- Learned to direct from Hong Kong film director/actor James Nam (Co-star of "Five Fingers of Death").
- Got his first break when he appeared on "Outbreak". He is currently working as a film producer.
- Has a collection of rare custom made left-handed electric guitars and basses
- An accomplished martial artist who performs his own stunts
- Board member of Entertainment & Tourism, Huntington Beach
- Currently (2004) producing various music projects in Los Angeles area. In 1992, he wrote, performed, produced and released an Euro-pop dance song called "Bonjour, Lady!" recorded at Fantasy Studios (Berkeley, CA) and R.J. Ross Studios (Brisbane, CA).
- Once attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California.
- Once lived in the same neighborhood with producers Joel Silver (Matrix), John Wells (E.R), Keanu Reeves' mom, and other well-known celebrities.
- Shin Sang-Ok a.k.a. Simon S. Sheen (Directed over 60 films in Korea) and James Nam (Five Fingers of Death) encouraged Johnny to pursue a career as a film director and producer.
- His godmother is Lee Suk Hee, parent of famous Korean pop duo, siblings Jang Hyun and Jang Deok (both deceased).
- Speaks several languages: Korean, English, Mandarin, Japanese, French and Spanish.
- Works for several Korean production companies.
- Grew up in Singapore - Queen Astrid, having Producer Run Run Shaw (Shaw Brothers) as one of his close neighbors.
- Member of Recording Academy.
- Heavy metal guitarist of various rock bands.
- Classically trained musician.
- Resident of Beverly Hills, California.
- Family members and relatives are fine home builders overseas, developing ultra luxurious custom homes in Beverly Hills, California.
- Founder, main songwriter, guitarist of Rhythmik Selectionz, a world beat reggae pop band.
- Founder and lead guitarist of a pop rock band called Vanderhoffer.
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