hee-in-talks-for-fantasy-rom-com-drama|publisher=[[Soompi]]|date=February 1, 2019|access-date=March 26, 2019|archive-date=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326184049/https://www.soompi.com/article/1300864wpp/shinhwas-eric-and-go-jun-hee-in-talks-for-fantasy-rom-com-drama|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}} but he declined the offer.  On Nov.05th, Eric was confirmed as lead actor for [[Channel A (TV channel)|Channel A]]'s drama, "[[Yoobyeolna! Chef Moon]]"<ref>{{Cite news|title=Eric X Go Won Hee, Confirmed Casting for Channel A 'Unique! Moon Chef' Drama|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004114762|work={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}}|access-date=December 15, 2019|archive-date=December 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215182848/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004114762|url-status=live}}</ref> with [[Go Won-hee]] as lead actress.  The drama is expected to be broadcast in March 2020.
On April 1, 2020, it was reported that Eric and [[Yoo In-na]] are reviewing offers to star in MBC's rom-com drama 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yoo In Na And Shinhwa's Eric Reviewing Offers To Star As Leads In New Romance Drama|url=https://www.soompi.com/article/1391672wpp/yoo-in-na-and-shinhwas-eric-reviewing-offers-to-star-as-leads-in-new-romance-drama|website=[[Soompi]]|language=en|date=April 1, 2020|access-date=July 1, 2020|archive-date=July 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701051329/https://www.soompi.com/article/1391672wpp/yoo-in-na-and-shinhwas-eric-reviewing-offers-to-star-as-leads-in-new-romance-drama|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}} About 2 months later, on June 22, Eric was confirmed as lead actor for MBC's rom-com drama 'The Spy Who Loved Me' together with Yoo In-na and [[Lim Ju-hwan]]. The drama is scheduled to premiere sometime in October 2020.
===2022: End of a contract with the same agency===
In October 2022, Eric terminates his contract with [[TOP Media]].<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:에릭, 티오피미디어와 결별..."전속계약 종료" [공식입장]|trans-title=Eric breaks up with TOP Media... "Exclusive contract termination" [Official position]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001510782|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=X-ports News|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Ye-na|date=October 13, 2022|access-date=October 13, 2022|archive-date=October 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013133647/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001510782|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Personal life==
===Relationship and marriage===
In 2014, it was first reported that Eric had been dating actress and model [[Na Hye-mi]]<ref name="Yonhap Korea">{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Eric Mun and Actress Na Hyemi are said to be in 'Loving relationship'.|url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20140409070200005|publisher=Yonhap Korea|date=April 9, 2014|access-date=March 24, 2019|archive-date=January 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107101159/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20140409070200005|url-status=live}}</ref> but did not confirm their relationship. It was not until February 2017 when they publicly confirmed it through their respective agencies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eric Mun & Na Hye Mi Reveal Past Dating Rumors To Be True|url=http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/28695/20170309/eric-mun-na-hye-mi-reveal-past-dating-rumors-to-be-true.htm|publisher=Korea Portal|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=April 18, 2017|archive-date=April 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419003148/http://en.koreaportal.com/articles/28695/20170309/eric-mun-na-hye-mi-reveal-past-dating-rumors-to-be-true.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=Per [[WP:KO/RS#UR]]|date=April 2024}}  After five years of dating, Mun and Na got married on July 1, 2017, in a private church ceremony with family and friends at [[Youngnak Presbyterian Church]] in Jung District, Seoul.<ref>{{cite news|title=Shinhwa's Eric ties knot with actress Na Hye-mi|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170702000094|work=[[The Korea Herald]]|date=July 2, 2017|access-date=July 3, 2017|archive-date=July 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703210747/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170702000094|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Chosun" />
On August 23, 2022, Eric's agency announced that Na is pregnant with the couple's first child, after five years of marriage.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에릭♥나혜미, 결혼 6년 만에 부모 된다 (공식)|trans-title=Eric ♥ Na Hye-mi, become parents after five years of marriage (official)|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000889351|via=[[Naver]]|website=MK Sports|language=ko|last=Kim|first=Na-young|date=August 23, 2022|access-date=August 23, 2022|archive-date=August 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823085309/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000889351|url-status=live}}</ref> She gave birth to a son on March 1, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ko:에릭♥나혜미, 부모됐다...오늘 득남 "산모와 아기 모두 건강" [공식]|trans-title=Eric ♥ Na Hye-mi became parents... Today's birth "Mother and baby are both healthy" [Official]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006659024|via=[[Naver]]|publisher=News1|language=ko|last=Jeong|first=Yoo-jin|date=March 1, 2023|access-date=March 1, 2023|archive-date=March 1, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301103618/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006659024|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Filmography==
