Jonathan Thona Yiombi (; born February 1, 2000) is a Congolese 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. He lived in Incheon for 5 years then moved to Gwangju when he was in the 6th grade of elementary school. On January 26, 2024, he shared his intention to naturalize as a Korean citizen and later revealed in an interview published in 2026 with Jung Jae-hyung that he is awaiting the results of his citizenship application after completing the naturalization exam. As of May 2026, 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
Munseong Middle School (Graduated) Gwangju Dongseong High School (Graduated) Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, College of Social Sciences (Political Diplomacy)
Other ventures Ambassadorship Year History 2019 Korea Tourism Organization Public Relations Ambassador
Endorsement + Year Brand Item Notes 2018 2022 KT Y덤 McDonald's McCrispy with Patricia HotelsCombined Pagoda Education Group Pagoda Language Academy with Patricia
Filmography Television shows Year Title Network Role 2019 Hunmaenjeongeum() MBN Cast member KBS2 Cast member 2020 tvN Cast member 2022 KBS2 Cast member Generation Z Self Survival() Mnet Cast member Choice of Seven Billions() tvN Cast member Korean History() tvN STORY Cast member King of Mask Singer MBC Contestant on Ep. 341 2023 JTBC Panelist 2024 My Sibling's Romance Panelist 2025 Knowing International High School() Cast member
Web shows + Year Title Network Role 2021 – 2022 Florida Project() Flo x SM Host 2022 – present Neighborhood Star K() tvN D Host 2023ZombieverseNetflixCast member
Documentary Year Title Network Role Notes 2013 Screening Humanity KBS2 himself Prince of Congo edition
Drama Year Title Network Role Notes 2021 Racket Boys SBS Jonathan Special appearance
Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Nominee / Work Result KBS Entertainment Awards 2022 Best Couple Awards Blue Dragon Series Awards 2024 Best New Male Entertainer Zombieverse
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