Jaejoong

JEJUNG promoting In Heaven (2011)

JEJUNG (also known as Hero) is a Korean Pop singer and actor. He is a member of the trio JYJ (also known as JUNSU / JEJUNG / YUCHUN in Japan), and former member of the SM Entertainment group Tong Vfang Xien Qi.

Profile

• Japanese/English Stage Name: JEJUNG (ジェジュン)
• Korean Stage Names: Hero, Jaejoong (재중), YoungWoong Jaejoong (영웅재중)
• Real Name: Kim Jae Joong (김재중)
• Birth Name: Han Jae Joong (한재중)
• Birthdate: January 26, 1986 (1986-01-26)
• Birthplace: Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 180cm
• Weight: 63kg
• Family: Adoptive parents, eight adoptive older sisters (he was the youngest), one half-brother, one half-sister (both younger), birth parents
• Religion: Christian, Atheist before joining TVXQ
• Favorite Artists: Sisqó, R. Kelly, Yoo Young Jin, Fukuyama Masaharu, Tokunaga Hideaki, Kubota Toshinobu, L'Arc~en~Ciel

Information

It was revealed in late 2006 that Jaejoong was adopted and his real last name was Han. He was raised by adoptive parents as a baby who had not revealed to him that he was adopted. He had no contact with his biological parents to the point where he did not even know of them until his biological mother came forward after his debut as a singer. His biological father was going to sue for custody, against his wishes, but dropped the case after Jaejoong's statement recognizing the man as his father. In a public statement, Jaejoong stated he wanted both his mothers to live happily and take care of him. He will not, however, change his name.

In a recent poll started by China’s Xingkong Weishi (Starry Sky) Satellite channel, Hero Jaejoong was voted as "Asia’s most handsome/beautiful man”. Approximately 40 million Netizens and viewers participated in this month-long poll that started in January and out of the said number, Hero placed first with a total of 4,176,192 votes (more than 10%).

On April 14, 2010, Bigeast (The group's official fanclub in Japan) announced the creation of a new unit with the members JEJUNG, YUCHUN and JUNSU. According the announcement, the three members signed a new contract with avex which allow them to start their activities as JUNSU JEJUNG YUCHUN, the new unit name.

Japanese Discography

Hero promoting 'O' - Jung・Ban・Hap (2006)

Singles

• [2009.09.30] COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~ / Shelter (JEJUNG & YUCHUN)

Collaborations/Other

• [2007.08.01] Tenjochiki - Piranha (#3 Just For One Day feat. JEJUNG (Tohoshinki))
• [2009.09.16] m-flo TRIBUTE ~maison de m-flo~ (#5 JEJUNG & YUCHUN (from Tohoshinki) - been so long)

Hero promoting MIROTIC (2008)

Korean Discography

Digital Singles

• [2011.08.10] Protect the Boss OST Part.3 (보스를 지켜라)
• [2012.05.25] Dr. Jin OST Part.1 (닥터진)
• [2013.01.08] One Kiss

Collaborations/Other

• [2006.02.27] A Millionaire's First Love OST (#2 Insa)
• [2010.09.16] Sungkyunkwan Scandal OST (#5 Neoegen Ibyeol Naegen Gidarim)

Filmography

Movies

• [2009] Subaru (cameo)
• [2009] Heaven's Postman
• [2012] Jackal is Coming

Dramas

• [2006.02.19] Banjun Drama The King's Man
• [2006.02.26] Banjun Drama Tokyo Holiday
• [2006.03.05] Banjun Drama Finding Lost Time
• [2006.03.05] Banjun Drama Uninvited Guest
• [2006.03.12] Banjun Drama Dangerous Love
• [2006.03.12] Banjun Drama Unforgettable Love
• [2006.07.28 - 08.06] VACATION
• [2006] Dating on Earth (canceled)
• [2010.04.15 - 06.24] Sunao ni Narenakute (Japan)
• [2011] Protect the Boss
• [2012] Dr. Jin

Music Video

• [2009.09] Taegoon - Call Me
• [2010.09] Hamasaki Ayumi - blossom

Photobooks

• [2010.12.15] INTERMODULATION

Trivia

• Hero broke a foot injury during Rising Sun promotions. He was unable to dance or perform with the members for a couple of months, instead a masked dancer occupied his place.
• Good friends with BoA and Kim Hyung Joong.
• He likes eating spicy food. In fact, he thinks that Naga Jolokia pepper, with a Scoville scale of 1,041,365 would taste good in a dish.

External Links

• Official Twitter