Jaejoong

Kim Jae Joong promoting BORN GENE (2022)

Kim Jae Joong (also known as Jaejoong/JEJUNG/J-JUN and previously known as Hero) is a Korean Pop singer and actor under his own agency iNKODE where he also serves as CSO. He is a member of the trio JYJ, and former member of the SM Entertainment group Tong Vfang Xien Qi.

Profile

• Name: Kim Jae Joong (김재중)
• Korean Stage Name: Jaejoong (재중)
• Japanese Stage Name: J-JUN
• Former Japanese/English Stage Name: JEJUNG (ジェジュン)
• Former Korean Stage Names: Hero, YoungWoong Jaejoong (영웅재중)
• 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
• Agency:
  • SM Entertainment (2003–2009)
  • C-JeS Entertainment (2010–2023)
  • iNKODE (2023–)

Information

It was revealed in late 2006 that Kim Jae Joong's name 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 Kim's statement recognizing the man as his father. In a public statement, he stated he wanted both his mothers to live happily and take care of him. He will not, however, change his name.

In a poll started by China's Xingkong Weishi (Starry Sky) Satellite channel, Kim 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, he placed first with a total of 4,176,192 votes (more than 10%).

On April 14, 2010, Bigeast (Tong Vfang Xien Qi'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)

Hero promoting MIROTIC (2008)

JEJUNG promoting In Heaven (2011)

Kim Jae Joong promoting Ayo (2019)

Albums

• [2019.04.10] Flawless Love
• [2022.11.09] Fallinbow

Other Albums

• [2019.09.18] Love Covers (Cover Album)
• [2020.07.29] Love Covers II

Singles

• [2018.06.27] Sign / Your Love
• [2018.10.24] Defiance
• [2020.03.11] Brava!! Brava!! Brava!! / Ray of Light
• [2021.03.31] BREAKING DAWN (Japanese Ver.) Produced by HYDE
• [2022.06.22] Rokutousei (六等星) (J-JUN with XIA(JUNSU))

Collaboration Singles

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

Digital Singles

• [2020.10.08] BREAKING DAWN (Japanese Ver.) Produced by HYDE

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)

Korean Discography

Albums

• [2013.10.29] WWW: Who, When, Why
• [2014.01.20] WWW: Hwajangeul Jiuda (화장을 지우다; Erasing Make-Up) (Repackage)
• [2016.02.12] NO.X
• [2022.09.13] BORN GENE

Mini-Albums

• [2013.01.17] I
• [2013.02.26] Y (Repackage)
• [2020.01.14] Ayo (애요; Love Songs)

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
• [2013.10.15] Haetsal Joheun Nal (햇살 좋은 날; Sunny Day)
• [2013.10.23] Butterfly

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] Banjun Drama The King's Man
• [2006] Banjun Drama Tokyo Holiday
• [2006] Banjun Drama Finding Lost Time
• [2006] Banjun Drama Uninvited Guest
• [2006] Banjun Drama Dangerous Love
• [2006] Banjun Drama Unforgettable Love
• [2006] VACATION
• [2006] Dating on Earth (canceled)
• [2010] Sunao ni Narenakute (Japan)
• [2011] Protect the Boss
• [2012] Dr. Jin
• [2014] Triangle

Music Video

• [2009] Taegoon - Call Me
• [2010] Hamasaki Ayumi - blossom

Photobooks

• [2010.12.15] INTERMODULATION

Awards

• [2013.12.15] KoreanUpdates Awards: Best Male Solo
• [2019.04.24] U+5G THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS: Fan N Star Hall of Fame - Individual
• [2023.12.14] 2023 Asia Artist Awards: Best Choice Award, Top of K-pop Record Award

Trivia

• He 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