===Television series===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
|-
! scope="row" | 2003
| ''Breathless''
| Shin Sang-sik
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2004
| ''[[Phoenix (South Korean TV series)|Phoenix]]''
| Seo Jung-min
|-
| ''[[Banjun Drama]]''
| (ep.1-10)
|-
! scope="row" | 2005
| ''[[Super Rookie]]''
| Kang Ho
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2006
| ''Wolf''
| Bae Dae-chul
|-
| ''Invincible Parachute Agent''
| Choi Kang
|-
! scope="row" | 2007
| ''[[Que Sera, Sera (TV series)|Que Sera Sera]]''
| Kang Tae-joo
|-
! scope="row" | 2008
| ''[[Strongest Chil Woo|Strongest Chil-Woo]]''
| Chil-woo
|-
! scope="row" | 2011
| ''[[Spy Myung-wol|Spy Myung-Wol]]''<ref>{{cite news|title=Eric comes back with TV rom-com|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20110705000781|newspaper=[[The Korea Herald]]|last=Oh|first=Jean|date=July 5, 2011|access-date=June 13, 2013|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404052754/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20110705000781|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Kang Woo
|-
! scope="row" | 2014
| ''[[Discovery of Love]]''
| Kang Tae-ha
|-
! scope="row" | 2016
| ''[[Another Miss Oh]]''
| Park Do-kyung
|-
! scope="row" | 2018
| ''[[Tale of Fairy]]''
| Alex the Frog (voice cameo)
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2020
| ''[[Eccentric! Chef Moon]]''
| Kim Seung-mo
|-
| ''[[The Spies Who Loved Me]]''<ref>{{cite news|script-title=ko:'나를 사랑한 스파이' 문정혁X유인나X임주환 호흡 확정 "10월 첫 방송"(공식)|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202006220904111910|newspaper=Newsen|last=Park|first=A-reum|date=June 22, 2020|access-date=June 22, 2020|archive-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224235543/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202006220904111910|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Jun Ji-hoon
|}
===Film===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
|-
! scope="row" | 2002
| ''[[Emergency Act 19]]''
| himself ([[Cameo appearance|cameo]])
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2005
| ''[[A Bittersweet Life]]''
| Tae-goo
|-
| ''[[Diary of June]]''
| Kim Dong-wook
|}
===Variety show===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2016
| [[Three Meals a Day|''Three Meals a Day - Fishing Village 3'']]
| rowspan="2" | Cast member
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 2017
| [[Three Meals a Day|''Three Meals a Day - Sea Ranch'']]
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center" | 2018
| [[The Fishermen and the City|''The Fishermen and The City'']]
| Guest
|-
| ''[[List of Law of the Jungle episodes#Sabah|Law of the Jungle - Sabah]]''
| Cast member
|-
| ''[[2 Days & 1 Night]]''
| Guest with Shinhwa
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" | 2019
| [[4 Wheeled Restaurant|''4 Wheeled Restaurant - America'']]
| Cast member
|-
| The Barber of Seville
| Cast member
|}
==Awards and nominations==
{{See also|List of awards and nominations received by Shinhwa}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Year
! Award
! scope="col" | Category
! Nominated work
! scope="col" | Result
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2004
| rowspan="2" | 23rd [[MBC Drama Awards]]
| Best New Actor
| rowspan="2" | [[Phoenix (2004 TV series)|''Phoenix'']], <br />''Breathless''
| {{won}}
|-
| Popularity Award, Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2005
| rowspan="2" | [[41st Paeksang Arts Awards]]
| Best New Actor (TV)
| rowspan="5" | ''[[Super Rookie]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Most Popular Actor (TV)
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | 24th [[MBC Drama Awards]]
| Top Excellence Award, Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Couple Award {{small|with [[Han Ga-in]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Popularity Award, Actor
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2006
| [[42nd Paeksang Arts Awards]]
| Best New Actor (Film)
| ''[[Diary of June]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 14th [[SBS Drama Awards]]
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
| rowspan="2" | ''Invincible Parachute Agent''
| {{won}}
|-
| Top 10 Stars
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2014
| rowspan="4" | [[2014 KBS Drama Awards|28th KBS Drama Awards]]
| Top Excellence Award, Actor
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Discovery of Love]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Couple Award {{small|with [[Jung Yu-mi (actress born 1983)|Jung Yu-Mi]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Netizen Award, Actor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2016
| rowspan="2" | [[5th APAN Star Awards]]
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Another Miss Oh]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Couple {{small|with [[Seo Hyun-jin]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[tvN10 Awards]]
| Best Actor
| {{nom}}
|-
| Romantic-Comedy King
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| rowspan="2" | [[2020 MBC Drama Awards|39th MBC Drama Awards]]
| Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Wednesday-Thursday Miniseries
| rowspan="2" | ''[[The Spies Who Loved Me]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Couple Award {{small|with [[Yoo In-na]]}}
| {{nom}}
|}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
{{commons category|Eric Mun}}
* [http://www.shinhwacompany.co.kr/ Shinhwa Company official website] {{in lang|ko}}
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