Julian Quintart facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Julian Quintart
Julian Quintart
Born	(1987-08-24) 24 August 1987 (age 38) Sur la Heid, Belgium
Occupation	Television personality, music producer, disk jockey, model, actor, singer

Julian Quintart was born on August 24, 1987, in Belgium. He is a Belgian celebrity who lives and works in South Korea. He is known for many different jobs, including being a TV star, a music producer, a DJ, a model, an actor, and a singer. Many people know him from the talk show Non-Summit.

Julian's Journey to South Korea

Julian Quintart moved to South Korea from his home in Aywaille, Belgium, when he was 17 years old. He came as a student through a program called Rotary Youth Exchange. He once shared that a camera crew was at the airport when he arrived. They asked him questions about being in South Korea.

Julian quickly learned about Korean culture and became very good at speaking the language. He said he learned Korean because he really wanted to talk clearly with Korean people. This helped him learn the language with a lot of interest.

Amazing Experiences in Korea

Because he lived in Korea, Julian had many special experiences. He got to visit North Korea, which is very rare for foreigners. He also attended a training camp with the South Korean Army. He learned how to make kimchi in the traditional way. Julian even cycled all the way across South Korea! He called this time exciting and full of unique adventures.

Julian's Many Talents

Julian Quintart is often called a "Jack of all trades". This means he is good at many different things. He has appeared on many TV shows, including SBS Way to Eat Well and Live Well and KBS Star Golden Bell. He has also acted in dramas like Sky High and performed on music shows like The Music Trend.

Acting and Music Career

Julian has been in movies such as Papa and My Tutor Friend 2. He has also held concerts, worked as a model, and been a DJ and music producer. In 2006, he was part of a boy band called Bonjour. He started DJing years ago in Itaewon with his friend and fellow DJ, Yann Cavaille.

In 2007, Julian started acting in the SBS drama Sky High. He played a character named Daniel, an American who spoke a little Korean. He wanted to show a different kind of foreign character, one who was "cute and cheerful." He also had a role in the movie My Tutor Friend 2 in the same year.

Being a Talk Show Star

From July 2014 to June 2015, Julian was a main cast member on the TV show Non-Summit. This show featured men from different countries who lived in South Korea. They would discuss various topics and Korean culture in Korean. Julian speaks Korean very well, which made him a great fit for the show.

Recent Activities and Interests

Julian Quintart is involved in many interesting projects. He often uses his platform to help others and raise awareness about important issues.

Visiting Home and Family

In February 2015, Julian visited his family in Belgium for a TV show called "My Friends Home." His mother cooked special dishes for the people visiting. In December 2016, Julian was given the title "Ambassador of the Land of Liège" in Belgium. His parents accepted the award for him.

In December 2018, Julian's mother, Veronique, was on a TV show called "Samcheondong Grandma." She lived in a traditional Korean house with grandmothers from other countries. Julian appeared on one episode of the show. A special ceremony was held to celebrate his parents' 40th wedding anniversary. They wore beautiful Hanbok, which are traditional Korean clothes.

Music and Charity Work

In September 2014, Julian's music group, Yann & Julian, was chosen to perform at Global Gathering Korea. In May 2015, Julian was the opening DJ for the Kpop Festival: Dream Concert 2015.

Julian also does a lot of charity work. In May 2017, he joined other performers in a 500 km bike ride from Busan to Seoul. This event, called Cycle for Life Korea, raised money for a children's hospital. In winter 2016, he helped deliver charcoal to elderly and poor people with the help of his fans.

Environmental Efforts

Julian is very passionate about protecting the environment. In January 2016, he started a project called LOUD FOR EARTH. This project encourages people to share videos about how they save energy every day. He also gives talks across South Korea about how businesses and individuals can help the environment.

He promotes veganism, which is a diet that avoids all animal products. Julian has organized clean-up events for beaches and the Han River with his group "Volunteer Korea." In June 2023, Julian opened NONOSHOP in Itaewon. It is a special store that sells products with no waste and no meat.

Other Appearances and Honors

In July 2017, Julian appeared in a video for the Seoul tourist office. In December 2018, he became an ambassador for an exhibition about Hergé, the creator of Tintin, at the Seoul Arts Center.

In March 2019, Julian was invited to a special dinner at the Blue House. This was during a visit by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium to South Korea. He met President Moon Jae-In and his wife.

In May 2019, Julian was on the cover of his mother's cookbook, which features European recipes. He also appeared on TV and radio shows with his parents to promote the book.

In March 2020, Julian's nephew, Ulysse, and his father were invited to South Korea for the TV show Welcome,_First_Time_in_Korea?. In December 2020, Julian was named an Honorary Citizen of Seoul, along with 18 other foreigners.

Starting in 2021, Julian has been very active in environmental causes. He organizes beach and park clean-ups and holds talks with young people. He helps them understand how even small actions can help the planet.

In January 2022, Julian and other foreigners started a new show on JTBC called Talkpawon. In this show, they visit other countries and share their experiences with the audience. In June 2022, Julian visited Barcelona with his family. In September 2023, Julian and his family traveled to Italy.

In early 2025, Julian was in a TV show with his parents on TvN story. His father helped fix things in his apartment. They also visited Baekyangsa temple and met a famous nun named Jeongkwan, who is known for her vegan food.

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